For Medicare agents, AHIP season marks the unofficial start of AEP preparation. Completing your AHIP certification early can help avoid last-minute bottlenecks, speed up carrier certifications, and keep your sales season on track.
The good news? AHIP 2027 training dates are beginning to surface, and agents should start planning now.
Current industry guidance indicates the AHIP 2027 Medicare + Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) training is expected to launch on June 22, 2026.
Agents can access the training through the official AHIP Medicare Training portal:
As in previous years, the prior year certification is expected to sunset shortly before the new release, creating the typical June transition period.
Many agents wait until July or August to start certifications. That can create unnecessary pressure when carrier certifications begin opening.
Completing AHIP early helps agents:
Most Medicare carriers build their annual certifications on top of AHIP. Finishing early allows you to move immediately into carrier-specific modules once they open.
Certification portals become increasingly busy as AEP approaches. Delays, technical issues, and missed deadlines become more common later in the season.
Many carriers release:
…only after agents are marked ready-to-sell.
The agents who perform best during AEP usually treat June and July as preparation months, not selling months.
AHIP remains the most widely recognized Medicare certification used by carriers. The program includes:
✓ Medicare fundamentals and plan structures
✓ Enrollment rules and compliance requirements
✓ Marketing guidelines
✓ Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) training
✓ Annual CMS updates and changes
The certification exam traditionally includes:
Standard AHIP pricing has historically been around $175, although PSM provides discounted access for $125.
Experienced Medicare agents often use these shortcuts:
Many agents report that final exam questions closely resemble module review questions.
Use CTRL + F during study sessions to quickly locate topics.
New agents may spend 6–10 hours completing AHIP, while experienced agents often finish much faster.
Recommended timeline:
June: AHIP + core certifications
July: Carrier certifications
August: Product training + marketing prep
September: Client outreach and AEP campaigns
AHIP is more than a yearly requirement. It is the starting line for Medicare AEP preparation.
Agents who complete certifications early usually gain more time for:
Mark your calendar now:
📅 Expected AHIP 2027 Launch: June 22, 2026
The earlier you finish, the more time you have to focus on growth.
Need help preparing for AEP? Explore training resources, marketing support, and agent growth tools from PSM Brokerage.