The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for the 2017-2018 selling season is right around the corner! Are you ready insurance brokers? If not, then this OEP will certainly catch you off guard because this year’s duration of OEP is only six weeks. That’s half the time you had to enroll clients in previous years! That is why Jeff Hess, the individual health and ancillary product specialist from Empower Brokerage, wants insurance brokers to complete all required contracting and certification and equip themselves with all the best ACA tools Empower offers. These tools will be a significant asset during the hectic selling season that starts November 1.

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ACA Express Engine

Empower has the tools to help you do everything you need to do as quickly and efficiently as possible. One notable tool is our ACA Express Engine. Because CMS does not require web brokers to do redirects back and forth between websites, the ACA Express Engine will cut enrollment time significantly this year. Since the amount of time for the enrollment period has been cut to six weeks, having a fast tool will come in handy. If you are organized, you can help 8 to 10 people with quotes and enrollments in an hour by utilizing the ACA Express Engine. Not only does it allow you to get your quotes done quickly, but it will also help you maintain a record of what you have sold to someone, whether it’s Blue Cross, Humana, Molina, or whatever. This scenario allows you to monitor your business and confirm your clients have paid because if they don’t pay, you do not get paid. In summary, the ACA Express Engine will speed up your application process and allow you to micro-manage your business.

Get Contracted with Empower for Other Resources

Ensure that you are contracted with Empower so we can be your resource as well. If you haven’t already, get certified for the 2018 season ASAP. At Empower, we have an expert product specialist who deals with many carriers. We have many online resources and tools available on our website, such as Empower University. We have webinars detailing carrier portals, certifications, and how to enroll with companies. There are numerous videos with selling and prospecting tips. We also have a dedicated office here to call and assist you based on your needs. These resources are all found on our website, but it’s up to you to get contracted with Empower.