Certification Instructions for the Following Products:

• Medicare Advantage
• MAPD

Certification Start Date:

Live (August 24, 2015)

Is AHIP required?

No. Agents may complete AHIP or Gorman Core Training.

What is cost of AHIP?

It costs the standard $175 fee.

Can AHIP be used for compliance credit?

Yes

Does Carrier reimburse for AHIP?

No. Agents can complete Gorman Core Training in lieu of AHIP.

Certification Program Steps:

• Attestation Page
• Licensure Check
• Background Check (FACIS Level 1)
• E&O Upload
• Assignment of Commissions
• Agent Contract
• AHIP (Core equivalency) Upload or Gorman Core Training
• CMS FWA & Compliance Upload or Through Gorman
• Prominence Product Specific Training (available for one up to all markets)
• Appointment Submission

Is face to face training required?

No

Will certifying for 2016 allow me to sell 2015 products?

No

Are additional steps required for those certifying for the first time versus those who are re-certifying?

Yes. This is a new contract for 2016, both contracting and certification are completed through the Gorman Sentinel System for 2016.

How do I retrieve my User Name and Password?

If you forgot your password, you can click the “forgot password link located on the login screen. A temporary password will be sent to the email address on file.

If you have forgotten your username, you may use your SSN or FEIN.

For more assistance, agents can email Sales Sentinel Support atsalestraining@gormanhealthgroup.com or call Sales Sentinel Support at the phone number referenced on the introduction screen. The Sales Sentinel Support team can be reached Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST. They extend their closing time to 7 p.m. during the peak season.

Who do I contact at Carrier to confirm certification?

Agents can contact Prominence Health Plan’s Broker Support Hotline at 866-513-6125.

Certification Web Link:

https://www.medicaresalessentinel.com/Agents/AgentRegistration.aspx?programguid=e156cd31-7e88-4ce9-96a6-cc5089be007f

Navigation to Certification Portal and Training Courses:

1) Go to https://www.medicaresalessentinel.com/Agents/AgentRegistration.aspx?programguid=e156cd31-7e88-4ce9-96a6-cc5089be007f.

2) Existing users skip to step 3. New users click on the “Don’t have an account? Click here to Register” link. Then, complete the following steps:

 a. Enter your SSN and click “Next.”

 b. Complete all required fields marked with an asterisk (*).

 c. Click “Save & Cont.” You will be automatically directed to your first program step.

3) New users skip to step #4. Existing users login using your existing Sales Sentinel username and password and complete the following steps:

 a. Update and verify your demographic information.

 b. Click “Save & Cont.” You will be automatically directed to your first program step.

4) You can also go to the “My Programs” tab to see the programs for which you’re currently registered and to access and complete program requirements. To open a program, click on the program’s name. To access a program step, click on the title displayed under “Name.” Sales Sentinel will automatically direct you to the next step every time you complete a step.

Submitting Business

How to Submit Business with Prominence Health Plan:

Heartland

• Phone: 1-866-792-0184
• Fax: 1-866-792-0182
• Mailing:
  • Heartland Plains Health
    PO Box 31457 Omaha, NE 68131
    Omaha, NE 68131

ClearRiver

• Phone: 1-877/512-3176
• Fax: 1-866-792-0182
• Mailing:
  • ClearRiver Health
    PO Box 5788
    Chattanooga, TN 37406

Soundpath

• Phone: 1-866-789-7747
• Fax: 253-779-8829
• Mailing:
  • Soundpath Health
    PO Box 4537
    Federal Way, WA, 98063

RiverLink

• Phone: 1-866-329-3970
• Fax: 866-329-3971
• Mailing:
  • RiverLink Health
    PO Box 6431
    Cincinnati, OH 45206

StableView

• Phone: 1-866-792-0180
• Fax: 1-866-792-0180
• Mailing:
  • StableView Health
    PO Box 1109
    Lexington, KY 40588