Pay for Certification

Certification is an investment in your career. Employers recognize the value of CCM certification because the knowledge and skills demonstrated through certification are valuable to employers; it’s also an investment they’re willing to make on your behalf. 

  • Ask if your organization reimburses for professional development, certification, or continuing education: 62 percent of CCM employers reimburse for the CCM exam, and 50 percent pay for it, 44% require the credential, and 43% pay for CCM renewal.*
  • The CCM is approved to meet hospital Magnet Recognition status. If you work in a hospital, ask your supervisor if CCM certification may be a covered continuing education expense.

* Health2 Resources and CCMC, Professional and Demographic Characteristics of CCMs, January 2017.

NASW Collaborative Discounts Available!

The Commission and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) are collaborating to address the growing demand for health care case managers by giving more social workers the opportunity to earn The Commission’s esteemed Certified Case Manager® (CCM®) credential.

In an effort to meet the needs of the evolving social work professional landscape, NASW, in collaboration with The Commission, now offers eligible social workers the opportunity to become board-certified as case managers. Once approved for NASW’s C-SWCM or C-ASWCM certification, you will also be eligible to sit for the CCM exam at no additional cost. For NASW members who do not pursue the NASW credential, a discount may be offered through NASW. Social workers not eligible for the NASW discounts may apply for the CCM credential directly through The Commission.

The collaboration--between the oldest and largest case manager certification body and the oldest and largest social work membership organization—creates new opportunities for bachelor degree- level social workers (and those with advanced degrees) to play an active role in hospitals, health plans, clinics and other health care settings. The CCM is a cross-cutting certification that validates quality and ethical practice, whether the candidate comes to board certification from nursing, social work, or another allied health field. For more information, contact NASW at credentialing@naswdc.org or 1.800.638.8799. 

Veterans - GI Bill Reimbursement & Active Military Discounts

Veterans may be eligible to receive GI Bill reimbursement for fees associated with the CCM exam and certification renewal. Veterans, eligible dependents, and reservists may apply directly to the VA for reimbursement of exam costs. Use the discount code VA2016 at the time of application purchase. Learn more about the VA Reimbursement Program and get instructions on how to apply for reimbursement.

VA REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION

Additionally, because the The Commission™ is committed to supporting our active military, veterans and those who care for them, we offer a significant discount to those professionals that work for the Veterans Health Administration.

Product Retail Cost Special VA Price* Description Comments
CCM Application $430 $346 Includes application 
& exam fees		 Application fee is non-refundable
CCM Re-certification $285 $242.75 Renewal every 
5 years		 80 CEs requirement 
not included
Body of Knowledge (BOK)™ Non-CCM: $199/yr 
CCM: $99/yr		 Indiv. Rate: 50% off the non-CCM or CCM rates, Group rate (5+ people): $69 pp Online education 
portal		 Discount applied to 
eligible rate
CE Approval Program™
(CEAP)		 $125 / $50 $80 / $45 Standard / In-service activity fees Accreditation of continuing education activites by The Commission
Certification 360™ Virtual Workshop $359 $299 Virtual workshop series offering a total of 12 hours of education  Includes workshop education, CMBOK subscription and exam pratice items

 *Active military personnel are also eligible for this discount. Proof of employment or military status may be requested. Cannot be combined with other offers. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.