The NABIP certification for 2025 is a comprehensive online program designed specifically for health insurance agents and brokers. This certification provides the CMS required training that agents need to sell Medicare Advantage. Many insurance carriers now accept NABIP as a source for annual certifications. Please keep in mind, some carriers do not accept this training and prefer the AHIP.
NABIP
NABIP is The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. It was formerly known as NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters. This professional organization represents individuals and companies in the health insurance industry. NABIP provides an important role in the industry through education, advocacy, and networking opportunities. This helps members serve clients and achieve success in their careers.
This cost for the course is $100 annually and provides comprehensive instruction on Medicare Advantage plan rules and marketing.
NABIP’s certification course meets CMS requirements and provides veteran agents a quicker option for completion. The course consists of basic Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and fraud, waste, and abuse training.
CE Credits
Continuing education (CE) credits are included in your purchase at no additional charge. NAHU has filed their Medicare Advantage certification for CE credits in all 50 states. Please check your state for CE credit approval status before registration. Once the certifications are complete, agents have access to the NABIP logo they can apply to their website, social media and email. This lets people know you are a certified professional and provides a level of credibility.
Plan sponsors who accept NABIP’s Medicare Advantage Certification continues to grow. To view a list of carriers who currently recognize this certification in 2025, Click here.
To learn more about NABIP and access the certifications; Click here. If you need assistance or have questions, contact; Student Services Helpdesk either by phone or email at: 844-257-0990 professionaldevelopment@nabip.org
NABIP Medicare Advantage Certifications – what they cover:
There are 3 modules in the NABIP Medicare Advantage certifications. The consist of:
- The basics of Medicare
- Marketing guidelines for Medicare
- Fraud, Waste & Abuse
NABIP vs AHIP
Both NABIP & AHIP certifications fulfill CMS’s Medicare compliance training requirements. Although, there are differences between the two programs. For instance, the NABIP certification course has a cost of $100, the AHIP training course has a cost of $175.
In order to pass the NABIP course, agents must receive a grade of 85% to pass. AHIP requires a score of 90% to pass the course.
NABIP gives agents 6 attempts to pass the test at no additional charge, while AHIP allows only 3 attempts at no charge.
Click here to watch a YouTube video of AHIP 2025 test tips
Additionally, NABIP provides 8 CE credits, free of charge, while AHIP provides CE credits only after an additional payment. NABIP also offers additional content that is decided using input provided by the Medicare broker community.
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Please note:
All carriers do not currently accept the NABIP certification. Agents who use NABIP as a certification tool, may also need to complete the AHIP in order to be ready to sell with all Medicare carriers.