Commissioner James Brown

Montana State Auditor James Brown uncovered the largest Obamacare fraud in state history. Bad actors came in to take advantage of our most vulnerable population while advertising themselves as “here to help” and trafficking them out of state, eventually abandoning them. Listen for more details.

Today, we honor all Americans who served in our armed forces. Our great nation would not be where it is today without the courage of our men and women in uniform.

The latest @NASAA Enforcement Report just published, and my agency got two highlights for our exceptional work here in Montana! In 2025, state securities regulators handled 9,044 investigations and filed 1,036 enforcement actions. Read the report here: nasaa.org/wp-content/uploads…

🚨 ICYMI: My agency helped stop another $9.5 million in unsupported payouts associated with an Obamacare fraud scheme targeting Montana's tribal communities. That brings the total savings to more than $55.6 million since we began tackling this issue. montanarightnow.com/helena/m…

💵 My agency saved Montana consumers nearly $600,000 last month by denying unjustified insurance rate increases. As State Auditor, I've used this authority to save Montanans millions of dollars while also ensuring the solvency of insurers.

ICYMI: The ACA Open Enrollment Period runs through January 15, 2027. Now is the time to enroll in or change plans! Montanans are encouraged to review plan details carefully and contact my agency if they have any questions or concerns. nbcmontana.com/news/local/mo…

📽️ MSU students: join us on Tuesday for free pizza, drinks, and a movie! Come watch "This Is Not Financial Advice" and learn about the risks of speculative cryptocurrency trading.

If you missed our 2026 Insurance Summit (or loved it so much you want to hear it all again), then you're in luck! Watch the sessions here and be sure to subscribe: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Montanans who receive or want to apply for health insurance through the ACA Marketplace can utilize the open enrollment period from November 1st to January 15th. Watch out for plans that refer to consumers as "limited partners" and contact my agency if you have any questions.

Fraudsters and scammers are just as scary as ghosts and ghouls... and they're REAL. 🎵 If there's someone strange in your texts or calls, who ya gonna call? Fraudbusters! 🎵 Happy Halloween from the Auditor's Office 🎃

The best way to avoid becoming the victim of fraud is to know how to spot it in the first instance. Fraudsters are constantly inventing new schemes, but they rely on the same core tactics to manipulate victims. More info: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ho…

Today we celebrated the retirement of one of our compliance specialists, Karen. Thank you for 18 years of public service to the people of Montana! We wish you the best and will miss you.

I’m glad to see @montanastate preparing the next gen of financial planners to address the particular needs of Montana families! We need good planners who can help Montanans pay their bills, save for their kids’ education, and invest for retirement. montana.edu/news/25666/monta…

My agency is doing a campus tour to inform Montana college students about the threat of fraud. We'll be at the University of Montana on November 18th with pizza, drinks, and a documentary film📽️ All college students are welcome, and we'll be announcing other campus visits soon!

👀"State insurance regulators in Montana say they are receiving complaints [about 'limited partner' plans] from state residents who expected quality health insurance coverage but instead ended up with denied coverage for many medical expenses." legal500.com/intelligence/un…

⚠️🖥️ We increasingly hear about cyberattacks and data breaches in the news, but did you know that cyber insurance can help cover losses from those incidents? As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take some time to learn more about cyber insurance: content.naic.org/resource-ce…

ICYMI: I joined a group of fellow state financial officers in asking the Dept. of Labor for greater transparency in our healthcare industry. How can you address healthcare costs if you can't see the bill? Full letter👇 sfof.com/wp-content/uploads/… @SFOF_States @USDOL

Joined KGEZ radio this morning to discuss fraud issues. Thankfully, Montana victims of securities fraud can receive up to $50,000 in restitution. If your case hasn't been investigated by my agency but you think you might qualify for assistance, contact us at 406-444-2040.