Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will continue its partnership with America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) to provide comprehensive 2020 Medicare training for all Medicare appointed Blue Cross NC agents. AHIP training opened on June 17, 2019. What You Should Know
Full Answer
How long does it take to complete the AHIP training?
Created by industry experts, AHIP's online self-study courses make it easier to grow your professional expertise. Too busy to start a course? No problem. Students have 90-180 days to complete each course, so you can enroll now and learn later.
How do I study for AHIP?
Go through the AHIP training modules at least once, review them for a second time or third time if they're new to you. Take your time going through the information; don't rush to get through the modules. Let the details on each slide sink in, especially if it will be your first time taking this exam.
How long is AHIP certification good for?
How long does my AHIP certification last? You must re-certify with AHIP each year. You can recertify via a carrier link for the discounted $125 rate as long as you are an agent in good standing.
What is a AHIP certification?
AHIP (stands for America's Health Insurance Plans) certification is accepted by all and required by most carriers if you want to legally sell Medicare Advantage (MA) or Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) for the current certification year.
How many questions is the AHIP exam?
50-questionThe 50-question final exam is very similar to last year.
Is selling Medicare lucrative?
Is Selling Medicare Lucrative? In short, yes. The average Medicare Advantage policy pays around $287 a year in commission if the purchase replaces an existing plan. However, you can get approximately double that — $573— if you write up a new Medicare Advantage plan for someone who hasn't had one before.Feb 22, 2022
Is AHIP exam open book?
The AHIP exam is an online, open book test, but it's also timed. This means you won't have enough time to learn all the information covered during the test. You need to master the material ahead of time. The AHIP training material consists of five modules.Jun 16, 2021
What is the passing score for AHIP?
90% or higherThe AHIP exam is 50 questions. Brokers have two hours to complete it, and they may print the AHIP training modules to use for the test. A passing score is 90% or higher. Remember, brokers are encouraged to take their time and use notes!May 17, 2021
How much does AHIP cost?
$175We didn't mention it yet, but AHIP isn't free. Typically, the AHIP certification test costs $175, but many carriers offer a discounted rate of $125 if you take the exam through their agent portals.