The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates allegations of fraud by providers of Medicaid eligible services. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit cannot investigate allegations of fraud committed by a Medicaid recipient (beneficiary). If the fraud involves a Medicaid recipient (beneficiary), it needs to be reported to the Department of Public Assistance.
The Department of Health's Fraud Control Unit is responsible for investigating welfare fraud. When complaints are received, they look into cases where people applying for or receiving benefits—such as Alaska Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Adult Public Assistance—might be providing false information.