Becker's Healthcare November 14, 2025
State insurance regulators are issuing warnings around what they describe as unfair practices by Medicare Advantage insurers to restrict enrollment.
Amid rising costs and increased regulatory pressures, insurers have been adjusting their broker commission structures this year as many look to shrink their national MA footprint. In response, at least four states have issued warnings or emergency orders to prevent insurers from limiting access to MA plans, restricting broker commissions, and engaging in other market manipulation tactics that could harm beneficiaries’ ability to choose coverage.
The Idaho Department of Insurance issued emergency orders in late October, demanding UnitedHealthcare and PacificSource Health Plans cease practices that limit access to MA plans and alter broker compensation. The department alleged that...
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