| Reward | 15–25% of recovery |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Maryland |
| Administered by | Maryland Attorney General |
| Legal authority | Md. Gen. Prov. § 8-101 et seq.; Health: Health-Gen. § 2-601 et seq. |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds, Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid |
| Eligibility / shares | 15–25% if the state proceeds. Under the general act, the case is DISMISSED if the state declines to intervene. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Filed under seal initially. |
| Attorney | Required. Qui tam suits effectively require counsel. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 15–25% of recovery.
- Administered by Maryland Attorney General.
- Filed under seal initially.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- 15–25% if the state proceeds. Under the general act, the case is DISMISSED if the state declines to intervene.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- File a qui tam complaint under seal
- Serve the Maryland Attorney General
Good to know
Two statutes: general FCA (2015, state + counties) and False Health Claims Act (2010, Medicaid). Maryland also has a separate tax whistleblower program (15–30%).
Anonymity: Filed under seal initially.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
For this program, yes — qui tam suits effectively require counsel.
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.