Module 3 — Medicare Agent Setup

MedicareAgent Setup

Get certified with AHIP, set up your Sunfire quoting platform, and access the ARC portal — everything you need to start selling Medicare products.

~5–7 hours

Total setup time

AHIP Required

Annual certification

Medicare Agents

Audience

AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans) certification is required by CMS for all agents who sell Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), and Medicare Supplement plans. It must be completed annually before the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).

What is AHIP?

AHIP is the official CMS-compliant Medicare training and certification program. It covers Medicare basics, plan types (MA, PDP, MAPD, Medigap), enrollment rules, and Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) compliance. Completing AHIP is mandatory before you can sell any Medicare product.

How to Register

Go to ahipmedicaretraining.com and create an account. You will need your NPN (National Producer Number), date of birth, and last 4 digits of your SSN. The course costs $175 if purchased directly, but many FMOs including Insured Priority offer a discounted rate — contact us before registering.

The Exam

The certification consists of a Medicare training course followed by a final exam. You must score 90% or higher to pass. You have 3 attempts. Once certified, your certificate is valid for the plan year and must be shared with each carrier you are contracted with.

Pro Tip: Complete AHIP before July 1st each year so you are ready for AEP contracting. Many carriers require AHIP before they will activate your appointment.
Start AHIP Certification

Sunfire at a Glance

Plan Comparison

Compare MA, PDP & Medigap side-by-side

Drug Formulary

Check drug costs across plans

E-Enrollment

Submit applications electronically

CRM Built-In

Manage your client book of business

AHIP Discount Available

AHIP costs $175 if purchased directly. Contact Insured Priority before registering — we may be able to provide a discounted rate through our FMO relationship.

Education Series

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