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Start Your Engines:

AHIP Certification Race is On!

Attention, insurance professionals! Rev up your engines, because the race to the annual AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) Certification has begun. This crucial qualifier for those navigating the Medicare field is speeding ahead of its usual schedule this year. With the green flag set to drop on June 21st, it's time to buckle up and prepare for the ride!

What is AHIP Certification?

The AHIP certification is your pole position in the race of Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plan sales. This certificate, reflecting AHIP's 50+ years of dedication to insurance education, acts as your pit crew, equipping you with the crucial knowledge to speed ahead of your competition.

The course provides a comprehensive pit stop of information, covering everything from the basics of Medicare fee-for-service eligibility and benefits, different types of Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans, to the requirements of marketing and enrollment under the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. It also helps you identify and report fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), ensuring your race remains clean and efficient.

Why AHIP Certification is Your Winning Ticket

Just like a well-oiled engine, over 100,000 agents and brokers choose AHIP for their Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) training each year. The reasons are clear:

• CMS-compliant training, updated annually for accuracy and relevance.

• Transparent course fees with no hidden costs or last-minute surprises.

• The ability to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits, available in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

• A single portal for easy dispatch of training scores to multiple health insurance providers.

• Training that helps you to not just meet CMS requirements, but to turbocharge your business growth.

Beware of Pitfalls: The True Value of AHIP Certification

In the high-speed race of the insurance landscape, new certifications might pop up, advertising themselves as a shortcut to the finish line with a slightly cheaper price tag. But like a pitfall on the track, these seemingly attractive alternatives could derail your journey. Choosing a certification that isn't universally accepted may result in a time-consuming detour - you might end up needing the AHIP certification to get back in the race anyway.

American industrialist Henry Ford once said, "The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." Don't let a desire for quick gains lead you to choose a certification that doesn't meet industry standards. In the grand prix of our competitive industry, making the right choice - the quality choice - can make the difference between a podium finish and ending up at the back of the pack. Make sure to opt for the AHIP certification, the gold standard of the industry, to remain competitive in the race.

Mark Your Calendar

Your AHIP certification journey doesn't end with the online training. We're here to keep your momentum going. We are thrilled to announce our 5th annual AHIP peer review course taking place on Wednesday, July 12th from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the "Buckeye Room" in our building's conference center.

Get ready for a day of networking, introduction to new products and ideas, lunch, and a guided session for those wanting to take the AHIP certification test. Just like a pit crew, we're here to provide support and make sure you're ready to cross the finish line in your AHIP certification race!

So, start your engines, insurance professionals. The race is about to begin!