Agent-Broker 2016 Marketplace Certification Info.

[jefflange]

I think last year I was done with both my Medicare & FFM certifications by the 1st few weeks in July.
Now I'm still waiting for Clarification so I can finish the FMM training and Certification for 2016.
Somewhat frustrating if you ask me.

 

[ChrisN19]

I received an email from AHIP earlier and while I haven't had time to sit down and really look it over, I believe they are going to charge $125 for the FFM cert and another $25 to add SHOP. Talk about a kick in the shorts.
https://www.ahipexchangetraining.com/file.php/1/public/About.html

 

[taterpeeler]

what the hell does AHIP have on the bathroom server that causes them to control CMS

 

[AllenChicago]

I received an email from AHIP earlier and while I haven't had time to sit down and really look it over, I believe they are going to charge $125 for the FFM cert and another $25 to add SHOP. Talk about a kick in the shorts.
https://www.ahipexchangetraining.com/file.php/1/public/About.html

I bet a lot of Medicare agents who are only now venturing into the world of ObamaCare-ACA will think that AHIP is the only way to get certified to sell ACA plans. Naturally, the AHIP webpage doesn't even hint that the FFM certification is 100% FREE if you complete your training at the CMS website.

 

[ChrisN19]

I imagine so. I plan to do it with CMS as usual I just wish they would get on with it. I hate trying to cram it in at the last second. I wish I had the money that AHIP makes off these certifications yearly.

 

[Sherota1]

I bet a lot of Medicare agents who are only now venturing into the world of ObamaCare-ACA will think that AHIP is the only way to get certified to sell ACA plans. Naturally, the AHIP webpage doesn't even hint that the FFM certification is 100% FREE if you complete your training at the CMS website.

just like CMS doesn't hint that it's completely free for the public to work with an agent. No surprise.

 

[Yagents]

this says training coming in September

https://www.regtap.info/reg_librarye.php?i=1069

 

[sam816]

Slide 24 says:

"In addition to the plan year 2016 training provided by CMS, training will be offered by a limited number of CMS-approved vendors."

so training is still available through CMS, but they don't say if there is going to be a fee.

 

[russelltw]

I was told by regional rep that 9/8 was the date of release. At least it's not in October....

 

[AllenChicago]

Slide 24 says:

"In addition to the plan year 2016 training provided by CMS, training will be offered by a limited number of CMS-approved vendors."

It never ceases to amaze/anger at how government puts a lot of effort into changing things that don't need to be changed (ie. Delivery of FFM Training), while ignoring things that are horribly broken (ie. Post-Sale Support at the FFM).