That's what the program essentially is, it's free to signup as a developer, $99 if you want to distribute and then they do a BSN check etc. to verify you. The

That's what the program essentially is, it's free to signup as a developer, $99 if you want to distribute and then they do a BSN check etc. to verify you. There is just isn't a "free and can distribute apps" tier. If you want to put an app in the store you need to get verified.