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    Carrier Bonuses & Incentives

    Official ACA and Non-ACA / Supplemental carrier incentive programs, qualification rules, and interactive bonus calculators for Open Enrollment & Q4.

    ACA Carrier Bonuses5 Carriers

    Open Enrollment & ACA Marketplace Incentives

    Per-member and per-contract bonus programs paid by ACA carriers during Open Enrollment. Click any row to view full schedule, qualification rules, and interactive calculator.

    CarrierStates / ScopeMax PayoutRate StructureSummaryDetails
    Ambetter (Centene)
    25 States (Tier 1 & Tier 2)Up to $100 / memberT1: $50 @ 50 / $100 @ 75+ • T2: $50 @ 75 / $100 @ 100+Tiered by state group. Tier 1 pays $50/mbr at 50 members, $100/mbr at 75+. Tier 2 pays $50/mbr at 75, $100/mbr at 100+.
    Oscar Health
    19 States (2 Tiers)Up to $100 new / $50 renewalInitiation & renewal tracks • NC+SC combinable • Early Dec advanceSeparate initiation and renewal bonus tracks. NC & SC may be combined. Early December advance available.
    22 Health
    FloridaUp to $100 / member1-49: $25 • 50-99: $75 • 100+: $100Volume-tiered per new member. Paid in addition to standard commission. Florida only.
    BCBS (HCSC)
    IL, MT, NM, OK, TXUp to $100 / contract25-100: $50 • 101-250: $75 • 251+: $100 • $500k cap/stateIdentical schedule across all 5 HCSC states. Counts contracts (policies), not lives. $500K max per state.
    Harbor Health
    Texas (On & Off-Exchange)Up to $200 / member (Stacked)$50 Early App + $100-$150 OEP = up to $200/mbrStackable: $50 Early Application (Nov 1–Dec 1, paid Dec) + $100–$150 OEP Broker Bonus (paid Apr).
    Other Bonus Programs4 Carriers

    Non-ACA / Supplemental Carrier Incentives

    Q4 and year-round bonus programs for STM, indemnity, and ancillary products. Click any row to view full schedule and interactive calculator.

    CarrierStates / ScopeMax PayoutRate StructureSummaryDetails
    UHOne (UnitedHealthcare / Golden Rule)
    National (TTM, STM, Fixed Indemnity)Up to $500 / applicationTTM: $400-$500 • STM/HPG: $25-$100 • 40-app EFT baseline40 eligible applications with EFT payment to qualify. No payout cap (unlimited). TriTerm Medical pays up to $500/app.
    Allstate Health Solutions
    National (STM & MES)Up to $650 / policy (ACH)ACH pays 2× CC • 10-policy min • Retroactive to #1Q4 bonus on Medical Expense Shield, STM, and Access Core/Plus. 10-policy threshold, retroactive to policy #1.
    Pivot Health
    National (STM & Ancillary)Up to $350 STM / $60 AncillaryGo the Distance STM + Build More Ancillary stackingSTM bonuses $150–$350 by duration. Ancillary stacking $20–$60/policy, retroactive to policy #1.
    Philadelphia American
    National (Indemnity)Step 1 + $100/bundled riderStep 1: $100-$200 base • Step 2: +$25-$100 same-day riderTwo-step indemnity stacking. Step 1 base $100–$200, Step 2 adds $25–$100 per bundled rider/plan.

    Harbor Health Bonus Details

    Harbor Health Broker Bonuses

    Texas (On & Off-Exchange)Stackable up to $200/member

    OEP Broker Bonus ($100–$150/mbr) + Early Application Bonus ($50/mbr) for Texas Individual & Family Plans.

    Stack Both Bonuses for Up to $200 per Member

    Submit between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, 2026 with a Jan. 1, 2027 effective date and stack the $50 Early Application Bonus on top of the $100 to $150 OEP Broker Bonus. Both bonuses pay on the same new members, plus standard commissions!

    Early App
    $50
    Paid Dec
    +
    OEP Bonus
    $100–$150
    Paid Apr
    =
    Max Total
    $200
    / member*
    Bonus 1: Early ApplicationNov 1 – Dec 1
    $50per NEW member*

    Starting at 25+ new members submitted early.

    Submit Window: Nov. 1 – Dec. 1, 2026
    Effective Date: January 1, 2027
    Paid: Mid-December 2026 (rapid turnaround!)
    Cap: Max 5 members per policy (self, spouse, 3 dependents).
    Key Benefit: You get paid in December 2026 before OEP even wraps up, funding your holiday cash flow while you continue enrolling.
    Bonus 2: OEP Broker BonusBy Dec 15 Deadline
    $100 – $150per NEW member*

    Tier 1: $100 (25–199) • Tier 2: $150 on #200+

    Submit Deadline: December 15, 2026
    Effective Date: January 1, 2027
    Paid: April 2027 (after March premium effectuation)
    Effectuation: Premium paid through March 2027 without lapse.
    Tier 2 Rule: The $150 rate applies to members 200 and above. Members 1–199 pay at $100 ($19,900 base).

    Estimate Your Total Harbor Health Bonus (Stacked)

    Model your combined Early Application ($50) + OEP ($100–$150) payouts based on projected enrollments.

    Cap: Max 5 members per policy (self, spouse, and 3 dependents).
    Estimated Total Harbor Health Bonus
    $34,050(avg $154.77/mbr)
    Dec 2026 Payout (Early App):+$11,000
    Apr 2027 Payout (OEP Broker):+$23,050
    Top tier active! Each additional member earns $150 OEP bonus.

    Program Terms & Stacking Rules

    • Stackability: Both bonuses pay on the same new members, up to $200 each ($50 Early App + up to $150 OEP).
    • Eligible Products: All new Individual & Family Plan enrollments (On- and Off-Exchange in Texas).
    • Member Cap: Payable to a maximum of self, spouse, and 3 dependents per qualified health plan policy.
    • OEP Effectuation: Members must be effectuated and not in grace period with a paid premium through March 2027 with no lapse.
    • Commissions: Paid in addition to standard carrier street-level commissions ($25 PMPM).

    Official Harbor Health Program Flyers

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    Harbor Health Early Application Bonus official flyer
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    Harbor Health OEP Broker Bonus Program official flyer
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    Disclaimer: Incentive programs are established and paid directly by the respective insurance carrier (Ambetter/Centene, Oscar Health, 22 Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HCSC plans, Harbor Health, Allstate Health Solutions, Pivot Health, Philadelphia American / New Era Life, etc.) and are subject to each carrier's licensing status, active writing authority, and effectuation requirements. ACA Training Ground and Insure Boost provide this information for educational and planning purposes. Always refer to official carrier bulletins and producer agreements for binding incentive rules.