HHS OIG Fraud Hotline
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General
Program Authority
Inspector General Act, 1978
Who Is Eligible?
Any individual with knowledge of healthcare fraud may submit a tip to the HHS OIG hotline. The hotline itself does not provide a financial reward. To pursue a reward for healthcare fraud, a separate False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit must be filed in federal court through an attorney.
How to Report
Report via the HHS OIG Hotline (1-800-HHS-TIPS) or online at oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud. For larger cases where a financial reward is sought, consult a whistleblower attorney about filing a False Claims Act qui tam complaint separately.
Typical Timeline
OIG investigations vary. False Claims Act qui tam cases typically take 3–7 years.
Whistleblower Protections
No specific anti-retaliation protections for OIG hotline reporters. False Claims Act qui tam relators have strong anti-retaliation protections under 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h).
Notable Awards & Recoveries
No direct reward from the OIG hotline. Significant rewards have been paid in healthcare fraud cases through the False Claims Act.
Program Reference
Eligibility, award rules, filing method, and official resources
Who Is Eligible
Any individual with knowledge of healthcare fraud may submit a tip to the OIG hotline. The hotline is a reporting channel — it does not itself provide a financial reward. To pursue a reward, a separate False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit must be filed in federal court through a whistleblower attorney.
Qualifying Violations
Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, healthcare billing fraud, prescription drug fraud, kickbacks, and identity theft in healthcare.
Award Calculation
No direct award from the OIG hotline. Rewards for healthcare fraud are available only through a separately filed False Claims Act qui tam lawsuit (generally 15–25% of government recovery when the government intervenes; 25–30% when it does not).
Anonymity Rules
Anonymous tips are accepted by the OIG hotline. False Claims Act qui tam complaints are filed under seal but require the relator's identity to be known to the court and DOJ.
Required Filing Method
OIG Hotline: call 1-800-HHS-TIPS or report online at oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud. For a reward, separately file a False Claims Act qui tam complaint in federal court through a whistleblower attorney.
Relevant Deadlines
OIG hotline: no deadline. False Claims Act: the later of 6 years after the violation or 3 years after the government knew or should have known, but no more than 10 years.
Official Agency Resource
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraudCovered Fraud Types
- Medicare fraud
- Medicaid fraud
- Healthcare billing fraud
- Prescription drug fraud
- Kickbacks
- Identity theft in healthcare
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Do you have firsthand knowledge of fraud — information you witnessed, participated in, or obtained through your work or position?
Does the fraud involve a federal program, federal funds, federal securities laws, federal tax obligations, or federally regulated markets?
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Are you willing to submit your report to the appropriate federal agency, either directly or through a whistleblower attorney?
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