Every eight seconds, another baby boomer becomes eligible for Medicare. And with more than 60 million Americans already enrolled, there’s never been a better time to get the information that will help you better-serve the fast-growing senior market. AHIP’s Medicare Primer online course covers all the basics of Medicare, including how it’s funded, managed, and where your organization fits in.

At a Glance

• 4.75-hour course length, plus 1 exam
• Students have up to 90 days to complete course
• Counts toward FHIAS^® and HCP^® professional designations
• Flexible, self-paced online format
• Mobile-friendly
• Technical support available by phone or email

What You’ll Learn

• Dig into the historical origins and structure of Medicare as enacted (Original Medicare)
• Explore Medicare’s eligibility rules concerning age and disability
• Understand how Medicare and Medicaid differ
• Compare the two ways Medicare is offered – through Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans
• Divide and conquer: Take a closer look at each of Medicare’s four parts (A through D)

Who Should Take This Course

• Agents and brokers
• Customer service staff
• Health insurance provider staff
• Operations professionals
• Product development specialists

Enrollment

• $110 AHIP Members
• $150 Non-members

To enroll in a course, please log in and browse our online catalog. If you are a new user, please create an account to get started.

For even greater ROI, contact our experts at TrainingSolutions@ahip.org or call the Support Team at 800.509.4422. We can create a custom blend of courses, test prep classes, and group sessions that make the most sense for you and your budget.

Earn a Career-Driving Professional Designation

This course is good toward earning the following designations:

• Fellow, Health Insurance Advanced Studies (FHIAS®)
• Healthcare Compliance Professional (HCP®)

Related

• Medicare + Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training
• Medicare General Compliance Training Program: Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities
• Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
• Health Insurance Exchanges and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Understanding Private Accountable Care Organizations
• Continuing Education (CE) credits
• AHIP online courses
• AHIP professional designations