If you have passed the exam and received the Certified Voluntary Benefits Certification® (“CVBS”) designation, the annual renewal fee is $149 in order to continue to use this professional designation. With your initial registration fee, your first year certification is included.

The $149 annual renewal fee is waived if you are a current active HVBA member prior to or on your annual renewal date.

CVBS® Certification Fees

With a commitment to Education, the Health & Voluntary Benefits Association has developed the first Certified Voluntary Benefits Specialist® (CVBS) program. The CVBS® program is focused on providing transparency, education and communication on ancillary benefits.

Whether you are an Employer/HR professional looking to drive employee satisfaction or recruitment, or help protect employees’ income and assets, or minimize their health risk and promote well-being; or you are an Insurance Agent, Broker, Consultant or Carrier advising your HR clients on programs that help offset their rising costs of healthcare,  or deliver customizable benefits products and services for their unique workforce, or assist them in combating growing challenges presented by recruitment and retention; you’ve come to the right place!

This designation not only teaches you ALL you  need  to  know with the latest information  voluntary  benefit,  the latest information on program design, communication and engagement strategies built for success, but we provide you piece of mind knowing you can make impactful, sustainable and cost reducing changes for both your company and its greatest asset…its employees.

Our  certification  is  aimed   at   improving   your   education   and providing you with that competitive edge you’ve been looking for. The designation is awarded to the most qualified professionals working in the voluntary benefits field. The designation recognizes the ability to deliver customized voluntary benefits plans, tailored to organizations’ and employee’ needs.

The Certified Voluntary Benefits Specialist® requires several modules of educational training followed by an online 88 question exam with a 75% passing requirement.

• Possibly earn up to 14 SPHR Re-Certification Credits
• Possibly earn up to 12 Continuing Education Credits for Agents, Brokers and Consultants
• Nationally Approved by 50 States plus District of Columbia

As a HVBA member, you will receive a $400 discount on the CVBS® certification program reduced from $895 to $495. In addition, your first year $149 certification annual renewal fee is waived as well.