Important Tips & Reminders from Coventry about AHIP Certification!

The following tips are provided by Coventry:

Passing Test Scores: The AHIP Medicare Marketing Core Compliance and Coventry CCP /Part D certification module for 2012 requires that you successfully pass each module test with a minimum score of 90% within three attempts. AHIP provides Coventry with testing results. If you fail a test three times, you will NOT be able to market or sell that Coventry product in 2012!

Be sure to allow yourself ample time to take the online tests. Each testing session (e.g., attempt) has a two hour time limit. The 2 hours begin when a user launches the exam. If they launch it and walk away and reach the 2 hour limit, the exam will auto-submit and they will lose an attempt.

We’re Here to Assist You! If you do not pass in your first two attempts, please contact us at Senior Marketing Specialists (1-800-689-2800) to discuss what elements are unclear to you so that we can help you.

We look forward to a successful partnership during this upcoming selling season!

Complete information and a direct link to annual AHIP certification is a click away when you log in to the Coventry Medicare broker portal from www.coventry-medicare.com.

Medicare Advantage Season has Agents Inquiring about AHIP Certification Discounts!

As the Medicare Advantage season for 2012 quickly approaches, the questions agents are beginning to ask include: when can I pursue my certification? who is offering discounts? and how do I choose between carriers? If you have Coventry Health Care in your area, we would recommend going through them for your AHIP certification. This will save you the most money. Plus, you can then transfer that AHIP certification to your other carriers as well.

How exactly will this save you money? Well, Coventry Health Care is offering AHIP certification beginning July 15, 2011 for only $100. This already saves you $50 upfront. If you take the AHIP through the Coventry website and write at least Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MA) apps with them, they will reimburse you for the entire $100 fee also!

Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help you.

Medicare Advantage Certification & AHIP Discounts

Here at Senior Marketing Specialists we know how important it is for insurance agents to be informed. That is why we blog, to help provide you with the information you need to succeed in the Senior Market!

As you are probably aware, the 2012 AHIP course has been available for agents since June 16, 2011 on AHIP’s website. Certification directly through AHIP costs $150. The good news is, two carriers are offering discounts for completing the certification process through them.

• Coventry Health Care will be offering a certification discount starting July 15, 2011.


• United Health Care will be offering a $50 certification discount beginning August 1, 2011.

If you have any questions, leave a comment here and we will reply within 24 hours. Or call our office at 1-800-689-2800 and speak with one of our experienced marketers for immediate assistance! We look forward to working with you this AEP!