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BlueCross BlueShield of TN Contracting & Appointment

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is a tax-paying not-for profit health insurer. Their mission is focused on health coverage, but also community stewardship. They are heavily involved in giving, including scholarships, mentoring, volunteering, food banks donations, and other charitable work performed through their foundation, BlueCross Community Trust.

BCBST is online at BCBST.com, and has a site devoted to their Medicare products at BCBST-Medicare.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Founded in 1929, BlueCross BlueShield initially served teachers under the name Blue Cross. In 1982 Blue Cross merged with Blue Shield, a health insurance company originally created to serve employers at Pacific Northwest mining camps.

The new company created from the merger, BlueCross BlueShield, currently maintains a headquarters in Chicago, IL. Companies under the BlueCross BlueShield banner are independent licensees operating in specific geographic regions, such as BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, which serves policyholders in the Volunteer State exclusively.

BlueCross BlueShield of TN Products and State Availability

These are BlueCross BlueShield of TN's current products and state availability for 2021, as well as information on contracting and appointment.

Blue Advantage

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State Availability

Current as of 05/05/2020

TN

Plan Information

Current as of 04/30/2020

BCBST’s Medicare Advantage plan, BlueAdvantage, is a Medicare-approved PPO plan that features $0 premium plan options, $0 medical or pharmacy deductibles, and $1 drug copay options, as well as a large network of providers. The plan doesn’t require referrals and offers extra benefits like dental, vision, and hearing coverage. In 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rated BCBST 4 stars for their BlueAdvantage plan.

  • Extremely Competitive Plans, including Zero Premium and Dual Eligible Plans
  • Very Favorable Tiering on Brand Name Drugs
  • Maximum Commission allowed by CMS
  • All Commissions are Vested and Paid Directly by BlueCross
  • All Sales are Eligible for Marketing Allowance Program

Request a Product Kit for BlueCross BlueShield of TN Blue Advantage

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BlueEssential

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State Availability

Current as of 05/05/2020

TN

Plan Information

Current as of 04/30/2020

BlueEssential is a Medicare Advantage Plan with Part D Prescription Drug Coverage.  This HMO SNP plan features $0 monthly plan premium and no medical or prescription deductibles. Also includes 15% Coinsurance for continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, transportation services and over-the counter allowance.

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BlueElite

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State Availability

Current as of 05/05/2020

TN

Plan Information

Current as of 04/30/2020

BlueElite is a Medicare Supplement that offers Plans A, C, D, F, G and N. Basic benefits include hospitalization, medical expenses, blood and hospice. Additional features include no networks, predictable monthly payment and no referrals.

Request a Product Kit for BlueCross BlueShield of TN BlueElite

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DentalBlue

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State Availability

Current as of 05/05/2020

TN

Plan Information

Current as of 04/30/2020

DentalBlue dental coverage offers access to one of the largest PPO dental networks in the state with more than 3,000 dentists in Tennessee and a broad national network. Coverage includes:

  • Diagnostic and preventive services.
  • Restorative services.
  • Major restorative services including crowns and onlays.
  • Endodontic services.
  • Periodontic services.
  • Removable and fixed prosthetics.
  • Oral surgical services.

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BlueCare Plus

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State Availability

Current as of 06/02/2020

TN

Plan Information

Current as of 06/02/2020

BlueCare Plus is a Medicaid with Medicare HMO SNP plan for individuals who are eligible for both Medicaid (TennCare) and Medicare. BlueCare Plus offers $0 premiums & copays, $300 over-the-counter items allowance per quarter, $5,000 dental care allowance per year, $2,500 hearing aid allowance per year, and 100 rides for doctor and pharmacy visits per year.

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WellCare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for WellCare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • WellCare certification for 2022 launches on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
  • Passing AHIP does not reduce the number of WellCare test modules.
  • Passing score is 85%.
  • 3 attempts.

WellCare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

WellCare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for WellCare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • WellCare certification for 2022 launches on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
  • Passing AHIP does not reduce the number of WellCare test modules.
  • Passing score is 85%.
  • 3 attempts.

WellCare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With WellCare
Contract With WellCare

UnitedHealthcare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for UnitedHealthcare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • UnitedHealthcare certification for 2022 launches on Monday, June 28, 2021.
    • If the required prerequisite modules are failed an agent will receive no earned renewals during the plan year!
    • Take AHIP first! If you pass AHIP prior to taking the certification, you can skip 5 of the modules in UHC’s certification.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts to pass AHIP.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts per the prerequisite modules.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts per plan module.
    • 3 prerequisites: Medicare Basics, Ethics and Compliance, and AARP Course.
    • AHIP eliminates the need for the Medicare Basics course.
    • 3 modules to complete.
    • 1 optional: CSNP/DSNP.
    • Passing score for UCH certs is 85%.
    • 2021 certifications will cover the remainder of 2020.

UnitedHealthcare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

UnitedHealthcare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for UnitedHealthcare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • UnitedHealthcare certification for 2022 launches on Monday, June 28, 2021.
    • If the required prerequisite modules are failed an agent will receive no earned renewals during the plan year!
    • Take AHIP first! If you pass AHIP prior to taking the certification, you can skip 5 of the modules in UHC’s certification.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts to pass AHIP.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts per the prerequisite modules.
    • UHC allows 6 attempts per plan module.
    • 3 prerequisites: Medicare Basics, Ethics and Compliance, and AARP Course.
    • AHIP eliminates the need for the Medicare Basics course.
    • 3 modules to complete.
    • 1 optional: CSNP/DSNP.
    • Passing score for UCH certs is 85%.
    • 2022 certifications will cover the remainder of 2021.

UnitedHealthcare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With United Healthcare
Contract With United Healthcare

SilverScript Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for SilverScript. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • SilverScript certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • Agents must do 3 things to be ready to sell SilverScript:
    Step #1: Contract with Aetna. This is a requirement to be eligible for commissions on plans with effective dates of 1/1/2022 and later. (Note: If you’re already contracted for Aetna MA/MAPD, you can skip this step, as there’s no additional action you need to take with your contract.)
    Step #2: Complete 2022 certification.
    Step #3: Receive a ready-to-sell notice
  • There are separate certification processes for Aetna MA/MAPD and SilverScript PDP. Completing 2022 Aetna certification does not satisfy the certification requirement for SilverScript.
  • 2022 Certs will NOT cover the remainder of 2021.
  • TAKE AHIP FIRST! If you pass AHIP first you can skip 2 of the 3 SilverScript test modules. 
  • There’s a link on Agent Portal to transmit their AHIP send scores. 
  • In Pinpoint, the direct scores to be sent upon registration for the test, Gorman, agents can use Silver Mail to upload the cert.
  • Passing score is 90%.
  • SilverScript allows 3 attempts.

SilverScript Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

SilverScript Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for SilverScript. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • SilverScript certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • Agents must do 3 things to be ready to sell SilverScript:
    Step #1: Contract with Aetna. This is a requirement to be eligible for commissions on plans with effective dates of 1/1/2022 and later. (Note: If you’re already contracted for Aetna MA/MAPD, you can skip this step, as there’s no additional action you need to take with your contract.)
    Step #2: Complete 2022 certification.
    Step #3: Receive a ready-to-sell notice
  • There are separate certification processes for Aetna MA/MAPD and SilverScript PDP. Completing 2022 Aetna certification does not satisfy the certification requirement for SilverScript.
  • 2022 Certs will NOT cover the remainder of 2021.
  • TAKE AHIP FIRST! If you pass AHIP first you can skip 2 of the 3 SilverScript test modules. 
  • There’s a link on Agent Portal to transmit their AHIP send scores. 
  • In Pinpoint, the direct scores to be sent upon registration for the test, Gorman, agents can use Silver Mail to upload the cert.
  • Passing score is 90%.
  • SilverScript allows 3 attempts.

SilverScript Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Silverscript/ CVS
Contract With Silverscript/ CVS

Shared Health of MS Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Shared Health of MS. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Shared Health of MS has not yet announced their 2022 certification launch date.
  • More information coming soon!

Shared Health of MS Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Shared Health of MS. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Shared Health of MS has not yet announced their 2022 certification launch date.
  • More information coming soon!
Contract With Shared Health of Mississippi
Contract With Shared Health of Mississippi

Mutual of Omaha Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Mutual of Omaha. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Mutual of Omaha certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • There are three components to be “Ready to Sell” Medicare Advantage (MA) for Mutual of Omaha Medicare Advantage Company (MOMAC), Medicare Advantage Insurance Company of Omaha, (MAICO) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) for Omaha Health Insurance Company (OHIC). All three components must be completed.
        1. Contracting
        2. AHIP Certification
        3. Product Training
  • Passing score for Mutual of Omaha product training is 85%.
  • 3 attempts.
  • Must pass AHIP and two Mutual of Omaha courses: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug. 
  • Training is only accessible to agents who are contracted with Mutual of Omaha for that product.
  • 2021 certs will cover the remainder of 2020.

Mutual of Omaha Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Mutual of Omaha Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Mutual of Omaha. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Mutual of Omaha certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • There are three components to be “Ready to Sell” Medicare Advantage (MA) for Mutual of Omaha Medicare Advantage Company (MOMAC), Medicare Advantage Insurance Company of Omaha, (MAICO) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) for Omaha Health Insurance Company (OHIC). All three components must be completed.
        1. Contracting
        2. AHIP Certification
        3. Product Training
  • Passing score for Mutual of Omaha product training is 85%.
  • 3 attempts.
  • Must pass AHIP and two Mutual of Omaha courses: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug. 
  • Training is only accessible to agents who are contracted with Mutual of Omaha for that product.
  • 2021 certs will cover the remainder of 2020.

Mutual of Omaha Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Mutual of Omaha
Contract With Mutual of Omaha

Humana Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Humana. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Humana certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • This year Humana will be accepting both AHIP and NAHU.
  • 2021 Certs will cover the remainder of 2020.
  • At the conclusion of Certification & Recertification this year, all agents will be certified to sell all Humana products!

Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Humana Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Humana. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Humana certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • This year Humana will be accepting both AHIP and NAHU.
  • 2021 Certs will cover the remainder of 2020.
  • At the conclusion of Certification & Recertification this year, all agents will be certified to sell all Humana products!

Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Humana
Contract With Humana

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Cigna Medicare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Cigna Medicare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Cigna Medicare certification launches Thursday, July 1, 2021.
  • AHIP, Gorman or Pinpoint is required prior to certification.
  • No modules alleviated by passing AHIP or Pinpoint.
  • Passing score is 85%. You have 3 attempts.
  • Fail any module 3 times, agent will have to call the HAAL agent assistance line – 866-442-7516.
  • Agencies must log in with the agency NPN to complete attestation.
  • Face-to-face training is not required but is recommended as a supplement – especially for new agents.
  • 2022 Certs will cover the remainder of 2021.

Cigna Medicare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Cigna Medicare Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Cigna Medicare. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Cigna Medicare certification launches Thursday, July 1, 2021.
  • AHIP, Gorman or Pinpoint is required prior to certification.
  • No modules alleviated by passing AHIP or Pinpoint.
  • Passing score is 85%. You have 3 attempts.
  • Fail any module 3 times, agent will have to call the HAAL agent assistance line – 866-442-7516.
  • Agencies must log in with the agency NPN to complete attestation.
  • Face-to-face training is not required but is recommended as a supplement – especially for new agents.
  • 2022 Certs will cover the remainder of 2021.

Cigna Medicare Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Cigna Healthspring
Contract With Cigna Healthspring

BlueCross BlueShield of TN Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for BlueCross BlueShield of TN. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of TN’s 2022 certification launch date has not yet been announced.
  • More information coming soon!

BlueCross BlueShield of TN Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for BlueCross BlueShield of TN. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of TN’s 2022 certification launch date has not yet been announced.
  • More information coming soon!
Contract With BCBS-TN
Contract With BCBS-TN

Amerigroup Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Amerigroup. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Amerigroup’s certification for 2022 launches on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
  • Passing score is 90%.
  • 3 attempts.
  • Certifying for 2022 allows the sale of 2021 products.

Amerigroup Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Amerigroup Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Amerigroup. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Amerigroup’s certification for 2022 launches on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
  • Passing score is 90%.
  • 3 attempts.
  • Certifying for 2022 allows the sale of 2021 products.

Amerigroup Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Amerigroup
Contract With Amerigroup

Aetna Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Aetna. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Aetna certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • Passing AHIP does not reduce the number of Aetna test modules.
  • Passing score is 90% for Aetna courses and 90% for AHIP.
  • 3 attempts are allowed for Aetna courses and 90% for AHIP.
  • 2022 certs will cover the remainder of 2021.

Aetna Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Aetna Producer Certification Requirements for 2022

  • Details refer to certification for Aetna. AHIP certification must be completed separately.
  • Aetna certification for 2022 launches on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
  • Passing AHIP does not reduce the number of Aetna test modules.
  • Passing score is 90% for Aetna courses and 90% for AHIP.
  • 3 attempts are allowed for Aetna courses and 90% for AHIP.
  • 2022 certs will cover the remainder of 2021.

Aetna Certification Links, Guides, Phone Numbers, Emails

Contract With Aetna
Contract With Aetna