FHIAS – Fellow, Health Insurance Advanced Studies
🧭 Overview
FHIAS – Fellow, Health Insurance Advanced Studies is an advanced AHIP credential designed for professionals who need deep expertise in health insurance products, benefit integration, and regulatory frameworks. It builds on the PHIAS designation and expands into disability, long‑term care, dental, Medicare, and complex benefit structures.
FHIAS is ideal for professionals working in health plans, TPAs, consulting firms, provider organizations, and government agencies who need a comprehensive understanding of how diverse coverage types interact across the healthcare ecosystem.
📚 Requirements
- Completion of the PHIAS designation (prerequisite)
- Complete the following required courses:
- Health Insurance Advanced Studies – Part A
- Health Insurance Advanced Studies – Part B
- Complete one elective course, such as:
- Marketing Medicare Advantage and Part D
- Medicare Primer
- Wellness and Value‑Based Care
- Pass all associated exams
- Maintain the credential through AHIP continuing education
🤝 Community & Recognition
FHIAS is widely recognized across the health insurance and healthcare administration sectors. It signals advanced mastery of benefit design, regulatory alignment, and cross‑product integration. Professionals with the FHIAS credential are valued for their ability to support strategic planning, optimize plan performance, and guide stakeholders through complex coverage structures.
📜 Quick Facts
Issuing Organization: AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans)
Website: https://www.ahip.org/
Credential Focus: Advanced health insurance studies, benefit integration, regulatory context
Audience: Health plan staff, consultants, TPAs, policy analysts, provider‑side administrators
Continuing Education: Required through AHIP CE credits
Related Designations: PHIAS, FAHM, LTCP, DHP
