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Medicare and Medicaid Abuse Hotline

Office of the Inspector General/HHS
P O Box 23489
Washington, DC 20201

(800) 447-8477

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Contact Information

Main
(800) 447-8477
TTY/TTD
(800) 377-4950

Who We Are

National Medicare hotline that the public can use to report matters involving Medicaid or Medicare fraud, waste and mismanagement in any departmental program(s) to the Office of Inspector General. The hotline offers a confidential means for reporting vital information.

Toll free 800-477-8477 puts you in touch with trained operator who can answer your Medicare questions. You can also order publications (available in Chinese or Spanish), find information on upcoming events and be directed to one-on-one counseling services.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
Spanish
,
English
Service Area(s)
Nationwide

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
0-5
,
6-12
,
13-21
,
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Open to all

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Mail, e-mail, phone or fax
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Intake