Independent Sales Agents - 1099

Join us in creating a better way!

At eHealth, our mission is to expertly guide consumers through their health insurance and related options when, where, and how they prefer. We’re creating a better way – one that’s transparent and trustworthy for both our consumers externally and our employees internally.

Move your career forward while connecting countless people to the life- changing, quality care they deserve. Our diverse team of innovators supports one another in solving some of the toughest challenges. We’re always on the lookout for creative opportunities to do right by our customers, and each other.

Together, we’re creating a better way to work, united by our common passion to make a difference.

eHealth, the leading private online marketplace for Health Insurance, is excited to start contracting with experienced Independent Sales Agents for 2026. eHealth offers competitive, uncapped commissions while providing flexibility and a supportive work environment.

As an Independent Licensed Sales Agent, you will assist beneficiaries in navigating one of the most important decisions of their lives—choosing the right health insurance coverage. You will listen to their needs, provide expert advice, and guide them in selecting the best options. With partnerships with leading national and regional health insurance companies, you’ll have the tools to help customers find the coverage that best suits their individual needs.

• You are required to maintain residency and live within the United States to be considered for this opportunity.

• You have 12 months of proven Medicare Insurance Sales experience as an Independent agent or at least 24 months of experience selling insurance products such as ACA, Final Expense, Annuities, or Life Insurance.

• You are AHIP Certified for 2026.

• You carry your own E&O insurance.

• You have strong technology skills; you can easily navigate between multiple systems.

• You have a high level of integrity and customer focus.

• You align with eHealth’s mission and demonstrate our values in your behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• You have a minimum of 5 active Health Licenses prior to contracting with eHealth with the ability to acquire 10-15 Health Licenses prior to taking calls.

• If you are currently appointed with Medicare carriers you must be able to become reappointed, through a release letter or other process, by such date.

• You will be required to undergo basic training to be permitted access to eHealth’s software systems.

You are required to have your own device.

*Any Windows or MacBook that is less than 5 years old. Highly recommend 16 gigs of RAM, 8 will do.

• Windows 11 22H2 (10.0.22621) or later
• Intel Pentium 4 processor or later (SSE3 capable)
• Minimum : 8GB RAM | Optimal : 16GB RAM
• 20GB available disk storage

macOS Requirements

• macOS Sonoma 14.7.2 or later
• Supports x86-64 and Apple Silicon CPUs
• Minimum : 8GB RAM | Optimal : 16GB RAM
• 20GB available disk storage

eHealth generates inbound telephonic Medicare leads through our robust marketing plans, all of which comply with CMS and TCPA requirements.

Occasionally, you may be required to make manual outbound calls to follow up on your own pipelined leads. To be successful in this role you need to have good technological proficiency as the role requires you to navigate between multiple computer applications and screens while on the phone.

Hours : Our highest call volume occurs between the hours of 8:00AM - 1:00PM PST, Monday through Friday outside of AEP, therefore to be successful you should be available to answer calls during these hours. During AEP 8:00AM - 1:00PM PST and 5:00PM - 8:00PM PST, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10:00AM - 1:00PM PST.

• Competitive uncapped commission

• Flexible schedule

• Free leads, no prospecting

• Our innovative, best in class technology

• Appointments with carriers will be processed and paid for by eHealth.

• Our Independent Agent contract is commission-based only, with commissions paid bi-weekly.

• As a non-employee contractor, you will not receive any employee benefits. However, we do provide free inbound leads, our CRM, and support to help make you successful. This is a non-captive agent contract.

• As a licensed position working within a regulated industry, all candidates must undergo extensive background checks, including lifetime criminal background and credit history reports. Passing a background check is a condition for contracting with eHealth in this role.

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eHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.