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Monday, October 19, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
Insurance & ACA

Broker group sues to end freeze on new ACA agents

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The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals filed suit in federal court in Maryland over a CMS freeze that blocks nearly 19,000 new agents and brokers from selling HealthCare.gov plans for 2027. If you use an agent, confirm they're registered before open enrollment starts Nov. 1.

Source: Healthcare Dive

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