Get Certified to Market and Sell MAPD and PDP Plans
Medicare Certification Requirements
The certification training has two parts: The first part is the AHIP coursework, and the second part is the Blue Cross Medicare Options coursework. Both parts are mandatory.
- Part 1: AHIP Training Begins on June 23, 2025
Contracted producers qualify for discounted rate of $125 per participant. - Part 2: Blue Cross Medicare Options Product Training Begins on July 8, 2025
Part 2 covers MAPD/PDP product knowledge, completion of required forms and an exam.
Your Medicare Renewal Compensation
All producers must certify by Dec. 20, 2025 to retain all prior year renewals (exemptions apply for PDP plans sold between 2006 and 2008). This applies to all producers, sub producers and agencies.
Key Dates
- June 23 – AHIP training opens
- July 8 – Blue Cross Medicare Options training opens
- Oct. 15 - Dec. 7 - Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
- Oct. 1 - Deadline to complete 2026 certification training
- Dec. 20 - MAPD/PDP renewal commission deadline