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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

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Base Rates

Maximum Agent Commissions (CMS Base Rates)

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans

Commission Type2026 Rate2027 RateIncrease
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

Region2026 Initial2027 Initial2026 Renewal2027 RenewalIncrease
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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Managing General Agent
Local Marketing Organization
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Showing 172 of 172 rows across 46 carriers

Aetna

Paid by carrier

RMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$65
National - Monthly
$5.42/mo
MMO
# Agents
65
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$55
National - Monthly
$4.58/mo
GMO
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$45
National - Monthly
$3.75/mo
LMO
# Agents
2
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$85
National - Renewal
$30
National - Monthly
$2.50/mo

Alignment

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Anthem

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Astiva Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Banner

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS AZ

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS IL

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS MT

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS NC

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS NM

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS OK

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS SC

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS TN

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

BCBS TX

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# 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

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
—
National - Renewal
—
National - Monthly
—
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
—
National - Renewal
—
National - Monthly
—
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
—
National - Renewal
—
National - Monthly
—
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
—
National - Renewal
—
National - Monthly
—

CareSource

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Cigna-Healthspring

Paid by carrier

SGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
300
National - New
$180
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
10
# New Enrollments
300
National - New
$130
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
3
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$80
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Clever Care

Paid by carrier

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Clover

Paid by carrier

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Community Health Choice

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Devoted

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# 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

SGA
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
MGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
GA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo

El Paso Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Emblem Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Essence Healthcare

Paid by carrier

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Eternal Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Florida Blue

Paid by carrier

Silver
# Agents
15
# New Enrollments
300
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
Bronze
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$75
National - Renewal
$37
National - Monthly
$3.08/mo

Freedom

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Gold Kidney

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Healthsun

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Highmark

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Humana

Paid by top-of-hierarchy unless Direct

SGA2
Direct-SGA
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Imperial

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Kelsey Seybold

Paid by carrier

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$400
National - Renewal
$200
National - Monthly
$16.67/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$300
National - Renewal
$150
National - Monthly
$12.50/mo
MGA 1
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$250
National - Renewal
$125
National - Monthly
$10.42/mo
MGA 2
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo

Memorial Hermann

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Molina

Paid by carrier

SGA
# Agents
65
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
GA
# Agents
2
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$40
National - Renewal
$20
National - Monthly
$1.67/mo

Prominence Health Plan

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Scan

Paid by carrier

SGA
# Agents
30
# New Enrollments
300
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
20
# New Enrollments
200
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$63
National - Monthly
$5.25/mo
GA
# Agents
10
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo

Select Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Shared Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Simply

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$88
National - Monthly
$7.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Solis

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

UnitedHealthcare

Paid by carrier

SMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
5000
National - New
$175
National - Renewal
$87.50
National - Monthly
$7.29/mo
FMO
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
750
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
10
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$125
National - Renewal
$55
National - Monthly
$4.58/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$35
National - Monthly
$2.92/mo

Verda Health

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

WellCare

Paid by top-of-hierarchy

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# Agents
5
# New Enrollments
100
National - New
$50
National - Renewal
$25
National - Monthly
$2.08/mo

Zing / Lasso

Paid by carrier

FMO
# Agents
100
# New Enrollments
1000
National - New
$200
National - Renewal
$100
National - Monthly
$8.33/mo
SGA
# Agents
50
# New Enrollments
500
National - New
$150
National - Renewal
$75
National - Monthly
$6.25/mo
MGA
# Agents
25
# New Enrollments
250
National - New
$100
National - Renewal
$50
National - Monthly
$4.17/mo
GA
# 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.

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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.

LevelStands forWhere it sits
SMOSenior Marketing OrganizationTop of hierarchy for the carriers that use it
FMO / NMOField (or National) Marketing OrganizationTop of hierarchy for most carriers; Topflight’s level
RMO / MMO / GMO / LMORegional, Master, General and Local Marketing OrganizationCarrier-specific tiers between the FMO and the agencies
SGASenior General AgentLarge agency with its own downline
MGAManaging General AgentAgency with a downline
GAGeneral AgentSmall agency or team lead
Silver / Bronze, SGA2, MGA 1 and 2Carrier-specific levelsUsed 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 levelVolumeYear 1Year 2 (renewal)
GA10 apps$7,250 base + $500 override = $7,750$3,630 base + $350 override = $3,980
MGA10 apps$7,250 base + $1,250 override = $8,500$3,630 base + $550 override = $4,180
FMO100 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.

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