Fraud by program in Missouri
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 30 | Missouri PPP/EIDL cases |
| Social Security | 13 | Missouri Social Security cases |
| Medicaid | 12 | Missouri Medicaid cases |
| Medicare | 12 | Missouri Medicare cases |
| Unemployment | 4 | All Unemployment cases |
| Other federal program | 3 | |
| Child care | 2 | All Child care cases |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
Where to report fraud in Missouri
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Office of the Attorney General · (800) 286-3932 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Missouri Department of Social Services – Report Public Assistance Fraud (Welfare Investigation Unit; regional hotlines, e.g. Central 877-770-8055) |
| Unemployment benefits | Missouri Division of Employment Security – Report Unemployment Fraud |
| Medicare and other HHS programs | HHS-OIG · 1-800-HHS-TIPS |
| Any WHIP-covered federal program, if you want a reward | America.gov/fraud (how to submit) |
Whistleblower rewards in Missouri
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid fraud original-source reward | A person who is the original source of the information the Attorney General uses to bring a civil action under § 191.905.14 receives 10% of any recovery, but nothing if that person planned, initiated or took part in the conduct. A separate 10% reward (of the forfeited compensation) applies to original-source information about a state employee's willful violation of § 36.460. | RSMo § 191.907 |
| Federal WHIP | $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges | DOJ terms |
| Federal False Claims Act | 15–25% of the recovery if the government intervenes; 25–30% if not | 31 U.S.C. § 3730(d) |
Missouri law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries through a false claims lawsuit, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No qui tam statute: only the AG can sue (RSMo § 191.905), and informants get a statutory 10% reward instead. The AG page describes it as '10 percent of the State's share of the amount recovered', but the statute says 'ten percent of any recovery'. The MFCU handles provider fraud only, not recipient fraud.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 68 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Missouri?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Office of the Attorney General), or to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, also submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.
Does Missouri pay whistleblowers?
Missouri has: Medicaid fraud original-source reward (A person who is the original source of the information the Attorney General uses to bring a civil action under § 191.905.14 receives 10% of any recovery, but nothing if that person planned, initiated or took part in the conduct. A separate 10% reward (of the forfeited compensation) applies to original-source information about a state employee's willful violation of § 36.460.). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Missouri?
68 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 27 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- ago.mo.gov/divisions/medicaid-fraud
- revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- dss.mo.gov/dls/public-assistance-fraud-form
- labor.mo.gov/des/report-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)