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2023 AHIP Certification

It’s that time of the year again where Medicare brokers across the US spend hours re-certifying to market and sell Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. You’ve probably seen the emails coming directly from AHIP telling you that AHIP has been released for 2022. Sure, you can go ahead and follow those links and pay the full retail price of $175 or…. You could follow this handy link and get the exact same course for a whopping $50 off. No strings attached. Okay, just one. You have to sign up for our blog in order to get the discount, but I promise we won’t SPAM you. Since you are reading this article, there is a good possibility you’re already signed up anyway. 

That’s not all!

Because we are so excited about this offer, we have decided to sweeten the deal. Let us pay for your AHIP certification!

  • Contract directly with RB Insurance Group with 3 Medicare Advantage carriers.
  • Make 5 Medicare Advantage enrollments with RB Insurance Group during AEP.
  • We will pay you $125 to cover the cost of your test.

Want more reasons to sell Medicare Advantage plans?

How about we just got a raise! This year CMS increased the initial compensation to $573 for a beneficiary just enrolling into Medicare and raised the renewal rate to $287 in most states and the best part is most carriers pay lifetime commissions on MA plans. With more than 10,000 people aging into Medicare each day in the US, combined with our Medicare Sales Engine CRM system and with our quick and easy Fast-Track contracting process that eliminates 90% of your paperwork, now is a great time to add Medicare Advantage plans into your portfolio.

Incase you missed the link for your $50 discount above – Click Here to claim your discount now!

2019 United Healthcare Certification now LIVE

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RBI Senior Sales Coordinator/Independent Agent: James Gramp

With his signature common sense, quiet good humor, and brilliant customer service, Jim is the other half of the RBI phone answering dynamic duo! An Arizona native, Jim manages agent relationships for the East Coast and specializes in the RBI agent tools, especially the Agent Market Edge. Jim has been a licensed health insurance agent for over a year, and has worked at RBI for 2 years. An accomplished bassoonist, he is known around the office for his amazing musical skills. In addition to keeping busy around the office, Jim frequently contributes to our blog, bringing a new agent’s perspective to the RBI online presence.

2019 United Healthcare Certification

The 2019 United Healthcare Medicare certification is now LIVE as of June 25th. In order to access this training you will need to login to your UHC Jarvis Account. Below are step-by-step instructions to access and complete your UHC certification today. Don’t forget that you will have to use your Optum ID to sign into the UHC portal as of mid-June. Instructions are on the UHC portal website if you have not yet set up or linked your Optum ID.

Accessing 2019 United Healthcare Certification

  1. Login to the UHC’s distribution portal, Jarvis – www.uhcjarvis.com.
  2. After logging in, hover over the “Knowledge Center” tab at the top, and click on “certifications.”
  3. Click on the blue “Launch Certifications” button.
  4. Finally, click on the “Certifications” link at the top left hand side of your screen.

Uploading 2019 AHIP

  1. Click on “2019 AHIP (EDC Only)” to upload your AHIP to the UHC website. A message will pop up saying that “You have 6 attempts to complete this component.” Click the “OK” button.
  2. This will load a new page. From here click on the blue “Launch” button. This will bring you to the AHIP website.
  3. Login to the AHIP website. A message will pop up that says, “You are currently active in the United Healthcare site license. To proceed, click the Continue button; if not, click the logout button to exit.” Click “Continue”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Transmit to United Healthcare” then “I comply” stating that you understand there are more modules to complete to be fully certified.

After you have transmitted your AHIP to United Healthcare, you are ready tobegin the UHC product certification. You will need to take the “2019 Ethics and Compliance” course and test, as well as the 2019 AARP course. If you plan on selling any Special Needs Plans or Medicare Supplement policies, you will also need to complete those courses as well. We have had several agents not get paid for sales they made this year due to not taking the additional certification modules.

IMPORTANT: You will need to pass the 2019 United Healthcare certification in order to be paid on any renewal business.

Curious to see how United Healthcare’s Medicare Plans stack up in your area? Call our Office at 1-800-997-3107 to see if they’re worth adding to your portfolio! Or you can start the contracting process by clicking here!



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2023 AHIP Certification

It’s that time of the year again where Medicare brokers across the US spend hours re-certifying to market and sell Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. You’ve probably seen the emails coming directly from AHIP telling you that AHIP has been released for 2022. Sure, you can go ahead and follow those links and pay the full retail price of $175 or…. You could follow this handy link and get the exact same course for a whopping $50 off. No strings attached. Okay, just one. You have to sign up for our blog in order to get the discount, but I promise we won’t SPAM you. Since you are reading this article, there is a good possibility you’re already signed up anyway. 

That’s not all!

Because we are so excited about this offer, we have decided to sweeten the deal. Let us pay for your AHIP certification!

  • Contract directly with RB Insurance Group with 3 Medicare Advantage carriers.
  • Make 5 Medicare Advantage enrollments with RB Insurance Group during AEP.
  • We will pay you $125 to cover the cost of your test.

Want more reasons to sell Medicare Advantage plans?

How about we just got a raise! This year CMS increased the initial compensation to $573 for a beneficiary just enrolling into Medicare and raised the renewal rate to $287 in most states and the best part is most carriers pay lifetime commissions on MA plans. With more than 10,000 people aging into Medicare each day in the US, combined with our Medicare Sales Engine CRM system and with our quick and easy Fast-Track contracting process that eliminates 90% of your paperwork, now is a great time to add Medicare Advantage plans into your portfolio.

Incase you missed the link for your $50 discount above – Click Here to claim your discount now!

2019 United Healthcare Certification now LIVE

2019 United Healthcare

RBI Senior Sales Coordinator/Independent Agent: James Gramp

With his signature common sense, quiet good humor, and brilliant customer service, Jim is the other half of the RBI phone answering dynamic duo! An Arizona native, Jim manages agent relationships for the East Coast and specializes in the RBI agent tools, especially the Agent Market Edge. Jim has been a licensed health insurance agent for over a year, and has worked at RBI for 2 years. An accomplished bassoonist, he is known around the office for his amazing musical skills. In addition to keeping busy around the office, Jim frequently contributes to our blog, bringing a new agent’s perspective to the RBI online presence.

2019 United Healthcare Certification

The 2019 United Healthcare Medicare certification is now LIVE as of June 25th. In order to access this training you will need to login to your UHC Jarvis Account. Below are step-by-step instructions to access and complete your UHC certification today. Don’t forget that you will have to use your Optum ID to sign into the UHC portal as of mid-June. Instructions are on the UHC portal website if you have not yet set up or linked your Optum ID.

Accessing 2019 United Healthcare Certification

  1. Login to the UHC’s distribution portal, Jarvis – www.uhcjarvis.com.
  2. After logging in, hover over the “Knowledge Center” tab at the top, and click on “certifications.”
  3. Click on the blue “Launch Certifications” button.
  4. Finally, click on the “Certifications” link at the top left hand side of your screen.

Uploading 2019 AHIP

  1. Click on “2019 AHIP (EDC Only)” to upload your AHIP to the UHC website. A message will pop up saying that “You have 6 attempts to complete this component.” Click the “OK” button.
  2. This will load a new page. From here click on the blue “Launch” button. This will bring you to the AHIP website.
  3. Login to the AHIP website. A message will pop up that says, “You are currently active in the United Healthcare site license. To proceed, click the Continue button; if not, click the logout button to exit.” Click “Continue”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Transmit to United Healthcare” then “I comply” stating that you understand there are more modules to complete to be fully certified.

After you have transmitted your AHIP to United Healthcare, you are ready tobegin the UHC product certification. You will need to take the “2019 Ethics and Compliance” course and test, as well as the 2019 AARP course. If you plan on selling any Special Needs Plans or Medicare Supplement policies, you will also need to complete those courses as well. We have had several agents not get paid for sales they made this year due to not taking the additional certification modules.

IMPORTANT: You will need to pass the 2019 United Healthcare certification in order to be paid on any renewal business.

Curious to see how United Healthcare’s Medicare Plans stack up in your area? Call our Office at 1-800-997-3107 to see if they’re worth adding to your portfolio! Or you can start the contracting process by clicking here!



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2019 AHIP Update Plus $50 Discount!


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It’s that time of year again when Medicare brokers across the country procrastinate to finish all of their certifications, including AHIP.  Like last year, RB Insurance Group is providing all agents that use our 2019 AHIP link a $50 discount as well as the opportunity to get the remaining $125 reimbursed.  But enough of me shaming you into doing your AHIP early, let’s talk about what this means for your business.

Get your 2018 2019 AHIP $50 Discount TODAY!

Most agents know about the $50 discount that some carriers provide, but what you may not know is that RBI offers this same $50 discount. Unlike most carrier discounts that are not available until several weeks after AHIP is released, you can use the button below to register for the RBI discount today! Simply register, and your AHIP discount link will be sent to you in your email as soon as the 2019 AHIP comes out! It’s that easy.


As if a $50 discount wasn’t enough, all direct to RBI agents have the opportunity to get their entire cost of the AHIP reimbursed.  How do you qualify, you ask? Simple:

  1. Contract with 3 Medicare Advantage carriers with RB Insurance Group.*
  2. Make 5 Medicare Advantage enrollments with RB Insurance Group during AEP.
  3. We will send you a check in the mail for $125 after the policy effective date.

Our offer applies to Agencies as well. Contact us today for ways we can partner with your agency to help you grow and be more profitable.

Interested in other ways RBI can save your pocket book? Read this article from RBI Senior Sales Coordinator, James Gramp.

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AHIP and certification season has been known to cause a lot of headache for agents.  Luckily for you, RBI will show you how to ace it on your first attempt, simply go to our Events Calendar and register for one of the live webinar sessions.  Click HERE to register for our June 27 session.  Can’t attend the live session?  We record each of our webinars for your convenience, simply register and submit your information after the webinar has aired.  Viola, the webinar will start playing after you have submitted your info.


Are you looking for the latest in Medicare Advantage certifications? Click here to see what’s new, and bookmark this page! We will be updating this page as we hear from the carriers with certification dates and more.

Let RBI help you through this certification season by saving you TIME and MONEY.  We love talking with our agents, and can help you plan your best AEP yet! Give us a call today!  1-800-997-3107

2019 AHIP Update Plus $50 Discount!

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2019 AHIP Update

Get Your $50 AHIP Training Discount TODAY!



Nobody wants to be that agent that’s scrambling at the last minute to complete their AHIP certification in late September. A successful AEP starts with a plan, so plan on knocking out your AHIP as soon as possible. AHIP is now open! 

Get your 2019 AHIP Discount TODAY!

A lot of you may have heard about our $50 discount, because this will be our third year providing this discount. Now I know what you’re thinking, “big whoop, a lot of carriers provide the same discount.” Unlike most carrier discounts that are not available until several weeks after AHIP is released, you can use our discount now!. Last year, RB Insurance reimbursed all directly affiliated agents that submitted at least 5 new Medicare Advantage enrollments. This year you will have that same opportunity to be fully reimbursed on your 2019 AHIP certification, see below for details!

AHIP Reimbursement Details

  • Contract with 3 Medicare Advantage carriers directly through RBI.
  • Make 5 Medicare Advantage enrollments with RBI during AEP.
  • Enjoy that sweet $125 check after the policies go into effect!
  • Reimbursement applies to Agencies as well, Contact us for details!



Looking for 2020 AHIP Certification information?

RB Insurance Group is proud to announce that we will once again, in 2020, give Agents a $50 Discount & the opportunity to receive a full reimbursement.

Register for Your Discount Now Click Here: 2020 AHIP Discount

2020 AHIP Important Information & Announcements Click Here: 2020 AHIP Certifications

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It’s been proven that AHIP and certification season have been known to cause widespread misery, the CDC has warned that it’s even contagious. Not to fear, RBI has the cure for you!

Looking for the latest news about Medicare Advantage certification? Be sure to check out your one-stop certification shop. You will be able to access all of your Medicare Advantage certifications from this one page, so make sure you check back often as the carriers start to release their MAPD product certifications. If you have any questions about our AHIP discount/reimbursement program, feel free to call our office: 1-800-997-3107!



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About the Author: With his signature common sense, quiet good humor, and brilliant customer service, Jim is an integral part of the RBI team — we’d go so far as to say we’d be lost without him! An Arizona native, Jim manages agent relationships for the East Coast and specializes in the RBI agent tools, especially the Agent Market Edge. Jim has been a licensed health insurance agent for 2 years, and has worked at RBI for almost 3 years. An accomplished bassoonist, he is known around the office for his amazing musical skills. In addition to keeping busy around the office, Jim frequently contributes to our blog, bringing a new agent’s perspective to the RBI online presence.

Don’t plan to Fail this AEP

You may have heard the phrase, “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” And you’ve also probably heard that “with great power comes great responsibility.” But I bet you haven’t heard the phrase, “with great planning and hard work comes great success.” That’s because I just made it up and it doesn’t flow as nicely. You can’t just expect to have a successful AEP without putting an ounce of thought into how you’re going to make that happen (much like the phrase I just came up with). Being a Medicare broker that offers a complete portfolio of products means having to comply with many regulations, including the Medicare Marketing Guidelines. Being in violation of these guidelines could cost you your Health Insurance License so it’s crucial that while you start putting together a plan, you remain compliant in marketing for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans.

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Unless you are a super hero and always happen to luck your way into a successful Annual Enrollment Period, we mere mortals will have to stick to smart planning and hard work. This means having the products you’ll need in your portfolio that allows you to sell to at least 80% of the prospects you meet. Justin Bever, RBI Director of Marketing, gave a great workshop earlier in the year about the “Power of the Portfolio”. I would HIGHLY recommend giving it a look, especially if you intend to make a career in the Medicare market. Click here to watch the recording!

Medicare Advantage

As far as Medicare Advantage is concerned you want to make sure you have different carriers and plan types to offer beneficiaries. I always like to have a few competitive HMO’s, a good PPO option, a DSNP, plus any CSNP’s that are available. It’s your job to research the plans available in your market and determine which ones are likely to be competitive. Four things about all MA plans to consider are Network, Formulary, MOOP and cost sharing. If you need help deciding which carriers you need in your market, ask us, WE CAN HELP! Typically carriers will start to release ‘sneak peeks’ of their plan offerings for the new year towards the end of summer (July/August-ish).

Medicare Supplements

It seems like there’s as many Medicare Supplement carriers as there are stars in the sky. When looking at which Medicare Supplement carriers to add to your portfolio, rates aren’t the only thing you should be looking at. You’ll want to see what their outlook as a company is by using the market analytics in our quoting tool. You will want to look for companies that have been more stable with their rates and have a substantial number of lives insured in case the carrier has a bad year in claims. Click here to watch a demo of what RBI’s quoting software can do! 

Discounted AHIP and Carrier Certification

You will also need to take and pass the AHIP certification or an equivalent test. Just like the past two years RB Insurance will be offering all agents a $50 discount off your AHIP exam, all you need to do is subscribe to our blog and register for the AHIP with using the RBI link. Additionally, all RBI agents had the opportunity to be completely reimbursed. The AHIP exam is usually released the third week in June, so be sure to keep your eyes on the look out for our discount to be released in the coming weeks. Shortly after AHIP is released, carriers generally release their roll out schedule and let us know when we can begin the carrier certification process as well.

Goals – the Start of any Serious Plan

Like I said earlier, you can’t expect to have a great AEP without a plan in place. At RBI we develop marketing plans with our agents the M.A.P.S. way. Your plan should be Measurable, Actionable, Profitable, and Scalable. I’ll be doing a more in-depth article strictly about developing a marketing plan, but the basics of building a good plan starts with a goal. Long-term goals like, “I want to buy a Mercedes” are great, but I’m talking short term. Specifically, how many sales or how much money do you want to get out of the upcoming AEP. Who knows, maybe you’ll hit your long-term goal sooner than expected.

Brainstorming with agents on how they can grow their Medicare business is part of my job, so if you have any questions about how RBI can help you get started or grow your book of business, then give me a call directly at 1-800-997-3107!

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2018 Certification: Humana MAPD

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Ready to jump head-first into your Medicare Advantage certifications?  

Humana has announced the release of their upcoming Medicare Advantage/PDP 2018 certification.  When that date is depends on if you are certifying with Humana for the first time, or if you’re a returning agent.  Humana has closed their 2017 certification on June 16th.  Click the button below to access the 2018 certification after it goes live.

Don’t wait to finish your 2018 certifications until the last moment!  By the time September rolls around you should be finalizing your MAPS Marketing Plan for the Annual Enrollment Period.  Click Here for the latest information on Medicare Advantage certifications as they’re released! Check out this article from RBI Sales Coordinator, Jim Gramp AKA the Medi-Gramp, to see how he prepares for AEP.

2018 certification for newly contracted agents will launch on July 11th.

2018 certification for returning agents will launch on July 18th.

After you have login to Humana’s agent portal, click on the “Humana MarketPoint University” button under the “Education” header that is pictured below (middle of the screen, towards the bottom).

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Upcoming Webinar Wednesday’s:2018 certification

June 14th @ 12pm EST – Join Director of Marketing, Justin Bever, to Eliminate the Stress, Fear, and Anxiety of AEP and Certification Planning.

June 21st @12pm EST – Join National Sales Manager, Charlie Ferrell, and learn how you can Ace the AHIP on your FIRST attempt while saving $50!

Looking to take your Medicare business to new heights?  Give us a call today to learn about how RB Insurance Group will make it happen for you!  1-800-997-3107

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Certifications and Planning your AEP

RBI Senior Sales Coordinator/Independent Agent: James Gramp

With his signature common sense, quiet good humor, and brilliant customer service, Jim is the other half of the RBI phone answering dynamic duo! An Arizona native, Jim manages agent relationships for the East Coast and specializes in the RBI agent tools, especially the Agent Market Edge. Jim has been a licensed health insurance agent for over a year, and has worked at RBI for 2 years. An accomplished bassoonist, he is known around the office for his amazing musical skills. In addition to keeping busy around the office, Jim frequently contributes to our blog, bringing a new agent’s perspective to the RBI online presence.

Certifications and Planning your AEP

RBI Senior Sales Coordinator/Independent Agent: James Gramp


It’s that dreadful time of year again when millions of insurance agents across the US lament the very idea of certifications.  I know that I’m certainly not looking forward to taking the AHIP yet again and all of my carrier certifications.  At RB Insurance, we make certification season as painless as possible for agents.  We’re continuing our $50 AHIP discount this year for ANY and ALL agents that use our link.  If you were with us last year you already know that RBI agents also get the rest of their AHIP cost reimbursed by making only 5 sales during AEP. But wait, there’s more!

Don’t wait for September for carrier certifications

I like to get my certifications done and out of the way as soon as possible for a couple reasons.  The first being, if you wait until September or October, it can sometimes take up to a month before some carriers will process your certification results.  I can’t tell you how many agents I talk to that tell me, “Oh I wait until September to start my certifications” and then October rolls around and they want to pick up sales materials but they can’t because they’re still not showing as “Ready to Sell” due to the carrier still processing background checks.  I then have to politely remind them that September and October are the slowest months for processing certification because it’s when the majority of agents finally get it around to doing it and that they will have to wait to pick up materials until after they’re showing as “Ready to Sell.”

Get Ready for AEP!

The second reason is with my certifications all done I can start planning out my AEP.  My AEP planning involves developing a marketing strategy, and sending out Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letters to my current clients.  I also begin lining up locations for any sales events that I want to do.  Remember, these must be submitted at least 14 days before the event.

Develop your Marketing Plan

Don’t have a marketing plan? Making sure RBI agents have a clear plan of where they’re going to get their next sales is a top priority for us.  We take the time to sit down with each of our agents who want to develop a custom marketing plan.  This is by no means a one-size-fits-all program, we take the time to learn about your current business and tailor it to your specific needs, and we will craft your plan so that your goals are Measurable, Actionable, Profitable, and Scalable.  We call it the MAPS method.

Finalize AEP Events

Want guidance on how to put on a successful sales event?  Our team of experts will make sure you have everything you need to have a successful event. Through our relationship with our print and fulfillment partner, Touchstone Marketing, we’re able to advertise your events to make sure you have a packed event at a discounted cost. Make sure you have all of your events submitted at least 14 days before the scheduled time.

Send ANOC Letters

The purpose of sending out ANOC letters is to let your clients know whether or not their plan is changing.  If they’re on a plan that is changing I will advise them that starting on October 1st, I will be able to discuss the benefits for the 2018 calendar year and whether or not they should consider switching plans.  These letters are especially helpful to agents that have a larger book of business, and are designed to not only keep your face fresh in your client’s mind but also to cut down on some of your outbound calls you will have to make to your clients.

Whether it’s giving you discounts and reimbursements on AHIP, providing you with the knowledge needed to pass, or giving you wholesale pricing on print and fulfillment services, RBI has the tools and expertise to make this your most successful AEP yet.  Click here to hear from RBI Director of Marketing, Justin Bever, on the unique benefits of partnering with RB Insurance Group.

Don’t Forget!

We will be airing our “Ace the AHIP” webinar on May 31st at 9:00am MST (Arizona Time), click here to register.  We’ll teach you every trick in the (open) book to help you pass your AHIP.  We also record each webinar that we host, so that you can watch it when it’s convenient for you.  However, if you have questions, I would encourage you to attend the live webinar because we do open up our webinars for a live Q&A at the end.

Don’t let the Medicare certification season get you down.  RBI is here to take all the hassle and anxiety out of your certification process, click here or give us a call today to join the RBI team and see how we can help take your Medicare business to the next level! 1-800-997-3107



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Webinar: 2017- Ace the AHIP

You’re invited…

Join us for a fun and informative webinar hosted by our National Sales Manager, Charlie Ferrell. He will offer useful advice for taking the 2017 AHIP certification, in addition to introducing our exciting new 5-2-1 program.

We have partnered with AHIP again this year to offer our agents a generous, no-obligation $50 discount when you take the exam through RBI.

That’s not all! Because we are so excited about this offer, we have decided to sweeten the deal. Let us pay for your AHIP certification!

Webinar: 2017- Ace the AHIP

You’re invited…

Join us for a fun and informative webinar hosted by our National Sales Manager, Charlie Ferrell. He will offer useful advice for taking the 2017 AHIP certification, in addition to introducing our exciting new 5-2-1 program.

We have partnered with AHIP again this year to offer our agents a generous, no-obligation $50 discount when you take the exam through RBI.

That’s not all! Because we are so excited about this offer, we have decided to sweeten the deal. Let us pay for your AHIP certification!

Webinar: 2017- Ace the AHIP

You’re invited…

Join us for a fun and informative webinar hosted by our National Sales Manager, Charlie Ferrell. He will offer useful advice for taking the 2017 AHIP certification, in addition to introducing our exciting new 5-2-1 program.

We have partnered with AHIP again this year to offer our agents a generous, no-obligation $50 discount when you take the exam through RBI.

That’s not all! Because we are so excited about this offer, we have decided to sweeten the deal. Let us pay for your AHIP certification!

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