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Exclusions Program

OIG has the authority to exclude individuals and entities from Federally funded health care programs.

HHS-OIG can exclude individuals and entities from Federally funded health care programs for a variety of reasons, including a conviction for Medicare or Medicaid fraud. Those that are excluded can receive no payment from Federal health care programs for any items or services they furnish, order, or prescribe. This includes those that provide health benefits funded directly or indirectly by the United States (other than the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan).

OIG maintains a list of all currently excluded individuals and entities called the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) which is accessible via online search lookup or via file download.

Anyone who hires an individual or entity on the LEIE may be subject to civil monetary penalties (CMP). To avoid CMP liability, health care entities should routinely check the list to ensure that new hires and current employees are not on it. Learn more about exclusions

List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

  • Strategy, Quick Tips & Instructions

    Learn how to use the LEIE Exclusions Tools to research excluded individuals.

    Get Help

  • LEIE Downloadable Databases

    Download a CSV file with the list of excluded individuals.

    Download the LEIE CSV

  • Online Searchable Database

    Search online to verify one or more individuals are not on OIG's excluded list.

    Perform an online search

  • Monthly Supplements

    Use when you keep your own database version and you only want a list of what has been added or removed this month.

    Download the monthly supplement files

Learn more about OIG's Authority and Exclusions

  • Background Information & Exclusion Authorities

    An overview of the reasons and legal authority that OIG can exclude individuals and entities from Federally funded health care programs. Also read about the effects of exclusion and OIG's exclusion process.

  • Special Advisory Bulletin and Other Guidance

    Advisory bulletins and other guidance related to exclusions.

  • Waivers

    Understanding how waivers work and review a list of providers that have waivers in place.

  • About Reinstatements

    Reinstatement of an excluded individual or entity is not automatic once the specified period of exclusion ends. Find out how to apply for reinstatement.

  • Guidance for State Medicaid Agencies

    OIG's LEIE must be checked on a monthly basis, and in connection with any new enrollments, to ensure that the state Medicaid program does not enroll or continue the enrollment of any individual or entity that has been excluded from participation in all Federal health care programs.

  • Working With Federal and State Partners on Health Care Exclusions

    Federal agencies, MFCUs, and other state partners use the Exclusion Referrals portal to submit the necessary documentation on individuals or entities who should be considered for exclusion.

  • Exclusions FAQs

    Still have more questions about exclusions? Check out these frequently asked questions.

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