Course catalog
Every course approved by the Texas Department of Insurance for classroom CE credit.
6 courses
How to Advise Medicare-Eligible Employees
Medicare1 hr#121418As more employees work past age 65, group health brokers are increasingly asked whether those employees should stay on the employer’s plan, enroll in Medicare, or both. This course explains the key Medicare eligibility, coordination, and penalty rules that group health agents need to understand so they can properly educate employees and help them make informed decisions. Satisfies one hour of the four-hour Medicare-Related Continuing Education (recertification) requirement for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D plans in Texas.
Medicare Election Periods
Medicare1 hr#139862Medicare enrollment rules can be confusing, with different timelines for signing up for Part A and Part B, Medicare supplement plans, and Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage. In this one-hour course, we review the various Medicare election periods and explain when beneficiaries can enroll, switch plans, or make coverage changes. Satisfies one hour of the four-hour Medicare-Related Continuing Education (recertification) requirement for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D plans in Texas.
Medicare from A to D
Medicare1 hr#136331Medicare has been around for decades and covers millions of Americans, yet many people—including some insurance agents—still struggle to understand how it works. In this course, we provide a clear overview of the Medicare system, including Part A (hospital), Part B (medical), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (prescription drug coverage). We’ll also explain how Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans fit into the picture and help attendees better understand the choices available to Medicare beneficiaries. Satisfies one hour of the four-hour Medicare-Related Continuing Education (recertification) requirement for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D plans in Texas.
Medicare in Pictures
Medicare1 hr#121370This introductory course provides a high-level overview of the Medicare program using a highly visual slide deck that relies primarily on pictures rather than dense text. The goal is to simplify the key concepts and make Medicare easier to understand for agents who are new to the program or looking for a quick refresher. Satisfies one hour of the four-hour Medicare-Related Continuing Education (recertification) requirement for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D plans in Texas.
Medicare Premium Reimbursement Arrangements
Medicare1 hr#121419Older employees can significantly increase premiums for small employer health plans, yet employers generally cannot require Medicare-eligible workers to leave the group plan. For groups with fewer than 20 employees, however, there is a strategy that can benefit both the employer and the employee: a Medicare Premium Reimbursement Arrangement (MPRA). In this course, we explain the rules surrounding these arrangements and how they can be used to reimburse Medicare Part B and supplement premiums while helping small employers control costs. This course satisfies one hour of the four-hour Medicare-Related Continuing Education (recertification) requirement for agents who sell Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D plans in Texas.
The $2,000 Cap on Medicare Part D Plans
Medicare1 hr#142452The 2025 Medicare Part D redesign introduced a landmark $2,000 cap on annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, fundamentally changing how beneficiaries experience drug coverage. This course focuses on how the new cap works, who benefits the most, and the ripple effects on premiums, plan designs, formularies, and carrier strategy. Agents will learn how to explain the change in simple terms, identify when a client gains—or pays more—and adjust their plan selection approach in this new environment. We’ll also touch on the impact of this change on the creditable coverage determination for employer-sponsored drug plans.