ACA Navigator

[Jack from Ohio]

I am seriously contemplating becoming an Navigator for the ACA. That way, I can be paid for teaching my clients how to use the Exchanges for purchasing healthcare insurance.

Currently, the IRS is inferring that I should provide this as part of the service I am currently providing.

Anyone else? 20 years ago, I had my State Insurance License. Maybe the knowledge I learned will finally pay off?

[JJStephens]

I looked into awhile back, just so I could answer the bazillion questions I'm getting. Could not find how to apply. Gave up.

[Lee B]

I believe that if you become a "Navigator" that you have to agree not to charge any fees for your services.

[Jack from Ohio]

I believe that if you become a "Navigator" that you have to agree not to charge any fees for your services.

But I understand that you will be paid with more national debt money instead.

[kcjenkins]

http://eba.benefitnews.com/health-insurance-exchange/news/Exchange-Conflicts-Come-Into-Sharper-focus-albertson-2736681-1.html?gpt_units=/HIX&utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=utm_hix_100313&hix

http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2536640

[Jack from Ohio]

I had originally considered becoming a Navigator. I have since come to my senses and will NOT. I will advise my clients about the tax implications and requirements, but when it comes to giving them advice about who, where and what to purchase for health insurance, I will opt out.

Three reasons:

1. The entire new system was broken when it was designed and is a total train wreck now.

2. I will not take on the liability of advising someone about those issues.

3. As I learn more about the ACA, I totally understand why so many states opted out of having exchanges. The liability now falls on the Federal Government when the system implodes and fails.