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Complaints of possible fraud, waste, and abuse can be reported to the Inspector General's Hotline. 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)
Providing your identity and contact information could help any subsequent investigation, as there may be additional questions. If you choose to remain anonymous, the best method to send your complaint would be by regular mail.
If you would like your referral to be submitted anonymously please indicate in your phone call to 1-800-447-8477 that you wish to remain anonymous.
You can report disability fraud to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of Inspector General Hotline: 1-800-269-0271.
You can call the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-438-4338 to report identity theft.
To report suspected Medicare fraud, call toll free 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).
If the Inspector General's staff determines that your complaint of fraud and abuse is worth further study, the complaint will be sent to appropriate agency for review and development. That agency will then decide how to proceed with the complaint. The complaint resolution process usually takes at least six months.
You should contact the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Hotline to report fraud and abuse in the programs and initiatives administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
