Texas company barred from Idaho business

A Texas company has been ordered to quit doing business in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Insurance says Makina Health, or any entity using the word “Makina” in its name, has been ordered to cease and desist soliciting health insurance clients.

“We have a responsibility to protect Idaho consumers by making sure the insurance producers with whom they do business are properly licensed under the Idaho Insurance Code,” said Director Dean Cameron.

The Department began investigating Makina last December following a tip from the public that the company was soliciting self-funded health care plans in Idaho.

The company was marketing self-funded plans it labeled as “fantastic options for the value.”

Makina has the right to request a hearing.

You can see a copy of the order here.