Georgia State Based Exchange Update

On July 27, 2023, CMS declined approval for Georgia to operate a full State-based Exchange (SBE) for Open Enrollment (OE) 2024. Instead, CMS granted conditional approval for Georgia to operate as a State-based Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE-FP). The State did receive conditional approval to operate a SBE for OE 2025.

Under the SBE-FP for OE 2024, agents must adhere to the same certification requirements that apply currently on 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

The updates below are relevant only to Accident and Sickness Licensed Agents who plan to sell on-exchange health or dental insurance plans to Georgia consumers for OE 2024. 

• 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 (cms.gov)
  • New Agents & Brokers Guide to PY24 Marketplace Registration & Training (cms.gov)
• Agents are not required to complete the Georgia Access Agent Certification but can choose to do so to prepare for plan year 2025.
• Agents who have completed (or will complete) the Georgia Access Agent Certification will be able to roll over their certification to plan year 2025.
• Agents who have completed (or will complete) the Georgia Access Agent Certification will receive 3 Continuing Education credits toward 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, check the status of a license or application, and update contact information.
• Email the Agent/Broker Email Help Desk:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Email the Agent/Broker Training & Registration Email Help Desk:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Contact the Federally-facilitated Exchange Call Center at 1-855-788-6275. 

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