Fraud by program in Washington
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 10 | Washington PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 4 | All Medicare cases |
| VA benefits | 3 | All VA benefits cases |
| Medicaid | 3 | All Medicaid cases |
| SNAP | 2 | All SNAP cases |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 2 | All Social Security cases |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
| Child care | 1 | All Child care cases |
| Other federal program | 1 |
Where to report fraud in Washington
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Division · Washington State Office of the Attorney General · (360) 586-8888 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | DSHS Office of Fraud and Accountability (Welfare Fraud Hotline 800-562-6906; covers TANF, Basic Food/SNAP, EBT, child care assistance) |
| Unemployment benefits | Employment Security Department – Reporting scams or 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 Washington
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act Covers Medicaid / health care only | 15–25% if the attorney general proceeds (up to 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the attorney general does not proceed | RCW 74.66 (relator share at RCW 74.66.070) |
| 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) |
Washington's act is Medicaid-only (chapter title 'Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act'); no general state-funds FCA. HHS-OIG lists it as DRA-compliant (approved 8/14/18).
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 25 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Washington?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (Washington State 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 Washington pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act (RCW 74.66 (relator share at RCW 74.66.070)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the attorney general proceeds (up to 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the attorney general does not proceed. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Washington?
25 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 10 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx
- app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- atg.wa.gov/fighting-reporting-medicaid-fraud
- dshs.wa.gov/ffa/office-fraud-and-accountability
- esd.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are-and-what-we-do/scams-and-fraud/reporting-scams-or-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)