Commissions & Overrides
2026 brings the largest Medicare commission increases in years — up to 10.9%. 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, June 2025 memo · Last updated: August 19, 2026
Base Rates
| Commission Type | 2025 Rate | 2026 Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Commission (Year 1) | $109 | $114 | +4.6% |
| Renewal Commission (Year 2+) | $55 | $57 | +3.6% |
| Monthly Renewal Amount | $4.58/mo | $4.75/mo | +$0.17/mo |
| Region | 2025 Initial | 2026 Initial | 2025 Renewal | 2026 Renewal | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California & New Jersey | $780 | $864 | $390 | $432 | +10.8% |
| Connecticut, Pennsylvania & DC | $705 | $781 | $353 | $391 | +10.8% |
| National (All Other States) | $626 | $694 | $313 | $347 | +10.9% |
| Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands | $428 | $474 | $214 | $237 | +10.7% |
PDP Overrides
The override commissions below are paid by your upline (TopFlight Insurance) in addition to the $114 base agent commission you receive directly from the carrier. Your total PDP income = $114 (carrier) + Override amount (TopFlight).
Important Note: Renewal commissions are 50% of Year 1 rates
| Carrier | GA Level | MGA Level | SGA Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Silverscript (SmartRx & Choice) | non-commissionable | ||
| Aetna Silverscript (Plus) | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Humana | $4.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Wellcare | non-commissionable | ||
| UHC | $5.00 | $3.00 | $4.00* |
| BCBS TX | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Anthem | non-commissionable | ||
| Cigna | non-commissionable | ||
| Alignment | n/a | ||
| Bright / BND | n/a | ||
| Devoted | n/a | ||
| Memorial Hermann | n/a | ||
| Molina | n/a | ||
| Scan | n/a | ||
*Note: UHC SGA rate of $4.00 only applies to plans that pay commissions
MAPD Overrides
Your total Medicare Advantage earnings consist of TWO parts:
Example: A National MAPD sale = $694 (carrier) + Override amount = Your total commission
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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.
Commission rates are subject to change. Please verify current rates with individual carriers. This guide is for informational purposes only and represents 2026 commission structures. Contact your upline or carrier representative for the most current information.