Benefitalign, LLC et al. v. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services et al.

Why this Matters:

The plaintiffs, companies that serve as brokers and web-platforms to help consumers enroll in health coverage, allege that their suspension by federal regulators from participation in the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution. While brokers and other online platforms who support consumers in signing up for health coverage play an important role in maximizing enrollment, concerns have been raised with respect to whether federal regulators are conducting adequate oversight to protect consumers from certain unscrupulous practices.

Potential Impact:

The inability of regulators to conduct robust oversight over the practices of brokers who facilitate enrollment in the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces could jeopardize enforcement of key consumer protections.