AHIP is the first step to most carrier certifications and you won’t be ready-to-sell Medicare Advantage products without passing it. It’s an open-book test so it’s not as hard as it seems.
Regulations change in the Medicare space from year to year, so it’s a good idea for licensed insurance agents to retake their AHIP test each year. Taking disability insurance courses is also a great way to enhance your skills.
The AHIP certification process is an important step for any insurance agent who wants to grow their business by selling Medicare Advantage plans. Although it takes some time and costs a little money, the benefits of becoming certified are well worth the effort. Having the knowledge to offer these plans will help you serve your customers better and increase the quality of healthcare they receive.
AHIP has a variety of training courses and exams that help agents prepare for the Medicare Advantage and Part D exam. The final exam is two hours long and consists of 50 questions. It is an open-book exam, so it is a good idea to review the material before taking it.
AHIP also offers federally-facilitated marketplace (FFM) training, which can be completed online at your own pace to fit your schedule. The FFM course is CMS-approved and helps agents stay up to date on the changing healthcare landscape. It is a great way to meet CMS requirements for selling Medicare Advantage products and keep your commissions.
The America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute & Expo brings together the people, ideas, and solutions that will guide greater health for years to come.
This week on Managed Care Cast, we speak with Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association. He discusses key takeaways from AHIP 2026, including the fact that "partnership got us out of the worst of the pandemic." In his opinion, addressing inequities in health is essential and can be achieved by working with partners across sectors and communities.
Another major theme at AHIP 2026 was a renewed focus on advancing patient-centric care, particularly around the member experience and access to telehealth. Several sessions focused on the topic, with many speakers noting that the future of healthcare is more member-centric than ever before.
As a result, some of the most important conversations were centered on how to better align incentives to foster innovation and improve the patient experience. For example, during a session on value-based contracting in behavioral health, Vanessa Bobb, MD, Ph.D., FAPA, vice president of Behavioral Health & Medical Integration at CDPHP, discussed how to leverage shared savings programs and other cost-effective strategies to better address mental health and addiction issues.
The AHIP conference is a gathering of health insurance industry experts and professionals. It aims to provide valuable insights and solutions that can improve the quality of healthcare and drive down costs. The featured solution this year is the Sentri7 Sepsis Monitor, which has been shown to increase survival rates by identifying sepsis patients early. The AHIP conference is an excellent opportunity for health plans to connect with leading suppliers and network with their peers.
The program includes close to 75 sessions paneled by thought leaders and other stakeholders. It will also feature a series of Q&A sessions, meaningful networking time and exhibit hall opportunities. Attendees can expect to learn from leaders from coast to coast on how to build a healthier nation.
AHIP offers a variety of registration options and discounts for attendees. If you are unable to attend the event, you can register for Post-Conference On-Demand access, which provides access to keynote and concurrent sessions for up to 45 days after the conference. You can also choose to transfer your conference registration to another person.