Fraud by program in Wyoming
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 1 | All Medicaid cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
Where to report fraud in Wyoming
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Wyoming Attorney General's Office · 307-777-3444 / toll free 1-800-378-0345 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Department of Family Services – 'Potential Public Assistance Fraud' report form (linked from DFS site under 'I Need To Report') |
| Unemployment benefits | Department of Workforce Services – Report 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 Wyoming
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Medicaid False Claims Act Covers Medicaid / health care only | No whistleblower share. No qui tam: W.S. 42-4-304(d) says the act creates no private cause of action; only the MFCU or a district attorney may sue. Whistleblowers get only an anti-retaliation remedy (economic damages, 42-4-304(b)) | W.S. 42-4-301 through 42-4-306 |
| 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) |
Wyoming law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
The Medicaid-only act has no qui tam. A general 'Wyoming False Claims Act' with qui tam (2026 SF0092, W.S. 1-44-101 to 107; relator share 15–25% if the state proceeds) passed the Senate 30-1 on 2/24/2026, then died in House Judiciary on 3/3/2026. Wyoming is not on HHS-OIG's DRA review list.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | No one is above the law - Florida mother-daughter duo sentenced and ordered to pay over $800k for fraud scheme | Medicaid | Sentenced | $736K |
| 2025-09-26 | Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office | Social Security | Sentenced | — |
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 2 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Wyoming?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Wyoming Attorney General's Office), 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 Wyoming pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
2 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
- wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title42.pdf
- wyoleg.gov/2013/Summaries/SF0083.htm
- wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/SF0092.pdf
- wyoleg.gov/2026/Digest/SF0092.pdf
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- ag.wyo.gov/law-office-division/medicaid-fraud-control-unit
- ag.wyo.gov/law-office-division/medicaid-fraud-control-unit/frequently-asked-questions
- dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs
- dws.wyo.gov/contact-us/report-a-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)