2025 Specialty Benefits Investigation of the Year Nomination Form

2024 NHCAA Specialty Benefits Investigation of the Year Nomination Form Instructions

At times, and for various reasons, investigations do not lead to criminal or civil prosecution. They do, however, often result in significant and impactful policy and/or procedural changes. The purpose of NHCAA’s Specialty Benefits Investigation of the Year award is to recognize the substantial health care anti-fraud contributions made by plan investigation units particularly in specialty areas, regardless of whether a case results in legal action.

This award is limited to NHCAA Member Organization or Affiliate Member (private-sector) specialty benefit plans and insurers offering specialty benefit lines of business. For this award, specialty benefits are limited to behavioral health, dental, and vision.

Nomination Eligibility:

NHCAA Member Organizations or Affiliate Members are eligible to submit nominations.
Nominated investigations must be in the final resolution stage (or have been resolved or closed) between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025.
- NOTE: Investigative activity may have commenced prior to August 1, 2024, but the case must be ongoing during the aforementioned timeframe.
Nominated investigations must include individuals employed by an NHCAA Member Organization or Affiliate Member.

"Save and continue later" Feature
When submitting a nomination using this online form, nominators have the ability to begin and then save their progress for completion at a later time. On the subsequent screens of this form, you will see the option to "Save and continue later" in the thin gray bar on the top right-hand side of the screen. When you click this feature, you will be instructed to enter your email address to save your progress. Upon confirming your email address, a link will be emailed to you that will allow you to return to where you left off. When you are ready to continue, simply click on the link in the email.

Questions or Assistance?
If you have questions or require assistance while submitting your nominations, please email awards@nhcaa.org.