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Free Printable Checklist

New Medicare Agent Checklist

Everything it takes to go from interested to ready-to-sell, in order. Print it, work down the list, and check off each step as you complete it.

Prints on a single page — keep it by your desk as you get licensed and appointed.

Jenkins Insurance & Retirement

New Medicare Agent Checklist

Get licensed

  • Complete your state's Life & Health pre-licensing course
  • Schedule and pass the Life & Accident & Health exam
  • Submit fingerprints / background check as your state requires
  • Apply for and receive your resident insurance license (Wyoming or Utah)

Certify

  • Complete AHIP certification for the plan year (ask about a discount code first)
  • Complete each carrier's product certification for the plans you'll sell
  • Save copies of every certificate — you'll need them to activate appointments

Get appointed & protected

  • Choose an agency or FMO (confirm you own your book and the release policy)
  • Contract and get appointed with the carriers strong in your area
  • Obtain errors & omissions (E&O) insurance and submit proof to carriers
  • Confirm you're 'ready to sell' (RTS) for each carrier before you market

Set up to sell

  • Set up a CRM and a compliant call-recording workflow
  • Learn Scope of Appointment (SOA) rules and keep the forms handy
  • Build a simple first-clients plan (people you know turning 65, referrals)
  • Line up mentorship — shadow experienced agents on your first cases
  • Review CMS marketing rules before you advertise anything

Educational checklist for prospective insurance agents. Requirements vary by state — confirm specifics with your state Department of Insurance. Jenkins Insurance & Retirement is an independent insurance practice.

Jenkins Insurance & Retirement · (435) 538-3474 · jjenkins@crsgadvisors.com

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