NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification

If you are an agent who sells Medicare Advantage and Part D products, you need to complete an annual certification training to meet the CMS requirements. You may be familiar with AHIP, the most common certification option, but did you know that there is another one? NABIP, the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, offers a Medicare certification training that is an alternative to AHIP. In this blog post, we will explain what NABIP is, how it differs from AHIP, and why you might want to choose it for your 2024 certification.

What Is NABIP?

NABIP is a professional organization that represents agents and brokers who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals. NABIP provides advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for its members and the industry. NABIP also offers quality training and professional development resources, including the Medicare certification.

What Is the NABIP Medicare Certification?

The NABIP Medicare certification is a training course that covers Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Compliance Requirements. It meets all the CMS requirements for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and Part D products. The training is available through the NABIP Online Learning Institute for $100. The course typically counts for eight continuing education (CE) credits in all 50 states at no additional cost. You do not have to be a member of NABIP to take the training and certification test, but members can access additional resources.

How Does NABIP Differ from AHIP?

NABIP is an alternative to AHIP, but not a replacement. AHIP is still the most widely accepted certification option by carriers, but some carriers also accept NABIP. You can check the list of carriers that accept NABIP here¹. If you choose NABIP, you should upload your certificate of completion to all your contracted carriers.

NABIP may also be more affordable than AHIP. AHIP costs $175, but some carriers offer discounts if you access it through their portals. NABIP costs $100, but there are no discounts available. However, NABIP includes CE credits for free, while AHIP charges an extra $30 for them.

NABIP may also be more convenient than AHIP. NABIP has a mobile-friendly technology that allows you to access the training anytime and anywhere. NABIP also has a live student services help desk that can assist you with any questions or issues. AHIP requires you to use a desktop or laptop computer with a stable internet connection. AHIP also has limited customer service hours and may take longer to respond.

Why Choose NABIP for Your 2024 Certification?

If you are looking for another option for your Medicare certification, you may want to consider NABIP. NABIP offers a course that was written by agents for agents, designed to provide real value and not just check the box. NABIP also gives you CE credits for free, which can save you time and money. NABIP also allows you to be part of a Medicare community that advocates for agents and brokers.

The NABIP 2024 Medicare certification will be available on June 21¹. If you are interested in taking it, you can visit the NABIP Online Learning Institute² to purchase and access the training.

We hope this blog post has given you some useful information about the NABIP Medicare certification. If you have any questions or need any assistance with your Medicare business, please contact us at We Care Insurance Services. We are a local FMO that serves Palm Beach and the surrounding areas. We have over 20 years of experience in the Medicare market and we can help you grow your business with our support and resources. We care about your success!