Background checks

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List is a tool used to ensure that individuals or entities who are excluded from participating in federal healthcare programs are not hired or engaged by healthcare providers, suppliers, or contractors. The OIG Exclusion List is maintained by the OIG, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Checking this list is part of our national criminal background check.

The OIG Exclusion List, also known as the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), contains the names of individuals and entities that have been excluded from participating in federal healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. The list includes individuals and entities who have been convicted of healthcare-related crimes, such as fraud or abuse, or who have been found to have violated certain program requirements. The list ensures that those who have committed healthcare-related crimes are not able to continue participating in these programs and receiving payment for services they provide.

There are two types of exclusions: mandatory exclusions and permissive exclusions. Mandatory exclusions are required by law and apply to individuals and entities who have been convicted of certain crimes, […]