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The Department of Social Services is strongly committed to identifying and eliminating fraud, whether it be committed by a client, provider or vendor.

Client Fraud

Client fraud is an “intentional” action which results in a client or another person receiving public assistance benefits which they are not entitled to from programs including, but not limited to, Care4Kids Child Care, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance (SNAP-formerly known as the Food Stamp program), Connecticut Energy Assistance (CEAP) and Medicaid.Conduct that constitutes potential client fraud allegations include, but is not limited to:

Client is suspected of not reporting employment wages or a recurring income not resulting from employment

Client is suspected of not reporting their address information correctly

Client is suspected of not reporting the presence of another parent in the home

Client is suspected of receiving benefits for a child that does not live with them

Client is suspected of SNAP trafficking (formerly known as the Food Stamp program)

Client is suspected of applying for and receiving public assistance in more than one (1) state at the same time

Provider or Vendor Fraud is an “intentional” deception or misrepresentation which results in an unearned benefit to a provider or vendor, usually in the form of an excess payment, through the Medical Assistance Programs.This would include any provider or vendor operating as an individual or business entity including their employees, owners and/or officers.Conduct that constitutes potential provider or vendor fraud allegations include, but is not limited to:

Provider billing for services that were not rendered

Providing services which are not medically necessary

Provider billing for a covered service when a noncovered service was provided

If you suspect an individual, provider or vendor has committed fraud against the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance Program, you can report this in any of the following ways: