The Justice Department accused large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people and those with disabilities toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care.

The Department of Justice is suing major health insurers, brokers in an alleged kickback scheme. The lawsuit claims that the companies exchanged illegal payments to steer seniors into specific Medicare Advantage plans.

According to the complaint, the insurers paid brokers eHealth, GoHealth and SelectQuote hundreds of millions of dollars for enrolling seniors in their MA coverage — regardless of the plans’ suitability for those members’ needs.