If you haven’t already completed agent certification for Plan Year 2026 (PY26), please be sure to do so at your earliest convenience.

For Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) states, certification is available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Enterprise Portal. Although a deadline has not yet been officially announced, agents are strongly encouraged to complete FFM certification before Open Enrollment begins on November 1, 2025.

CMS Enterprise Portal

For State-based Marketplaces (SBMs), please visit the state’s Marketplace website to complete agent certification. Here are some upcoming deadlines to be aware of:

October 15

• Colorado agent certification closes – connectforhealthco.com/for-certified-brokers

October 17

• Illinois agent certification closes – getcovered.illinois.gov/for-brokers

October 23

• Washington certification fee due – www.wahbexchange.org/partners/insurance-brokers/

October 25

• Virginia certification closes – marketplace.virginia.gov/index.php/agents

October 31

• Georgia agent certification closes – georgiaaccess.gov/agents/
•  Washington agent certification closes – www.wahbexchange.org/partners/insurance-brokers/

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