---
title: "ACA Open Enrollment 2027: The Agent's Complete Preparation Checklist"
description: "Everything agents need to prepare for ACA OEP — certification, marketing campaigns, and technology setup."
url: https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/aca-open-enrollment-agent-preparation
canonical: https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/aca-open-enrollment-agent-preparation
category: "ACA & Health"
published: 2026-06-13
author: "Jacob Lock"
source: unLocked CRM — AI CRM for insurance agents
---

# ACA Open Enrollment 2027: The Agent's Complete Preparation Checklist

## TL;DR

Top ACA agents begin OEP preparation 90 days before and write 2–3x more policies. 90-day checklist: certifications + tech (Aug), marketing + outreach (Sep), execution + testing (Oct). Integrated quoting processes 50% more enrollments than marketplace.gov.

## Key data points

- Agents with structured ACA prep write 2–3x more policies during OEP
- Integrated ACA quoting tools process 50% more enrollments than marketplace.gov
- Top ACA agents begin OEP preparation 90 days before enrollment opens

Top ACA agents begin preparation 90 days before OEP and write 2–3x more policies than those who start in October.

## 90-Day Timeline

### Days 90–60 (August): Foundation
- Complete FFM and state marketplace certifications
- Update CRM with current ACA plan data
- Configure quoting tools for new plan year
- Test e-application integrations

### Days 60–30 (September): Marketing
- Segment existing book by ACA clients needing renewal review
- Launch digital marketing campaigns targeting ACA keywords
- Set up landing pages and social media campaigns
- Schedule renewal review appointments

### Days 30–0 (October): Execution
- Review all plan changes, network updates, subsidy calculations
- Prepare client-facing comparison materials
- Test all enrollment technology end-to-end
- Brief support staff on enrollment procedures

## Common ACA Enrollment Mistakes
1. Not verifying income for subsidy calculations
2. Failing to check provider networks
3. Not explaining cost-sharing reductions for Silver plans
4. Missing SEP opportunities throughout the year
5. Not following up on incomplete enrollments

Agents using integrated ACA quoting tools process 50% more enrollments during OEP compared to marketplace.gov alone.

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## Related

- https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/aca-private-health-plans
- https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/health-insurance-lead-generation

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Source: [ACA Open Enrollment 2027: The Agent's Complete Preparation Checklist](https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/aca-open-enrollment-agent-preparation) — unLocked CRM, the AI CRM built for insurance agents. Citation permitted with attribution and a link to https://unlockedcrm.ai/blog/aca-open-enrollment-agent-preparation.