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New Whistleblower Program to Combat $70 Billion Medicare Fraud

3/30/2026

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On March 29, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce a whistleblower program to combat fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.
The program allows tipsters to earn up to 30% of fines from enforcement.
Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid costs about $70 billion annually, with 324 charges tied to Somali immigrant groups in Minnesota.
The initiative follows President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order for zero tolerance on health care fraud.

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On March 29, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce a whistleblower program to combat fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.
The program allows tipsters to earn up to 30% of fines from enforcement.
Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid costs about $70 billion annually, with 324 charges tied to Somali immigrant groups in Minnesota.
The initiative follows President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order for zero tolerance on health care fraud.