If you suspect that a participant of any welfare program has received benefits improperly, please report the incident to us.
Fraud and abuse of public programs affects all of us. Everyone can take responsibility to report fraud and abuse. There are three ways to report fraud and abuse of taxpayer money:
Phone calls are answered by Idaho Careline 2-1-1 operators who are available from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday Mountain Time. After hours, calls are directed to voice mail.
If you are completing a complaint form or sending an email, provide us with as much detail as possible and a contact name, phone number or e-mail address. This will help us if we have additional questions regarding the information you submit.
Fraud and abuse significantly impacts the welfare programs by using up valuable dollars necessary to help eligible children and adults.
Fraud and abuse is actively pursued by fraud investigators within Health and Welfare. They investigate allegations of fraud being committed in Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), Food Stamps, cash, medical, WIC and energy assistance. They initiate administrative, civil and criminal action against persons who abuse or commit fraud in the various welfare programs.
Welfare fraud is any intentional action which causes a participant or provider to receive benefits to which they are not entitled.