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Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of HHS programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. In doing so, we rely on complaints by HHS employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees and subgrantees (i.e. whistleblowers) who report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs. We also review and investigate reports of whistleblower retaliation. If you would like more information on what kinds of complaints our OIG investigates, please visit our website at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/before-you-submit.asp. There you will find a list of things you should know before submitting a complaint to the OIG. If you would like more information on the types of whistleblowers protected by the OIG, please visit our whistleblower protection page at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/whistleblower.asp. If you are a whistleblower and wish to report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs, or you wish to report whistleblower retaliation, please visit our Hotline at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
  • Issues about Medicare policy, coverage, billing claims or appeals
  • Lost or stolen Medicare card
  • Allegations by HHS employees of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference
  • Allegations by employees or applicants concerning prohibited personnel practices; or Hatch Act violations
  • Appeals of administrative decisions made by HHS agencies, grantees or contractors, including Medicare payment decisions and contract or grant awards
  • Appeals of judicial decisions by federal or state courts involving HHS programs
  • Complaints of failure to safeguard medical information, i.e. HIPAA violations
  • Customer service complaints involving HHS employees, grantees or contractors
  • Allegations of identity theft unrelated to HHS programs
  • Disability fraud
  • SNAP/Food Stamp Fraud
  • Self-Disclosures

North Haven Counselor Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million

North Haven Counselor Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million
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North Haven Counselor Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Medicaid of More Than $1.6 Million

Saad Healthcare Agrees to Pay $3M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations That It Billed Medicare for Ineligible Hospice Patients

Saad Healthcare Agrees to Pay $3M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations That It Billed Medicare for Ineligible Hospice Patients
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Saad Healthcare Agrees to Pay $3M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations That It Billed Medicare for Ineligible Hospice Patients

Arizona Man Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud And Theft Of $1 Million In Federal Grants For HIV Programs

Arizona Man Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud And Theft Of $1 Million In Federal Grants For HIV Programs
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Arizona Man Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud And Theft Of $1 Million In Federal Grants For HIV Programs

Law Enforcement Seizes Range Rover and Over $4 Million in Health Care Fraud Proceeds from Miami Couple Charged with Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracies

Law Enforcement Seizes Range Rover and Over $4 Million in Health Care Fraud Proceeds from Miami Couple Charged with Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracies
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Law Enforcement Seizes Range Rover and Over $4 Million in Health Care Fraud Proceeds from Miami Couple Charged with Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracies

WNY Medical agrees to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations of improper Medicare billing for chronic care management services

WNY Medical agrees to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations of improper Medicare billing for chronic care management services
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WNY Medical agrees to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations of improper Medicare billing for chronic care management services

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