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Remote health insurance agent jobs in Illinois

Work from home anywhere in Illinois, or from our main office in Sunrise, FL. Leads come from our own websites. You never buy leads and never cold call. Pay is commission, paid every week.

Agents who live in Illinois start with a Illinois resident license. We cover the cost of non-resident licenses as you expand to more states. Leer en español

ACA plan selections, 2026
448,568
Medicare beneficiaries, 2024
2,406,387
Insurance sales agents, May 2025
16,360

Sources: CMS 2026 Open Enrollment data, KFF State Health Facts, BLS OEWS.

Open roles for Illinois residents

We hire licensed agents in all 50 states and DC. Every role is remote, or in office in Sunrise, FL.

Licensed Medicare Sales Agent

Help people compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D options and enroll in coverage that actually fits, working company-provided leads by phone with full compliance support.

Location
Remote or in office
Pay
Commission, paid every week

Licensed ACA / Marketplace Agent

Help individuals and families compare ACA marketplace plans, understand what financial help they qualify for, and enroll compliantly, with year-round Special Enrollment Period work alongside the Open Enrollment surge.

Location
Remote or in office
Pay
Commission, paid every week

UnitedHealthOne Insurance Agent

Help people who need coverage outside Medicare and the ACA marketplace compare UnitedHealthOne plans and enroll in the one that fits their needs and budget, working company-provided leads by phone with full compliance support.

Location
Remote or in office
Pay
Commission, paid every week

Limited Medical Agent

Help people find limited medical coverage that fits their situation and budget, explaining clearly what these plans do and do not cover, and enroll them compliantly, working company-provided leads by phone.

Location
Remote or in office
Pay
Commission, paid every week

Life Insurance Agent

Help families protect the people who depend on them. Sell life insurance from major carriers to company-provided leads by phone, with commission starting at 90%, a straightforward approach to needs, and full compliance support.

Location
Remote or in office
Pay
Commission, paid every week

Why Illinois agents stay busy

For 2027 coverage, Illinois runs its own exchange, Get Covered Illinois, instead of HealthCare.gov. Agents who sell its plans register with Get Covered Illinois too. Brokers also complete the annual Get Covered Illinois certification.

448,568
ACA plan selections
2026 Open Enrollment (CMS)
2,406,387
Medicare beneficiaries
2024 total (KFF State Health Facts)
48%
In Medicare Advantage
Share of eligible beneficiaries, February 2026 (MedPAC)
16,360
Insurance sales agents
Employed in May 2025 (BLS)

Sources: CMS 2026 Open Enrollment state file; CMS state-based exchanges list; Get Covered Illinois brokers page; KFF State Health Facts, Medicare beneficiaries 2024; MedPAC July 2026 Data Book, Chart 9-5; BLS OEWS May 2025, insurance sales agents; Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year, table C16001.

The median annual wage for insurance sales agents in Illinois was $64,280 in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure covers every kind of insurance agent and employer in the state, so read it as a picture of the local market, not as pay at My Live Health. Our pay is commission, paid every week.

About 14.1% of Illinois residents speak Spanish at home (Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year, table C16001).

How to get licensed in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Insurance licenses insurance agents in Illinois. Here is the path to a resident license that covers health insurance, then the steps to sell Medicare and ACA plans.

  1. Resident license

    Get the right license line

    In Illinois, the resident license that lets you sell health insurance is Accident and Health. The Illinois Department of Insurance issues it.

  2. 20 hours

    Complete pre-licensing education

    Illinois requires 20 hours of pre-licensing education for Accident and Health, with 7.5 of those hours in a classroom setting.

  3. Pearson VUE

    Pass the state exam

    In Illinois, insurance licensing exams are run by Pearson VUE. You schedule your health line exam with them.

  4. Not listed

    No fingerprint step listed

    Illinois does not list fingerprints among its requirements for resident producers. Illinois fingerprints public adjusters.

  5. Apply for your license

    Apply for your Illinois resident license through NIPR (Illinois accepts online applications only). You receive your National Producer Number (NPN), a unique ID that follows you to every state, during the application process.

  6. Every plan year

    Certify for Medicare

    To sell Medicare Advantage and Part D plans with us, complete the AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse course for the current plan year (AHIP updates it every year), plus each carrier's certification.

  7. Every plan year

    Register with CMS for ACA plans

    Complete Marketplace registration and training with CMS each plan year through the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS). You need this for HealthCare.gov states, which you reach with non-resident licenses. CMS ties Marketplace access to the health line of authority on your resident license, so your Illinois license comes first.

  8. State exchange

    Register with Get Covered Illinois

    For 2027 coverage, Illinois runs its own exchange, Get Covered Illinois, instead of HealthCare.gov. Agents register with Get Covered Illinois as well. Brokers also complete the annual Get Covered Illinois certification.

  9. Keep your license active

    To renew, Illinois requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics taken in a classroom or webinar.

Also good to know in Illinois: Each line requires passing a General exam and a State exam within 90 days of each other, then waiting five days to apply.

Official source: Illinois Department of Insurance. More sources: Illinois DOI: Renew your resident producer license; Pearson VUE Illinois Insurance Candidate Handbook (August 2026); NIPR: Illinois resident licensing requirements. Facts checked on October 30, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the details with the Illinois Department of Insurance before you book an exam.

Work from Illinois

Every role is remote, or in office in Sunrise, FL, so you can work from home anywhere in Illinois.

We run seven days a week. You pick the hours that fit your life.

Leads come from our own websites. You never buy leads and never cold call.

Your Illinois resident license lets you help people in Illinois. We cover the cost of non-resident licenses as you expand to more states.

What you need

  • A Illinois resident license with the Accident and Health line
  • Your National Producer Number (NPN). You can look it up on NIPR.
  • For Medicare roles: the AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse course for the current plan year
  • For ACA roles: CMS Marketplace registration for the current plan year, plus registration with Get Covered Illinois
  • Willingness to add non-resident licenses as you grow. We cover the cost of non-resident licenses as you expand to more states.

How you are paid

$0
Chargebacks
No chargebacks, ever. You keep 100% of what you earn and never owe anything back.
$900
Weekly minimum after your first 4 weeks
After your first 4 weeks, you are guaranteed at least $900 a week.
Commission
Paid every week

Referral bonus

Know a good agent? Bring them in and earn a per-deal override on their sales.

Per-deal override

Questions about licensing and work in Illinois

What license do I need to sell health insurance in Illinois?
A Illinois resident license with the Accident and Health line, issued by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Agents need a resident license from the state where they live.
Do I need pre-licensing education in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires 20 hours of pre-licensing education for Accident and Health, with 7.5 of those hours in a classroom setting.
Who runs the insurance licensing exam in Illinois?
In Illinois, insurance licensing exams are run by Pearson VUE. You schedule your health line exam with them.
Does Illinois use HealthCare.gov?
No. For 2027 coverage, Illinois runs its own exchange, Get Covered Illinois. Agents register with Get Covered Illinois to sell its plans. Brokers also complete the annual Get Covered Illinois certification.
Can I work remotely from Illinois?
Yes. Our roles are remote, or in office in Sunrise, FL. We run seven days a week. You pick the hours that fit your life. Leads come from our own websites. You never buy leads and never cold call.
Do I need a non-resident license?
Your Illinois resident license comes first. To help people in other states, you add a non-resident license for each state, and NIPR handles those applications. We cover the cost of non-resident licenses as you expand to more states.

Apply this week.

Licensed in Illinois? After your first 4 weeks, you are guaranteed at least $900 a week.