Fraud

When Reporting Fraud

• You must report the name of the person you suspect of fraud and a brief description of the alleged activity.
• Additional helpful information include address, date of birth, or social security number.
• Consequences of fraud can include criminal prosecution, program disqualification, and/or benefit repayment.

For suspected fraud involving health care providers

• Minnesota State Fraud hotline: 1-800-627-9977
• Twin Cities metro: 651-431-2650
• Toll-free: 1-800-657-3750

For suspected fraud involving recipients of cash assistance, child care assistance, food support and medical assistance

• Local Washington County fraud investigators: 651-430-6389
• Minnesota State Fraud hotline: 1-800-627-9977
• Twin Cities metro: 651-431-3968
• Toll-free: 1-800-627-9977

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General

• Phone: 1-800-447-8477; 1-800-HHS-TIPS
• Fax: 1-800-223-8164
• TTY: 1-800-377-4950