Misleading Ads Play Key Role in Schemes to Gin Up Unauthorized ACA Sign-Ups, Lawsuit Alleges

(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News)

The government is giving away money! So say ads on a variety of social media platforms. Consumers, the ads claim, can qualify for $1,400 or even $6,400 a month to use on groceries, rent, medical expenses, and other bills. Some mention no-cost health insurance coverage.

But that’s not the whole story.

And here’s the spoiler — no one is getting monthly checks to help with these everyday expenses. Continue reading here…

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