How to report Medicare or Medicaid fraud in Ohio
Where to report suspected Medicare or Medicaid fraud in Ohio, what to gather first, and what happens after you file.
Ohio Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Deadline
There's no deadline to report suspected Medicaid fraud to the Ohio Attorney General. Report it as soon as you notice it, since acting quickly gives investigators the best shot at intact records and cooperative witnesses.
Ohio's Attorney General takes Medicaid fraud reports through an online form, or by mail or fax to the Medicaid Intake Officer in Columbus; separate numbers exist for Medicaid eligibility fraud and for Medicare fraud, so use this channel specifically for a provider you believe is billing the program improperly. Ohio has no state qui tam false claims act, so there's no relator's share tied to this report. If federal money is also involved, which it usually is in Medicaid, a federal qui tam suit under the False Claims Act remains a separate option worth reading up on before you file anything.
Gather this first
- The provider's name, address, and the type of fraud you suspect
- Dates and specific details of what happened
- Any documents or billing records that support your report
- Your contact information, since staff may follow up on your report
Report Medicaid fraud to the Ohio Attorney General or call 800-282-0515
Facts last verified against official sources: 2026-07-04
After you report
- Your report is logged and an investigator reviews it. They may contact you for more detail or reach out to the provider or facility directly.
- This channel carries no reward of its own; it is about stopping the fraud, and a federal case may still be an option.
- You can usually ask to stay anonymous, and you do not need a lawyer to file the report itself.
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