The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) denied the approval for Georgia to operate a full State-based Exchange (SBE) for Open Enrollment (OE) 2024
CMS granted conditional approval for Georgia to operate as a State-based Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE-FP) for OE 2024
Under the SBE-FP for OE 2024, agents must adhere to the same certification requirements that apply currently for HealthCare.gov
For OE 2024, agents will not sell plans through Georgia Access and do not need to complete the Georgia Access Certification Training
Updates:
Applicable for Accident and Sickness Licensed Agents to sell on-exchange health/dental plans in Georgia
Not applicable to other insurance types (Life & Annuity, Property & Casualty, Medicare)
Agents will continue to enroll Georgia consumers in health coverage as they do currently and will not transition to a state-specific platform for enrollment
Agents are required to maintain or obtain active Accident and Sickness Licensure in Georgia
Agents are required to complete the CMS Marketplace Training through one of the links below
Returning Agents & Brokers Guide to PY24 Marketplace Registration & Training
New Agents & Brokers Guide to PY24 Marketplace Registration & Training
Agents are not required to complete the Georgia Access Agent Certification Training but can choose to do so to prepare for plan year 2025
Agents who complete or have completed the Georgia Access Agent Certification Training will be able to roll over their certification to plan year 2025
Agents who complete or have completed the Georgia Access Agent Certification Training will receive 3 Continuing Education credits towards their licensure
For more information
Visit the Georgia Access Website , which will be regularly updated
Visit https://oci.georgia.gov/agents-agency-licensing for information on Georgia licensing requirements and the application process
Visit www.Sircon.com/Georgia to apply for a license, check the status of a license or application, and update contact information
Email the Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) Agent/Broker Help Desk at FFMProducer-AssisterHelpDesk@cms.hhs.gov
Email the FFE Agent/Broker Training & Registration Help Desk at MLMSHelpDesk@cms.hhs.gov
Contact the FFE Call Center at 1-855-788-6275
If you have questions about the information above or about Georgia Access, please contact Agents@GeorgiaAccess.ga.gov
Inshura is fully integrated with the ACA marketplace and private carriers.
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