Fraud by program in New Hampshire
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare | 4 | All Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 4 | All Medicaid cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 3 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Other federal program | 1 | |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
| Unemployment | 1 | All Unemployment cases |
Where to report fraud in New Hampshire
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · New Hampshire Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General) · 603-271-1259 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | NH DHHS: Report Suspected Program Assistance Fraud (SNAP, FANF/TANF cash, child care payments, Medicaid) |
| Unemployment benefits | NH Employment Security: Report Unemployment Fraud (603-228-4019, NHES.BPC@nhes.nh.gov) |
| 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 New Hampshire
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Fraud and False Claims (called the 'New Hampshire False Claims Act' by HHS-OIG) Covers Medicaid / health care only (claims paid by the NH Department of Health and Human Services) | 15–25% if the state proceeds (no more than 10% if the case is based primarily on publicly disclosed information); 25–30% if the state does not proceed. | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 167:61-b to 167:61-e; relator share at RSA 167:61-e |
| 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) |
Qui tam is limited to false claims against NH DHHS. There is no general state false claims act. OIG found it Not Approved (7/24/08, supplement 12/28/16); the supplement cites civil penalties ($5,000–$10,000) below the inflation-adjusted federal FCA penalties. Under RSA 167:61-b IV the act does not apply to controversies under $5,000. The doj.nh.gov, dhhs.nh.gov and nhes.nh.gov sites return 403 to automated fetchers, so those URLs were confirmed only through search-engine indexing.
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 11 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in New Hampshire?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (New Hampshire Department of Justice (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 New Hampshire pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Medicaid Fraud and False Claims (called the 'New Hampshire False Claims Act' by HHS-OIG) (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 167:61-b to 167:61-e; relator share at RSA 167:61-e), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the state proceeds (no more than 10% if the case is based primarily on publicly disclosed information); 25–30% if the state does not proceed.. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in New Hampshire?
11 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 4 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XII/167/167-61-b.htm
- gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XII/167/167-61-e.htm
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- oig.hhs.gov/documents/false-claims-act/263/NewHampshire-supplement.pdf
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- naag.org/about-naag/namfcu/about-the-medicaid-fraud-control-units
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)