Fraud by program in West Virginia
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 15 | West Virginia PPP/EIDL cases |
| Unemployment | 5 | All Unemployment cases |
| VA benefits | 3 | All VA benefits cases |
| Medicaid | 3 | All Medicaid cases |
| Student aid | 3 | All Student aid cases |
| Medicare | 2 | All Medicare cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
| Other federal program | 1 |
Where to report fraud in West Virginia
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) · Office of the West Virginia Attorney General · 304-558-1858 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Office of Inspector General – Investigations and Fraud Management (report recipient welfare fraud; tipline 304-558-1970) |
| Unemployment benefits | WorkForce West Virginia – 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 West Virginia
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
West Virginia law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
Still no state False Claims Act. 'Creating the False Claims Act' bills keep failing: HB 2214 (2025) and HB 4811 (2026), whose last action was referral to House Judiciary on 01/26/26.
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 28 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in West Virginia?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) (Office of the West Virginia 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 West Virginia pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general West Virginia whistleblower reward law. Federal programs apply: WHIP pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges, and the federal False Claims Act pays 15–30% of recoveries.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in West Virginia?
28 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
- bills.wvlegislature.gov/bill/history/2026/RS/HB4811
- wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm
- ago.wv.gov/medicaid-fraud-control-unit-mfcu
- oig.wv.gov/IFM
- workforcewv.org/businesses/unemployment-tax-information/report-ui-fraud
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)