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How often should I check the OIG exclusion list?

How Often Should I Check the OIG Exclusion List?

HHS-OIG states the LEIE must be checked on a monthly basis and in connection with any new enrollments, per the OIG Exclusions Program page accessed 2026-07-22. The downloadable LEIE file is replaced every month with the current complete database, so a monthly cadence plus a check at hire tracks the current file.

Published
2026-07-22
Retrieved
Not reported
Snapshot
sha256:9be925db35ab99c87dab376cd280159bc355976fbabd9d56c8f0de195df6a012
Data as of
2026-07-22

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Scope and material limitation

What this answer covers

This guide covers the screening cadence HHS-OIG publishes for the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities and how the monthly file replacement works. It does not decide any individual case, produce a per-person conclusion, or replace a compliance program's own written policy.

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  1. HHS-OIG Exclusions ProgramU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector GeneralAccessed:

    Limitation: The program page states screening guidance. It does not decide any individual case, and a LEIE result is source-scoped to the file version checked.

  2. LEIE downloadable databasesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector GeneralAccessed:

    Limitation: The LEIE full file is replaced monthly and reflects exclusions as of the month indicated. Identifiers may be absent, and name-only similarity is not an identity conclusion.

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Methodology and limitations

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Methodology version: citation-answer/v1

  • This page restates HHS-OIG's published cadence; payer contracts, state rules, or an organization's own policy can require more frequent screening.
  • A LEIE check result is source-scoped to the named file version and date; it is not clearance, eligibility, or a per-person determination.
  • State Medicaid exclusion lists and SAM.gov exclusions are separate sources not covered by an LEIE-only check.
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Frequently asked questions

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Why is monthly the stated cadence?
Because the LEIE itself is refreshed monthly: OIG replaces the downloadable file with the current complete database each month. A check against last quarter's file can miss an exclusion added since, so the cadence follows the file cycle.
Should new hires and vendors be checked before the monthly cycle?
OIG's stated guidance pairs monthly checks with checks in connection with any new enrollments. Compliance programs commonly apply the same pairing to new hires, contractors, and vendors: a check at start, then the monthly cadence.
Does a no-match result settle that a person is not excluded?
A result is scoped to the file version and the identifiers checked. The LEIE may lack identifiers for some records, and name-only similarity or absence is not an identity conclusion. State Medicaid exclusion lists and SAM.gov are separate sources with their own files.

What’s on file, by the numbers

Platform snapshot · 2026-07-26

13.4Mproviders & companiesProviders, organizations, owners, and facilities on file
26.2Msource-linked factsSource-linked field facts in the dated platform snapshot
90sources with dataDistinct snapshot source IDs with at least one positive record count
79fresh sourcesDistinct source IDs whose latest positive-data snapshot falls within the preceding 45 days
111sources integratedActive registry rows; integration does not establish a load
13state Medicaid jurisdictionsDistinct states represented in the state-exclusions serving table

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