HELENA, Mont., Sept. 3 -- The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance issued the following news release:

The Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), advises consumers to carefully review health insurance coverage offered through "self-funded," limited partner plans.

These plans may not be compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and do not provide comprehensive medical coverage, although they may be marketed otherwise. This leaves consumers with the possibility of being responsible for unpaid medical bills. Individual health plans that comply with the ACA are only available through a licensed insurance agent and www.healthcare.gov.

Montana consumers should exercise caution before ...