Ways to Help Fight Medicaid Fraud:
- Don't be afraid to question your provider about services or treatment plans you feel are unnecessary;
- Keep your Medicaid card number and Medicaid records in a secure location. Do NOT give out medical information or share your card number except with your doctor, clinic, hospital or other health care provider;
- Be wary of "free" tests, services, or medical products offered in exchange for your Medicaid information. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Where to Report Medicaid Fraud
All suspected fraudulent activity involving the Medicaid Program should be reported immediately. Please be prepared to provide as much information as possible. For example:
- The name and date of birth of the Medicaid client;
- The name and location of the doctor, hospital, health care provider, or other suspect;
- The date of services in question;
- The date and time the abuse occurred;
- The amount of money that Medicaid approved and/or paid; and
- A description of the acts that you suspect involve fraud or abuse.
You may contact our office directly at:
Office of the Attorney General
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
2425 Bristol Court SW
P.O. Box 40114
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 586-8888
(360) 586-8877 Fax
MichaelK2@atg.wa.gov
We will attempt to maintain confidentiality to the extent legally possible.