Individual Health Insurance
CMS has released information on how the newly signed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will affect the marketplace.
The American Rescue Plan was recently signed into law. In combination with the 2/15—5/15 Special Enrollment Period, this COVID-19 relief bill gives ACA agents and brokers a unique opportunity to enroll new and existing clients in more affordable coverage without a qualifying life event.
An ACA Special Enrollment Period will begin on February 15th. Americans impacted by the ongoing pandemic will have another opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan. This SEP will run from February 15th to May 15th.
Be sure to pay your clients’ bills in order to activate 1/1 coverage! Oscar has extended most payment deadlines to 1/31, so there’s still time to pay for 1/1 coverage and ensure your clients’ coverage starts on time.
Help On Demand is a real-time consumer assistance referral system that connects consumers seeking assistance with Marketplace-registered, state-licensed agents, and brokers in their area who can provide immediate assistance with Marketplace plans and enrollments. Only agents and brokers who have completed Marketplace training and registration are eligible to participate in Help On Demand.
To sell this OEP, starting on November 1st, your FFM Certification must be done. Complete your certification by October 31st to make sure you're able to receive commissions from day 1.
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Marketplace registration and training for plan year 2021 is starting today!
Register today for a 2018 BlueChoice® Fall Agent Meeting and earn continuing education credits!
CMS is providing all beneficiaries affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as Tropical Storm Nate, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This SEP will give these clients an additional chance to change their MA/PD or PDP plan in the event that they were unable to make an election during another qualifying period.
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It has been brought to our attenion that Envision will be starting to audit applications and scopes for AEP.