Description:
The mission of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), as mandated by Public Law 95-452 (as amended), is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.
OIG has a responsibility to report both to the Secretary and to Congress all program and management problems and any recommendations to correct them. OIG's duties are carried out through a nationwide network of audits, investigations, evaluations and other mission-related functions performed by OIG components.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT FRAUD AND ABUSE INVOLVING MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PROGRAMS: Call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) to report Fraud and Abuse.
TTY: 1-(800) 377-4950
NOTE: You may also report Fraud to your State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.