One of the most effective ways to reach new clients, social media platforms offer a great pathway to generate new leads and grow your business. But how exactly do you reach these prospective clients via social media? We will answer this question and more below. The...
Marketplace Agents
New SEP Offered Year-Round for Low Income Individuals
Beginning in 2022, Healthcare.gov will allow enrollment throughout the entirety of the year for any individual falling at or below the 150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL). What can beneficiaries do under this new enrollment period? In this new special enrollment...
Understanding the Newly- Required Quality Ratings System
Beginning this OEP, keep a lookout for a new feature that is now required to be displayed with every Qualified Health Plan, the Quality Rating System (QRS). Read more below for the important details regarding these ratings. What are QSR Star Ratings Beginning for...
ACA SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD
The Department of Health and Human Services will open HealthCare.gov for a Special Enrollment Period from February 15, 2021 - May 15, 2021. Consumers who enroll during this SEP will have coverage that starts the first of the month after plan selection. This is in...
Special Enrollment Period 2021 QLEs
Every year millions of Americans enroll into Marketplace plans between November 1st and December 15th during Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The remainder of the year is referred to as Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Qualifying for Special Enrollment Period In order to...
Getting Started Selling Marketplace Plans
First time Marketplace agents often find the process to become a licensed agent, appointed with carriers, and ready to sell, confusing or cumbersome. It can seem overwhelming when you don't have the process all clearly laid out in one location. We will do just that!...
WHEN CAN YOU COMPLETE THE FEDERALLY-FACILITATED MARKETPLACE (FFM) CERTIFICATION?
You will be able to complete the 2020 FFM certification until 07/17/20. Starting July 17, the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS) will close or "go dark" in preparation for the launch of registration and training for year 2021 Before July 17, be sure to:...
HealthSherpa: What should I cover with a client who lost employer coverage?
The Department of Labor reported that 20.1 million Americans filed unemployment claims in April, and an estimated 9.2 million lost their employer-sponsored health insurance. From our April 2020 Pulse of the ACA Market Report, 29% of Agent and Broker respondents report...
COVID-19: Resources For Health Insurance Agents
This ever-changing new era has been incredibly difficult on our entire industry. In the current state of worldwide need, confusion, and worry we want to ensure that all of our agent partners are safe and are able to maintain the highest standard of care to their...