What type of fraud and abuse do you investigate?
Medicaid provider fraud, waste and abuse is the focus of the Utah Office of Inspector General (UOIG). To make a report, call the Special Investigations Hotline at 1-855-403-7283, email mpi@utah.gov or click here to fill out a referral form online.
Who investigates recipient fraud, waste and abuse?
The Department of Workforce Services Payment Error Prevention Unit investigates recipient fraud claims. If you think someone is getting Medicaid benefits they should not receive, either call the DWS Hotline at 1-800-955-2210, e-mail wsinv@utah.gov, or click here to fill out a referral form online.
Why should I report Medicaid fraud or abuse?
Unreported Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year.
What is the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)?
The Federal OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) provides information to the health care industry, patients and the public regarding individuals and entities currently excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and all other Federal health care programs. Individuals and entities who have been reinstated are removed from the LEIE. Click here for the exclusions database.
How long does a provider have to submit documents, including medical records?
As a general rule, a provider will have thirty (30) days to submit comprehensive records.
How do I submit records to the UOIG?
You may submit documents and medical records to the UOIG via US Mail, Secured Email, and Secured Fax.
UOIG Records Address (U.S. Mail):
P.O. Box 143103
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
UOIG Records Address (FedEx/UPS):
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
UOIG Medical Records Email:
UOIG Secure Fax:
801-538-6382
Please be aware that it is the sender’s responsibility to protect Personal Health Information.
I’ve been notified of an overpayment, where do I send a check?
Please send all payments to:
Department of Administrative Services
Utah Office of Inspector General
P.O. Box 1411163
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Please do not send records to this address.
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