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A secret-shopper study by researchers at Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms found that brokers and sales representatives often promoted short-term health insurance and gave misleading or inaccurate information, according to Stateline. The article summary does not provide the study’s sample size or detailed findings.
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People shopping for coverage may encounter plans with limited benefits or receive inaccurate descriptions of what is covered. The report does not specify the number of consumers affected or quantify costs.
The supplied report does not identify a pending policy decision or next step. It also does not provide further study details in the summary.
More details on the study’s sample and methods
Any state action addressing sales practices or consumer disclosures