| Reward | Up to $1,000 (10% of first $10K recovered) |
|---|---|
| Cap | $1,000 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal — applies nationwide |
| Administered by | HHS Office of Inspector General / CMS |
| Legal authority | 42 C.F.R. § 420.405 |
| Fraud covered | Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid |
| Eligibility / shares | Recovery of at least $100 of Medicare funds. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Anonymous tips accepted but forfeit the reward — you must provide contact details to be eligible. |
| Attorney | Optional. Not required. |
| Status | Technically active but economically obsolete. |
Key takeaways
- Reward: Up to $1,000 (10% of first $10K recovered).
- Administered by HHS Office of Inspector General / CMS.
- Anonymous tips accepted but forfeit the reward — you must provide contact details to be eligible.
- You can file this one yourself — no attorney required.
- Recovery of at least $100 of Medicare funds.
How to report and claim your reward
- Report online at tips.oig.hhs.gov
- Or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)
Track record
Reward capped at $1,000 — trivial next to the FCA. A 2013 proposal to raise it to ~$9.9M was never finalized.
Good to know
If you have substantial Medicare fraud evidence, use FCA qui tam (15–30%, uncapped) instead. This program is for small tips only.
Anonymity: Anonymous tips accepted but forfeit the reward — you must provide contact details to be eligible.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — you can file on your own.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.