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DOJ Sues Health Giants Over Medicare Kickback Scheme

5/2/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a bold stand by suing Aetna, Elevance Health, and Humana, along with brokers eHealth, GoHealth, and SelectQuote. Accused of a multi-year kickback scheme, these companies allegedly prioritized profits over the well-being of seniors, pushing them into unsuitable Medicare Advantage plans, especially harming disabled beneficiaries in the process.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a bold stand by suing Aetna, Elevance Health, and Humana, along with brokers eHealth, GoHealth, and SelectQuote. Accused of a multi-year kickback scheme, these companies allegedly prioritized profits over the well-being of seniors, pushing them into unsuitable Medicare Advantage plans, especially harming disabled beneficiaries in the process.