Classroom Training: 

New Agent Training

Online Training: 

2012 MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) and MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) Certification

New Agent Training

Classroom Training

The classroom training will cover the basics of small group and individual health products.  

Registration: 8:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
Small Group (Course 1272807, 3 CECs): 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Individual Health Products (Course 1272808, 4 CECs): 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lodging

For attendees who require overnight stays, Wellmark has arranged corporate rate discounts at several Sioux Falls hotels, including:

• Clubhouse – Phone: (605) 361-8700
• Sheraton – Phone: (605) 331-0100
• Ramada Inn & Suites – Phone: (605) 336-1020

To obtain the discount, mention that you are affiliated with Wellmark when you call to make a reservation.

If you have any questions regarding the training requirements, please contact your authorized agency.

Dates and Locations

Registration 

Please click on the link below by the RSVP date and follow the instructions to register.  You will need your appointing agency name, license number, national producer number (NPN), mailing address, phone number and email address.

Register

Medicare Certification and Training

Wellmark is responsible for ensuring all agents selling MedicareBlue^SM Rx and MedicareBlue^SM PPO coverage follow the Medicare Marketing Guidelines as established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

2012 MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) and MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) Certification - Online Training

MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) and MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO)— Creditable Production
All agents must be certified prior to marketing and/or selling 2012 MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) and MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) products.

Medicare Certification and Training (for 2012 products)

Taking the 2012 MedicareBlue Online Training Course 
Wellmark will register each appointed agent and set-up their log in information. To take the course, complete the following steps:

• Review the 2012 MedicareBlue Solutions Certification Login Instructions and Technical Support Information 
• Review the 2012 Certification FAQ 
• Access PinPoint Global  to complete the online training 
• Log in
  • User Name: Agent’s National Producer Number (NPN) 
  • Temporary Password: Wellmark + agent’s NPN (example: wellmark999999) all in lowercase letters
• Optional: Turn off or adjust audio by selecting the volume icon located in the lower right corner of your screen
• Complete AHIP Medicare Training:  This course requires online payment of $100 to complete. (If you have completed the AHIP course through another carrier, you will still need to click on this module to access the AHIP site for Wellmark verification at no additional charge.)
  • You will have a total of three attempts to pass the exam.  After the third attempt, you will be required to take the entire AHIP course again including paying the fee of $100
  • Optional – CEC are available for this course.   Instructions are included in the AHIP course.
• Complete MedicareBlue Enrollment and Disenrollment course
• Complete MedicareBlue Products course
• Click Print Certification after you have successfully completed all courses 

Important Passing Criteria

The AHIP online course includes the following lessons:

A. Overview Medicare Programs Basics
B. Medicare Health Plans
C. Medicare Parts D Prescription Drug Coverage
D. Marketing Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
E. Enrollment Guidance for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
F. 50 Question AHIP Exam

The AHIP exam requires a passing score of 90%.  You will have a total of three attempts to pass the exam.  After the third attempt, you will be required to take the entire AHIP course again including paying the fee of $100.

The required courses for product-specific training include the following lessons:

A. MedicareBlue Enrollment and Disenrollment Course
B. MedicareBlue Products
C. 15 Question Exam

This exam requires a passing score of 85%