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Writing Number guide

Learn about your Writing Number and where to locate this number with carriers

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Written by Jeff Kriege
Updated over a week ago

Your Writing Number is a unique number that some carriers assign when they grant you appointments. Your Writing Number may also be referred to as a Tax ID, TIN, SAN, Agent ID, or something else depending on the carrier.

Some carriers don't use a Writing Number, and only rely on your NPN. For these, just enter your NPN when asked for your Writing Number.

Where you should go to locate your Writing Number will vary by carrier – but it's usually best to check your carrier's broker portal, or call the carrier's broker support line. See below for details per carrier.


Aetna

Aetna only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

Phone: 1-866-714-9301


Anthem

Anthem refers to your Writing Number as "Encrypted TIN" or “ETIN,” which is typically a 10-digit code. Your Encrypted TIN or ETIN will be visible from the Account Details page within your Anthem broker portal.

Here is an example of how your Encrypted TIN or ETIN will be displayed within the Account Details page of your Anthem broker portal:

Phone: 1-888-209-7839


BCBS Illinois

BCBS IL(HCSC) uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It is typically 9 digits long. You can find this number in your BCBS IL broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS IL's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-855-782-4272


BCBS Michigan

BCBS Michigan uses a distinct Writing Number that is different from your NPN, called Agent ID. You can find this number in your BCBS Michigan broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS Michigan's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-877-258-3932

Email(s):


BCBS Montana

BCBS MT(HCSC) uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It is typically 9 digits long. You can find this number in your BCBS MT broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS MT's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-855-782-4272


BCBS New Mexico

BCBS NM(HCSC) uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It is typically 9 digits long. You can find this number in your BCBS NM broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS NM's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-855-782-4272


BCBS North Carolina

BCBS NC uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It typically begins with 'P00' followed by five digits.

Phone: 1-888-868-5598


BCBS Oklahoma

BCBS OK(HCSC) uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It is typically 9 digits long. You can find this number in your BCBS OK broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS OK's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-855-782-4272


BCBS Texas

BCBS TX(HCSC) uses a unique Writing Number called a Producer ID, which is different from your NPN. It is typically 9 digits long. You can find this number in your BCBS TX broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call BCBS TX's Broker Support.

Phone: 1-855-782-4272


Capital Blue Cross

Capital Blue Cross only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): PA

Phone:


CareSource

CareSource uses a distinct Writing Number that is different from your NPN. You can find this number in your Caresource broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call Caresource's Broker Support.

NOTE: CareSource recently changed the format of their Writing Numbers from ABC1234567 to just numbers (1234567). So if you see 3 letters at the beginning of your Writing Number, omit those when you enter it on our site.

State(s): GA, OH

Phone: 833-230-2002


Cigna

Cigna refers to your Writing Number just as “Writing Number,” which typically begins with a ‘C’ or a ‘B,’ and is followed by 6-digits.

Phone: 1-866-442-7516


Devoted

Devoted only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

Phone: 1-877-764-9446


Essence

Essence refers to your Writing Number just as “Writing Number,” often between 7-8 digits long. You can request this number from your upline or from the Essence broker support team.

State(s): AR, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH

Phone: 1-877-259-8657


Gold Kidney

Gold Kidney only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): AZ, FL

Phone: 1-844-294-6535


Health Alliance

Health Alliance refers to your Writing Number as “Writing Number,” Broker Writing Agent Number" which is a 7-digit number. You may reach out to Health Alliance Broker Support for help locating your Writing Number.

State(s): IL, IA, NC, NE, OH

Phone: 1-877-917-8489


Health First Health Plans

Health First only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): FL

Phone: 1-877-693-648


Highmark

Highmark only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): DE, NY, PA, WV

Phone: 1-800-652-9459


Humana

Humana refers to your Writing Number as "Agent SAN," which is a 7-digit number. Your Agent SAN will be visible from the Licenses page within your Humana broker portal.

When you log in to the broker portal, click the Licenses section of the Dashboard:

You'll arrive at the Licenses page, and see your Agent SAN up top:

Agency SAN

When you add Humana to your Carrier Settings, we also ask for your upline's Agency SAN. To find that:

  1. Click into Active Policies (here)

  2. Click the name of any client who was written under the upline (here)

  3. Then click the Applications & Policies tab (here)

  4. Then scroll to the Agent Information section at bottom (here)

  5. You'll see two SANs – the bottom one is the one you want, your upline Agency SAN.

Or, you can ask your upline, or call Humana Broker Support at (800) 309-3163.

Phone: 1-800-309-3163


Imperial

Imperial only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): CA

Phone: 1-800-838-5197


Medical Mutual

Medical Mutual only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): OH

Phone:


Molina

Molina only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

Phone: 1-866-440-9788


Network Health

Network Health uses a distinct Writing Number, 6-digits, that is different from your NPN. You can find this number in your Network Health broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call Network Health's Broker Support.

State(s): WI

Phone:


Priority Health

Priority Health uses a distinct Writing Number, which typically begins with a 'B0' or a ‘B1' and is followed by an additional 4-digits. You can request this number from your upline or from the Priority Broker Support Team.

State(s): MI

Phone:


Prominence

Prominence only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): TX, NV, FL

Phone: 1-888-840-9080


Quartz

Quartz only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): IL, IA, MN, WI

Phone: 1-833-700-2262


Select Health

Select Health uses a distinct Writing Number that is different from your NPN. You can find this number in your Select Health broker portal. Or, you can ask your upline, or call Select Health's Broker Support.

State(s): UT, ID, NV, CO

Phone: 1-801-442-4908


United Healthcare

United Healthcare refers to your Writing Number as "Agent ID," which is a 7-digit number. Your Agent ID will be visible within United's "Jarvis" broker portal here.

To find the page, log in, and you'll see it under your name here, labeled WID (Writing ID).

Just be sure this is your Medicare Writing Number and not your ACA (or other product's) Writing Number. To be sure of that, click your name in the top right, click "Manage Profile," then click "Certifications" – if you see Medicare certifications there, you're in the right place. If you don't, click your name in the top right again, to toggle to your Medicare account, right beneath where it says "Change Agent ID."

You may also reach out to your upline agency or call United Healthcare Broker Support at (888) 381-8581 to locate this number.

Phone: 1-888-381-8581

Email: phd@uhc.com


Wellcare

Wellcare only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

Phone: 1-866-822-1339

Email:


Zing

Zing only uses to NPN to identify agents – so when asked for a Writing Number, just enter your NPN.

State(s): IL, IN, MI, MS, OH, TN

Phone: 1-844-946-4226


Frequently asked questions

What is an “NPN?”

Your National Producer Number (NPN) is a unique number assigned to you during the licensing application process. If you are a licensed agent, you will be able to look up your NPN easily here. You may also check out CMS’ NPN FAQ here to learn more.


Questions? Contact support

Call (855) 521-4984 or email medicare-agents@healthsherpa.com with questions.


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