Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
OIGH accepts reports involving suspected fraud, waste, abuse, improper payments, misuse of public benefits or funds, and related misconduct affecting Maryland health programs. Reports may be submitted anonymously. OIGH reviews the information received and determines whether the matter should be investigated, referred, or otherwise addressed.
Ways to Report
Online: Complete the secure reporting form below.
By phone: Call the OIGH Hotline at 1-866-770-7175 during normal business hours.
By email: [email protected]
What to Report
You may report concerns involving:
- Overbilling, false claims, or improper billing by a provider or pharmacy
- Improper payments or misuse of public funds
- Recipient eligibility concerns
- Misuse of benefit cards or public benefits
- Fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving a Maryland health program
- Other suspected misuse of State health program funds or resources
Information to Include
Provide as much information as possible, including:
- Names of the individuals, providers, organizations, or programs involved
- Dates and locations
- A description of what occurred
- Dollar amounts, if known
- How you became aware of the concern
- Supporting documents, records, photographs, or other evidence
You do not need to have every detail before submitting a report. Clear and specific information will help OIGH review the matter.
Submit a Report
Complete and submit the secure OIGH reporting form below.
Having trouble viewing the form? Open the secure reporting form in a new window.
Other Complaints and Assistance
The OIGH reporting form is intended for concerns involving fraud, waste, abuse, improper payments, misuse of benefits, and related misconduct affecting Maryland health programs.
For other matters, use the appropriate resource:
- Complaints involving an employee or contractor: https://health.maryland.gov/iac/Pages/Home.aspx
- Privacy or HIPAA concerns: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MDH3/ReportPrivacyOrHIPAAViolations
- Unemployment matters: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
- Medical Assistance benefits: https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/Pages/home.aspx or 410-767-5800
- EBT card or food assistance issues: 1-800-997-2222
- Requests to verify whether a Maryland Medicaid provider is excluded or sanctioned: https://benefits.maryland.gov/home/#/ or 1-800-332-6347
Provider Exclusion and Sanction Information
- Maryland Medicaid sanctions: View the Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Provider List for providers suspended or excluded from participating in Maryland Medicaid. The State indicates that the list is updated monthly when necessary.
- Federal health care exclusions: Search the HHS Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities for individuals and organizations excluded from federally funded health care programs. The Maryland sanctioned-provider page also identifies this as the federal exclusions resource.