Blue Cross 2022 Medicare Certication Training

-

Dear Producers, We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Medicare certification training will be available to producers in July.


Details

WHAT

2022 Medicare certification training will be available soon.

The annual mandatory training will include two sections: the AHIP and the HCSC curricula. Sections 1 and 2 must be completed by individual producers and sub-producers including all agency principals. All producers must complete all courses in order to be deemed certified to sell 2022 MAPD/PDP plans.

WHEN

June 21st, 2021 AHIP Training Begins

The AHIP training will be available on June 21st, 2021. Once again, HCSC has negotiated a lower rate for our contracted producers. The AHIP discounted rate for our producers is $125 instead of $175. In order to receive the discounted rate, you must use the AHIP/HCSC partner link we’ll provide at a later date.

July 7th, 2021 HCSC Training Begins (Tentative)

The second section of the training including the HCSC training and other required forms will launch on July 7th. All producers must complete the training prior to marketing/selling 2022 MAPD/PDP plans.

WHY

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, as well as HCSC, requires producers to complete the annual training process in accordance with CMS regulations at Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 417, 422, and 423.

 

2021 Medicare Curriculum Announcement

The 2021 AHIP course will not be available after June 17th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Producers who wish to complete the 2021 MAPD/PDP curriculum may instead take the 2022 AHIP course along with the 2021 Blue Cross Medicare Options plan course, exam and forms. As of Wednesday, July 7th, producers seeking to complete the 2021 training will be assigned a dual plan year curriculum for both 2021 and 2022. The combined curriculum will satisfy the certification requirement for both 2021 and 2022.

Your Medicare Renewal Compensation

All producers must be certified by December 31st, 2021 to retain all prior year renewals (exemptions apply for PDP plans sold between 2006 and 2008).

Stay Tuned!

In the next few weeks, you will be receiving a series of emails with updates and more detailed instructions on how to complete your certification.

”Training on Us Program“ will launch soon! To learn more on how we may cover your 2023 AHIP Course costs, look out for additional information in future communications.

 

MEDICARE CONTRACTING & MORE >

 

Popular posts from this blog

5 Social Media Content Ideas for December

-
Image
  By: Michelle M. Saavedra The most wonderful time of the year is here! We can expect to see Christmas decorations just about everywhere. And don’t get me started on the unofficial holiday song that was released back in 1994 (yes, we are talking about Mariah Carey’s single: “All I want for Christmas is you”). Overall, the holiday season seems to bring joy and family unity around the world. But how is this fact going to help you sell more health insurance? Agility Agents have learned from us that incorporating trending themes into their online content strategy plan will help them achieve their marketing goals. But before creating any type of content, insurance agents must be able to identify the key traits that characterize their ideal audience. Let’s say that your ideal client likes to listen to carol singers during the holidays, as a content creator, you could potentially create your very own festive song that describes your business and all the services you provide (health insuranc
Read more

Ambetter Value Network in Florida

-
Image
Ambetter plans to expand access to their value network in Florida. Starting January 1, 2023, Ambetter Value plan members can access providers in the below list for all medical needs. Cano Health Medical Centers Centrum Medical Center Fox Medical Center IMC Health Medical Centers MedFlorida Medical Center UniVida Medical Center Community Medical Group is currently the main provider for the Ambetter Value Network. Ambetter Value plans are available in: Broward, Clay, Duval, Hillsborough, Lake, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco and Seminole counties. Are you contracted with Ambetter yet?
Read more

Cigna's 2023 ACA Commission Schedule

-
Image
Cigna just announced their 2023 ACA commission schedule! Take a look for yourself below. Medical Insurance Commissions   Medical commissions apply to all metal levels and plans sold on or off Marketplace. Sales made during an Open Enrollment or a Special Enrollment Period are eligible. Medical commissions will be paid for up to four children on the plan. Advancing is not available. 2023 medical commissions for applications one to four will be paid $0 PMPM until the agent or agency reaches five medical applications. At that time, any new medical sales commissions due will be paid, starting from the first 2023 application. Please be advised eligible producers will be paid commission for existing medical policies scheduled to renew 1/1/2023 under this 2023 commission schedule. Commissions will be paid on posted premiums applied to the agent’s or agency’s clients’ eligible cases.   Dental Insurance Commissions The dental commission structure pertains to business with effective dates of 1/1
Read more