--- title: When Does AHIP 2027 Start? description: Here's what you need to know about the AHIP for the 2026 plan year. image: https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/hubfs/NH-When-Does-AHIP-2026-Start-1.webp --- [![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6978e65abed067e994e8d3ed/697926babf20ddeb2d4ff972_64c7ba8d78ae605d730bbe060cf878ba_NewHorizons-White-Tag.svg)](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/) - [Home Home](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/) - Agents Agents [Why Us?](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/why-new-horizons)[Become an Agent](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/become-an-agent)[Sell Your Book](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/sell-your-book-of-business)[Support](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/support)[Technology & Tools](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/tools-technology) Agents Agents [Why Us?](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/why-new-horizons)[Become an Agent](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/become-an-agent)[Sell Your Book](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/sell-your-book-of-business)[Support](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/support)[Technology & Tools](https://www.newhorizonsmktg.com/tools-technology) - 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AHIP has the health insurance industry's most widely recognized training. It meets CMS requirements and is where more than 100,000 agents go to complete their MFWA training each year. Here's what you need to know about the AHIP for the 2027 plan year. ## AHIP 2026 Dates Each year, AHIP's MFWA training generally releases in the third week of June. For the 2027 contract year, the AHIP launched on Monday, June 22, 2026.  ## 2027 AHIP Discounts Don't pay full price for the AHIP! You can count on a $50 discount every year. We have an [AHIP discounts article](https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/ahip-certification-discounts7894)you can reference. We update it each year, but for the most part, the instructions have stayed the same.  ## 2027 AHIP Study Guide The AHIP is an open-book exam, but it's still a good idea to do some studying beforehand, especially if this is your first time. The best AHIP study guide is simply the review questions in the quizzes. According to our staff, many of whom take the AHIP each year, most of the questions on the final exam are the same as the review quiz questions. You can find more details about how to save the quizzes as a PDF, plus other printables, [here](https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/ahip-study-guide-pdfs-printables2984).   ## Preparing for the 2027 AHIP If you've never taken the AHIP before, check out [this article with all of the details](https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/how-to-prep-study-for-the-ahip-exam2984). It can be intimidating, but it's really nothing to stress over. The open-book final exam is 50 questions and you have 2 hours and three attempts to score a 90% or higher. Make use of all the tips we've published previously on our blog, and you will pass with no problem! ## 2027 AHIP FAQs ### What is the deadline for AHIP 2027? The AHIP for the 2026 plan year releases on June 22, 2026. There is no deadline when it comes to taking the AHIP. Carriers used to require the AHIP ahead of contracting, but now, most carriers allow you to get contracted before you take the AHIP. The only real blackout for the AHIP is the first two weeks of June, typically. This is the period of time before the new AHIP for the following year is released. ### Do I need to take the 2026 AHIP after the 2027 version comes out? If you want to sell Medicare Advantage plans in 2026, but the 2027 AHIP has already come out, you typically don't need to take both the 2026 and 2027 AHIP. The vast majority of carriers will accept the 2027 AHIP to sell their 2026 products. ### How many questions are on the AHIP 2027 exam? The AHIP exam has historically had 50 questions on the final exam. We don't anticipate that changing for the 2027 plan year. ### How long does the AHIP course take? The first time you take the AHIP course and exam could take you 8-10 hours. However, after several years, you'll find you can complete the course and the exam in under 2 hours. ### Is the AHIP certification hard? The AHIP certification can be challenging – it has somewhat of a reputation among agents as being difficult. That's especially true for those who struggle taking tests. That said, it's important to know the information you're being tested on. By going through the training modules and studying the quizzes, you should be able to make it through the AHIP without any horror stories. ## Conclusion We look forward to seeing what the following plan year will bring! 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