Who do I contact if I suspect a Medicaid scam?

If you suspect a Medicaid scam, contact your state Medicaid program, usually called the State Medicaid Agency. Ask for the Program Integrity contact in the agency that oversees your state's Medicaid program. You can also call the Office of Inspector General's National Fraud Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). They may ask you to provide the following information.

• The name of the Medicaid client and his or her card number;

• The name of the doctor, hospital, or other health care provider;

• The date of service;

• The amount of money that Medicaid approved and/or paid;

• A description of the suspected fraud activity.