Commissions & Overrides
2027 Agent & Override Commission Guide
For 2027, CMS raised the maximum Medicare Advantage commission to $725 initial and $363 renewal nationally and Part D to $130 initial and $65 renewal. Topflight overrides for 46 carriers are listed below by level, and they are paid on top of the base commission.
2027 brings higher Medicare street level commissions, including a 14% increase for Part D plans and about 4.5% for Medicare Advantage. These are the maximum rates CMS allows carriers to pay agents and brokers directly. Your override commissions from Topflight are earned in addition to these base commissions.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2027 maximum broker compensation (via Ritter Insurance Marketing) · Last updated: September 26, 2026
Base Rates
Maximum Agent Commissions (CMS Base Rates)
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans
| Commission Type | 2026 Rate | 2027 Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Commission (Year 1) | $114 | $130 | +14% |
| Renewal Commission (Year 2+) | $57 | $65 | +14% |
| Monthly Renewal Amount | $4.75/mo | $5.42/mo | +$0.67/mo |
Note: We are not aware of any carriers paying PDP street level commissions for 2027.
Medicare Advantage (MAPD) Plans by Region
| Region | 2026 Initial | 2027 Initial | 2026 Renewal | 2027 Renewal | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California & New Jersey | $864 | $902 | $432 | $451 | +4.4% |
| Connecticut, Pennsylvania & DC | $781 | $816 | $391 | $408 | +4.5% |
| National (All Other States) | $694 | $725 | $347 | $363 | +4.5% |
| Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands | $474 | $495 | $237 | $248 | +4.4% |
Monthly Renewal Breakdown for MAPD Plans
- CA & NJ:$37.58/mo
- CT, PA, DC:$34.00/mo
- National:$30.25/mo
- PR & USVI:$20.67/mo
Key Information
- These are the maximum CMS-allowed rates that carriers pay agents directly
- Override commissions shown in sections below are earned in addition to these base commissions
- Your total income = Base Agent Commission + Override Commission from TopFlight Insurance
- Referral fees remain at $100 for MA plans and $25 for PDP plans
- Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - June 2025 Memo
PDP Overrides
Year 1 Prescription Drug Plan Overrides
Currently we are not aware of any carrier paying PDP overrides, and we are not aware of any carriers paying PDP street level commissions for 2027 either.
MAPD Overrides
Medicare Advantage Override Schedule
Understanding Your Total MAPD Income
Your total Medicare Advantage earnings consist of TWO parts:
- 1. Base Agent Commission (from carrier): $694-$864 depending on your state
- 2. Override Commission (from TopFlight): Shown in the table below by carrier and level
Example: A National MAPD sale = $694 (carrier) + Override amount = Your total commission
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Showing 172 of 172 rows across 46 carriers
Aetna
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $65
- National - Monthly
- $5.42/mo
- # Agents
- 65
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $55
- National - Monthly
- $4.58/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $45
- National - Monthly
- $3.75/mo
- # Agents
- 2
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $85
- National - Renewal
- $30
- National - Monthly
- $2.50/mo
Alignment
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Anthem
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Astiva Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Banner
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS AZ
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS IL
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS MT
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS NC
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS NM
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS OK
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS SC
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS TN
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
BCBS TX
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Blue Shield of CA
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- —
- National - Renewal
- —
- National - Monthly
- —
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- —
- National - Renewal
- —
- National - Monthly
- —
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- —
- National - Renewal
- —
- National - Monthly
- —
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- —
- National - Renewal
- —
- National - Monthly
- —
CareSource
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Cigna-Healthspring
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 300
- National - New
- $180
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 10
- # New Enrollments
- 300
- National - New
- $130
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 3
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $80
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Clever Care
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Clover
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Community Health Choice
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Devoted
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Doctor's Healthcare Plan
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
El Paso Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Emblem Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Essence Healthcare
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Eternal Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Florida Blue
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 15
- # New Enrollments
- 300
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $75
- National - Renewal
- $37
- National - Monthly
- $3.08/mo
Freedom
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Gold Kidney
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Healthsun
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Highmark
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Humana
Paid by top-of-hierarchy unless Direct
Direct-SGA
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Imperial
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Kelsey Seybold
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $400
- National - Renewal
- $200
- National - Monthly
- $16.67/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $300
- National - Renewal
- $150
- National - Monthly
- $12.50/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $250
- National - Renewal
- $125
- National - Monthly
- $10.42/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
Memorial Hermann
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Molina
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 65
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 2
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $40
- National - Renewal
- $20
- National - Monthly
- $1.67/mo
Prominence Health Plan
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Scan
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 30
- # New Enrollments
- 300
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 20
- # New Enrollments
- 200
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $63
- National - Monthly
- $5.25/mo
- # Agents
- 10
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
Select Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Shared Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Simply
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $88
- National - Monthly
- $7.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Solis
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
UnitedHealthcare
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 5000
- National - New
- $175
- National - Renewal
- $87.50
- National - Monthly
- $7.29/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 750
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 10
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $125
- National - Renewal
- $55
- National - Monthly
- $4.58/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $35
- National - Monthly
- $2.92/mo
Verda Health
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
WellCare
Paid by top-of-hierarchy
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Zing / Lasso
Paid by carrier
- # Agents
- 100
- # New Enrollments
- 1000
- National - New
- $200
- National - Renewal
- $100
- National - Monthly
- $8.33/mo
- # Agents
- 50
- # New Enrollments
- 500
- National - New
- $150
- National - Renewal
- $75
- National - Monthly
- $6.25/mo
- # Agents
- 25
- # New Enrollments
- 250
- National - New
- $100
- National - Renewal
- $50
- National - Monthly
- $4.17/mo
- # Agents
- 5
- # New Enrollments
- 100
- National - New
- $50
- National - Renewal
- $25
- National - Monthly
- $2.08/mo
Payment Structure Key
- Paid by top-of-hierarchy: Override commissions flow through the upline hierarchy
- Paid by carrier: Override commissions paid directly by the insurance carrier
Monthly Renewal Calculation
Annual renewal commissions are paid monthly over 12 months. The "Monthly" columns show the per-month amount you'll receive for each policy (Annual Renewal ÷ 12). For example, a $25 annual renewal = $2.08/month for the full year.
Disclaimer
Commission rates are subject to change. Please verify current rates with individual carriers. This guide is for informational purposes only and represents 2027 commission structures. Contact your upline or carrier representative for the most current information.
How to read it
What the levels mean and how the money adds up
Every row in the override schedule has a level. The level is the position an agency holds with a carrier, and the agent-count and new-enrollment columns are the production a carrier associates with that level. Street-level agents are paid the CMS base commission by the carrier; the override is what Topflight pays an agency on top of it for the agents under it.
| Level | Stands for | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| SMO | Senior Marketing Organization | Top of hierarchy for the carriers that use it |
| FMO / NMO | Field (or National) Marketing Organization | Top of hierarchy for most carriers; Topflight’s level |
| RMO / MMO / GMO / LMO | Regional, Master, General and Local Marketing Organization | Carrier-specific tiers between the FMO and the agencies |
| SGA | Senior General Agent | Large agency with its own downline |
| MGA | Managing General Agent | Agency with a downline |
| GA | General Agent | Small agency or team lead |
| Silver / Bronze, SGA2, MGA 1 and 2 | Carrier-specific levels | Used only by the carriers that list them |
Two worked examples, national region, UnitedHealthcare, 2027. The carrier pays the agent the CMS base ($725 initial, $363 renewal). Topflight pays the agency its override for each application written under it.
| Agency level | Volume | Year 1 | Year 2 (renewal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 apps | $7,250 base + $500 override = $7,750 | $3,630 base + $350 override = $3,980 |
| MGA | 10 apps | $7,250 base + $1,250 override = $8,500 | $3,630 base + $550 override = $4,180 |
| FMO | 100 apps | $72,500 base + $15,000 override = $87,500 | $36,300 base + $7,500 override = $43,800 |
Sources: CMS agent and broker compensation, CY2027 maximums · 42 CFR 422.2274 (renewals are limited to 50 percent of the initial rate) · Topflight override schedule, last updated September 26, 2026. Overrides are illustrative of the schedule above and are paid by the carrier or the top of hierarchy as marked.
Frequently asked
Questions agents ask about 2027 Commission Guide
What are the 2027 CMS maximum Medicare commissions?
Part D: $130 initial and $65 renewal (+14%). Medicare Advantage initial/renewal: $725/$363 national, $902/$451 in California and New Jersey, $816/$408 in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and DC, $495/$248 in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
How is a Topflight agent’s total MAPD income calculated?
Base agent commission from the carrier plus the override commission from Topflight for your level. Example: a national MAPD sale pays $725 from the carrier plus the override shown in the schedule.
Are PDP overrides paid in 2027?
Topflight is not aware of any carrier paying PDP overrides or PDP street-level commissions for 2027. Referral fees remain $100 for MA plans and $25 for PDP plans.
How are renewal commissions paid?
Annual renewals are paid monthly over 12 months; the monthly columns show annual renewal divided by 12 (a $25 annual renewal is $2.08 per month).
Sources: CMS agent and broker compensation (CY2027 maximums) · Topflight override schedule, September 26, 2026.
Last updated: · Reviewed by Joanna Wyckoff, Founder. Published by the Topflight Data Desk.
