Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is a primary requirement for maintaining Florida Blue certification
in 2026?
A. Completing 10 hours of continuing education annually
B. Passing the annual compliance and ethics exam
B. Submitting monthly sales reports
C. Attending quarterly regional meetings
Rationale: Florida Blue requires agents to pass the compliance and ethics exam
annually to ensure adherence to CMS and company standards.
Question 2
Florida Blue’s 2026 Medicare Advantage plans must comply with which federal
agency’s regulations?
A. FDA
B. CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
B. HHS Office of Inspector General
C. FTC
Rationale: CMS oversees Medicare Advantage plans, and Florida Blue certification
ensures agents understand CMS compliance requirements.
Question 3
When presenting plan options to a beneficiary, agents must:
A. Recommend the plan with the highest commission
B. Provide unbiased information on all available plans
B. Focus only on Medicare Advantage plans
C. Avoid discussing prescription drug coverage
Rationale: Agents are required to remain impartial and present all plan options fairly to
protect consumer choice and comply with CMS rules.
Question 4
Which of the following marketing practices is prohibited under Florida Blue certification
guidelines?
A. Hosting educational seminars
B. Door-to-door solicitation of Medicare beneficiaries
B. Providing plan comparison charts
C. Offering informational brochures
Rationale: CMS prohibits door-to-door solicitation to protect beneficiaries from undue
pressure or misleading sales tactics.
Question 5
, During the 2026 certification exam, agents must demonstrate knowledge of:
A. Florida Blue’s corporate history
B. Compliance, ethics, and product knowledge
B. State insurance licensing procedures only
C. Internal HR policies
Rationale: The exam focuses on compliance, ethics, and product knowledge to ensure
agents are prepared to represent Florida Blue plans responsibly.
Question 6
Agents must document beneficiary meetings using:
A. Personal notes only
B. Scope of Appointment (SOA) forms
B. Verbal confirmation
C. Email summaries
Rationale: CMS requires SOA forms to ensure beneficiaries consent to discuss specific
plan types.
Question 7
Which of the following is considered a compliant educational event?
A. Distributing enrollment forms
B. Providing general Medicare information without sales pitches
B. Collecting beneficiary contact details for follow-up
C. Recommending specific plan options
Rationale: Educational events must remain informational and non-sales oriented.
Question 8
Florida Blue agents must retain compliance records for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 10 years
C. Indefinitely
Rationale: CMS requires documentation retention for 10 years to support audits.
Question 9
Which of the following is a prohibited gift to beneficiaries?
A. A pen worth $10
B. A gift card worth $25
B. A calendar worth $12
C. A reusable bag worth $10
Rationale: CMS prohibits cash or cash-equivalent gifts, regardless of value.
Question 10
Agents must report suspected fraud or abuse to:
A. Local police
B. Florida Blue compliance department
B. Beneficiary’s physician
C. State insurance commissioner