Can I knock on doors to sell Medicare Advantage plans?
Generally no. Unsolicited door-to-door contact is prohibited, but if you have a pre-scheduled appointment at the beneficiary's home and they're not there, you may leave information.
What the rule says
“MA organizations may not do any of the following if unsolicited:”
“Use door to door solicitation, including leaving information of any kind, except that information may be left when an appointment is pre-scheduled but the beneficiary is not home.”
“Contact is unsolicited door-to-door contact unless an appointment, at the beneficiary's home at the applicable date and time, was previously scheduled.”
The same rule applies under Part D:
CMS guidance confirms how this exception works in practice:
“Agents/brokers who have a pre-scheduled appointment with a potential enrollee who is a "no-show" may leave information at that enrollee's residence.”
So the general rule and the guidance align: door-to-door solicitation is not permitted unless a home appointment was scheduled in advance for that specific date and time.
Carrier and FMO rules are often stricter than CMS rules. This tool reports what CMS sources say and is not legal advice. Enrollment guidance shown is the CY 2027 version. Regulation text reflects the CY 2027 marketing rules, which apply to marketing beginning October 1, 2026.
This answer was generated by mapdbot from the sources listed below on September 23, 2026 and checked against them. Regulation text: eCFR as of 09/15/2026. It is for licensed insurance agents, is not legal advice, and does not cover carrier or FMO rules.