FTC warns 25 health plan marketers and lead sellers on claims and calls
Summary
On Oct. 29, 2026, FTC staff sent warning letters to 25 companies that market ACA Marketplace coverage, limited indemnity plans or medical discount programs, or sell leads for them, TCPAWorld reported. The letters allege no wrongdoing but flag deceptive claims, robocalls, calls to Do Not Call numbers and impersonation, and cite civil penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. More letters will follow on a rolling basis.
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The takeaway
If you sell health plans during open enrollment, the FTC is watching your ads, your calls and the sources of your leads. Each call or claim can count as a separate violation. Clean it up now, while this is still a warning and not a case.
Who this affects
- In the role
- Every call you make and every claim you make about coverage is under scrutiny this enrollment season.
- Aspiring
- New agents entering health plan sales — Learn what you can and can't say about coverage before you get on the phones.
- In the role
- You're accountable for scripts, affiliates and the leads your team buys, not just your own staff.
- Aspiring
- Top producers moving into management — Compliance oversight comes with the role; get to know your lead sources and scripts now.
Who usually handles this
- Audit your scripts and ads this weekSales Manager
Review paid ads, websites, social posts and call scripts for coverage claims or any implied government or carrier affiliation.
- Check where your leads come fromSales Manager
Ask each lead vendor how they generate leads and get consent, because the FTC is looking at upstream sources too.
- Scrub before you dialInside Sales Representative
Check every number against the National Do Not Call Registry and don't use robocalls without proper consent.
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