It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Open Enrollment Period! We’ll discuss all the certification changes and important updates that you need to be aware of for the upcoming plan year.
Read on to learn what to expect from the Federally Facilitated Marketplace certification and state exchange trainings.
Marketplace Training Deadlines for 2023
As you begin to prepare for the 2024 OEP, keep in mind that many exchanges have closed, or will soon be closing, their new agent registrations and trainings for 2023. The 2023 FFM certification closed to new agents on July 14, 2023.
Agents certified to sell ACA products in 2023 will need to certify for 2024 to sell during the OEP and next year.
2024 FFM Certification & Exchange Registrations
The 2024 FFM certification will soon be available through the CMS Enterprise Portal Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS). For agents utilizing HealthSherpa, this training will also be available on the CMS Enterprise portal.
FFM certification is only required for agents selling in the federal exchange. If you only sell products in a state-based exchange, you’ll need to complete the appropriate state-specific training. Some state exchanges open agent trainings as early as mid-July. Check out the table below to see which exchanges are live now!
All agents must update their MLMS profile on the CMS Enterprise Portal in addition to completing the 2024 training course to be considered ready-to-sell.
Below, we’ve listed important dates for the ACA exchanges that Ritter is active in. Learn more about each exchange by registering with Ritter and visiting our Certification Center.
As an approved vendor for the FFM certification, HealthSherpa is offering agents in the following states Continuing Education Units for plan year 2024: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, and WY.
Agents can also utilize INXSCloud, another Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) partner to participate in FFM vendor training. INXSCloud is offering CEU credits in the following states: AL, AZ, NE, NC, ND
Remember: Returning agents are able to take a condensed training. Agents who are new to the ACA market and did not certify or missed a recertification deadline, must complete the full individual marketplace training. CMS has assembled a guide for new agents looking to complete certification and training.
We previously mentioned that agents selling ACA plans in Georgia would have to complete both the FFM certification and the Georgia Access training. Georgia will not be operating as a state-based exchange for the 2024 OEP. Agents only need to complete the FFM certification in order to be ready-to-sell.
Agents who have already completed the Georgia Access training will be able to roll over this certification for 2025. Agents may also elect to complete the training in order to prepare for 2025. Three CEU credits will be offerred for completing the training.
We’ll continue to update this post and our Certification Center when we receive more details. Check back for updates!
Are you ready to tackle the ACA market? Check out our free eBook on selling ACA insurance plans! Start preparing for the OEP now, read our Pre-OEP Prep guide!
Editor’s Note: This was originally published July 13, 2023. It has been updated to include information more relevant to the 2024 OEP.
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