Fraud by program in Vermont
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 2 | All Medicaid cases |
| Medicare | 2 | All Medicare cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 2 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
Where to report fraud in Vermont
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU) · Office of the Vermont Attorney General · 802-828-5511 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Vermont DCF Economic Services Division – Report Fraud (3SquaresVT, Reach Up, Fuel Assistance, etc.; 1-800-479-6151) |
| Unemployment benefits | Vermont Department of Labor – Report UI 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 Vermont
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont False Claims Act Covers all state funds (tax claims excluded) | 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds; 25–30% if not (max 10% if based mainly on public disclosures) | 32 V.S.A. §§ 630–642 (relator share at § 635) |
| 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) |
Enacted 2015 (Act No. 25, eff. May 18, 2015); amended 2022. § 631(d) excludes tax claims. HHS-OIG approved the act on 12/28/2016.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
| Date | Announcement | Program | Stage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Health Care Executive Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme in Vermont | MedicaidMedicare | Pleaded guilty | $2.8M |
| 2025-12-11 | Company to Pay $102,000 to Resolve Civil Fraud Allegations Related to Pandemic Loan | PPP/EIDL | Civil settlement | $102K |
| 2025-04-17 | New England Doctor Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy | MedicareMedicaid | Sentenced | — |
| 2025-02-03 | Andrew Hollins Imprisoned Following Guilty Pleas to Pandemic Fraud And Narcotics Indictments | PPP/EIDL | Sentenced | $33K |
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 4 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Vermont?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU) (Office of the Vermont 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 Vermont pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Vermont False Claims Act (32 V.S.A. §§ 630–642 (relator share at § 635)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds; 25–30% if not (max 10% if based mainly on public disclosures). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Vermont?
4 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 2 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/32/007
- legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/007/00635
- ago.vermont.gov/attorney-generals-office-divisions-and-units/criminal-division/medicaid-fraud-and-residential-abuse-unit
- dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact/fraud
- labor.vermont.gov/form/report-ui-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)