| Reward | 25–50% of recovery (general act) |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Tennessee |
| Administered by | Tennessee Attorney General |
| Legal authority | Tenn. Code §§ 4-18-101 et seq.; Medicaid: §§ 71-5-181 et seq. |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds, Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid |
| Eligibility / shares | General act: 25–33% if the state proceeds, 35–50% if you proceed alone — the HIGHEST shares in the nation. Medicaid act: 15–25% / 25–30%. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Filed under seal initially. |
| Attorney | Required. Qui tam suits effectively require counsel. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 25–50% of recovery (general act).
- Administered by Tennessee Attorney General.
- Filed under seal initially.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- General act: 25–33% if the state proceeds, 35–50% if you proceed alone — the HIGHEST shares in the nation. Medicaid act: 15–25% / 25–30%.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- File a qui tam complaint under seal
- Serve the Tennessee Attorney General
Track record
Highest general-act relator shares in the nation: up to 50%.
Good to know
Two statutes: general TFCA (up to 50%) and Medicaid TMFCA (up to 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.