Why Work With Us?
Texans trust Baylor Scott & White Health Plan because we've been part of your communities for four decades and are owned by Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest hospital system in the state.
Our local service, complemented by digital tools, strengthens our ability to make things simple and help you connect your clients with the best healthcare at competitive prices.
Requirements
Before becoming a Baylor Scott & White Health Plan agent, it's important to understand the necessary requirements in order to sell our products.
Processing turnaround times are typically 3 to 5 business days. Requests with incomplete information could take up to 35 calendar days.
Out-of-State
Out-of-state new agent onboarding requests are no longer accepted for Medicare and ACA/Marketplace products. All new Medicare and ACA/Marketplace agents must reside in Texas.
Ready-to-Sell By Product
- All agents must have an active Texas Department of Insurance license
- Medicare certifications
- Complete the current year AHIP certification (BSW does not credit or reimburse for this training)
- Complete the current available BSW Product Training by product (Central Texas, North Texas and West Texas)
- ACA Marketplace training certifications provided via HealthCare.gov
- Group certifications
- None at this time
Ready-to-Sell Maintenance
All agents must:
- Maintain an active Texas Dept of Insurance license
- Maintain active BSWHP appointments with Texas Dept of Insurance
- Complete all applicable annual trainings
Medicare Advantage
As part of the Medicare credentialing requirements, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan has to receive your passing AHIP, Product Training and current TDI License and Appointment confirmation every year. If you do not maintain credentialing requirements, your selling rights will be suspended and possibly terminated.
AHIP
AHIP is released approximately mid-June annually. If you have already completed and passed the training through another carrier's web link, follow the steps below for BSWHP to capture your passing data for our records.
- Log into our AHIP
- Go to the heading "Completion Transmissions"
- Click the "Transmit" link next to "Scott and White Health Plan"
If you have not completed the AHIP training, you can register or log into AHIP, pay the applicable fees and complete the required certifications. By following this process, you give Baylor Scott & White Health Plan permission to obtain your passing AHIP certification in order to update your file and our system.
Product Training
- Medicare Agent Product Training is released annually between late July and August by BSWHP using our training system.
- Each appointed Medicare agent with an active license will receive an Informed Agent notification once the training is released.
- All Medicare agents are required to complete and pass product training with 85% or higher passing score.
- There are multiple Medicare trainings. Make sure to complete all that are applicable to you.
- If you need help with your username and password, please contact us.
TDI License & Appointment
All agents are required to maintain an active Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) license as well as BSWHP and subsidiary appointments.
If you have not renewed your license 45 days prior to expiring, you will receive a reminder from BSWHP to renew your license.