EHTH — what changed in the latest 10-Q
A section-by-section comparison of EHTH's newest periodic SEC filing (10-K/10-Q) against the prior same-form filing: paragraphs added and removed per section, with verbatim excerpts. Purely a deterministic text diff — no similarity scores, no directional read, not investment advice.
Comparing 10-Q · 2026-08-05 vs the prior 10-Q · 2026-05-07
| Section | Outcome | Added | Removed | Minor | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD&A | Text added/removed | +88 | −55 | ~42 | 66 |
| Market risk (Item 3) | No paragraph-level changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Controls & procedures | Text added/removed | +2 | −3 | 0 | 2 |
| Legal proceedings | No paragraph-level changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Risk factors | Some risk factors updated | +15 | −20 | ~15 | 168 |
| Other information | Text added/removed | +5 | 0 | ~1 | 1 |
Counts are paragraphs; added/removed means text added or removed vs the prior filing — no direction or judgement implied.
Representative excerpts
Up to 5 excerpts of about 300 characters per section, quoted verbatim from the two SEC filings.
MD&A
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-05
Entering fiscal 2026, we aligned the organization around a clear strategic framework designed to leverage our core strengths to build a strong foundation for future growth, adapt to a structurally evolving Medicare market and prioritize sustainable operating cash flow generation. During the second q…
We believe our lifetime advisory model could over time drive improved member retention and increased member lifetime value, as well as build on consumer brand recognition and member loyalty for our Medicare segment. As part of this initiative, we are also focusing on broadening our ancillary product…
During the first quarter of 2026, we implemented a company-wide fixed cost expense reduction initiative in which we eliminated approximately 14% of our workforce and targeted reductions in vendor spend. We have recognized cost savings from this initiative during the first six months of 2026, and we …
During the second quarter of 2026, enrollment volume in our Medicare products was lower than the second quarter of 2025. This was consistent with our expectations and our lifetime advisory model, which prioritizes marketing spend in the first and fourth quarters to maximize returns on investment and…
◦a 45% decline in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement approved members resulting from an intentional reduction in variable marketing spend, and
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-07
Entering fiscal 2026, we aligned the organization around a clear strategic framework designed to leverage our core strengths to build a strong foundation for future growth, adapt to a structurally evolving Medicare market and prioritize sustainable operating cash flow generation. In the first quarte…
During the first quarter of 2026, enrollment volume in our Medicare products was lower than the first quarter of 2025, which was consistent with our expectations and reflective of our decision to reduce demand generation spend and to focus it on our more profitable marketing channels. At the same ti…
our workforce and targeted reductions in vendor spend. While we recognized some cost savings from this initiative during the first quarter of 2026, we expect to deliver greater savings throughout the rest of the fiscal year.
◦a 23% decline in Medicare Advantage approved members due to a 25% decrease in Medicare Advantage broker of record submissions resulting from an intentional decrease in variable marketing spend;
◦a 2% decline in Medicare Supplement approved members, primarily due to an intentional decrease in variable marketing spend, partially offset by the approval timing of certain applications that were submitted in the fourth quarter of 2025; and
Controls & procedures
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-05
Based on management’s evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recor…
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-07
Based on management’s evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recor…
reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding requir…
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Risk factors
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-05
We account for commission revenue in accordance with ASC 606, which is based on the expected value approach using the estimated constrained LTV of commission payments we expect to receive over the life of an approved policy for which we are the broker of record. LTVs are based on several assumptions…
significant judgment, which include, but are not limited to, estimating the conversion rate of an approved member to a paying member, forecasting average plan duration and forecasting the commission amounts likely to be received per member. These assumptions are based on our analysis of historical t…
Because the marketing and sale of Medicare plans are subject to often complex and frequently changing regulations, regulatory interpretations and enforcement actions, our ability to offer Medicare plan-related advertising services could become restricted. In addition, since we maintain relationships…
amount a health insurance carrier is willing to pay for these services, could harm our ability to generate Medicare plan-related advertising revenue, and our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed.
Our strategic plans also include diversifying our products, services and overall revenue base. These efforts may require investments in developing new or enhanced products and services, integrating new technologies, strengthening carrier and partner relationships, expanding distribution capabilities…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-07
Our typical Medicare enrollment seasonality was recently heightened primarily as a result of the regulatory changes to enrollment rules for dual-eligible beneficiaries and those that receive Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidies (“LIS”). In 2025 CMS removed the special enrollment period that allowed …
We account for commission revenue in accordance with ASC 606, which is based on the expected value approach using the estimated constrained LTV of commission payments we expect to receive over the life of an approved policy for which we are the broker of record. LTVs are based on several assumptions…
plans. Economic conditions, health care reform and increased carrier focus on enrollment quality and reduction in member complaints could adversely impact carrier spending or limit our ability to negotiate or operate our sponsorship and advertising programs on favorable terms.
Because the marketing and sale of Medicare plans are subject to often complex and frequently changing regulations, regulatory interpretations and enforcement actions, our ability to offer Medicare plan-related advertising services could become restricted. In addition, since we maintain relationships…
Our strategic plans also include diversifying our products, services and overall revenue base. These efforts may require investments in developing new or enhanced products and services, integrating new technologies, strengthening carrier and partner relationships, expanding distribution capabilities…
Other information
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-05
On August 4, 2026, the Company amended and restated its Executive Bonus Plan to expand eligibility to participate in the Executive Bonus Plan to all employees who are designated as participants by the Compensation Committee of the Board and to implement other clarifying changes to aid in administrat…
In connection with its review and amendment of the Executive Bonus Plan, the Company identified a drafting error in Section 2(b)(ii) of the Severance Agreement between the Company and Michelle Barbeau, dated January 1, 2024, and the Severance Agreement between the Company and John Dolan, dated Augus…
The Severance Agreement Amendments clarify that performance-based equity awards for which performance goals have been achieved but which remain subject to time-based vesting shall be considered and treated as time-based awards under the terms of the applicable Severance Agreement. This treatment is …
The foregoing descriptions of the Severance Agreements and the Severance Agreement Amendments do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the Severance Agreements and Severance Agreement Amendments, copies of which are filed as (i) Exhibit 10.9 to the Compan…
On June 1, 2026, Francis S. Soistman, a member of our Board of Directors, adopted a 10b5-1 trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The 10b5-1 trading plan provides for the sale of an aggregate of up to 115,205 shares of our common stock. Unl…
How to read Risk Factors (Item 1A) in a 10-Q
A 10-Q risk-factor section usually takes one of three forms; this page classifies it as one of:
- Pointer — the filer states there have been no material changes and points back to the annual 10-K risk factors; there is no own risk text to compare this quarter.
- Partial update — the filer carves out specific updated risks ("except as set forth below"); the excerpts show exactly what is new this quarter.
- Restated in full — the quarter carries the complete risk-factor text. When the prior quarter was only a pointer there is no prior full text to diff against, so the page flags the section as restated instead.
This describes the filing structure only — it is never a judgement on whether risk went up or down.
Source: text-level diff of the two SEC EDGAR filings · deterministic (no AI-generated content) · for reference only · not investment advice