Cigna Leaving the ACA Marketplace at the End of This Year, 2026
Cigna is announcing today that it will leave the ACA Marketplace by the end of 2026. About 369,000 Cigna ACA members in 11 states will need new ACA plans heading into 2027. All current Cigna ACA members will have full benefits and coverage through the end of this year. Moving forward, Cigna will focus on […]
Notice of CMS Proposed Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 Comment Period Opens February 11
Agility is informing ACA agents of an opportunity to provide direct feedback to CMS on new ACA marketplace rules. The proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 is open for public comment for 30 days.You may submit electronic comments on this regulation until March 11, 2026, by following the “Submit a comment” instructions […]
Remind Your Cigna Clients to Get Those Binder Payments In
The binder payment deadline for your Cigna Healthcare clients is now January 31, 2026, for plans effective January 1, and February 28, 2026, for plans effective February 1. Your clients must pay their binder for you to receive your commission. There are 3 ways this binder payment can be done: Pay Online Clients sign up […]
How to Handle ACA Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) Like a Pro
If Open Enrollment is the Super Bowl of ACA sales, SEPs are the daily grind. They get less attention, but mastering SEPs makes them the backbone of your ACA business. The execution of SEPs has changed significantly in 2026. Missed deadlines, poor documentation, and compliance errors can jeopardize your primary ACA revenue. Now that you […]
2026 APTC Changes – Why “No Cap on Subsidy Repayment” Means Agents Need Better Income Documentation Than Ever
If you’ve been around ACA long enough, you know one thing is always true – change is always a certainty. For years, clients had at least some protection when repaying excess Advanced Premium Tax Credits, thanks to a repayment cap that softened the blow at tax time. Starting in 2027, for tax year 2026, the ACA introduces […]
How to Successfully End the Last 24 Hours of OEP
Welcome to the final 24 hours of ACA Open Enrollment. This is the sprint at the end of a marathon that affects your January book and your sanity. To successfully navigate these final hours, you need focus, clear priorities, and zero time wasted on things that won’t convert. Go All-In on ‘Ready-to-Enroll’ At this point, […]
The Keys to Maximize Success in the Last 3 Days of OEP
The last 72 hours can be highly productive if you stay focused and keep your prospect communication clear and concise. Here’s how to make these last three days count. Laser Focus on Unclosed Leads Focus on the leads you already have who haven’t enrolled. Quotes you already ran but never finalized Clients who said, “I’ll […]
The Best Tips for ACA Agents to Finish the Last 5 Days of OEP With the Best Revenue Possible
With five days left in Open Enrollment, you’re running on caffeine and determination. The good news is that the last five days are among the most profitable if you focus on the right activity. This isn’t the time to get fancy; efficiency is key. Here’s how top ACA agents maximize revenue at the end of […]
The 2026 BCBSM On Marketplace Crosswalk
Starting January 1, 2026, approximately 140,000 Marketplace members will crosswalk to a 2026 BCBSM/BCN plan. CMS will automatically assign each member to the BCN plan that most closely mirrors their current coverage, with most members assigned to the BCN Local Network plans. Crosswalked members will receive a letter from BCBSM/BCN providing helpful information on their new plan and […]
Get Covered Illinois Extends Its OEP Jan. 1 Effective Enrollment Deadline to Dec. 31
Get Covered Illinois is extending its first open enrollment deadline from December 15 to December 31. With this extension, ACA clients using Get Covered Illinois now have until December 31 to select a health plan effective January 1, 2026. If a client selects a plan by December 31, their coverage will begin on January 1, so […]
Important Reminders from UnitedHealthcare for Their ACA Agents
UnitedHealthcare wants ACA agents to be aware of these key search functions and other key dental and vision benefits information for the remainder of OEP: Crucial Dental and Vision Benefit Tools ACA agents can download an English Pediatric or Adult Dental and Vision benefits flyer, and a Spanish version, from their Jarvis account for clients who elect […]
Ambetter Health Closing ACA Contracting Until Feb. 1, 2026
Attention ACA agents – Ambetter Health is closing contracting effective December 15, 2025, at 12:01 AM. All new onboarding contracts will be temporarily paused. This means any requests to onboard a current or new downline agent will be declined during this period. Onboarding will resume on February 1, 2026, at 12:01 AM. The […]
Broward Health In-Network Effective January 1, 2026 in Oscar Health’s South Florida ACA Market
Broward Health, with over 30 locations, will be in-network for Oscar Health’s ACA plans in South Florida, effective January 1, 2026. Adding one of Florida’s premier healthcare providers strengthens the Oscar advantage that Florida ACA agents can access for their South Florida ACA clients. There’s still time to contract with Oscar to access the great […]
January 1 ACA Countdown – Final Steps That Help Clients Choose Well
If you feel like December is moving at double speed, you’re not wrong. These last few days before the January 1 ACA effective deadline always feel like someone hit fast-forward on your schedule. The phones don’t stop, the inbox fills up, and clients who swore they’d “get to it next week” suddenly want an appointment […]
Cleveland Clinic To Be In-Network With AmeriHealth Caritas ACA Florida Plans
Cleveland Clinic will be in-network with the AmeriHealth Caritas Florida ACA plans effective Jan. 1, 2026. This new agreement provides AmeriHealth Caritas ACA plan members access to approximately 12,000 physicians and caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and 40 […]
Urgent Reminders to ACA Agents From CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health wants to remind all ACA agent partners of the following important information as OEP continues: Retention Bonus ACA producers will receive a $75 bonus per retained member enrolled in a CHRISTUS ACA Health Plan in eligible counties. Members must remain active through May 1, 2026, without any coverage gaps. Certification Requirement Producers must complete certification in evolveNXT to receive 2026 […]
Ambetter Florida ACA Appointment Change for 2026 Plan Year
Agility is learning that beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Ambetter Health will no longer operate under the Celtic Insurance Company license in Florida. Therefore, Ambetter Health will begin terminating Ambetter Health broker appointments and contracts in Florida under the Celtic Insurance Company license only (off-exchange). Your Sunshine Health Plan, Inc. (Marketplace) and Florida Venture (Marketplace) contracts […]
More of Oscar’s Hottest 2026 OEP ACA Markets – Alabama and Mississippi
Oscar is proud to bring their innovative product portfolio to support your consumers in Alabama and Mississippi for 2026. Alabama Oscar Health operates in Birmingham (Walker, Jefferson and Shelby counties) and Huntsville (Limestone and Madison counties). Birmingham: In-network hospitals include Grandview Medical Center (Community Health Systems) and Baptist Health. Competitive market rates and suite […]
Medica Acquiring UCare’s ACA, Medicaid 2026 Contracts
Medica will acquire UCare’s 2026 ACA and Medicaid contracts, ensuring continuity of coverage for UCare members through 2026. “Under the terms of the agreement, subject to customary conditions to closing, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, individuals enrolled in UCare’s 2026 Medicaid and Individual and Family Plans will continue to receive services without interruption.” […]
More of Oscar’s Hottest 2026 OEP ACA Markets
Here are the latest details from Oscar on their top markets, where you can help many people and increase your ACA revenue. Michigan Oscar Health operates in 4 counties around Grand Rapids: Kent, Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa. 3 lowest premium Silver plans, including the Silver Simple PCP Saver. The CSR 150 plan includes primary care […]