| Reward | 15–30% of recovery |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
| Administered by | Puerto Rico Department of Justice |
| Legal authority | 2018 Act |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds, Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid |
| Eligibility / shares | Default qui tam shares; the Secretary may permit the relator to proceed if the government declines. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Filed under seal initially. |
| Attorney | Required. Qui tam suits effectively require counsel. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 15–30% of recovery.
- Administered by Puerto Rico Department of Justice.
- Filed under seal initially.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- Default qui tam shares; the Secretary may permit the relator to proceed if the government declines.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- Contact the Puerto Rico Department of Justice
No official web portal — contact the agency listed above directly.
Good to know
Enacted 2018.
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.