Module 1 — Agent Onboarding

CMS MarketplaceTraining Guide

Learn how to create your CMS account and obtain your FFM Agent ID — the essential first steps to enrolling clients through the ACA Marketplace.

~25 min

Total time

New Agents

Audience

Required

Certification

Your Progress

0 / 3 Steps Complete

Set up your Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) account — the gateway to the Federal Marketplace. This is your first step to becoming a certified marketplace agent.

1

Navigate to the CMS Enterprise Portal at enterprise.cms.gov

2

Click 'New User Registration' and select 'Agent/Broker'

3

Complete your personal and professional information

4

Create a secure username and password

5

Verify your email address to activate your account

6

Log in and confirm your account is active

Pro Tip: Use a professional email address you check regularly — CMS will send important notifications to this address.

CMS Training Video
Training Video

CMS Marketplace Walkthrough

Step-by-step video guide for new agents covering CMS login and FFM ID creation.

CMS Training Guide

PDF reference guide for CMS login & FFM ID setup

Education Series

This is Module 1 of the Insured Priority Agent Onboarding series.

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