by Nicola Godman | Jul 2, 2025 |
2026 Medicare Certifications
These days, partnering with the right FMO for your business can make all the difference. So many agencies forget about you once you contract with them.
For the team at Pinnacle Financial Services, our support begins once you contract.
– Personalized Marketing Support- Medicare Toolkit
– Personalized Contacts to Speak with on your business
– Proven Lead Programs
– Top Contracts with Every Major Carrier
– Experts in Multiple Product Lines- Medicare, Life Insurance, Annuities, Final Expense, and more…
Additionally, state-of-the-art quote, compare, and enrollment technology that we provide for Free to our partner agents.
by Rob Valincius | May 20, 2024 | Blog |
2025 Medicare Certification
2025 Medicare certifications are right around the corner with the launch of AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) and NABIP’s (National Association of Business Insurance Professionals) certifications in a little over a month. Typically, agents won’t begin the process until the major carriers launch their specific training for the 2025 season. This is partly due to the agents receiving a discount on the training from these companies through their portals.
What is AHIP and NABIP?
AHIP stands for American Health Insurance Plans and was established in 2003 through a merger of the Health Insurance Association of America and the American Association of Health Plans. AHIP offers Medicare training that is accepted by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) and nationally by all Medicare insurance carriers.
NABIP stands for National Association of Business Insurance Professionals and is a non-profit professional association that was established in 1930. NABIP has chapters all over the country organized to promote common business interests to those engaged in the sale of health insurance products and services. A few years ago, NABIP launched its version of AHIP’s Medicare training to compete with other organizations. You can find all the details on that Here.
2025 Medicare Certifications: Current Dates to Remember
In planning for 2025 AEP, it is important to plan out and take all required certifications in a timely fashion. So far, AHIP and a handful of national carriers have announced the dates of when the new training will be available for agents. Here is a list with corresponding dates:
AHIP: June 24th
Devoted: June 24th
Elevance (Anthem): July 2nd
Clover: July 18th
Where does Pinnacle Financial Services come in?
Pinnacle Financial Services is a full-service “FMO” dedicated to helping agents across the country grow their book of business. It is essential to be prepared for the upcoming 2025 Medicare AEP season, and we have the tools here for your success! We offer the best back-office support in the industry, top-notch technology, and a national agent trainer to help guide you through the certification process. Give us a call today to set up a 2025 pre-certification call to ensure you are prepared and ready to go!
Need more guidance? Check out our AEP Toolkit
National Director of Agent Training
Contact a Pinnacle Representative if you have any questions.
1 (800) 772-6881
support@pfsinsurance.com
by pfsinsurance | Jul 11, 2023 | Medicare, News, WellCare |
Wellcare | 2024 Annual Certification Training and Contract Recertification – Available Today!
We are excited to announce the following Wellcare 2024 certification requirements will be available today, July 11th.
- Annual Certification Training (ACT)
- Contracting Recertification
2024 Wellcare Annual Certification Training (ACT) – Available Now!
Annually, brokers are required to complete certification requirements in order to market and sell Medicare Advantage products. We are pleased to release the 2024 Wellcare Annual Certification Training!
Here are some highlights of this year’s Wellcare ACT:
- The combined course certifies you to market and sell all 2023 and 2024 Wellcare Medicare product offerings.
- Review of key product information and updates for 2024, accessible within the course with a link to plan level details at wellcarefirstlook.com.
- New for 2024 is the inclusion of knowledge check questions throughout the course to prepare you for the final mastery exam.
- Unlimited attempts to successfully complete the final mastery exam, and its open book!
- AHIP and ACT transcripts are available from one location through the Centene Learning Center.
Please view the Training and Certification Requirements page for detailed instructions on the training certification process, including how to access the training site, ACT passing requirements, and helpful tips for completing the Wellcare ACT Mastery Exam.
Training Resources:
2024 Wellcare Contracting Recertification – Available beginning 2 pm EDT
To ensure our broker partners are always up to date with contractual agreements, we have built an acknowledgment feature within the Centene Workbench portal that enables you to review and acknowledge a summary of changes to the previously signed Centene Medicare Third Party Marketing Entity (TPME). In addition, you will also be prompted to attest your information on file is current and/or make changes where needed.
Beginning July 11, 2023, as part of the 2024 Annual Certification Requirements, brokers who are currently contracted with Wellcare will receive a new 2024 Recertification workflow within Centene Workbench.
Completing 2024 Recertification case in Centene Workbench:
- Access by logging into your portal via the Single Sign-On portal, and select the My Credentials section.
- Select My Certification Cases.
- You will be prompted to (1) verify Demographic, Payment Information, and Selling States and (2) sign the 2024 TPME Agreement and W9. Please Note: Licensed Only Agents and Dual Assignment Agents will not be prompted to update payment information. All agencies in addition to their principle 2024 TPME require a signature and 2024 TPME agreement. Please ensure if applicable, your agency also has a 2024 TPME signed.
Please view the 2024 Contract Recertification Step-Action document for detailed instructions on the contracting recertification process.
Contact a Pinnacle Representative if you have any questions.
1 (800) 772-6881
support@pfsinsurance.com
