Frequently asked questions
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- Where do I download the LEIE database file?
- From HHS-OIG's LEIE Database & Supplement Downloads page at oig.hhs.gov. The complete active-exclusions database is published as CSV, alongside monthly supplement files that carry the prior month's exclusion and reinstatement actions.
- How often is the LEIE database file updated?
- Monthly. HHS-OIG states that every month the file is replaced with the most current version of the complete database. The page accessed 2026-08-07 listed the 06-2026 database with a 07-10-2026 update notation.
- What is the difference between the database file and the supplement files?
- The database file is the full active-exclusions list, replaced monthly. Supplement files list only the exclusions and reinstatements applied during a single month, so they cannot substitute for the complete file.
- Is the LEIE download a complete exclusion history?
- No. Each file is the active list as of its stated date; reinstated parties are removed. Any conclusion drawn from a download should be scoped to the named file and date checked.