Agent Survival Guide Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Sarah reflects on the insurance licensing process one year after passing the exam. Listen as she outlines her journey, how to get started, and what she learned along the way.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://lnk.to/asg658
Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
Summer 2025 Survival Guide: https://lnk.to/asgf20250606
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:“Insurance Departments by State.” Content.Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies.” Dmu.Edu, Des Moines University, www.dmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MULTIPLE-CHOICE-TEST-TAKING-STRATEGIES.pdf. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“NAIC - National Association of Insurance Commissioners.” Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“NIPR - National Insurance Producer Registry.” Nipr.Com, National Insurance Producer Registry, nipr.com/. Accessed 10 June 2025.
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Thinking about becoming an insurance agent? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you’ll have the information you need before you make that big decision!Read the text versionGet Started by Registering with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/Learn More with These Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://lnk.to/dFX1s1
2025 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/
5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX
Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://lnk.to/asgpodcast
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/contact/
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
REWIND: 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/9b3cTl
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/
The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
References:Cubanski, Juleette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/.
“Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2.
Rosanes, Mark. “Want to Build a Career Selling Insurance? Here Are the Pros and Cons.” Insurance Business America, Insurance Business, 22 Jan. 2024, www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/want-to-build-a-career-selling-insurance-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-473774.aspx.
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Value is more than just a care model for Neil Reich. He recently joined Sarah to chat about his background in the Medicare Advantage space, his focus on value-based care, and how providing value still drives his business today.Find Neil Reich Online:Care Connect Agency: https://careconnectagency.com/advisors/
Get the Playbook: https://careconnectadvisors.com/agent-playbook-download-form/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-reich-3382498
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The Friday Five for June 13, 2025:* Field Notes 6.13.2025 * Apple Renames OS Versions * Apple Liquid Glass * Apple iPad Windowing * New Apple Features: Sarah’s Picks
Register for the ICHRA Introduction Webinar from Ritter & NexbenField Notes for June 13, 2025:“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 10 June 2025.
ICHRA Webinar Information & Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20edcbcf-3b83-4971-8e26-b1c7854a8180@70dbad32-6e58-4114-88e8-84f5666158df
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 10 June 2025.
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Apple Renames OS Versions:Shibu, Sherin, and Melissa Malamut. “Apple Is Making a Major Change to Its Operating Systems Across All Products. Here’s What We Know.” Entrepreneur.Com, Entrepreneur, 29 May 2025, www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/apple-is-renaming-its-operating-systems-for-iphone-ipad/492439.
Mendes, Marcus. “Apple’s New OS Naming Could Make ‘iPhone 17’ Sound Even Weirder.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 28 May 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/apples-new-os-naming-vs-iphone-17/.
Preston, Dominic. “Apple Renames Its Operating Systems.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 9 June 2025, www.theverge.com/news/679221/apple-ios-macos-watchos-ipados-26-name.
Apple Liquid Glass:Peters, Jay. “Apple’s Liquid Glass Was a Wild Change to My iPhone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 10 June 2025, www.theverge.com/apple/683914/apple-iphone-ios-26-changes-liquid-glass.
Mickle, Tripp, and Brian X. Chen. “Apple’s New Software Focuses on Design Aesthetics Over A.I.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 9 June 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/technology/apple-wwdc-ios-26.html.
Perez, Sarah. “Apple Redesigns Its Operating Systems with ‘Liquid Glass’ at WWDC 25.” TechCrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-redesigns-its-operating-systems-with-liquid-glass/.
Lovejoy, Ben. “Here’s a Closer Look at the Liquid Glass Design in iOS 26 on the iPhone.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/10/heres-a-closer-look-at-the-liquid-glass-design-in-ios-26-on-the-iphone/.
Apple iPad Windowing:Shanklin, Will. “Apple’s Walled Garden Is the iPad’s Biggest Roadblock to Becoming a Mac.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 9 June 2025, www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/apples-walled-garden-is-the-ipads-biggest-roadblock-to-becoming-a-mac-223014619.html.
“iPadOS 26 Introduces Powerful New Features That Push the Capabilities and Versatility of iPad Even Further.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-further/.
Christoffel, Ryan. “PSA: iPadOS 26 Removes Split View and Slide Over Multitasking Features.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 9 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/psa-ipados-26-removes-split-view-and-slide-over-multitasking-features/.
New Apple Features (Sarah’s Picks):“Apple Elevates the iPhone Experience with iOS 26.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/.
“Apple finally brings Journal to iPad & Mac for better writing, sketching & reflection” appleinsider.com, Apple Insider, 9 June 2025, https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/09/apple-finally-brings-journal-to-ipad-for-better-writing-sketching-reflection.
Malik, Aisha. “Apple Unveils watchOS 26 with New Design, Wrist-Flick Gesture, and AI Workout Buddy Feature.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-unveils-watchos-26-with-new-design-wrist-flick-gesture-and-ai-workout-buddy-feature/.
“Journal App Finally Coming to Mac and iPad.” Macrumors.com, MacRumors, 9 June 2025, https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/09/journal-app-finally-coming-to-mac-and-ipad/.
“watchOS 26 Delivers More Personalized Ways to Stay Active, Healthy, and Connected.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/watchos-26-delivers-more-personalized-ways-to-stay-active-and-connected/.
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Be sure your clients are aware of their dental, vision, and hearing coverage options. We outline 4 steps to help you educate clients and pitch products!Read the text versionResources:3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656
4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670
4 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Utilizing Ask Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-insurance-agents-should-be-utilizing-ask-integrity/
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
References:“The Importance of Eye Care and Annual Exams – Tapestry 360 Health.” Tap360Health.Org, Tapestry 360 Health, https://tap360health.org/the-importance-of-eye-care-and-annual-exams/. Accessed 15 May 2025.
“Why Dental Care Is Important for Your Overall Health.” Hospital.Uillinois.Edu, UI Health - UIC - Mile Square Health Center, https://hospital.uillinois.edu/mile-square-health-center/patient-resources/blog-and-news/dental-health-is-important. Accessed 15 May 2025.
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This week, Sarah unpacks all kinds of content to help you and your clients survive Summer 2025!Field Notes:Malik, Aisha. “Adobe Launches Beta Version of Its Photoshop App on Android.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 3 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/adobe-launches-beta-version-of-its-photoshop-app-on-android/.
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 3 June 2025.
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 3 June 2025.
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Summer Podcast Listening for Kids:Kids Summer Podcast Sampler Playlist: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/summer-kids-podcast-sampler-11SKLQjpO2
Shippen, Lauren. “Maxine Miles and the Loose Ends - An Interactive Mystery!” Atypicalartists.Co, ATYPICAL ARTISTS, www.atypicalartists.co/loose-ends. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Shippen, Lauren. “Maxine Miles - A YA Mystery Fiction Podcast.” Atypicalartists.Co, Atypical Artists, www.atypicalartists.co/maxine. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Summer Listening Challenge: Listen to a Summer of Stories!” Jonincharacter.Com, Jonathan Cormur, 20 May 2025, jonincharacter.com/summer-listening/.
Summer Reading Challenges & Recommendations:“Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program.” Barnesandnobleinc.Com, Barnes & Noble Inc, www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Beanstack Mobile App.” Landing.Beanstack.Com, Beanstack, landing.beanstack.com/mobile-app. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Fun Summer Reading Challenges for Kids.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, 29 May 2025, www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/reading-challenges-kids.html.
“Hot Ones: Readers’ 80 Most Anticipated New Summer Books.” Goodreads.Com, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2922. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Pizza Hut Book It!® Program.” Bookitprogram.Com, Pizza Hut, www.bookitprogram.com/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Maxine Miles: https://lnk.to/maxinemilespod
“Pizza Hut Debuts First-Ever BOOK IT!® App.” Blog.Pizzahut.Com, Pizza Hut, 27 May 2025, blog.pizzahut.com/pizza-hut-debuts-first-ever-book-it-app/.
“Scholastic Summer Reading.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Vance, Usha. “Summer Reading Challenge.” Whitehouse.Gov, The White House, 2 June 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/read/.
Diamond, Anna. “Summer Reading Challenges Aren’t Just for Kids.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 30 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/books/summer-reading-adults.html.
NYT Staff. “The New York Times’s Summer Reading Bucket List.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 30 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/books/summer-reading-bucket-list.html.
“The Ultimate Middle School Summer Reading List.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/summer-reading-list-for-middle-school.html. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Staying Hydrated During Summer:“6 Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home.” Economictimes.Indiatimes.Com, The Economic Times, economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/6-refreshing-summer-drinks-you-can-make-at-home/classic-lemonade/slideshow/121248292.cms. Accessed 4 June 2025.
DeAngelis, Danielle. “9 Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated This Summer.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 11 June 2024, www.eatingwell.com/drinks-to-keep-healthy-hydrated-this-summer-8661651.
Walsh, Karla. “10 Ways Your Body Changes When You’re Drinking Enough Water.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, www.allrecipes.com/article/drinking-enough-water/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Joshi, Priyankaa. “13 Best Electrolyte Drinks to Keep You Hydrated This Summer, Approved by Nutritionists.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping. www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/health-leisure/g60319999/best-electrolyte-powders-drinks/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Wimberly, Camryn Alexa. “23 Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated This Summer.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 1 June 2025, www.eatingwell.com/drink-recipes-to-keep-you-hydrated-this-summer-2025-11745692.
Biggs, Suzanne. “How to Make Electrolyte Water (Plus Easy Recipes to Try at Home).” Lifemd.Com, LifeMD, 19 Nov. 2024, lifemd.com/learn/how-to-make-electrolyte-water.
Killeen, Breana Lai. “Spinach-Apple Juice Recipe.” Eatingwell.Com, Eating Well, 18 Apr. 2024, www.eatingwell.com/recipe/250846/spinach-apple-juice/.
Capritto, Amanda, and Nasha Addarich Martinez. “Summer Hydration: Your Daily Water Requirements Guide.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 31 May 2025, www.cnet.com/health/medical/summer-hydration-daily-water-requirements/.
Kumer, Emma B. “The Best and Worst Drinks to Keep You Hydrated.” Tasteofhome.Com, Taste of Home, 11 Jan. 2025, www.tasteofhome.com/article/best-and-worst-hydrating-drinks-ranked/.
“There’s More To Staying Hydrated Than Just Drinking Water.” Delish.Com, Delish, www.delish.com/food-news/a61624242/how-to-stay-hydrated-in-heat/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Schneider, Jamie. “This Green Smoothie Recipe Is As Hydrating As 3 Cups Of Water, Says An MD.” Mindbodygreen.Com, mindbodygreen, 10 Apr. 2025, www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/functional-mds-green-smoothie-recipe-for-max-hydration.
Kanya, Laura. “Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7967577/watermelon-basil-agua-fresca/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
On-The-Go Summer Eating:Bjarnadottir, Adda. “9 Fast-Food Restaurants That Serve Healthy Foods.” Edited by Alissa Palladino, Healthline.Com, Healthline Media, 14 May 2025, www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-fast-food-restaurants.
Rajput, Priyanka. “10 Items You Can Eat at Fast-Food Chains If You’re on the Mediterranean Diet.” Businessinsider.Com, Business Insider, 4 Feb. 2025, www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-chain-items-mediterranean-diet-2025-2#little-hamburger-at-five-guys-10.
Madormo, Carrie. “25 Healthy Fast-Food Orders That You Can Grab and Go.” Tasteofhome.Com, Taste of Home, 2 Jan. 2025, www.tasteofhome.com/collection/healthy-fast-food/.
Jung, Alyssa. “45 Healthiest Fast-Food Orders, According to Experts.” Edited by Valerie Agyeman, Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2025, www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/g4622/healthiest-fast-food/.
Groth, Leah. “Dunkin’ Just Introduced Wild New Summer Menu.” Eatthis.Com, Eat This, Not That!, 3 June 2025, www.eatthis.com/dunkin-summer-menu-2025-new-items/.
Boesch, Samantha. “I Tried the 7 Healthiest Fast-Food Meals—Here’s What I’ll Actually Order Again.” Eatthis.Com, Eat This, Not That! , 10 Aug. 2024, www.eatthis.com/healthy-fast-food-taste-test/.
Losciale, Marisa. “McDonald’s Snack Wrap Officially Gets Release Date.” Parade.Com, Parade, 3 June 2025, parade.com/food/mcdonalds-snack-wrap-release-date-confirmed-returning-july-2025.
Resources:Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025
How to Avoid Elderspeak: https://lnk.to/asgf20250530
Location Sharing Apps: https://lnk.to/ASGA84
Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
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Wondering what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid is? Learn all about it in this episode!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655
2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
FREE DOWNLOAD – The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/
References:Alice Burns, Elizabeth Hinton. “10 Things to Know about Medicaid.” KFF, 10 Apr. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicaid/.
Nall, Rachel. “Am I Eligible for Medicare Part D?” Medicalnewstoday.com, Medical News Today, 21 Apr. 2020, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/am-i-eligible-for-medicare-part-d.
“Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/your-coverage-options/compare-original-medicare-medicare-advantage. Accessed 15 May 2025.
(DCD), Digital Communications Division. “What’s the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid?” HHS.Gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 7 Dec. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/what-is-the-difference-between-medicare-medicaid/index.html.
“Does Medicaid Cover Dental Care?” HHS.Gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 Dec. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/does-medicaid-cover-dental-care/index.html.
“Medicare Adult Dental Benefits Coverage by State.” Chcs.org, Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc., Sept. 2019, https://www.chcs.org/media/Medicaid-Adult-Dental-Benefits-Overview-Appendix_091519.pdf
“What’s the Difference between Medicare Part a and Part B?” Healthline, 25 Feb. 2020, https://www.healthline.com/health/medicare/medicare-part-a-vs-b.
”Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans.” Medicare.gov, Feb. 2025, https://www.medicare.gov/publications/12026-understanding-medicare-advantage-plans.pdf
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Learn more about AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, and more! Don't stress - we've got plenty of tips to help you survive certification and the start of AEP prep season.Read the text versionResources:5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250502
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References:“AHIP Corporate Partnerships.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/corporate-partnerships. Accessed 12 May 2025.
“Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training. Accessed 12 May 2025.
“AHIP Member Organization.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/members. Accessed 12 May 2025.
“AHIP Official Website.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/. Accessed 12 May 2025.
“AHIP Unveils Refreshed Brand, Updated Mission to Improve Health Care for All Americans.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/news/press-releases/ahip-unveils-refreshed-brand-updated-mission-to-improve-health-care-for-all-americans. Accessed 12 May 2025.
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The Friday Five for May 30, 2025:* Field Notes for This Week * Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts * Mozilla Pocket Alternatives * YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart * How to Avoid Using Elderspeak
Field Notes:“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 28 May 2025.
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Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts:Wawro, Alex. “9 MacBook Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know First.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 20 Apr. 2025, www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/9-macbook-keyboard-shortcuts-you-need-to-know-first.
Kasiya, Chifundo. “12 Windows Key Shortcuts I Use Every Day.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 23 Feb. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/windows-key-shortcuts-i-use-every-day/.
Brookes, Tim. “13 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts I Couldn’t Live Without.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 10 Apr. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-i-couldnt-live-without/.
“Mac Split Screen: How to Chop Your Screen in Half for Multitasking.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 3 Feb. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mac-split-screen-how-to-chop-your-screen-in-half-for-multitasking/.
Aamoth, Doug. “These 10 Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Will Boost Your Productivity.” Fastcompany.Com, Fast Company, 27 May 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91337250/best-windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts.
Fisher, Tim. “Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to Know in 2025.” Lifewire.Com, Lifewire, 14 Jan. 2025, www.lifewire.com/best-windows-keyboard-shortcuts-6503973.
Mozilla Pocket Alternatives:Reddy, Ramesh. “6 Best Pocket Alternatives to Save and Read Articles Later [2025].” Techpp.Com, TechPP, 24 May 2025, techpp.com/2025/05/24/best-pocket-alternatives/.
Manuel, Beatrice. “Best Read-It-Later Apps in 2025: Top Ways to Save Web Pages & Content.” Edited by Samuel Chapman and Eugenie Tiu, Cloudwards.Net, Cloudwards, 16 May 2025, www.cloudwards.net/best-read-it-later-apps/.
Instapaper: https://instapaper.com/
Matter: https://hq.getmatter.com/
Blake, Alex. “Mozilla Is Shutting down Pocket – Here Are the 3 Best Bookmarking Alternatives.” TechRadar, techradar.com, 23 May 2025, www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/mozilla-is-shutting-down-pocket-here-are-the-3-best-bookmarking-alternatives.
Delima, David. “Mozilla’s Pocket Shuts down in July: Try These Four Pocket Alternatives.” Gadgets360.Com, Gadgets 360, 24 May 2025, www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/mozilla-pocket-shutdown-alternatives-bookmarks-app-8497286.
Krasnoff, Barbara. “Pocket Alternatives for Bookmarking Your Content.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 23 May 2025, www.theverge.com/22927750/bookmarks-pocket-firefox-instapaper-raindrop.
Raindrop.io: https://raindrop.io/
Mehta, Ivan, and Sarah Perez. “Read-It-Later App Pocket Is Shutting down - Here Are the Best Alternatives.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 27 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/27/read-it-later-app-pocket-is-shutting-down-here-are-the-best-alternatives/.
Peckham, James. “Read-It-Later Pocket App Will Shut down on July 8.” Pcmag.Com, PCMAG, 23 May 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/pocket-shut-down-the-read-it-later-app-will-close-on-july-8.
Pot, Justin. “The 4 Best Read It Later Apps.” Zapier.Com, Zapier, 15 Aug. 2024, zapier.com/blog/best-bookmaking-read-it-later-app/.
YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart:“Apple Podcast Charts.” Podcasts.Apple.Com, Apple, podcasts.apple.com/us/charts. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“Spotify Podcast Charts.” Podcastcharts.Byspotify.Com, Spotify, podcastcharts.byspotify.com/. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“YouTube Podcast Charts.” Charts.Youtube.Com, YouTube, charts.youtube.com/podcasts. Accessed 28 May 2025.
How to Avoid Using Elderspeak:Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://ritterim.com/blog/senior-speak-talking-to-medicare-clients-age-65-and-older/
Shaw, Clarissa A., et al. “The Iowa Coding Scheme for Elderspeak: Development and Validation.” Academic.Oup.Com, Oxford Academic, 4 Mar. 2025, academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/65/6/gnaf093/8051882.
Span, Paula. “Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 3 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/health/elderly-treatment-aides.html.
Rueppel Recommends:Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in June 2025.” ComicBook.Com, Comic Book, 26 May 2025, comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-movies-tv-june-2025-netflix-disney-hbo-services/.
Resources:4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670
Apps for Comparing Healthcare & Prescriptions: https://lnk.to/ASGA85
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://lnk.to/ASG665
Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
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How are your clients doing right now? Have you reached out? Have they? If you’re not sure what to say or where to start, we’ve got some easy-to-implement suggestions in this episode.Resources:3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
Client Check-in Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-phone-script.docx
Client Check-in Email Template: https://ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-email-template.docx
How Plan Crosswalks Work in the ACA Marketplace: https://lnk.to/ASG664
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
References:“2025 Tech Trends and Adults 50-Plus.” AARP.Org, AARP, https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/research/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2025-technology-trends-older-adults.doi.10.26419-2fres.00891.001.pdf. Accessed 7 May 2025.
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No need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, you just need to add a spoke! Robert Rothschild joins Sarah to chat about his background and what keeps him striving for more.Find Robert Rothschild Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-rothschild-mba-a89a2133/
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What products can agents cross-sell with Medicare? Learn how plan pairings work between the different Medicare insurance options. We can help you build up your portfolio with ancillary product options for your clients.Read the text versionResources:A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-business-selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance/
Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-the-foundation-for-success-ft-roy-snarr/
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-relationship-marketing-can-make-the-difference-in-your-agency/
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/operating-from-a-people-first-mentality-ft-scott-zimmerman/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
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The Friday Five for May 23, 2025:* Field Notes 5.23.2025 * Google Announces NotebookLM App * AI Actions in Microsoft Windows 11 * TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens * 2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report
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Google Announces NotebookLM App:Beaty, Artie. “Google’s Popular AI Tool Gets Its Own Android App - How to Use NotebookLM on Your Phone.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 19 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/googles-popular-ai-tool-gets-its-own-android-app-how-to-use-notebooklm-on-your-phone/.
Peters, Jay. “Google Releases Its NotebookLM Mobile App.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/669828/google-releases-its-notebooklm-mobile-app.
Wang, Biao. “Understand Anything, Anywhere with the New NotebookLM App.” Blog.Google, Google Blog, 19 May 2025, blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-app/.
Microsoft Announces AI Actions in Windows 11:Warren, Tom. “Microsoft Is Putting AI Actions into the Windows File Explorer.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 20 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/670251/microsoft-windows-11-ai-actions-file-explorer-context-menu.
Whitney, Lance. “Microsoft’s New AI Tool Lets You Edit Images and Summarize Docs Right in File Explorer.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 20 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-new-ai-tool-lets-you-edit-images-and-summarize-docs-right-in-file-explorer/.
TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens:Hasan, Sadiba. “Can TikTok Help Young People Take a Break From Screens?” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/style/tiktok-guided-meditation-sleep.html.
Malik, Aisha. “Tiktok Rolls out a New Meditation Feature to Help You Get off the App and Sleep.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 15 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/tiktok-rolls-out-a-new-meditation-feature-to-help-you-get-off-the-app-and-sleep/.
Roth, Emma. “Tiktok Will Show Teens Guided Meditation after 10pm.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 15 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/668051/tiktok-guided-meditation-wind-down-10pm.
2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report:Stelzner, Michael A. “2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report.” Socialmediaexaminer.Com, Social Media Examiner, www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report-2025/. Accessed 21 May 2025.
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
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Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions: https://lnk.to/ASG665
From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/
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This week we’ve got apps that can help you with searching and comparing healthcare and prescriptions!ZocDoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/
GoodRX: https://www.goodrx.com/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025
Healthy Habits for Feeling in Control: https://lnk.to/MM202547
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
References:“Free Goodrx VS Gold Comparison Guide – Support.” GoodRx, https://support.goodrx.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004952903-Free-GoodRx-vs-Gold-Comparison-Guide. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“How Does Goodrx Rewards Work? – Support.” GoodRx, https://support.goodrx.com/hc/en-us/articles/4416674577179-How-does-GoodRx-Rewards-work. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“How Do I Join My Video Visit? | Help Center.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/patient-help/en/articles/8711864-how-do-i-join-my-video-visit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Prescription Prices, Coupons & Pharmacy Information - Goodrx.” Goodrx.Com, https://www.goodrx.com/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Zocdoc | Find a Doctor near You | Book Doctors Online.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Zocdoc’s Turnaround: From an Unsustainable Path to Profitable Growth | Zocdoc.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/about/news/zocdocs-turnaround-from-an-unsustainable-path-to-profitable-growth/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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We’ve got details on the CMS decision to reverse their decision on the Disaster/Emergency SEP for Medicare Beneficiaries.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Myths about Selling ACA Health Plans: https://lnk.to/asg660
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Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://lnk.to/G6g1fm
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
References:“Medicare Advantage and Part D Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance Updated: 2024.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2025cdenrollmentanddisenrollmentguidancepdf.pdf. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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There’s no substitute for hard work, or “making your own luck.” Michael Krantz, one of New York’s top insurance producers, joined Sarah to talk about success and what drives him to keep going in this industry.Find Michael Krantz Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-krantz-2004401b
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The Friday Five for May 16th, 2025:* Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus * Viral Music Charts for Content Creation * Potential Heart Benefit in Shingles Vaccine * Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026 * AHIP 2026 Certification Dates
Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus:“Dunkin’ Summer Menu.” Dunkindonuts.Com, Dunkin’, www.dunkindonuts.com/en/summer-menu. Accessed 13 May 2025.
Fink, Bailey. “Starbucks Is Bringing Back Customers’ ‘Favorite Drink Ever’ This Summer.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, 17 Apr. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11717043.
Baker, Nicolette. “Starbucks’ Summer Menu Just Dropped — Including a Brand-New Iced Beverage.” Foodandwine.Com, Food & Wine, 15 Apr. 2025, www.foodandwine.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11715175.
Viral Music Charts for Content Creation:“100 Top Trending Songs on TikTok.” Tokchart.Com, Tokchart, tokchart.com/. Accessed 14 May 2025.
Bowe, Tucker. “Apple Quietly Gave Your Iphone a Simple yet Fun New Feature.” Gearpatrol.Com, Gear Patrol, 12 May 2025, www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-music-shazam-viral-chart/.
“Shazam Viral Global Chart .” Shazam.Com, Shazam, www.shazam.com/charts/viral/world. Accessed 14 May 2025.
“Spotify Viral 50 - Global.” Spotify.Com, Spotify, open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZEVXbLiRSasKsNU9?si=4zvmJR7bQnajf6_StIGfuw. Accessed 14 May 2025.
“Viral Chart on Apple Music.” Music.Apple.Com, Apple Music, music.apple.com/us/playlist/viral-chart/pl.b127c05305ad413fb742e8585599ec84. Accessed 14 May 2025.
Potential Heart Health Benefit in Shingles Vaccine:McLendon, Russell. “Shingles Vaccine Can Reduce Risk of Stroke And Heart Attack, Study Finds.” Sciencealert.Com, ScienceAlert, 12 May 2025, www.sciencealert.com/shingles-vaccine-can-reduce-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack-study-finds.
Rudy, Melissa. “Shingles Vaccine Has Unexpected Effect on Heart Health.” Foxnews.Com, FOX News Network, 9 May 2025, www.foxnews.com/health/shingles-vaccine-has-unexpected-effect-heart-health.
“Shingles Vaccine Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease for up to Eight Years.” Escardio.Org, European Society of Cardiology, 6 May 2025, www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/shingles-vaccine-lowers-the-risk-of-heart-disease-for-up-to-eight-years.
Griesser, Kameryn. “Shingles Vaccine Reduces Risk of Heart Disease by 23%, Study of One Million People Finds.” Cnn.Com, Cable News Network, 12 May 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/health/shingles-heart-disease-vaccine-shots-wellness.
Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026:Tong, Noah. “CMS Hints at Possible Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments for Insurers, Impacting ACA Enrollment.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 7 May 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-hints-possible-cost-sharing-reduction-payments-insurers-impacting-aca-enrollment.
“Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies.” Kff.Org, KFF, 25 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/explaining-health-care-reform-questions-about-health-insurance-subsidies/.
“Offering of Off-Exchange-Only Plans without ‘CSR Loading.’” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 May 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/offering-exchange-only-plans-without-csr-loading.pdf.
“Plan Year 2026 Individual Market Rate Filing Instructions.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 May 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/py-26-individual-market-rate-filing-instructions.pdf.
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates:“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 13 May 2025.
Resources:5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411
CMS Updates to MA and Part D for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250425
Fact vs. Fiction: Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback: https://lnk.to/asg667
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We breakdown the 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule and highlight what we think agents like you should know!Read the text versionContact our Under-65 Sales Team!Resources:CMS Finalizes Improvements to Marketplace Plan Selection with 2026 Final Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-finalizes-improvements-to-marketplace-plan-selection-with-2026-final-rule/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV
Lawsuit Changes DACA Recipients’ Affordable Care Act Eligibility: https://ritterim.com/blog/lawsuit-changes-daca-recipients-affordable-care-act-eligibility/
Learn with Knight School: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
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References: “2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-proposed-rule Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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Join the ASGPodcast as we talk about the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback, how it’s been overhyped and misrepresented, and how to stay compliant when talking about it.Read the text versionResources:5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411
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References:“Costs.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
“Misleading Medicare Marketing: What to Look Out For.” Ncoa.Org, National Council on Aging, www.ncoa.org/article/misleading-medicare-marketing-dont-be-fooled-during-medicare-open-enrollment/. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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The Friday Five for May 9, 2025:* Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again * Apple WWDC 2025 Dates & Rumors * Discount Medicare Insurance Scam Alert * Rueppel Recommends Books & Streaming Picks May 2025 * Aetna Health Plans to Exit ACA Marketplace for CY 2026
Rite Aid Files for 2nd Chapter 11 Bankruptcy:Download the “Rite Aid Letter to Customers - May 5, 2025.” Restructuring.Ra.Kroll.Com, Kroll Restructuring Administration, restructuring.ra.kroll.com/RiteAid/Home-DownloadPDF?id1=MzM0MTA2Mg%3D%3D&id2=0. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Grothaus, Michael. “Rite Aid Bankruptcy: What to Know about Store Closings, Prescription Transfers, Layoffs, Gift Cards, and More.” Fastcompany.Com, Fast Company, 6 May 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91329223/rite-aid-bankruptcy-2025-stores-closing-prescription-transfers-gift-cards.
Arias, Pilar. “Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy for Second Time in Less than 2 Years.” Foxbusiness.Com, Fox Business, 6 May 2025, www.foxbusiness.com/economy/rite-aid-files-bankruptcy-second-time-less-than-2-years.
Powel, James. “Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Promises ‘smooth Transfer’ of Prescriptions.” Usatoday.Com, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 6 May 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/money/retail/2025/05/05/rite-aid-chapter-11-bankruptcy/83467189007/.
“Rite Aid Store Locater.” Riteaid.Com, Rite Aid, www.riteaid.com/locations/. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Urie, Daniel. “Rite Aid Tells Vendors It ‘Has Generally Stopped Purchasing Goods and Services.’” Pennlive.Com, PennLive, 5 May 2025, www.pennlive.com/business/2025/05/rite-aid-tells-vendors-it-has-generally-stopped-purchasing-goods-and-services.html.
Mills, Sean I. “What to Do with Your Prescriptions Now That Rite Aid Is Closing All Stores.” Romesentinel.Com, Daily Sentinel, 6 May 2025, www.romesentinel.com/news/rome-new-hartford-rite-aid-store-closings/article_98f2300b-600c-4937-b8d0-686ece8d36e9.html.
Apple WWDC 2025 Dates & Rumors:Lovejoy, Ben. “90% of People Shouldn’t Buy the iPhone 17 Air, per Apple.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 6 May 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/05/06/90-of-people-shouldnt-buy-the-iphone-17-air-per-apple/.
Schroeder, Stan. “Apple Is Planning a New iPhone Launch Schedule, Report Claims.” Mashable, Mashable, 5 May 2025, mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-launch-schedule.
“iOS 7 vs iOS 6 Side-by-Side Visual Comparisons.” Osxdaily.Com, OS X Daily, osxdaily.com/2013/06/11/ios-7-vs-ios-6-visual-comparison/. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Christoffel, Ryan. “iOS 19: Three New Features Are Being Announced next Month.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 5 May 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/05/05/ios-19-three-new-features-are-being-announced-next-month/.
Clover, Juli. “iOS 19: Everything We Know.” Macrumors.Com, MacRumors, 5 May 2025, www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-19/.
Discount Medicare Insurance Scam Alert:“Emerging Discount Medical Insurance Scams.” Ic3.Gov, Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 30 Apr. 2025, www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250430.
Dimuro, Claudia. “FBI Alerts Public in Pa., beyond to Emerging Scam: Here’s What to Know.” Pennlive.Com, PennLive, 5 May 2025, www.pennlive.com/life/2025/05/fbi-alerts-public-in-pa-beyond-to-emerging-scam-heres-what-to-know.html.
Burman, Theo. “FBI Issues New Warning Over Health Insurance Scams.” Newsweek.Com, Newsweek, 6 May 2025, www.newsweek.com/fbi-issues-new-warning-over-health-insurance-scams-2068626.
Rueppel Recommends:Wynn-Williams, Sarah. “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.” Spotify, Flatiron Books, open.spotify.com/show/279JRLPYDjvmsS81C7SOzg?si=215e5504c3ea4510. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Netflix, Max, Disney+ & Other Streaming Services in May 2025.” ComicBook.Com, ComicBook, 30 Apr. 2025, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/new-streaming-movies-tv-shows-may-2025-netflix-disney-max/.
Bet-David, Patrick. “Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy.” Spotify, Gallery Books, https://open.spotify.com/show/1mCTkhoZxUOH6iA9b8Dx2y?si=b11263c88e3a43ff. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Bet-David, Patrick. Your Next Five Moves, Gallery Books, www.yournextfivemoves.com/. Accessed 6 May 2025.
Aetna Health Plans to Exit ACA Marketplace for CY 2026:Minemyer, Paige. “Aetna to Exit the ACA Exchanges in 2026.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 1 May 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/aetna-exit-aca-exchanges-2026.
Pifer, Rebecca. “CVS Plans to Exit ACA Individual Exchanges, Strikes Wegovy Deal with Novo Nordisk.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 1 May 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/cvs-aetna-exit-aca-novo-nordisk-wegovy-deal/746833/.
Japsen, Bruce. “CVS Plans To Exit Obamacare In 2026, Affecting 1 Million Aetna Members.” Forbes.Com, Forbes Magazine, 1 May 2025, www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2025/05/01/cvs-plans-to-exit-obamacare-in-2026-impacting-1-million-aetna-members/.
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Get tips on how to get involved with your community, find potential ACA clients, and market your brand – all in this episode!Read the text versionThe Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships FREE eBook Download
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References:“Age Distribution of Internet Users Worldwide 2024.” Statista.Com, https://www.statista.com/statistics/272365/age-distribution-of-internet-users-worldwide/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
“Log in or Sign Up.” https://www.facebook.com/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
“Make Your Day.” TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/en/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
“Most Popular Social Networks Worldwide as of February 2025, by Number of Monthly Active Users.” Statista.Com, Statista, Feb. 2025, www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/.
“The Growth Engine: Superior Customer Experience In ...” McKinsey.Com, https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/financial%20services/our%20insights/the%20growth%20engine%20superior%20customer%20experience%20in%20insurance/the_growth_engine_superior_customer_experience_in_insurance_may_2016.pdf. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
YouTube, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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Need to keep track of everyone during a busy week or a night out? Check out these location sharing apps!Glympse App Official Website: https://corp.glympse.com/Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/ SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/
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References:Google Maps, Google, https://www.google.com/maps/. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
“Less Social Media. More Snapchat.” Snapchat, https://www.snapchat.com/. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
“Share Your Real-Time Location with Others in Google Maps.” Google Maps Help, Google, https://support.google.com/maps/answer/15437054?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
“Streamline Operations and Enhance Productivity with Real-Time Location Intelligence.” Glympse, https://corp.glympse.com/. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
What Is Family Center? – Snapchat Support, https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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What are plan crosswalks in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace? Find out what this means for your clients and how agents can help in the process.Read the text versionRegister with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in Sate-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV
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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-proposed-rule. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
“ECFR :: 45 CFR 164.512 -- Uses and Disclosures for Which an Authorization or Opportunity to Agree or Object Is Not Required.” Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-B/part-155/subpart-D/section-155.335. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
“Low Cost Marketplace Health Care, Qualifying Income Levels.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/lower-costs/. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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Putting others first in a me-first world? Scott Zimmerman joins Sarah to chat about this mentality that we’re all familiar with, and the powerful results it can have on your insurance business.Find Scott Zimmerman Online:Email: scott@corpstrat.com
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Join Sarah as she dives back into CMS regulations! This week, she highlights 5 regulations from the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411
CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314
CMS Updates to MA and Part D for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250425
Expanded Medicare Telehealth Benefits Extended Through September 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/expanded-medicare-telehealth-benefits-extended-through-september-2025/
Recent ACA Coverage Changes Reversed with 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/recent-aca-changes-reversed-with-2026-marketplace-proposed-rule/
References:“CMS Finalizes 2026 Payment Policy Updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-2026-payment-policy-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-programs.
“Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final.
“Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, 15 Apr. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare.
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Expand your Affordable Care Act client base with these six lead generation strategies!Read the text versionRegister with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
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Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/community-engagement-aca-marketing-suggestions-for-agents/
How to Better Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-better-market-yourself/
Marketing & Incentives: https://ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-being-a-likable-agent-is-good-for-your-business/
References: “Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” Medicaid.Gov, https://www.medicaid.gov/chip. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” Portal.Cms.Gov, https://portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, https://data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” AgentBrokerFaq.Cms.Gov, https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/Where-can-I-update-my-public-facing-agent-broker-profile-information-so-that-consumers-can-find-me-and-request-assistance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Find Local Help.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/find-local-help/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Get Help Applying & More.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/find-assistance/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Log in or Sign Up.” Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/home. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Shop Health Insurance Overview.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/choose-and-enroll/shop-marketplace-overview/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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Ready to break out of your comfort zone and start scaling your insurance business? Christian Brindle, host of the Seven Figures or Bust podcast, joins Sarah to talk about next steps for agents, regardless of where you’re at in the industry today.Read the text versionThe 7 Figures or Bust Community:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551409828919739
Podcast: https://lnk.to/qxXT4M
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Discover the steps to get ready-to-sell in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. We’re talking certifications, client authorization, and more!Read the text versionRegister with RitterContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.ACA Forms:ACA Consumer Authorization Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-live-call-script.pdf
Eligibility Application Attestation: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-eligibility-application-attestation.pdf
Eligibility Application Attestation Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-eligibility-application-attestation-live-call-script.pdf
Marketplace Consent Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-marketplace-authorization-form.pdf
Resources:2025 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://lnk.to/ZvnhS8
Contract & Get Appointment to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/ (check podcast)
Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
How to Become Certified for Aca Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training) https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/ (check podcast version)
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
New Required Documents Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist for New Agents: https://ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf
Recent ACA Coverage Changes Reversed with 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/recent-aca-changes-reversed-with-2026-marketplace-proposed-rule/
The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/
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Under-65 Health: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
References:“CMS Update on Actions to Prevent Unauthorized Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-update-actions-prevent-unauthorized-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
“Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
“The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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The Friday Five for April 25, 2025:* Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin * CY 2026 Part D Coverage Cost Breakdown * CY 2026 Selected Drug Subsidy Cost Breakdown * Provisions Not Finalized in 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule * Impact of Non-Finalized Provisions on Agents
Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin:Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Prepares to Lead Medicare and Medicaid.” NPR.Org, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/25/g-s1-55766/dr-mehmet-oz-medicare-medicaid-cms-trump.
“Dr. Mehmet Oz Shares Vision for CMS.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 25 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/dr-mehmet-oz-shares-vision-cms.
Olsen, Emily. “Dr. Oz Sworn in as CMS Administrator.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Apr. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/dr-mehmet-oz-sworn-in-cms-administrator/745880/.
CY 2026 Part D Coverage Cost Breakdown:“Final CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
“Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, 15 Apr. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare.
CY 2026 Selected Drug Subsidy Cost Breakdown:John, Stephnie A., and Abdie Santiago. “The IRA in 2025: The Future of Medicare Part D.” Mintz.Com, Mintz, 13 Feb. 2025, www.mintz.com/insights-center/viewpoints/2146/2025-02-13-ira-2025-future-medicare-part-d.
“Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual – Chapter 5.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/chapter-5-benefits-and-beneficiary-protection-v92011.pdf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
“Factsheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-selected-drug-negotiation-list-ipay-2026.pdf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Provisions Not Finalized in 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule:“Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Tong, Noah. “Medicare Advantage Final Rule Excludes Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage under Medicare, Medicaid.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 4 Apr. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/medicare-advantage-final-rule-excludes-anti-obesity-drug-coverage-under-medicare-medicaid.
“Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/15/2025-06008/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
“Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications.” Aspe.Hhs.Gov, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 26 Nov. 2024, aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/127bd5b3347b34be31ac5c6b5ed30e6a/medicare-coverage-anti-obesity-meds.pdf.
Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655
5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411
CMS Updates, Content Library, & More! https://lnk.to/asgf20250328
Recent ACA Coverage Changes Reversed with 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/recent-aca-changes-reversed-with-2026-marketplace-proposed-rule/
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No green thumb? No worries! Tina has two apps that guide you in the gardening process!From Seed to Spoon Official Website: https://www.seedtospoon.net/ GrowIt Mobile Official Website: https://growitmobile.com/Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Apps for Content Creation: https://lnk.to/ASGA81
How to Better Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-better-market-yourself/
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643
Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/contentlibrary
References:“From Seed to Spoon Vegetable Garden Planner Mobile App.” From Seed to Spoon Vegetable Garden Planner Mobile App, 31 Jan. 2025, https://www.seedtospoon.net/.
“Garden App.” Garden and Plant Care, 4 Feb. 2023, https://growitmobile.com/category/garden-app/.
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Join Sarah and Danica as they discuss how agents in the Medicare industry can easily step into the Under-65 market!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://lnk.to/chQNkw
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/qzlRwV
Sign’s It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://ritterim.com/blog/signs-its-time-to-expand-your-insurance-portfolio-and-make-the-move/
The State of the ACA Market in 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2025/
Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd
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Don’t let fear hold you back from expanding your business! The under-65 market is brimming with opportunities. That’s why we’re debunking 5 common myths about the ACA market to help you get started.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
8 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://lnk.to/SNNOSG
ACA 101 Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://lnk.to/chQNkw
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-aca-certification-and-training/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance?: https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://lnk.to/UXgO5Q
Lawsuit Changes DACA Recipients’ Affordable Care Act Eligibility: https://ritterim.com/blog/lawsuit-changes-daca-recipients-affordable-care-act-eligibility/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Ritter Docs Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://lnk.to/2chDBN
References:“Eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit.” IRS, Internal Revenue Service, https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/eligibility-for-the-premium-tax-credit/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025
FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers, CMS, https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
“Find out What Immigration Statuses Qualify for Coverage in the Marketplace.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/immigration-status/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
“General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/general-resources. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
“Learn What to Do If You Already Have Medicare Health Coverage.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/medicare/medicare-and-the-marketplace/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” Democrats.Senate.Gov, https://www.dpc.senate.gov/healthreformbill/healthbill04.pdf. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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Need some support on your fitness journey? We review two apps that offer free workouts, progress tracking, and community. Click play to learn more!Body by Blogilates on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body-by-blogilates/id1520242025
Body by Blogilates on Google Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogilates.body&hl=en_US
FitOn App: https://fitonapp.com/
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Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
How to Better Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-better-market-yourself/
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-medicare-helps-your-clients-stay-healthy/
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643
References:“#1 Free Fitness App, Stop Paying for Home Workouts.” FitOn, https://fitonapp.com/. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Jones, Autumn. “9 Workout Motivation Tips That Keep You Accountable | Planet Fitness.” Planet Fitness, https://www.planetfitness.com/community/articles/9-workout-motivation-tips-keep-you-accountable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Warren, Homa. “Benefits of Exercise Classes and Groups.” Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network, 15 Feb. 2024, https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/02/13/benefits-of-exercise-classes-and-groups/.
“Body by Blogilates.” App Store, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body-by-blogilates/id1520242025.
“Blogilates - Apps on Google Play.” Google, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogilates.body&hl=en_US. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
Taylor, Ian. “Group Workouts Can Make You Fitter – If You Do It Right.” BBC Science Focus Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023, https://www.sciencefocus.com/comment/group-workouts-fitter.
Dutta, Tania. “Is Working out in a Group Better for You? Science May Say Yes!” Zeel, 5 Oct. 2024, https://www.zeel.com/blog/fitness-training/is-working-out-in-a-group-better-for-you-science-may-say-yes/.
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What does success look like for your insurance business? For Roy Snarr, it starts with building a solid foundation. Listen to learn more about Roy’s story and the advice he has for insurance agents.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Find Roy Snarr Online:Annuity Producers: https://www.annuityproducers.com/
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Universal life insurance can be confusing for clients. In this episode we break down the three main types and helpful tips for educating clients!
Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-life-insurance-myths-your-clients-may-believe/
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Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products: https://ritterim.com/blog/identifying-ideal-clients-for-universal-life-products/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://ritterim.com/blog/life-insurance-for-each-of-lifes-stages/
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The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
References:Kagan, Julia. “Term Life Insurance: What It Is, Different Types, Pros and Cons.” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/termlife.asp. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Powers, Stephanie. “What Is Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL)?” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/articles/insurance/09/indexed-universal-life-insurance.asp. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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Hit the road with Paul Montemayor! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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From FMO to IMO and MGA to GA, we’re unpacking what these acronyms mean and how insurance hierarchies work. Learn more about these organizations and where your insurance business falls on the spectrum!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
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CMS just released the 2026 MA and Part D Rate Announcement! Listen to learn more about what this means for the upcoming coverage year.Resources:3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656
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References:“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet.
“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
“Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-announcement.pdf.
Tong, Noah. “CMS Finalizes 5.06% Medicare Advantage Benchmark Increase.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 8 Apr. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-finalizes-506-medicare-advantage-benchmark-increase.
“CMS Finalizes 2026 Payment Policy Updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-2026-payment-policy-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-programs.
“Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription-final.
“Final CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions.
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Get on track with Sabine Barrett! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Expand your portfolio with C-SNPs! Learn about the benefits Chronic Special Needs Plans can offer to your clients and your business in Ritter’s Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPS.Download your copy today!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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In this episode, Jake McGeoy takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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When feeling stressed or helpless, it’s important to take care of yourself. In this episode we share things you can do to combat feelings of uncertainty. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79
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References: Klynn, Bethany. “Emotional Regulation: Skills, Exercises, & Strategies to Regulate.” BetterUp, BetterUp, 28 Nov. 2024, https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-regulation-skills.
Blain, Tiara. “How to Manage the Feeling of Life Being out of Control.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 9 Apr. 2024, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-when-life-feels-out-of-control-5217728.
“How to Take Control of Your Life: 10 Ways to Empower Yourself.” Calm Blog, Calm Blog, 9 Feb. 2024, https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-take-control-of-your-life.
Crafts: “7 Easy Crafts Using Common Household Items.” Assisting Hands, Assisting Hands Home Care, 3 Apr. 2023, https://assistinghands.com/blog/7-easy-crafts-using-common-household-items/.
Anderson, Amy. “50 Crafts to Do at Home.” Mod Podge Rocks, 20 Apr. 2024, https://modpodgerocksblog.com/crafts-to-do-at-home/.
Recipes: Jameson, Melissa. “28 Five-Ingredient Dinner Recipes That Are Oh-so-Simple.” Tasty.Co, Tasty, 4 Mar. 2024, https://tasty.co/article/melissaharrison/five-ingredient-dinners.
Sevier, Joe. “29 Mocktails Worthy of a Second Round.” Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024, https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-mocktail-recipes.
Szewczyk, Jesse, and Kimberley Wehby. “32 Easy Work Lunches You Can Pack in the Morning.” Tasty.Co, Tasty, 14 Jan. 2025, https://tasty.co/article/jesseszewczyk/easy-make-ahead-work-lunches.
Mental Health Resources: Mental Health America, https://mhanational.org/. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
“Mental Health Resources.” Mental Health First Aid, 29 Jan. 2025, https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ .
“Mental Health Resources.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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Hit the road with Anthony Budhar! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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In this episode, Steve Telander takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Develop your personal brand with help from the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Set yourself apart from the competition and formulate your marketing strategy at the same time!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
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References:Sheldon, Robert. “What Is a Unique Selling Point (USP)?” Techtarget.Com, TechTarget, www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/unique-selling-point-USP. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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Free up your work week by using a digital appointment scheduler. Spend more time with clients and less time managing your calendar.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/
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Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
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Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 3: Staying Organized: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-3-staying-organized/
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Appointment Schedulers:Acuity: https://acuityscheduling.com/
Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/resources/appointment-scheduling/
Microsoft Bookings: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/scheduling-and-booking-app
OnceHub: https://oncehub.com/
SimployBook.me: https://simplybook.me/en/
References:Lurie, Matt. “20 Integrable Scheduling Tools for Small Business Systems.” Ruby, 11 Nov. 2024, https://www.ruby.com/blog/20-of-the-best-small-business-appointment-scheduling-tools-and-apps/.
“Acuity Scheduling: Online Appointment Scheduling Software.” Acuity, https://acuityscheduling.com/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Acuity Scheduling and HIPAA.” Acuity : Scheduling, https://help.acuityscheduling.com/hc/en-us/articles/16689567523597-Acuity-Scheduling-and-HIPAA. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Agencybloc’s AMS+ Solution for Health, Group Benefits, & Senior Insurance.” AgencyBloc Insurance Agency CRM, https://www.agencybloc.com/ams/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Appointment Scheduler.” Radius Help Center, https://help.radiusbob.com/en/articles/5448715-appointment-scheduler. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Compare All Microsoft 365 Plans.” Microsoft, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/compare-all-microsoft-365-business-productss. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Free Appointment Booking System.” SimplyBook.Me - Free Appointment Booking System, https://simplybook.me/en/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Google Workspace.” Google Workspace: Secure Online Productivity & Collaboration Tools, Google, https://workspace.google.com/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) & Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act - Microsoft Compliance.” Microsoft Compliance | Microsoft Learn, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/offering-hipaa-hitech. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“HIPAA Compliance with Google Workspace and Cloud Identity.” Google Workspace Admin Help, Google, https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“HIPAA for Professionals.” HHS.Gov, 19 July 2024, https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/index.html.
“Microsoft 365 - Subscription for Productivity Apps: Microsoft 365.” Microsoft 365 - Subscription for Productivity Apps | Microsoft 365, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Online Appointment Booking Software - Unmatched Free Plan.” OnceHub, https://oncehub.com/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Online Appointment Scheduling with Google Calendar.” Google Workspace, Google, https://workspace.google.com/resources/appointment-scheduling/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Online Bookings and Appointment Scheduling: Microsoft 365.” Online Bookings and Appointment Scheduling | Microsoft 365, Microsoft, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/scheduling-and-booking-app. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“Productivity Apps for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs | Google Workspace Individual.” Google Workspace, Google, https://workspace.google.com/individual/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Alder, Steven. “The Use of Technology and HIPAA Compliance.” The HIPAA Journal, https://www.hipaajournal.com/the-use-of-technology-and-hipaa-compliance/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
“What Is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?: TechTarget.” Healthtech Security, TechTarget, 14 Feb. 2022, https://www.techtarget.com/healthtechsecurity/feature/What-Is-a-HIPAA-Business-Associate-Agreement-BAA.
“What Is Our Online Scheduler Solution?” Producer Max The Agent-Centric Platform, https://www.producermax.com/Online-Scheduler.html. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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Listen to learn about powerful strategies for closing insurance sales!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://ritterim.com/blog/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
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References:Schultz, Mike. “50 Powerful Sales Questions.” RAIN Group Sales Training, RAIN Group, 27 June 2024, https://www.rainsalestraining.com/blog/50-powerful-sales-questions.
Curtis, Matthew. “‘Don’t Answer a Question with a Question!’ Were You Ever Told as a Child It’s Rude?” M4C Business Leadership & Sales Consultancy, 6 Sept. 2019, https://www.m4cltd.com/don-t-answer-a-question-with-a-question-were-you-ever-told-as-a-child-it-s-rude.
Schipperen, Thomas. “Mastering Sales Uncertainty: Adapting the Ben Franklin Technique for Modern Consumers.” Lepaya, https://www.lepaya.com/blog/ben-franklin-sales-technique. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
Brooks, Alison Wood, and Leslie K. John. “The Surprising Power of Questions.” Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2018, https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions.
Aljets, Paul. “What Ben Franklin Got Right (and Wrong) about Data-Driven Decision-Making.” LinkedIn, 1 Aug. 2019, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-ben-franklin-got-right-wrong-data-driven-paul-aljets/.
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Do your clients know how versatile life insurance can be? Educate them about tax advantages and other ways life policies can help save money in the long run!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources:Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://ritterim.com/blog/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/
Signs It’s Time to Expand your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move: https://ritterim.com/blog/signs-its-time-to-expand-your-insurance-portfolio-and-make-the-move/
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://lnk.to/PFzk9L
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare’s Lock-In Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-top-5-products-to-sell-during-medicares-lock-in-period/#med-supp-underwriting-guide
References:Lambert, George D. “A Look at Single-Premium Life Insurance.” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/singlepremlife.asp. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
“Estate Tax.” IRS, Internal Revenue Service, https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estate-tax. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
Reynolds, Paul. “Estate Taxes: Who Pays? And How Much?” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/120715/estate-taxes-who-pays-what-and-how-much.asp. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
Wells, Sara A. “IRS Announces Increased Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Amounts for 2025.” Morgan Lewis, 24 Oct. 2024, https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2024/10/irs-announces-increased-gift-and-estate-tax-exemption-amounts-for-2025.
Brooks, Ashlyn. “Is Life Insurance Taxable?” Bankrate, 11 Feb. 2025, https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/life-insurance/life-insurance-taxes/.
“Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Proceeds.” Internal Revenue Service, IRS, https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/life-insurance-disability-insurance-proceeds. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
Gudema, Jonathan. “Understanding Probate: A Comprehensive Guide to the Probate Process.” Planned Giving Marketing Trusted Authority | Official Site, 12 Mar. 2025, https://www.plannedgiving.com/understanding-probate-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-probate-process/.
Randolph, Mary. “What Assets Must Go through Probate?” Www.Alllaw.Com, All Law, 6 June 2023, https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/wills-trusts/what-assets-go-through-probate.html.
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The Friday Five for March 28, 2025:* CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled * Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee * CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP * Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast * Content Library for Insurance Agents Launches
CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled:“CMS Innovation Center Announces Model Portfolio Changes to Better Protect Taxpayers and Help Americans Live Healthier Lives.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-innovation-center-announces-model-portfolio-changes-better-protect-taxpayers-and-help-americans.
Bell, Allison. “Trump Administration Ends Medicare’s $2 Drug Project.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 14 Mar. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/03/14/trump-administration-ends-medicares-2-drug-project/.
Dr. Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee:Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Gets One Step Closer to Leading Medicare and Medicaid.” Npr.Org, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/25/g-s1-55766/dr-mehmet-oz-medicare-medicaid-cms-trump.
Tong, Noah. “Oz Confirmation Vote Advances out of Senate Finance Committee.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 25 Mar. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/oz-confirmation-vote-advances-out-senate-finance-committee.
Hubbard, Kaia. “Senate Committee Advances Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Nomination to Head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.” Cbsnews.Com, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025, www.cbsnews.com/news/dr-oz-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-senate-finance-committee-vote/.
Olsen, Emily. “Senate Committee Advances Dr. Oz to Lead CMS.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 26 Mar. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/dr-oz-nomination-cms-clears-senate-finance-committee/743570/.
CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP:CMS Withdraws Changes to Disaster SEP Availability for Medicare Beneficiaries: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-withdraws-changes-to-disaster-sep-availability-for-medicare-beneficiaries/
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast:Episode 79 – What Is CMS Doing? w/ Special Guest Sarah Rueppel! https://lnk.to/qzTwIw
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References: Casanova, Nancy. “9 Best Apps and Tools for Content Creation.” NancyCasanova.Com, 22 May 2023, https://www.nancycasanova.com/apps-and-tools-for-content-creation/.
Somanathan, Sudarshan. “10 Brand Kit Examples to Inspire Building Yours.” ClickUp, 20 Aug. 2024, https://clickup.com/blog/brand-kit-examples/.
“Boost Your Brand with GoDaddy Studio.” GoDaddy, https://www.godaddy.com/studio. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
“How to Create an Effective Brand Kit (plus Benefits and Tips).” Indeed, https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/brand-kit. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
“Social Video and Content App for Small Businesses.” Mojo, https://mojo-app.com/. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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Ritter Insurance Marketing just launched a brand-new marketing resource for agents - the Content Library! Learn how to use industry-specific (and compliant!) content to start, scale, and sustain your digital marketing efforts. We outline the details in this can't miss episode!Check Out the Content Library for Insurance Agents: https://library.ritterim.com/Resources:Not a Ritter agent? Get registered now: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
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We’ve got tips and examples for closing sales in the insurance industry! Check out this episode to learn 4 tried and true methods and learn how to close with confidence.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://ritterim.com/blog/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
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References:Van Edwards, Vanessa. “23 Essential Body Language Examples and Their Meanings.” Science of People, 26 Mar. 2024, https://www.scienceofpeople.com/body-language-examples/.
“Customer Pain Points: 4 Examples and How to Eliminate Them | Indeed.Com.” Indeed, https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/customer-pain-points. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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“How Do Medicare’s and Medicare Advantage’s Open Enrollment Differ?” National Council on Aging, NCOA, https://www.ncoa.org/article/whats-the-difference-between-medicares-open-enrollment-period-and-medicare-advantage-open-enrollment/. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Howard, Chris. “5 Best Practices for Building Trust with Clients.” Canopy, Canopy, 1 Feb. 2024, https://www.getcanopy.com/blog/best-practices-for-building-trust-with-your-clients.
“Learn about Carvana 7-Day Money Back Guarantee Limits | Carvana.” Carvana, https://www.carvana.com/help/purchasing-a-car/what-are-the-limits-of-the-7-day-money-back-guarantee. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
“Mastering the Puppy Dog Close a Comprehensive Guide.” Tomba, Tomba, 3 Aug. 2024, https://tomba.io/blog/mastering-the-puppy-dog-close-a-comprehensive-guide-to-sales-success/.
“Researcher Investigates How Our Snap Judgments Affect Society.” FABBS, 25 Jan. 2024, https://fabbs.org/news/2023/09/researcher-investigates-how-our-snap-judgments-affect-society/.
SOCO Sales Training. “The Assumptive Close: A Powerful Tool for Increasing Sales.” SOCO Sales Training, 30 Aug. 2024, https://www.socoselling.com/the-assumptive-close/.
Miller, Serena. “Top 10 Closing Techniques (with Examples, How-to’s, and Scenarios).” Outreach, https://www.outreach.io/resources/blog/sales-closing-techniques. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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Clients with marketplace coverage may not be aware of specific tax forms they need to file. Be an advocate for your clients by helping them understand what steps to take during tax time.Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimations: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-assist-clients-with-marketplace-household-income-estimations/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
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Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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“How to Find Your Form 1095-A Online.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/downloads/how-to-find-form-1095-a-online.pdf. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
“How to Reconcile Your Premium Tax Credit.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/taxes-reconciling/. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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“Understanding Your Letter 12C.” Internal Revenue Service, https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-12c. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
“What Is Affinity Marketing? (With Benefits and Tips) | Indeed.Com.” Indeed, https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/affinity-marketing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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Why fit in when you can stand out and really shine? We highlight strategies insurance agents can use to elevate your marketing and set yourself apart in this industry.Read the text versionExpand Your Insurance Industry Knowledge with Knight School!Resources:5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/
Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-your-insurance-clients/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-face-to-face-communication/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication/
Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
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Should You Become a Certified Insurance Counselor? https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-become-a-certified-insurance-counselor/
References:Bicaku, Enina. “16 Striking Business Card Trends of 2025 (+ 54 Examples).” Looka.Com, Looka, 2 Feb. 2025, looka.com/blog/business-card-trends/.
Khatri, Dimple. “28 Business Card Statistics That Will Surprise You in 2024.” Printtobrand.Com, Print To Brand, 2 Jan. 2025, printtobrand.com/business-cards-statistics/.
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Laws, Jasmine. “Map Shows Most Spoken Languages in Each State Besides English and Spanish.” Newsweek.Com, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024, www.newsweek.com/map-shows-most-spoken-languages-each-state-besides-english-spanish-1993046.
“NABIP: Who We Are.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, nabip.org/who-we-are. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Naifa. “National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.” Naifa.Org, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, belong.naifa.org/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Fogarty, Mignon. “Grammer Girl Podcast.” Quickanddirtytips.Com, Quick and Dirty Tips, www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Venditti, Bruno. “The Most Spoken Language in Every U.S. State (Besides English and Spanish).” Visualcapitalist.Com, Visual Capitalist, 31 Oct. 2023, www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/the-most-spoken-language-in-every-u-s-state-besides-english-and-spanish/.
Geri. “The Psychology of Colors in Business Cards.” Clcme.Eu, Click Me Smart Card, 19 Feb. 2025, clcme.eu/the-psychology-of-colors-in-business-cards/.
Lockwood, Amy. “Why Business Cards Are Still Relevant in 2025.” Emailsignaturerescue.Com, Email Signature Rescue, 18 Dec. 2024, www.emailsignaturerescue.com/blog/why-business-cards-are-still-relevant-in-2025.
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Every client has a unique set of needs. In this episode, we’re looking at how to work with clients who have a power of attorney or are under a conservatorship. Listen to learn how these circumstances affect enrollment, and how you can assist the process! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Elder Abuse Prevention & Resources Resources:How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/Lw5Dmc
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Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
Why Are Part D Prescription Drug Plans So Different? https://ritterim.com/blog/why-are-part-d-prescription-drug-plans-so-different/
References:“Authorization to Disclose Personal Health ...” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/cms-forms/cms-forms/downloads/cms10106.pdf. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Terminated after Nearly 14 Years.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 12 Nov. 2021, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/12/britney-spears-conservatorship-terminated.
“Conservatorship and Guardianship.” Family Caregiver Alliance, https://www.caregiver.org/resource/conservatorship-and-guardianship/. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Kenton, Will. “Conservatorship Definition, How It Works, Types, Alternatives.” Investopedia, Investopedia, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/conservatorship.asp. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Elder Abuse Statistics.” Justice.Gov, U.S. Department of Justice, https://www.justice.gov/file/970666/dl?inline=. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Financial Exploitation Resources.” Financial Exploitation Resources | Department of Aging | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, https://www.pa.gov/agencies/aging/aging-programs-and-services/advocacy-education-protection/financial-exploitation-resources.html. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“GAO-10-1046 Highlights, Guardianships.” GAO.Gov, United States Government Accountability Office, https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-10-1046-highlights.pdf. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Get the Facts on Elder Abuse.” NCOA, National Council on Aging, https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-elder-abuse/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“New California Law Limits Conservatorships after Britney Spears Saga.” Mortensen & Reinheimer, PC, Mortensen & Reinheimer, PC, https://www.ocestateplanning.net/law-blog/2023/january/new-california-law-limits-conservatorships-after/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Power of Attorney.” AmericanBar.Org, American Bar Association, https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate-planning/power-of-attorney/. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
“Rules and Model Language for Proof of Representation Vs ...” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/por-vs-ctrpdf. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Using a Power of Attorney to Enroll a Beneficiary in a Medicare Drug Plan.” ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys - Affordable Content Marketing for Busy Elder Law Attorneys, ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys, https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/using-a-power-of-attorney-to-enroll-a-beneficiary-in-a-medicare-drug-plan-6414. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“What is a medical power of attorney.” FreeWill, https://www.freewill.com/learn/what-is-a-medical-power-of-attorney/. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Firm, The Karp Law. “Your Power of Attorney Is Not Enough for Medicare, Social Security.” Karp Law Firm, https://karplaw.com/your-power-of-attorney-is-not-enough-for-medicare-social-security/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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The Friday Five for March 14, 2025:* Design Overhaul Coming to Apple OS? * Google, Chrome & uBlock Origin * Content Marketing Gamification * Ritter Roadshows are Back for 2025! * CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule
Design Overhaul Coming to Apple OS?Clark, Adam. “Apple Plans Major Software Overhaul, Says Report. Why the iPhone Maker Needs a Change.” Barrons.Com, Barron’s, 11 Mar. 2025, www.barrons.com/articles/apple-price-stock-iphone-ios-update-10249921.
Mehta, Ivan. “Apple’s next Major OS Updates Will Bring the Biggest Design Overhaul in Years.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 11 Mar. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/apples-next-major-os-updates-will-bring-the-biggest-design-overhaul-in-years/.
Jackson, Fiona. “iPhone 17 Leaks Show Off Groundbreaking Designs.” Techrepublic.Com, TechRepublic, 10 Mar. 2025, www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-iphone-17-leaks/.
Barr, Kyle. “Your iPhone Home Screen Could Look Entirely Different Very Soon.” Gizmodo.Com, Gizmodo, 11 Mar. 2025, gizmodo.com/your-iphone-home-screen-could-look-entirely-different-really-soon-2000574330.
Google, Chrome & uBlock Origin:Weatherbed, Jess. “Google’s Chrome Extension Cull Hits More uBlock Origin Users.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 3 Mar. 2025, www.theverge.com/news/622953/google-chrome-extensions-ublock-origin-disabled-manifest-v3.
Maxwell, Thomas. “Google Is Hobbling Popular Ad Blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome.” Gizmodo.Com, Gizmodo, 4 Mar. 2025, gizmodo.com/google-is-hobbling-popular-ad-blocker-ublock-origin-on-chrome-2000570878.
Wallen, Jack. “Once uBlock Origin Stops Working on Chrome, You Have 2 Options.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 4 Mar. 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/once-ublock-origin-stops-working-on-chrome-you-have-2-options/.
Yee, Alaina. “Ublock Origin Is Officially Dead for Chrome, but Ad Blockers Live On.” Pcworld.Com, PCWorld, 25 Feb. 2025, www.pcworld.com/article/2595287/ublock-origin-is-officially-dead-for-chrome-but-ad-blockers-live-on.html.
Content Marketing Gamification:Sadick, Barbara. “6 Most Expensive Medical Procedures, Ranked.” Health.Usnews.Com, U.S. News & World Report, 3 Mar. 2025, health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/most-expensive-medical-procedures-ranked.
Ritter Roadshows are Back for 2025:Learn More About the 2025 Season of Ritter Roadshows: https://ritterim.com/roadshows/
CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule:“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-proposed-rule.
“CMS Takes Aim to Reduce Improper Enrollments and Promote More Affordable Health Insurance Marketplaces for Millions of Consumers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-takes-aim-reduce-improper-enrollments-and-promote-more-affordable-health-insurance-marketplaces.
“Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for ACA Health Plans: Who They Help, and Who Gets Hurt If They’re Not Extended.” Commonwealthfund.Org, Commonwealth Fund, 18 Feb. 2025, www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2025/feb/enhanced-premium-tax-credits-aca-health-plans.
“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability .” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/MarketplacePIRule2025.pdf.
Resources:Clarification on HHS Proposed Rule Comment Periods: https://lnk.to/asgf20250307
CMS Finalizes Improvements to Marketplace Plan Selection with 2026 Final Rule: https://lnk.to/asg652
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In this episode, Dawn Myers takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Don’t fall asleep at the wheel! Robert Rothschild is here to talk Ritter Roadshows and what agents attending can expect.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Press play to hear the breakdown of the 2026 ACA final rule affects you and your clients!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/Resources:2025 ACA Open Enrollment Hits All-Time High: https://lnk.to/asgf20250124
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
Carriers with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://lnk.to/Lw5Dmc
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Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd
What ACA Agents Can Expect From the 2026 Proposed Marketplace Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-aca-agents-can-expect-from-the-2026-proposed-marketplace-rule/
Understanding ACA Plan Metal Tiers: https://ritterim.com/documents/understanding-aca-plan-metal-tiers.pdf
Forms:ACA Consumer Authorization Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-live-call-script.pdf
ACA Consumer Marketplace Authorization Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-marketplace-authorization-form.pdf
ACA Eligibility Application Attestation Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-eligibility-application-attestation.pdf
ACA Eligibility Application Attestation Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-eligibility-application-attestation-live-call-script.pdf
References:“CMS Model Content Form for Marketplace Agents and Brokers” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-model-consent-form-marketplace-agents-and-brokers.pdf. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2026-final-rule. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2026-proposed-rule. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-final-rule. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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Get on track with Damon Logan! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Hit the road with Jason Meyers! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows.Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
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Ready to scale, but not sure where to start? Maximize your reach by building out your sales portfolio! We explain the benefits of a diverse insurance portfolio complete with the “how-to-do-it” framework.Read the text versionClaim Your FREE Portfolio Review Today!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-you-self-sabotaging-your-insurance-sales-success/
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Interview: Boost Your Commissions with a New Hospital Indemnity Sales Strategy: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hospital-indemnity-sales-strategy/
Interview: Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/9b3cTl
Knight School Expand & Dominate Learning Path: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/
Learn About the Ritter Certification Center: https://ritterim.com/ritter-certification-center/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Specialist: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
REWIND: 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/9b3cTl
Ritter Insurance Marketing Webinar and Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://lnk.to/asg648
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
References:Lopes, Lunna, et al. “Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs.” KFF.Org, KFF, 7 May 2024, www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/.
Moynihan, Kyle. “Fidelity Investments® Releases 2024 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate as Americans Seek Clarity Around Medicare Selection.” Fidelity, Fidelity, 8 Aug. 2024, newsroom.fidelity.com/pressreleases/fidelity-investments--releases-2024-retiree-health-care-cost-estimate-as-americans-seek-clarity-arou/s/7322cc17-0b90-46c4-ba49-38d6e91c3961.
Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
Vandenboss, Kevin. “The Average Millionaire Has 7 Sources Of Income - Here Are 3 You Can Start Building Today.” Finance.Yahoo.Com, Yahoo! Finance, 30 May 2024, finance.yahoo.com/news/average-millionaire-7-sources-income-164311915.html.
Farrell, Chris. “Why Multigenerational Households Are Making a Comeback in a Big Way.” Marketplace.Org, Marketplace, 3 Apr. 2024, www.marketplace.org/2024/04/03/multigenerational-households-housing-affordability/.
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We walk through some compliance practices you should be following during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP)!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/Resources:2025 Medicare Part D Redesign Updates: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-d-redesign-updates/
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://lnk.to/41gE4C
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/things-to-think-about-post-aep/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 2: Keeping in Touch with Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-2-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn
References:“Limited Income and Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/training-education/partner-outreach-resources/low-income-subsidy-lis. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
“Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
“When Does Medicare Coverage Start?” Medicare, https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/ Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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The Friday Five for February 28, 2025:* Budget Reconciliation & Healthcare * More iPhone Silent Alarm Issues * Adobe Launches Photoshop Mobile * Streaming Picks for March 2025 * SNP Summit Registration is Live
Register for the Ritter Insurance Marketing SNP Summit!Budget Reconciliation & Healthcare:Tong, Noah. “House Budget Plan Advances, Paving Way for Major Medicaid Cuts.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 26 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/house-budget-plan-advances-paving-way-major-medicaid-cuts.
“Overview of Potential Medicaid Changes in 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill.” Gih.Org, Grantmakers In Health, 25 Feb. 2025, www.gih.org/publication/issue-focus-overview-of-potential-medicaid-changes-in-2025-budget-reconciliation-bill/.
Sanger-katz, Margot, and Alicia Parlapiano. “The House Wants to Pass Trump’s Agenda in One Big Bill. Here’s What’s in It.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/21/upshot/house-gop-budget-blueprint.html.
Wendling, Mike. “US House Narrowly Passes Trump-Backed Spending Bill.” Bbc.Com, BBC News, 26 Feb. 2025, www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9yx7e13ryo.
More iPhone Silent Alarm Issues:Shakir, Umar. “Apple’s Weird iPhone Alarm Problems Are Still Happening.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/9/24340238/apple-iphone-alarm-broken-timing-failed.
Neely, Amber. “If Your iPhone Alarms Aren’t Going off, You’re Not Alone.” AppleInsider.Com, AppleInsider, 23 Jan. 2025, appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/23/if-your-iphone-alarms-arent-going-off-youre-not-alone.
Bologna, Caroline. “Some iPhone Users Are Reporting A Major Issue With Their Alarm. Here’s What’s Happening.” HuffPost.Com, HuffPost, 24 Feb. 2025, www.huffpost.com/entry/iphone-alarm-silent-issue_l_67bc894be4b05645f4fee06e.
Streaming Picks for March 2025:Koc, Demet. “Coming to Streaming in March 2025.” Nexuspointnews.Com, Nexus Point News, 25 Feb. 2025, www.nexuspointnews.com/post/coming-to-streaming-in-march-2025.
Adobe Launches Photoshop Mobile:Weatherbed, Jess. “Adobe’s New Photoshop App for iPhone Is More like the Real Thing.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 25 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/news/618859/adobe-photoshop-mobile-iphone-android-app-availability.
“Adobe Photoshop Brings World’s Leading Image and Design App to Mobile to Empower Next Generation of Creators.” News.Adobe.Com, Adobe, 25 Feb. 2025, news.adobe.com/news/2025/02/photoshop-mobile-web.
Wilson, Mark. “At Last, Adobe Photoshop Comes to the iPhone (and It Just Might Be Great).” Fastcompany.Com, Fast Company, 25 Feb. 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91283790/at-last-adobe-photoshop-comes-to-the-iphone-and-it-just-might-be-great.
SNP Summit Registration & Other Events for Agents:Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
Registration for Ritter SNP Summit: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Resources:4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) Sales: https://lnk.to/asg650
Apps for Cyber Security: https://lnk.to/asga80
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References: “Best Password Manager for Business, Enterprise & Personal: Bitwarden.” Bitwarden, https://bitwarden.com/. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
“Intelligent Digital Safety for the Whole Family.” Aura, https://www.aura.com/. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
Fragoso, Jason. “Is Identity Guard Legit? What You Need to Know.” Aura, Aura, 22 Nov. 2024, https://www.aura.com/learn/is-identity-guard-legit.
“Healthcare Data Breach Statistics.” HIPAA Journal, https://www.hipaajournal.com/healthcare-data-breach-statistics/. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
“More than 1.7 Billion Individuals Had Personal Data Compromised in 2024.” HIPAA Journal, https://www.hipaajournal.com/1-7-billion-individuals-data-compromised-2024/. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
“Why Medical Records Are 10 Times More Valuable than Credit Card Info.” Why Medical Records Are 10 Times More Valuable Than Credit Card Info, Cyber Policy, https://www.cyberpolicy.com/cybersecurity-education/why-medical-records-are-10-times-more-valuable-than-credit-card-info. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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You might have heard some misconceptions about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. In this episode we’re busting those myths and highlighting D-SNPs’ potential!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://lnk.to/D18qeY
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References:Freed, Salama, et al. “10 Things to Know about Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-Snps).” KFF, KFF, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicare-advantage-dual-eligible-special-needs-plans-d-snps/. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Pena, Maria T., et al. “A Profile of Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees (Dual Eligibles).” KFF, KFF, 17 Feb. 2023, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-profile-of-medicare-medicaid-enrollees-dual-eligibles/.
“Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare & Medicaid.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-education/medicare-learning-network-mln/mlnproducts/downloads/medicare_beneficiaries_dual_eligibles_at_a_glance.pdf. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Biniek, Jeannie Fuglesten, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.
Johnston, Kenton J., et al. “Nationwide Availability of and Enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans With Exclusively Aligned Enrollment.” Jama Network, Jama Health Forum, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2824902. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
“New Special Enrollment Periods (Seps) for Dually Eligible ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/duals-lissepsjobaid01012025.pdf. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
“Seniors & Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees.” Medicaid.Gov, https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/eligibility/seniors-medicare-and-medicaid-enrollees/index.html. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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The Friday Five for February 21, 2025:* Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return * Amazon Kindle Update * RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary * ACA Navigator Program Funding Cut * Nursing Home Demand Projections
Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return:Fink, Bailey. “Oreo Is Releasing 2 New Flavors—and Making One Permanent.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, 18 Feb. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/oreo-new-cookies-february-2025-11680020.
Bivins, Kenn. “Oreo Just Brought Back a ‘GOAT’ Flavor That Has Fans ‘Beyond Excited.’” Parade.Com, Parade, 19 Feb. 2025, parade.com/food/oreo-golden-birthday-cake-returns-2025.
Robledo, Anthony. “Oreo Reveals New Flavors: Double Chocolate Cakesters and Golden Birthday Cake.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 19 Feb. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/02/18/oreo-new-flavors/79126601007/.
Amazon Kindle Update:Liszewski, Andrew. “Amazon’s Killing a Feature That Let You Download and Backup Kindle Books.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 14 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb.
“Download Your Kindle Books ASAP - before Amazon Kills This Feature next Week.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 18 Feb. 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/download-your-kindle-books-asap-before-amazon-kills-this-feature-next-week/.
Younker, Scott. “Hurry! Download Your Kindle eBooks before Amazon Won’t Let You Anymore.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 19 Feb. 2025, www.tomsguide.com/tablets/e-readers/hurry-download-your-kindle-ebooks-before-amazon-wont-let-you-anymore.
Heinzman, Andrew. “Kindle Is Making It Harder to Switch to Rival eReader Brands.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 14 Feb. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/kindle-discontinues-download-transfer-via-usb/.
RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary:Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “RFK Jr. Confirmed as Trump’s Health Secretary, over Democrats’ Loud Objections.” Npr.Org, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/13/nx-s1-5294591/rfk-jr-trump-health-human-services-hhs-vaccines.
Weber, Lauren, and Rachel Roubein. “RFK Jr. Confirmed, Elevating Anti-Vaccine Activist to Nation’s Top Health Post.” Washingtonpost.Com, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2025, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/13/robert-kennedy-hhs-secretary-confirmation-vote/.
Beavins, Emma, and Dave Muoio. “RFK Jr. Sworn in as Head of HHS Following 52-48 Senate Vote.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 13 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/senate-confirms-rfk-jr-head-hhs-52-48-vote.
Cueto, Isabella. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed by Senate as U.S. Health Secretary.” Statnews.Com, STAT, 13 Feb. 2025, www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/rfk-jr-confirmed-hhs-secretary-vote-vaccine-critic-to-top-trump-health-official/.
ACA Navigator Program Funding Cut:Pestaina, Kaye. “A 90% Cut to the ACA Navigator Program.” KFF.Org, KFF, 18 Feb. 2025, www.kff.org/quick-take/a-90-cut-to-the-aca-navigator-program/.
“Biden-Harris Administration Awards $100 Million to Navigators Who Will Help Millions of Americans — Especially in Underserved Communities — Sign Up for Health Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 26 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-awards-100-million-navigators-who-will-help-millions-americans.
“CMS Announcement on Federal Navigator Program Funding.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Feb. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announcement-federal-navigator-program-funding.
Tong, Noah. “CMS Slashes ACA Navigator Program Funding 90% to $10M.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 14 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-slashes-aca-navigator-program-funding-10-million.
Nursing Home Demand Projections:“CDC WONDER Database.” Wonder.Cdc.Gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://wonder.cdc.gov/. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
Shuman, Taylor. “How Will America’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ Impact Demand for Nursing Homes?” SeniorLiving.Org, SeniorLiving.org, 23 Jan. 2025, www.seniorliving.org/nursing-homes/nursing-home-demand-projections/.
Berger, Chloe. “The Boomer Housing Crisis Is Pacing to Get Even Worse: ‘We’ve Never Had a Population Pyramid That Looks like This.’” Msn.Com, MSN, 12 Feb. 2025, www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-boomer-housing-crisis-is-pacing-to-get-even-worse-we-ve-never-had-a-population-pyramid-that-looks-like-this/ar-AA1yUKUG.
“The US Population Is Aging.” Urban.Org, Urban Institute, www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/program-retirement-policy/projects/data-warehouse/what-future-holds/us-population-aging. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
“State Health Facts: Average Number of Certified Nursing Facility Beds.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Dec. 2024, https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/average-number-of-certified-nursing-facility-beds/.
“State Health Facts: Total Number of Certified Nursing Facilities.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Dec. 2024, https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/number-of-nursing-facilities/.
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Medicare Supplement Plans offer many options to cover gaps in your client’s coverage. Learn more about plans K, L, M, and N to help your client find the right one for them.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-a-and-part-b-premiums-and-deductibles/
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References:“Compare Medigap Plan Benefits.” Medicare, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Key Facts about Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medigap-enrollment-and-premiums-for-medicare-beneficiaries/.
“Market Advisor.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, https://csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/software/market-advisor/. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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Learn about the value of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and how to get started selling!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Myths about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://ritterim.com/blog/4-myths-about-dual-eligible-special-needs-plan-d-snp-sales/
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References:“CY 2021 Cost Plan Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Eligibility-and-Enrollment/MedicareMangCareEligEnrol/Downloads/CY_2019_MA_Enrollment_and_Disenrollment_Guidance.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Medicare Managed Care Eligibility and Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/managed-care-eligibility-enrollment. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“New Special Enrollment Periods (Seps) for Dually Eligible ...” Centers of Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2025cdenrollmentanddisenrollmentguidancepdf.pdf. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
“The Federal Register.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
“The Federal Register.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
“Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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The Friday Five for February 14, 2024:* Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates * Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch? * Egg Substitutions for Baking & Protein * Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts) * The Postseason Game Plan
Download Your FREE Copy of The Postseason Game Plan Now!Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates:Adorno, José. “IOS 18.3.1 Now Available Ahead of Big Ios 18.4 Upgrade.” Bgr.Com, BGR, 10 Feb. 2025, bgr.com/tech/ios-18-3-1-now-available-ahead-of-big-ios-18-4-upgrade/.
Disotto, John-Anthony. “iOS 18.4 Could Be the Biggest iPhone Upgrade Ever – Here’s Why.” TechRadar.Com, TechRadar, 11 Feb. 2025, www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/ios-18-4-could-be-the-biggest-iphone-upgrade-ever-heres-why.
Phelan, David. “Apple iOS 18.4 Release Date: The Major iPhone Update Is On Its Way.” Forbes.Com, Forbes Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/02/08/apple-ios-184-release-date-the-major-free-iphone-update-is-on-its-way/.
Rossignol, Joe. “iOS 18.4 Will Include These New Features for Your iPhone.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 5 Feb. 2025, www.macrumors.com/2025/02/05/ios-18-4-expected-features/.
Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch?Lovejoy, Ben. “The Five Reasons Some People Wear Their Apple Watch on Their Ankle.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/the-five-reasons-some-people-wear-their-apple-watch-on-their-ankle/.
Skwarecki, Beth. “Why (and How) to Wear Your Apple Watch on Your Ankle.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 11 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/health/why-and-how-to-wear-an-apple-watch-on-your-ankle.
Heater, Brian. “Tiktok Influencers Are Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 10 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/tiktok-influencers-are-wearing-apple-watches-on-their-ankles/.
Egg Substitutes for Baking & Protein:David, Lauren. “8 Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking.” Aarp.Org, AARP, 10 Feb. 2025, www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2025/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking.html.
Valente, Lisa. “10 Foods with More Protein Than an Egg.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 18 Nov. 2024, www.eatingwell.com/article/291485/10-foods-with-more-protein-than-an-egg/.
McDonell, Kayla. “13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs.” Healthline.Com, Healthline Media, 7 Feb. 2024, www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes.
Phaneuf, Taryn. “Egg Prices Are Rising Again. Here’s Why They’re So High.” Edited by Laura McMullen, Nerdwallet.Com, NerdWallet, 11 Feb. 2025, www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/why-are-eggs-so-expensive.
Lannon, KJ. “Egg Prices Got You Scrambling? Here’s 3 Substitutes to Use in Your Cake Mix.” Tastingtable.Com, Tasting Table, 10 Feb. 2025, www.tastingtable.com/1780478/egg-substitutes-boxed-cake-mix/.
Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts)Bell, Allison. “10 House GOP Health Program and Tax Change Ideas.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 24 Jan. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/01/24/10-house-gop-health-program-and-tax-change-ideas/.
Muoio, Dave. “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Shake-up Leaves Medical Debt Reform in Limbo.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 6 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-shakeup-leaves-medical-debt-reform-limbo.
Muoio, Dave, et al. “Healthcare Lobbying 2025: Here Are the Top Policy Issues for Hospitals, Payers, Docs and Tech.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/healthcare-lobbying-2025-here-are-top-policy-issues-hospitals-payers-docs-and-tech.
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References:Blinkist: Best Book Summaries & Audio Book Guides.” Blinkist, https://www.blinkist.com/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
Build a Home for Everything That Interests You.” Pocket, https://getpocket.com/home. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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Stay compliant while sharing beneficiary data with other TPMOs. We explain the CMS rules for agents obtaining prior express written consent.Read the text versionResources:2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
Contact the Ritter Insurance Marketing Compliance Team by emailing complianceofficer@ritterim.com
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://lnk.to/IO4lRf
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TCPA Regulations: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/sales-communication-practices/#tcpa
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:“.Com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising.” Ftc.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-staff-revises-online-advertising-disclosure-guidelines/130312dotcomdisclosures.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Clear and Conspicuous Definition.” Ecfr.Gov, The Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-255#p-255.0(f). Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Integrity Compliance Guidelines Third Party Marketing Organization (‘TPMO’) Sharing of Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs.” Ritter Insurance Marketing, Integrity, ritterim.com/documents/personal-beneficiary-data-sharing-tpmo-guidelines.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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The Friday Five for February 7, 2025:* Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas * RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update * Apple Announces Invites * Tapestry from The IconFactory * 2025 Senior Market Symposium
Register for the 2025 Senior Market Symposium!RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update:Halleman, Sydney, et al. “RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle on Path to HHS Secretary.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 4 Feb. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/rfk-jr-clears-key-hurdle-on-path-to-hhs-secretary/739096/.
Nix, Jessica. “RFK Jr. Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote to Lead HHS.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 4 Feb. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-clears-senate-committee-heads-to-full-vote-to-lead-hhs/.
Diamond, Dan, et al. “RFK Jr. Closes in on HHS Cabinet Post after Senate Panel Vote.” Washingtonpost.Com, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2025, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-confirmation-committee-vote-hhs-secretary/.
Korecki, Natasha, et al. “Senate Panel Advances RFK Jr.’s Nomination to Be Health Secretary.” NBCNews.Com, NBC Universal News Group, 4 Feb. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-panel-advances-rfk-jrs-nomination-health-secretary-rcna190438.
Apple Announces Invites:Apple Invites: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-invites/id6472498645
Peterson, Jake. “Apple’s New ‘Invites’ App Is Coming for Partiful.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 4 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/tech/apple-new-invites-app.
Christoffel, Ryan. “Here Are Five Apple Invites Features You Might Have Missed.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 5 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/here-are-five-apple-invites-features-you-might-have-missed/.
“Introducing Apple Invites, a New App That Brings People Together.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 4 Feb. 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/introducing-apple-invites-a-new-app-that-brings-people-together/.
Tapestry from The IconFactory:Perez, Sarah. “A Review of Tapestry, an App Powered by the Growing Open Web.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/a-review-of-tapestry-an-app-powered-by-the-growing-open-web/.
Scott, Steven, and Shaun Preece. “Tapestry Combines Social Media, Podcasts & YouTube in One App.” Spotify, Double Tap Podcast, 4 Feb. 2025, open.spotify.com/episode/6klC52wDtTANVIpBO9AH0O.
Tapestry by Iconfactory: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapestry-by-iconfactory/id6448078074
Mehta, Ivan. “Team behind Twitterrific Launches a Multi-Feed App Called Tapestry.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/team-behind-twitterrific-launches-a-multi-feed-app-called-tapestry/.
Pierce, David. “The Timeline Apps Are Here, and They’re Awesome.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 4 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/apps/605756/tapestry-reeder-surf-timeline-apps.
Christoffel, Ryan. “Twitterrific Team Launches New ‘Tapestry’ iPhone App for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, More.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 4 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/twitterrific-team-launches-new-iphone-app-tapestry-for-bluesky-mastodon-more/.
2025 Senior Market Symposium:Register to Attend the 2025 Ritter Insurance Marketing Senior Market Symposium
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How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
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Sarah and Tina team up in the studio to tackle your questions about PlanEnroll. Learn how to create your site, work with clients, and boost your marketing with this tool!Read the text versionGet in touch with your Ritter Sales Specialists: 1 800-769-1847 or email ASGpodcast@ritterim.comContact Integrity at 888-818-3760 or email support@clients.integrity.comResources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-planenroll-will-make-this-your-best-aep-yet/
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-access-to-exclusive-leads-when-you-become-a-planenroll-network-agent/
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
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PlanEnroll Lead Program Training: https://trainings.planenroll.com/
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Integrity Webinars: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7
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Get the details on MedicareCENTER! Join Sarah and Tina for a deep dive into frequently asked agent questions.Read the text versionGet started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1
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At a loss for what to post on your business socials? Sarah highlights 5 types of content agents can share on social media – and they’re not all insurance related!Resources:5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638
Boost Sales and Productivity with Our Medicare Sales Planner: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-sales-and-productivity-with-our-medicare-sales-planner
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
References:Pierre, Yasmin. “Social Media Holiday Calendar 2025.” Brandwatch.Com, Brandwatch, 5 Dec. 2024, www.brandwatch.com/blog/social-media-holiday-calendar/.
“Your Ultimate Social Media Calendar Guide for 2025.” Theblogsocial.Com, The Blog Social, 7 Nov. 2024, www.theblogsocial.com/social-media-calendar-guide-2025/.
Marino, Susie. “The Big List of 500+ Social Media Holidays for Every Month of 2025.” Localiq.Com, Local IQ, 11 Dec. 2024, localiq.com/blog/social-media-holidays/.
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Are you a sports fan? You need to check out these apps to stay up to date with your favorite teams!ESPN App: https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/
Apple Sports: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829
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Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77
How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-find-balance-between-life-and-work/
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Live Webinars & Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients/
References:
“B/R Sports on Max.” Max, https://bleacherreport.com/team-stream-now. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
Apple. “Apple Sports.” App Store, 21 Feb. 2024, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829.
“Bleacher Report.” Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now., https://bleacherreport.com/. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
“ESPN App - Download on IOS App Store & Google Play.” ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
“Team Stream Now.” Bleacher Report, https://help.max.com/US/Answer/Detail/000002560. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight.Mentioned in this episode:Linda Ugelow Official Website: https://lindaugelow.com/
Listen to Linda’s Podcast: https://lindaugelow.com/ditl-podcast/
Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/
Read Linda’s Blog From My Mind to Yours: https://lindaugelow.com/blog/
Follow Linda Ugelow on Social Media:Linda on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ugelow-61858813/ TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow
Resources:Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://lnk.to/asgmm9
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Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
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References:Ugelow, Linda. Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. Page Two Books, Inc, 2021.
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It can be difficult to manage the different aspects of our lives. In this episode, we cover how to recognize and prevent burnout, how to implement personal care, and more. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Get Focused with These Apps: https://lnk.to/asga76
Lessons Learned in 2024: https://lnk.to/asg637
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/tech-takeaways-for-forward-thinking-insurance-agents/
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
References: Tartakovsky, Margarita. “7 Reasons You Might Resist Rest and How to Get Mental Rest.” Psych Central, Psych Central, 12 Jan. 2023, https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-really-rest.
“America’s Alarming (Lack of) Work-Life Balance.” ELVTR, ELVTR, 14 Oct. 2024, https://elvtr.com/blog/americas-alarming-lack-of-work-life-balance.
Nastasi, Jessica A., et al. “Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis.” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 56, no. 3, 11 May 2023, pp. 539–548, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.995?utm_campaign=WRH_6_5_23.
Godreau, Jeanette. “Embrace These 7 Types of Rest.” Mindful Health Solutions, 12 June 2023, https://mindfulhealthsolutions.com/embrace-these-7-types-of-rest/.
“Hello Sunshine.” CU Anschutz Newsroom, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 30 May 2024, https://news.cuanschutz.edu/health-and-wellness/hello-sunshine.
“Stay Focused, Be Present.” Forest, https://www.forestapp.cc/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
Raeburn, Alicia. “The Productivity Hack That Actually Works [2024].” Asana, Asana, 14 Oct. 2024, https://asana.com/resources/pomodoro-technique.
“Why Our Attention Spans Are Shrinking, with Gloria Mark, Phd.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spans. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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The Friday Five for January 24, 2025:* Regulatory Freeze * TikTok Ban Update * Instagram Announces Edits * Optimal Ambient Temperature for Seniors * 2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High
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Regulatory Freeze:Isaac, Mike. “Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-video-app-tiktok-ban.html.
“Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 20 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/.
Treisman, Rachel. “Trump Is Signing a Flurry of Executive Orders. Here’s How Those Work.” Npr.Org, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5269600/trump-executive-actions-orders-memoranda-proclamation.
TikTok Ban Update:“Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 21 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/application-of-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act-to-tiktok/.
Duffy, Clare, and David Goldman. “TikTok Is Back Online after Trump Pledged to Restore It.” Cnn.Com, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/tech/tiktok-ban/index.html.
Allyn, Bobby. “TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S., Following Trump’s Promise to Pause the Ban.” Npr.Org, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5267568/tiktok-back-online.
Lagatta, Eric. “TikTok Still Not Available on App Stores after Trump’s Executive Order: What We Know.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 22 Jan. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/22/tiktok-ban-download-app-stores-update/77872210007/.
Instagram Announces Edits:Davis, Wes. “Instagram Announces a Blatant CapCut Clone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/19/24347358/instagram-edits-capcut-video-app-tiktok-ban.
Schoon, Ben. “Instagram ‘edits’ Coming to Android in February as CapCut Remains Banned.” 9to5google.Com, 9 To 5 Google, 20 Jan. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/01/20/instagram-edits-app-android-february/.
Optimal Home Temperature for Senior Brain Health:Pappas, Stephanie. “How Heat Affects the Mind.” Apa.Org, American Psychological Association, 1 June 2024, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/heat-affects-mental-health.
“Home Ambient Temperature and Self-Reported Attention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” Pubmed.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Dec. 2024, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39656181/.
“Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults.” Neurosciencenews.Com, Neuroscience News, 14 Jan. 2025, neurosciencenews.com/temperature-aging-cognition-28353/.
Thompson, Dennis. “Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors’ Brain Health?” Healthday.Com, HealthDay, 16 Jan. 2025, www.healthday.com/health-news/senior-health/is-your-home-too-warm-for-seniors-brain-health.
“Scientists Warn: Your Home Temperature Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Cognitive Decline.” SciTechDaily.Com, SciTechDaily, 22 Jan. 2025, scitechdaily.com/scientists-warn-your-home-temperature-could-be-increasing-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline/.
2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High:Pifer, Rebecca. “ACA Enrollment Breaks Records Again in 2025.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Jan. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/aca-enrollment-2025-record-high-final/737679/.
“Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/over-24-million-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-2025.
“State-Based Marketplaces: 2025 Open Enrollment.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/state-exchange-oe-chart-py-2025.pdf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Resources:5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg636
8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans: https://lnk.to/asg641
CMS Draft Legislation for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250117
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
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Engage your clients regularly and keep them coming back for more! Rob Oxenford joins Sarah to talk best practices and how switching your focus can be a game-changer for insurance agents.Mentioned in this episode:AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/
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Resources:5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/evzCML
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
The Friday Five for January 17, 2025:* TikTok Ban & Popular Alternatives * Part D Cost-Sharing * Successor Regulation Rules * Creditable Coverage Determination * MA and Part D Advance Notice
TikTok Ban & Rising Alternatives:“A Possible Tiktok Ban Is Just Days Away. A List of Other Apps Available.” Apnews.Com, AP News, 14 Jan. 2025, apnews.com/article/tiktok-alternative-social-media-platforms-ban-49af1bfd2a1543a09b327544c380f217.
Rosenblatt, Kalhan. “Chinese TikTok Alternative RedNote Tops App Charts Ahead of Potential TikTok Ban.” NBCNews.Com, NBCUniversal News Group, 14 Jan. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/rednote-chinese-tiktok-alternative-tops-app-charts-ahead-ban-rcna187497.
Habeshian, Sareen. “Tiktok Ban Timeline: Here’s Where Things Stand.” Axios.Com, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025, www.axios.com/2025/01/13/tiktok-ban-timeline.
“TikTok Prepares for US Shutdown from Sunday, Sources Say.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 15 Jan. 2025, www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-preparing-us-shut-off-sunday-information-reports-2025-01-15/.
CMS Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program:“CMS Releases Proposed 2026 Payment Policy Updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-proposed-2026-payment-policy-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-programs.
“Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet.
“Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/draft-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions.pdf. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025
“Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/final-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions.pdf.
CMS 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Advance Notice:“2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/2025-advance-notice-fact-sheet-and-faq.pdf. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
“2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet.
“Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2026 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-advance-notice.pdf.
Goldman, Maya. “Biden Proposes $21B Pay Increase for MA Insurers.” Axios.Com, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025, www.axios.com/2025/01/13/biden-proposes-insurer-pay-increase .
Pifer, Rebecca. “CMS Revised Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Here’s Which Payers Benefited.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 9 July 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-revised-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-plan-scores/720697/.
Resources:2025 ACA Enrollment Updates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250110
CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2026 Maximum Fair Prices for First 10 Medicare-Negotiated Drugs: https://lnk.to/BkBrUZ
How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-find-balance-between-life-and-work/
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/asg634
The Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Determination Changes for 2025 or Beyond: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-medicare-part-d-creditable-coverage-determination-changes-for-2025-or-beyond/
Top 5 Apps of 2024: https://lnk.to/QkLB8T
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
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Rapid disenrollments don't have to happen to you! Learn how better communication can smooth over most Medicare plan disenrollment issues.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1
7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://lnk.to/ij9pUb
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
Fact-Finder PDF Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
Helping Clients Navigate Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Coverage: https://ritterim.com/blog/helping-clients-navigate-medicares-durable-medical-equipment-coverage/
How Much Money Can Agents Make Selling Ancillary Health Insurance? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-money-can-agents-make-selling-ancillary-health-insurance/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly/
Integrity Tools for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://lnk.to/LFWWKK
Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-grievances-how-insurance-agents-can-try-to-prevent-them/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://lnk.to/rQY3Hp
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year: https://ritterim.com/blog/start-selling-5-star-medicare-advantage-plans-all-year/
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-beneficiaries-value-most-in-medicare-advantage-plans/
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
References:“Low Incomes, Little Savings: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Have Modest Financial Resources to Draw Upon in Retirement.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/press-release/low-incomes-little-savings-many-medicare-beneficiaries-have-modest-financial-resources-to-draw-upon-in-retirement/.
“Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Code of Federal Regulations, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
“Outbound Education and Verification Calls to All New Enrollees.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/downloads/MMGSection70-6Rev.pdf. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
“Part D Communication Requirements.” Code of Federal Regulations, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
Sparks, Grace, et al. “Public Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices.” KFF.Org, KFF, 4 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/health-costs/poll-finding/public-opinion-on-prescription-drugs-and-their-prices/.
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These apps can save you time and money on your next road trip. Listen to learn more!PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/
GasBuddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/
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Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0
Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-insurance-agents-working-on-the-road/
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
References: “Ev Charging Station Map - Find a Place to Charge.” PlugShare, https://www.plugshare.com/. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“Cheapest Gas Station Finder App with Money Saving Benefits.” GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“Find EV Charging Stations along Your Route - Waze Help.” Google, Google, https://support.google.com/waze/answer/13259753?hl=en. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
Foster, Andrew. “New Ways to Power up Your Electric Vehicle Adventures with Google Maps.” Google, Google, 17 Apr. 2024, https://blog.google/products/maps/new-ways-to-power-up-your-electric-vehicle-adventures-with-google-maps/.
“Here’s How to Redeem Your Gasback Rewards.” GasBuddy, GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/how-redeem-gasback. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“This Is How to Earn Gasback with Gasbuddy.” GasBuddy, GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/how-earn-gasback. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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January 10, 2025:* Sarah’s 2025 Goals * Highlights from CES 2025 * First HIPAA Update Since 2013 * ACA DACA Enrollment Eligibility Update * 2025 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
Sarah’s 2025 Goals:Cement City: https://www.cementcity.org/
Highlights from CES 2025:Carlson, Jeff. “CES 2025: We’re Obsessed With These 28 New Products So Far.” CNET.Com, CNET, 9 Jan. 2025, www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-were-obsessed-with-these-28-new-products-so-far/.
Kastrenakes, Jacob. “CES 2025: All the News, Gadgets, and Surprises.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/4/24307731/ces-2025-tvs-gaming-smart-home-wearables-news.
Halliday AI Glasses: https://hallidayglobal.com/products/reservation
Ortiz, Sabrina. “Halliday Just Unveiled the AI Glasses That Meta, Google and Apple Have Been Trying to Build.” ZDNET.Com, ZDNET, 8 Jan. 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/halliday-just-unveiled-the-ai-glasses-that-meta-google-and-apple-have-been-trying-to-build/.
Mirumi: https://mirumi.ux-xu.com/
Segway Navimov X3 Series: https://navimow.segway.com/uk/product/navimow-x.html
Stolyar, Brenda. “The 31 Best Gadgets From CES 2025 You Can Buy Right Now.” Wired.Com, Conde Nast, 9 Jan. 2025, www.wired.com/story/the-gadgets-from-ces-2025-you-can-buy-right-now/.
Weatherbed, Jess. “These Smart Glasses Have a Tiny Little Screen Hidden in the Frame.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/5/24334030/halliday-smart-glasses-ai-tiny-display-frame-availability-price-ces.
First HIPAA Update Since 2013:Olsen, Emily. “HHS Proposes HIPAA Update to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 3 Jan. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/hhs-hipaa-security-rule-update-cybersecurity/736451/.
Beavins, Emma. “HHS Proposes New Cybersecurity Requirements as First Major HIPAA Update in 10 Years.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 7 Jan. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/hhs-proposes-cybersecurity-updates-healthcare-organizations.
“HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, 6 Jan. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-30983/hipaa-security-rule-to-strengthen-the-cybersecurity-of-electronic-protected-health-information.
ACA DACA Enrollment Eligibility Update:“DACA Eligibility Update.” Khbe.Ky.Gov, Kynect Health Coverage, khbe.ky.gov/Agents-kynectors/Documents/kynector-FAQ.pdf. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
“HHS Final Rule Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 3 May 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-final-rule-clarifying-eligibility-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain.
“Immigration Status to Qualify for the Marketplace.” HealthCare.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/immigration-status/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
“Kansas et al. v. United States of America et Al..” Litigationtracker.Law.Georgetown.Edu, Georgetown University, 2 Jan. 2025, litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/litigation/kansas-et-al-v-united-states-of-america-et-al/.
Pillair, Drishti, and Samantha Artiga. “Overview and Implications of the ACA Marketplace Expansion to DACA Recipients.” KFF.Org, KFF, 6 Jan. 2025, www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/overview-and-implications-of-the-aca-marketplace-expansion-to-daca-recipients/.
“Recent Court Decisions Impacting the Marketplace.” HealthCare.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.healthcare.gov/court-decisions/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
“State-Based Marketplaces: 2025 Open Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Oct. 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/state-exchange-oe-chart-py-2025.pdf.
“State Health Insurance Marketplace Types, 2025.” KFF.Org, KFF, 26 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/state-health-insurance-marketplace-types/.
“State of Kansas, et al. Appellees v. United States of America and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Appellants.” Litigationtracker.Law.Georgetown.Edu, Georgetown University, litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kansas_2024.12.16_ORDER.pdf. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
2025 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2:“Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: Final National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 24 Jan. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-final-national-snapshot.
“Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-1.
“Nearly 24 Million Consumers Have Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace, With Time Left to Enroll.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nearly-24-million-consumers-have-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-time-left.
Resources:5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://lnk.to/xDtALf
Lessons Learned in 2024: https://lnk.to/asg637
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Generation Z is eager for meaningful careers opportunities. Learn why becoming an insurance agent is a great match for Gen Z to utilize their strengths and find success.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-additional-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://pod.fo/e/28aaf7
How Insurance Agents Can Use Stories to Sell Insurance: https://pod.fo/e/28ab07
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnership FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/insurance-affinity-partnerships/
References:“2023 United States Job Market Trends Report | Joblist.” Joblist, https://www.joblist.com/jobs-reports/2023-trends-united-states-job-market-report/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“5 Reasons to Hire Generation Z Employees.” Glu Recruit, 19 July 2023, www.glurecruit.co.uk/advice-center/employer/5-reasons-to-hire-generation-z-employees/.
“Adobe Future Workforce Study: What U.S. Employers Need to Know about Gen Z in the Workplace: Adobe Blog.” Adobe Future Workforce Study: What U.S. Employers Need to Know About Gen Z in the Workplace | Adobe Blog, Adobe, https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/09/27/adobe-future-workforce-study-what-us-employers-need-know-about-gen-z-workplace. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“Benefits and Perks That Attract Gen Z Employees.” Monster.Com, 17 Apr. 2024, https://hiring.monster.com/resources/recruiting-strategies/emerging-workforce/attract-gen-z-employees/.
“Gen Z Is Working for More than a Paycheck.” Imercer, https://www.imercer.com/articleinsights/Attracting-new-graduates-and-Gen-Z-with-the-right-pay-and-perks/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“Don’t Believe the Hype about Gen Z Workers Being ...” Fast Company, https://www.fastcompany.com/90956270/gen-z-workplace-mentorship-skills-training-2023-adobe/.Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“Generation Influence: Reaching Gen Z in the New Digital Paradigm.” WP Engine, 29 Sept. 2024, https://wpengine.com/resources/gen-z-2020-full-report/.
“Gen Z in the Workplace: How Should Companies Adapt?” Imagine, 20 Nov. 2024, https://imagine.jhu.edu/blog/2023/04/18/gen-z-in-the-workplace-how-should-companies-adapt/. Dhar, Julia.
“Gen Z: They Want to Work Remotely and in the Office.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 19 Sept. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/juliadhar/2024/09/18/gen-z-they-want-to-work-remotely-and-in-the-office/.
Khan, Alyssa. Gen Z Trends in Mentoring for Career Building, https://www.fastcompany.com/90956270/gen-z-workplace-mentorship-skills-training-2023-adobe. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Gould, Robbie. “The Top Advantages of Having Gen Z in the Workplace.” Rasmussen University, 8 Aug. 2023, www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/the-top-advantages-of-having-gen-z-in-the-workplace/.
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Affordable Care Act Plans offer 10 essential benefits, but your clients may want to additional coverage for dental, vision, hearing, and more. In this episode, learn 5 tips to determine if supplemental coverage is a good option for your clients.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://lnk.to/ZvnhS8
4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance/
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://ritterim.com/blog/diversify-your-insurance-portfolio-and-reap-real-rewards/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
Halfway Through ACA OEP ft. Danica Stover & Olivia Williams: https://lnk.to/asg635
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd
References:Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero. “Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs.” KFF, 7 May 2024, https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/.
Published: Oct 25, 2024. “Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions about Health Insurance Subsidies.” KFF, 25 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/explaining-health-care-reform-questions-about-health-insurance-subsidies/.
“Find out What Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Cover.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025 Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2025-final-rule/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Health Plan Categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/.Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“NHE Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/national-health-expenditure-data/nhe-fact-sheet/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Out-of-Pocket Maximum/Limit - Glossary.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/out-of-pocket-maximum-limit/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). “Pre-Existing Conditions.” HHS.Gov, 17 Mar. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/pre-existing-conditions/index.html.
“Report: The Importance of Health Coverage: AHA.” American Hospital Association, https://www.aha.org/guidesreports/report-importance-health-coverage/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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Join Sarah as she forecasts marketing trends for 2025 and how those trends apply to insurance agents like you!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:Jantsch, John. “ 5 Marketing Trends That Will Disrupt 2025 (And How to Stay Ahead).” Ducttapemarketing.Com, Duct Tape Marketing, 4 Dec. 2024, https://ducttapemarketing.com/2025-marketing-trends-how-to-stay-ahead/.
Chaffey, Dave. “10 Actionable Digital Marketing Trends for 2025.” Smartinsights.Com, Smart Insights, 11 Dec. 2024, https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Rand, Stephanie. “10 Key Marketing Trends for the US in 2025.” Askattest.Com, Attest, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.askattest.com/blog/articles/marketing-trends.
Dionne, Jazmyn. “12 Digital Marketing Trends to Look Out For in 2025.” Hiilite.Com, Hiilite Web Design + Marketing + SEO, 27 Nov. 2024, https://hiilite.com/12-digital-marketing-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2025/.
Howarth, Josh. “13 Top Marketing Trends (2024 & 2025).” Explodingtopics.Com, Exploding Topics, 11 June 2024, https://explodingtopics.com/blog/marketing-trends.
Stahl, Stephanie. “40+ Content Marketing Trends Experts Predict Will Matter for Success in 2025.” Contentmarketinginstitute.Com, Content Marketing Institute, 4 Dec. 2024, https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/articles/trends-content-marketing/.
“2025 Marketing Trends to Watch Out For: Part 1.” Northbeam Blog, Northbeam, 17 July 2024, https://www.northbeam.io/post/2025-marketing-trends-to-watch-out-for-part-1.
Early, Morgan. “2025 Marketing Trends.” Fullcircleinsights.Com, Full Circle Insights, 6 Dec. 2024, https://fullcircleinsights.com/blog/2025-marketing-trends/.
Bevel, Christopher. “2025 Outlook: 10 Media and Marketing Trends to Watch.” Amapittsburgh.Org, American Marketing Association Pittsburgh, 19 Oct. 2024, https://amapittsburgh.org/blog/2025-outlook-10-media-and-marketing-trends-to-watch/.
Bansal, Deepak. “Digital Marketing Trends for 2025 and Beyond.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/11/13/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-and-beyond/.
“Digital Marketing Trends for 2025: Content Strategy.” Spinutech.Com, Spinutech, 26 Nov. 2024, https://www.spinutech.com/digital-marketing/content/strategy/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-content-strategy/.
Perry, Hanif. “Four Trends to Feed 2025 Marketing Planning.” Prophet.Com, Prophet Brand Strategy, 2 Dec. 2024, https://prophet.com/2024/08/four-trends-to-feed-2025-marketing-planning/.
Schultz, Mike. “How Many Touches Does It Take to Make a Sale?” Rainsalestraining.Com, RAIN Group Sales Training, 19 Dec. 2023, https://www.rainsalestraining.com/blog/how-many-touches-does-it-take-to-make-a-sale.
Krafft, Natalie. “Marketing in 2025: Six Key Trends That Will Drive the Future.” Oppizi.Com, Oppizi, 17 Oct. 2024, https://www.oppizi.com/blog/marketing-trends/marketing-in-2025-five-key-trends-that-will-drive-the-future/.
“Marketing Trends 2025.” Kantar.Com, Kantar, https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/marketing-trends. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Marketing Trends 2025: 13 Trends to Help You Power Through.” Mediatool.Com, Mediatool, 12 Nov. 2024, https://mediatool.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
Yakuel, Pini. “Marketing Trends 2025: Predictions, Tips, & Technologies to Thrive.” Optimove.Com, Optimove, 25 Nov. 2024, https://www.optimove.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025-top-predictions.
“Ready for 2025? The Marketing Trends That Could Change Everything.” Obaninternational.Com, Oban International, 29 Oct. 2024, https://obaninternational.com/blog/the-marketing-trends-set-to-rule-2025/.
Concannon, Lance. “The Biggest Marketing Trends for 2025.” Meltwater, Meltwater, 22 Nov. 2024, https://www.meltwater.com/en/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
“The Top Digital Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2025.” Abstraktmg.Com, Abstrakt Marketing Group, 29 Oct. 2024, https://www.abstraktmg.com/digital-marketing-trends/.
Phil, Wilson. “Top 2025 Digital Marketing Trends: AI, MMM, and More.” Thinkwithgoogle.Com, Google, Dec. 2024, https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-emea/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Treanor, Tom. “What Is First-Party Data? How To Build a First-Party Data Strategy.” Cdp.Com, The Customer Data Platform Resource, https://cdp.com/articles/what-is-first-party-data-and-why-is-it-so-important/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Yakuel, Pini. “Zero-Party Data, Infinite Potential: Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025.” CMSWire.Com, CMSWire, 10 Dec. 2024, https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/zero-party-data-infinite-potential-marketing-trends-to-watch-in-2025/.
“Zero Party Data vs First, Second & Third Party Data Explained.” Usercentrics.Com, Usercentrics, 1 Nov. 2024, https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/zero-first-and-third-party-data/.
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Take a moment with Tina as she reflects on the past year. Hear about the lessons she’s learned and the mindset she’s taking into 2025.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/28a23f
Top 5 Apps of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/28f3cb
References:“Mind-Body Connection: What Is It and How to Strengthen It.” Calm Blog, Calm Blog, 6 Mar. 2024, https://www.calm.com/blog/mind-body-connection.
“Calm Body, Calm Mind - Meditation.” Headspace, https://www.headspace.com/content/meditation/calm-body-calm-mind/8282. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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No resolutions, just goals! Join Sarah as she explains how to set SMART goals for your insurance business in 2025.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://pod.fo/e/2921db
5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:Alexander, Lucy. “How I Write SMART Goals and Make Them a Reality.” Blog.Hubspot.Com, HubSpot Blog, 26 July 2024, blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-write-a-smart-goal-template.
Dan Harris, Ph.D. “How to Make Your SMART Goals Even SMARTER.” Quantumworkplace.Com, Quantum Workplace, www.quantumworkplace.com/podcast/how-to-make-your-smart-goals-even-smarter. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“How to Set Goals for 2025.” AFP, Association for Financial Professionals, 20 Nov. 2024, www.afponline.org/training-resources/resources/articles/Details/how-to-set-goals-for-2025.
Boogaard, Kat. “How to Write Smart Goals (with Examples).” Atlassian.Com, Atlassian, 12 Sept. 2024, www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals.
Bell, Simon. “SMART Goals.” Edited by Cat McLeod, Mindtools.Com, MindTools, www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“The SMARTER Method To Help You Define and Manage Your Business Goals.” Solocom, Solocom, solocom.ca/en/smarter-method/. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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Do you want to manage your time better? Are you checking your phone when you should be focusing? Check out these apps to help you focus and take back your time! Freedom Official Site: https://freedom.to/
Toggl Track Official Site: https://toggl.com/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources:5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a
Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/28a23f
The Guide to Making Money Selling Insurance FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
References:Be Incredibly Focused & Productive.” Freedom, https://freedom.to/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
“TOGGL Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow.” Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow, https://toggl.com/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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Prepare your business for a fresh new year by listening to these 5 podcasts!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow:Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://ritterim.com/podcast/
Do This, Not That! https://jayschwedelson.com/podcast/
The Influencer Podcast: https://juliesolomon.net/podcast/
The Mindful Marketing Podcast: https://onlinedrea.com/podcast/
The Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast: https://www.amyporterfield.com/digital-marketing-podcast/
Resources:Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://pod.fo/e/28aae7
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:“Digital Marketing & Social Media Podcast To Grow Your Business.” OnlineDrea, 5 July 2024, https://onlinedrea.com/podcast/.
“Do This, Not That! For Marketers Only!” Jay Schwedelson, 8 Dec. 2023, https://jayschwedelson.com/podcast/.
“Online Marketing Made Easy Business Podcast: Amy Porterfield.” Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert, 21 Aug. 2024, https://www.amyporterfield.com/digital-marketing-podcast/.
“The Agent Survival Guide Podcast.” Ritter Insurance Marketing, https://ritterim.com/podcast/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“The Influencer Podcast.” Julie Solomon, 8 Feb. 2023, https://juliesolomon.net/podcast/.
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Join Sarah as she counts down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2024! Find out if your favorite episode made the cut… and thanks for listening this year!Number Five: [02:22]
Number Four: [21:29]
Number Three: [31:18]
Number Two: [39:18]
Number One: [01:04:19]
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Links to Individual Episodes:5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://pod.fo/e/28ab20
Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab27
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos: https://pod.fo/e/28ab52
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker: https://pod.fo/e/28aaeb
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://pod.fo/e/28ab7f
Additional Episodes You Might Like:5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2c
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2e
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf7
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal & State Exchanges: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf6
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28aafb
Resources for Insurance Agents:Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Email Template for Client Check-in: https://ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-email-template.docx
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://ritterim.com/blog/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-whats-the-difference/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/increase-sales-and-productivity-with-the-busy-medicare-agents-sales-planner/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Request a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Ritter Agent Handbook: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/Ritter-Agent-Handbook-2024.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site: https://ritterim.com/
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt.-1-market-yourself/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
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The resources in Agent's Guide to Email Communication Reesources are the opinions of staff and agents who work with Ritter Insurance Marketing. We cannot guarantee that an agent’s business will succeed if utilizing these recommendations. An agents is solely responsible for making all decisions and taking actions related to their business.
Celebrate the upcoming Ho-Ho-Holidays with these podcast recommendations! Sarah has picks that will keep you in a jolly, festive mood as you make your preparations.Mentioned in this Episode:Nicked: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
The Nutcracker Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Wondery
Welcome to Tinsel Town: Apple | Spotify
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There are apps for just about everything! In this episode, Tina reviews apps to help you on your wellness journey.Balance Official Website: https://balanceapp.com/
Daylio Official Website: https://daylio.net/
Macros Calorie Counter Official Website: https://macros.app/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources:Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-insurance-agents-working-on-the-road/
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
References:“Discover Macros.” Macros App - Calorie Counter, https://macros.app/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
“Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App.” Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App,
https://balanceapp.com/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
“Journal, Diary and Mood Tracker.” Daylio, https://daylio.net/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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We searched the internet to compile a list of the top 5 business podcasts in 2024. Listen to find out what shows made the list, and let us know what you’ve been listening to this year! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Business Podcasts to Follow:Pivot: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot
The $100 MBA: https://100mba.net/mba2549/
Business Breakdowns: https://joincolossus.com/series/business-breakdowns/
The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/podcast/
Money Rehab: https://chartable.com/podcasts/money-rehab-with-nicole-lapin
Resources:Agent Apps | Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://pod.fo/e/27a355
Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
References:Han, Juliette. “3 Great Business Podcasts for Business Leaders and Builders.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliettehan/2024/02/17/3-great-business-podcasts-for-business-leaders-and-builders/.
Schooley, Skye. “Best Business Podcasts of 2024.” Business.Com, https://www.business.com/articles/best-business-podcasts/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
“Business on Apple Podcasts.” Apple Podcasts, podcasts.apple.com/us/genre/1321. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
“Business Podcasts 2024.” Winners Webby Awards, The Webby Awards, winners.webbyawards.com/winners/podcasts/shows/business?years=0. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. “The 20 Best
Business Podcasts in 2024.” The Investor’s Podcast Network, 6 Aug. 2024, https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/podcasts/20-best-business-podcasts/.
Lower Street. “The 18 Best Business Podcasts Worth Listening To.” Lower Street, lowerstreet.co/blog/best-business-podcasts. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Howarth, Josh. “Top 18 Business Podcasts (2024).” Exploding Topics, Exploding Topics, 3 June 2024, explodingtopics.com/blog/business-podcasts.
“Top Free Business Podcasts.” Audible.Com, https://www.audible.com/charts/free-business-podcasts/23593497011. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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Join Sarah and Tina as they chat about their favorite gifts to give during this festive (and busy!) time of year. Consider this your survival guide for holiday gift-giving!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Mentioned in this episode:Alter Eco Foods: https://www.alterecofoods.com/
Penzeys Spices: https://www.penzeys.com/
Torchbearer Sauces: https://www.torchbearersauces.com/
Unreal Snacks: https://unrealsnacks.com/
Other episodes you might like:Best Mobile Group Games! https://pod.fo/e/28b5ed
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
Top Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
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Tina searched all the top lists and poured over user reviews to bring you the top 5 apps of 2024. Listen to find out which apps made the list!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Partiful: https://partiful.com/
Temu: https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html
Slack: https://slack.com/
QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/
Monopoly Go: https://www.monopolygo.com/
ResourcesApps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://pod.fo/e/28ab04
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://pod.fo/e/27f3bc
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://pod.fo/e/282827
Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
References:“Free Online Party Invites.” Partiful, https://partiful.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Bright, Sam. “Google Play’s Best Apps and Games of 2024.” Google, Google, 18 Nov. 2024, blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-best-apps-games-2024/.
“Monopoly Go!” MONOPOLY GO!, www.monopolygo.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
“Most Popular Apps 2024: Global Stats & Rankings.” Backlinko, 21 Nov. 2024, https://backlinko.com/most-popular-apps.
“Most Popular Apps (2024).” Business of Apps, 5 Nov. 2024, https://www.businessofapps.com/data/most-popular-apps/.
Slack. “Ai Work Management & Productivity Tools.” Slack, https://slack.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
“Temu App.” Temu, https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Feng, Emily. “Why Hundreds of Online Merchants Are Protesting What They Call Temu’s Arbitrary Fines.” NPR, NPR, 2 Aug. 2024, https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/nx-s1-5058537/why-hundreds-of-online-merchants-are-protesting-what-they-call-temus-arbitrary-fines.
“QuickBooks®: Official Site: Smart Tools. Better Business.” QuickBooks®: Official Site | Smart Tools. Better Business., https://quickbooks.intuit.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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You made it halfway through the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment! We’ve got market updates, sales and lead generation tips, and more with special guests Danica Stover and Olivia Williams from Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Under-65 Health Team. Get in touch with the Under-65 Health Team at u65healthsupport@ritterim.com or call 1-800-469-1847. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!Resources:ACA Basics – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
ASG Content Info: Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Consumer Authorization Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf
Ritter Docs Site Under 65 Health: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
Guides to Marketing & Communications:Agent's Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4d
Agent's Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab27
Agent's Guide to Mail Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab0b
Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4b
Agent's Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab12
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab16
Agent's Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab24
Agent's Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4e
Agent's Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2b
References:“Home Page.” Health Reform Beyond the Basics, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 8 Nov. 2023, https://www.healthreformbeyondthebasics.org/.
“Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-fact-sheet/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“Nearly 988,000 New Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace so Far.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nearly-988000-new-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-so-far/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“Plan Year 2025 Qualified Health Plan Choice and Premiums in HealthCare.Gov Marketplaces.” CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2025-qhp-premiums-choice-report.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
Lo, Justin, et al. “Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment.” KFF, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/ten-things-to-watch-for-2025-aca-open-enrollment/.
“The Premium Tax Credit and Related Spending.” CBO, Congressional Budget Office, https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-07/60523-2024-07-premium-tax-credit.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“With ACA Subsidies Set to Expire in 2025, Millions of Americans Stand to Lose Health Insurance.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aca-subsidies-health-insurance-affordable-care-act-congress/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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This week, join Sarah as she takes a closer look at 5 provisions from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Best Mobile Group Games! https://pod.fo/e/28b5ed
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References:“Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-P).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 26 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription.
“Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” FederalRegister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-27939/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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Stay entertained with family and friends with these games for large parties!Gogogo! App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gogogo-the-party-game/id1517869671
Gogogo! Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Studiosaurus.Gogogothegame&hl=en_US
Jackbox Games Official Website: https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea
Educate Clients on OTC Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://pod.fo/e/27a352
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
References:“Are Your Games Family Friendly? What Are They Rated? – Jackbox Games.” Support Jackbox Games, support.jackboxgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/15794785491351-Are-your-games-family-friendly-What-are-they-rated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Wiki, Contributors to Jackbox Games. “The Jackbox Party Pack (Series).” Jackbox Games Wiki, Fandom, Inc., www.jackboxgames.fandom.com/wiki/The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_(series)#The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_10. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
“Party! Play Silly Party Games with Friends.” Gogogo, gogogo.gg/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
“Plan Your next Family Game Night with Jackbox Games.” Jackbox Games, hello.jackboxgames.com/jackbox-for-families/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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Truth? Sometimes it’s tough to get motivated. Here’s how Sarah gets in the zone when she needs to focus and get stuff done.Questions? Reach out to your Ritter Sales Specialist: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ send us an Email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
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The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
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Sarah loves Instagram, but does that mean it’s a viable marketing tool for insurance agents? Listen as she evaluates the ‘gram for agent use and learn how you can do the same.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://pod.fo/e/28ab30
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab16
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab15
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://pod.fo/e/28ab05
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab08
Ritter Insurance Marketing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/
Sarah’s Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab1c
X (Twitter) Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab0f
References:“About Professional Accounts on Instagram.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/138925576505882/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
“Convert an Instagram Personal Profile to a Business Profile .” Help.Hootsuite.Com, Hootsuite, 27 Oct. 2024, help.hootsuite.com/hc/en-us/articles/1260804251950-Convert-an-Instagram-Personal-profile-to-a-Business-profile.
“How to Set up a Business Account on Instagram.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/502981923235522/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
“How to Set up a Creator Account on Instagram.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/2358103564437429/. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Watson, Amelia. “Instagram Business vs Creator Accounts: Pros & Cons Compared.” Socialthink.Io, Social Think, 18 Aug. 2024, socialthink.io/blog/instagram-business-vs-creator-accounts/.
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It’s here… our official list of the top 10 holiday toys! Sarah’s done the research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of the must-have toys for 2024.Agent Survival Guide Podcast Toy List 2024:Barbie Mini Barbieland Dolls, Playsets, Vehicles: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bluey 3-in-1 Airplane: Amazon | Official Site| Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Alive Mystery Hatch: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Kanoodle Ultimate Champion: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Kinetic Sand Squish Motion Playset: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Magna Tiles: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Makery Freezy Cakez Playset: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Mr. Beast Lab Mutators: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Owala: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Play-Doh Pizza Scooter: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
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References:Gruber, Lauren. “15 Toys Worth Buying From Walmart’s Top Toy List 2024.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 19 Sept. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g62135228/walmart-top-toys-2024/.
Phillimore, Zoe. “18 Best Kids’ Toys for Christmas 2024 – These Gifts Have Real Wow Factor.” The-Independent.Com, The Independent, 3 Oct. 2024, https://www.the-independent.com/extras/indybest/kids/toys-activities/best-kids-toys-b2621837.html.
Handley, Sarah. “18 Top Christmas Toys 2024 - Including Lego, Tonies, Stitch and More.” Goodto.Com, Good to Know, 13 Sept. 2024, www.goodto.com/family/top-christmas-toys-boys-girls-400783.
Hillman, Marisa. “25 Hottest Christmas Toys That’ll Be Flying Off the Shelves in 2024.” Msn.Com, MSN, www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/25-hottest-christmas-toys-that-ll-be-flying-off-the-shelves-in-2024/ss-AA1oVAJ7. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“25 Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024.” Farmandfleet.Com, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 14 Oct. 2024, www.farmandfleet.com/blog/hottest-holiday-toys/.
Hillman, Marisa. “27 Gifts for Boys That Are Just as Cool as He Is.” Rd.Com, Reader’s Digest, 24 Oct. 2024, www.rd.com/list/gifts-for-boys/.
O’Connell, Rebecca. “35 Cool Gift Ideas for Kids That Santa May Want to Start Perusing now.” Buzzfeed.Com, BuzzFeed, 28 Oct. 2024, www.buzzfeed.com/bekoconnell/cool-gift-ideas-kids-trendy-2024.
Bowen, Cat. “60 Best Christmas Gifts for Kids Your Little Ones Are Dreaming About This Year.” Bestproducts.Com, Best, 16 Oct. 2024, www.bestproducts.com/parenting/kids/g97/top-christmas-gifts-for-kids/.
“Bring the Magic — Bullseye’s Top Toys List Is Back and Better Than Ever.” Corporate.Target.Com, Target, 8 Oct. 2024, corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2024/10/bullseyes-top-toys-holiday-2024.
Goertzen, Brenley. “Every Holiday Gift Guide From the Strategist.” Nymag.Com, New York Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024, nymag.com/strategist/article/best-christmas-gift-ideas.html.
“Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List.” Toysrus.Com, Toys “R” Us, www.toysrus.com/collections/hot-toy-list. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“Kohl’s Top Holiday Toys of 2024.” Kohls.Com, Kohl’s, interactive.kohls.com/top-toys-holiday-2024/p/1. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Lascala, Marisa. “Our Ultimate List of the Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 25 Sept. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/a61827377/best-gifts-for-kids/.
Rosmarin, Remi. “The 40 Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages in 2024.” Edited by Lisa Sabatini, Businessinsider.Com, Business Insider, 21 Oct. 2024, www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/best-gifts-for-kids.
Winder, Christine. “The 50 Best Gifts for Kids You Can Buy Online.” Realsimple.Com, Real Simple, 8 Oct. 2024, www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/cool-gifts-kids.
Stessman, Emma. “The Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024, as Low as $5 — According to Walmart, Amazon and More.” TODAY.Com, TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024, www.today.com/shop/hot-holiday-toys-2024-rcna169970.
Foley, Emily. “The Hottest Holiday Toys of 2023: Barbie, Gel Blasters, Throwbacks and More.” Retailmenot.Com, Retail Me Not, 4 Oct. 2024, www.retailmenot.com/blog/hot-holiday-toys-you-should-buy-now.html.
Lascala, Marisa. “The Hottest Toys to Shop From Amazon’s ‘Toys We Love’ 2024 List.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 4 Oct. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/g62114364/best-amazon-holiday-toys-2024/.
Keegan, Ashley. “The Top Holiday 2024 Toy Predictions — And Where to Buy Them Now.” Blackfriday.Com, BlackFriday.com, 2 Oct. 2024, blackfriday.com/news/toy-trends-predictions.
“Toys We Love.” Amazon.Com, Amazon, www.amazon.com/gcx/Toys-we-love/gfhz/events?categoryId=toys-we-love. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Zahn, James. “The Toy Insider Unwraps the Hottest Holiday Toys for 2024!” Toybook.Com, The Toy Book, 16 Sept. 2024, toybook.com/toy-insider-unwraps-the-hottest-holiday-toys-for-2024/.
“Top Christmas Toys of 2024.” Scheels.Com, Scheels, www.scheels.com/e/post/top-christmas-toys/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“Walmart Unwraps the Holiday Season with 2024 Top Toys List and New, Exclusive Barbie World Collection.” Corporate.Walmart.Com, Walmart, corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/09/09/walmart-unwraps-the-holiday-season-with-2024-top-toys-list-and-new-exclusive-barbie-world-collection. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Schulz, Bailey. “What Are the Most Popular Toys of 2024? Put These on Your Christmas List Early.” Usatoday.Com, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 10 Sept. 2024, www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2024/09/09/walmart-top-toys-list-2024/75101154007/.
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How do you take on the workday and keep your cool? Joining Sarah in the studio, Samantha Galeano, Ritter's Human Resources Director, talks about her strategies - active listening, laughter, and caffeine, just not quite in that order.What strategy keeps you motivated? We want to hear about it! Send a message by email to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Stay Motivated with These Episodes:Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
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Discover the time management secret that is creating margin. Sarah talks about using this technique to better manage your time, keep a sustainable schedule, and reach your goals.How do you stay motivated? What method works for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More Episodes You'll Like:Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
References:“Time Blocking.” Todoist.Com, Todoist, todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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Get ready to put procrastination in its place! Sarah talks about eating frogs and slaying dragons, helping motivate you to organize your to-do list and Get. Stuff. Done.How do you stay motivated? Are you an eat-the-frog type, or does another method work for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Want more motivation? Try these episodes:Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
References:“Eat the Frog.” Todoist.Com, Todoist, todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Laoyan, Sarah. “Why You Should Eat the Frog First.” Asana, Asana, 24 Feb. 2024, asana.com/resources/eat-the-frog.
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Expand your sales success with these strategies for selling in the ACA market!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://pod.fo/e/27a368
Agent Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication-2024/
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-insurance-agents-can-learn-about-their-social-media-audience/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
References:“All Topics.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/topics/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Decision Fatigue: What It Is and How to Avoid It.” Washington State University Carson College of Business, https://onlinemba.wsu.edu/blog/decision-fatigue. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Fast, Easy ACA Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Internet, Broadband Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/?tabItem=9a15d0d3-3bff-4e9e-a329-6e328bc7bcce.
“In-Person Assistance in the Health Insurance Marketplaces.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/in-person-assisters/programs-procedures/in-person-assistance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“One Platform to Connect.” Zoom, www.zoom.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Petrosyan, Ani, and Feb 29. “Internet Usage by Age in U.S. 2023.” Statista, 29 Feb. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/266587/percentage-of-internet-users-by-age-groups-in-the-us/.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling: Microsoft Teams.” Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams, Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“X.Com.” X (Formerly Twitter), www.x.com/?lang=en. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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The Friday Five for November 22, 2024:* Bluesky Lists & Starter Packs * Missing Apple Notes Solution * KFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation * New Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIP * KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight
Bluesky Lists & Starter Packs:“Bluesky Start Packs - Bluesky Directory.” Blueskydirectory.Com, Bluesky Directory, blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
Cooper, Gael. “Bluesky Explained: Why This Social Media Network Has 20 Million Users and Is Growing.” CNET.Com, CNET, 19 Nov. 2024, https://www.cnet.com/tech/bluesky-explained-why-this-social-media-network-is-now-growing-by-1-million-users-daily/.
Isaac, Mike. “How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/technology/bluesky-growing-pains.html.
Cunningham, Joel. “This Is the Best Way to Find People to Follow on Bluesky.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 19 Nov. 2024, lifehacker.com/tech/best-way-to-find-people-to-follow-on-bluesky.
Cappelli, Amanda. “What Is Bluesky, the Online Platform Welcoming Users Leaving Elon Musk’s X?” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-bluesky-why-are-people-leaving-x-platform/.
Missing Apple Notes Solution:Christoffel, Ryan. “Apple Confirms Fix for Disappearing Notes after iCloud Terms Issue.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 18 Nov. 2024, 9to5mac.com/2024/11/18/apple-confirms-fix-for-disappearing-notes-after-icloud-terms-issue/.
Phelan, David. “Apple Confirms iPhone Missing Notes Bug And Shows How To Fix It.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2024/11/17/apple-confirms-iphone-missing-notes-bug-and-shows-how-to-fix-it-iphone-16-pro-max-icloud-data/.
Smith, Chris. “This Is Apple’s Official Fix for the Bug That Makes Notes Disappear in iOS 18.” BGR.Com, BGR, 19 Nov. 2024, bgr.com/tech/apple-official-fix-for-the-ios-18-disappearing-notes-bug/.
KFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation:Cubanski, Juliette. “FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” KFF.Org, KFF, 19 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/.
New Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIP:“About Section 1115 Demonstrations.” Medicaid.Gov, Medicaid, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/about-section-1115-demonstrations/index.html. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
“Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approvals in Five States That Will Keep Eligible Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-approvals-five-states-will-keep-eligible-children-and-adults .
“Colorado Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/co-continuum-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf.
“Hawaii Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/hi-quest-integr-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf.
“Minnesota Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/mn-pmap-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf.
“New York Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/ny-medicaid-rdsgn-team-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf.
“Pennsylvania Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/pa-former-foster-care-youth-diff-state-sud-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf.
KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight:Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/.
Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-premiums-and-benefits/.
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a
7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://pod.fo/e/284479
Halfway Through AEP 2025: https://pod.fo/e/2830c1
Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
VA Benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicare for Veteran Clients: https://pod.fo/e/281399
You're Not Alone This AEP!: https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
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We asked our HQ staff what their top apps are, listen to this episode to learn their answers! Did your favorite app make the list?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Google Calendar: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/
EveryDollar: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app
Giant Food Stores App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869
Giant Food Stores Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en
Meta Business Suite: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://pod.fo/e/28aafc
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28ab3d
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://pod.fo/e/28ab05
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf1
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:“Everydollar: Make a Budget and Track Expenses.” Ramsey Solutions, www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app.
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Facebook Monthly Active Users Worldwide 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 21 May 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide/.
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Free Design, Photo, and Video Tool - Design Made Easy | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Giant - Apps on Google Play.” Google Play, Google, https://www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Giant Choice Rewards.” Giant, https://www.giantfoodstores.com/rewards/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. LLC, Giant Food Stores.
“Giant Food Stores.” App Store, 4 Jan. 2012, https://www.apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“The 20 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024.” Backlinko, 26 July 2024, www.backlinko.com/social-media-platforms.
“Meta Business Suite.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Meta Global Community Monthly Active Users 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 26 Apr. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/947869/facebook-product-mau/.
“Pricing: Compare Free & Premium Plans | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/pricing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Shareable Online Calendar and Scheduling.” Google Calendar, Google, www.workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Change happens, and this year, there’s been a lot of it. Learn more about why beneficiaries switch plans so you can be the agent to help them.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-aep/
2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://pod.fo/e/28aae8
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets: https://pod.fo/e/27f3bc
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://pod.fo/e/28aae6
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://pod.fo/e/27a36a
References:Emerson, Jakob. “28 Health Systems Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans: 2024.” Beckershospitalreview.Com, Becker’s Hospital Review, 14 Oct. 2024, www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/15-health-systems-dropping-medicare-advantage-plans-2024.html.
“2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 13 Oct. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-star-ratings.
Coleman, Kathryn A., and Lindsay P. Barnette. “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan ‘Look-Alike’ Transitions for Contract Year 2025.” Hhs.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 5 Apr. 2024, www.hhs.gov/guidance/sites/default/files/hhs-guidance-documents/CY25_DSNP_LookAlike_Transition_Memo040524_G.pdf.
Pifer, Rebecca. “Humana and CVS Are Downsizing Their Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025. Which Insurers Could Benefit?” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 10 June 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/humana-cvs-medicare-advantage-benefit-plan-cuts-2025-unitedhealth/716764/.
Freed, Meredith, Anthony Damico, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight: First Look.” KFF, KFF, 15 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
CMS requires marketing, sales, and enrollment calls between agents and clients to be recorded. If you have questions about these call requirements, this is the episode for you!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG515
Contact Integrity Support: support@clients.integrity.com
FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225
Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG505
Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-grievances-how-insurance-agents-can-try-to-prevent-them/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Blog Compliance Section: https://ritterim.com/blog/compliance/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event/
Terms of Service for Integrity: https://integrity.com/terms-of-service/
The Ritter Compliance Program: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:“Agent Broker Marketing Frequently Asked Questions.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-marketing-faqs-10-19-2022.pdf. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
“Employer Group Waiver Plans (EQWPs).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage-contracting/employer-group-waiver-plans-egwps. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
“Security Overview.” Twilio, Twilio, www.twilio.com/en-us/legal/security-overview. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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The Friday Five for November 15, 2024:* FOMC November 2024 Meeting * Bluesky, Threads, X App Downloads vs. Site Traffic * 2025 Medicare Part A/B Premiums & Deductibles * NordPass Top Passwords of 2024 List * Halfway Through AEP 2025
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.FOMC November 2024 Meeting:“Consumer Price Index - October 2024.” Bls.Gov, Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 13 Nov. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
“Consumer Price Index Summary - October 2024.” Bls.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 Oct. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm.
“Meeting Calendars and Information.” Federalreserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
“Personal Income and Outlays, September 2024.” Bea.Gov, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 31 Oct. 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2024.
“Transcript of Chair Powell’s Press Conference November 7, 2024.” Federalreserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20241107.pdf. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
Bluesky, Threads, X App Downloads vs. Site Traffic:“Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) on Threads.” Threads, Meta, 3 Nov. 2024, www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DB6zNlQSsJN?xmt=AQGzC2OVsSCAHSwTsMzAMlVJzFvTppOz8Np1TG7sEIM3bA.
“Bluesky Announces Series A to Grow Network of 13M+ Users.” Bsky.Social, Bluesky, 24 Oct. 2024, bsky.social/about/blog/10-24-2024-series-a.
“Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pewresearch.Org, Pew Research Center, 13 Nov. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/.
“Top Websites in United States - October 2024 Most Visited & Popular Rankings.” Semrush.Com, Semrush, www.semrush.com/website/top/united-states/all/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Kirshner, Alex. “Sick of X and Elon Musk? This App Might Be for You.” Slate.Com, Slate, 12 Nov. 2024, slate.com/technology/2024/11/bluesky-app-twitter-exodus-x-elon-musk.html.
Holtermann, Callie. “With Surge in New Users, Bluesky Emerges as X Alternative.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 14 Nov. 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/style/bluesky-users-election.html.
“Top Apps & Games for Iphone on the IOS App Store in the United States.” Appfigures.Com, Appfigures, appfigures.com/top-apps/ios-app-store/united-states/iphone/top-overall. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
“Top Apps for Android on Google Play in the United States.” Appfigures.Com, Appfigures, appfigures.com/top-apps/google-play/united-states/top-apps. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Tenbarge, Kat, and Kevin Collier. “X Sees Largest User Exodus since Musk Takeover.” NBCNews.Com, NBC Universal News Group, 13 Nov. 2024, www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-sees-largest-user-exodus-musk-takeover-rcna179793.
2025 Medicare Part A/B Premiums & Deductibles:“2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles.
2025 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles: Episode | Post
NordPass Top Passwords of 2024 List:Novak, Matt. “Americans Are Using the Dumbest Possible Passwords (2024 Edition).” Gizmodo.Com, Gizmodo, 14 Nov. 2024, gizmodo.com/americans-are-using-the-dumbest-possible-passwords-2024-edition-2000524147.
Kan, Michael. “Here Are 2024’s Most Used (and Worst) Passwords: Is Yours on the List?” Pcmag.Com, PCMAG, 14 Nov. 2024, https://www.pcmag.com/news/most-common-worst-passwords-2024-nordpass-is-yours-on-the-list .
Hill, Allan Rose. “Here Is the Latest List of Passwords You Should Never Use.” Boingboing.Net, Boing Boing, 13 Nov. 2024, boingboing.net/2024/11/13/here-is-the-latest-list-of-passwords-you-should-never-use.html.
Wong, Abel. “The Most Used Passwords of 2024 Are out - and It’s 123456 Again.” Technave.Com, TechNave, 14 Nov. 2024, technave.com/gadget/The-most-used-passwords-of-2024-are-out-and-it-s-123456-again-40655.html.
Roth, Emma. “These Are the Passwords You Definitely Shouldn’t Be Using.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 13 Nov. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/11/13/24295543/most-common-passwords-list-2024.
“Top 200 Most Common Passwords.” NordPass.Com, NordPass, nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Resources:5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6287
2025 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241113
Apps to Stay Productive This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20241106
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG630
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG630R5
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553
KFF 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Report & Tools: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241108
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104
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Get the details on Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) in this ASG Podcast explainer. Find out how agents can look up this info for clients, the income limits, and more! Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/
The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-part-d-sep-triggers-that-can-help-you-post-aep/
What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
References: “Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help Program.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, Social Security.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, secure.ssa.gov/i1020/Ee001View.action. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Guide to Consumer Mailings from CMS, Social Security, and Plans in 2024/2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources/downloads/consumer-mailings.pdf. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage.” NCOA.Org, National Council on Aging, 27 Feb. 2024, www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-savings-programs-eligibility-coverage/.
“News and General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare/resources-0. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).” Shiphelp.Org, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, www.shiphelp.org/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Supplemental Security Income (SSI).” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/ssi. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Understanding the Extra Help with Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 1 Feb. 2024, www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10508.pdf.
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We’re at the midway mark for AEP! It’s time to stop, listen to this episode, and assess if your sales strategy could use some improvements.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/
Ask Integrity: https://www.askintegrity.com/
Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOS) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225
Free eBook & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
Get Your Medicare Advantages Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-your-medicare-advantage-sales-contracts-here-recommendations-for-2025/
Get Your Portfolio Reviewed: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553
Insurance Agents as TPMOS: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578
Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Learn About Integrity’s Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
PlanEnroll Lead Program Training Registration: https://trainings.planenroll.com/
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-hire-an-assistant-for-your-insurance-business/
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
Surviving AEP Resource List: https://ritterim.com/aep/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-selling-medicare-supplements-during-aep/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense: https://ritterim.com/blog/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-and-n-make-sense/
X (fka Twitter) Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG609
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
You’re Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104
References:Diamond, Dan. “10,000 People Are Now Enrolling in Medicare - Every Day.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 11 June 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/07/13/aging-in-america-10000-people-enroll-in-medicare-every-day/#1ebb581f3657.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Fichtner, Jason J. “The Peak 65® Zone Is Here Creating a New Framework for America’s Retirement Security.” Protected Income, Protected Lifetime Income Alliance for Lifetime Income, www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Whitepaper_Fichtner.pdf. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Neil Kokemuller. “Why Do People Buy Brand Names?” Small Business - Chron.Com, Chron.com, 29 Jan. 2019, www.smallbusiness.chron.com/people-buy-brand-names-69654.html.
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BREAKING: 2025 Medicare Part A and B premium and deductible numbers are out! Get the details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in coverage year 2025.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
Apps to Stay Productive This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20241106
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R3
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628
REWIND: Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R5
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104
References:“2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles.
“CMS Fast Facts.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.
“Social Security Changes - Cola Fact Sheet.” Ssa.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2025.pdf. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.
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Discover how you can help veteran clients utilize VA Benefits, Tricare, and Medicare. Press play to learn more about how these benefits work together!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
The Definite Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
References:“3 Ways to Avoid the Part D Late Enrollment Penalty.” Medicare.Gov, www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/costs-for-medicare-drug-coverage/part-d-late-enrollment-penalty/3-ways-to-avoid-the-part-d-late-enrollment-penalty. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“About VA health benefits.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Current VA Health Care Copay Rates.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/copay-rates/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Getting Urgent Care at VA or In-Network Community Providers.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/resources/getting-urgent-care-at-va-or-in-network-community-providers/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Pharmacy Benefits Management Services.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 23 Oct. 2013, www.pbm.va.gov/nationalformulary.asp.
Schaeffer, Katherine. “The Changing Face of America’s Veteran Population.” Pew Research Center, 8 Nov. 2023, www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/08/the-changing-face-of-americas-veteran-population/.
“Tricare for Life.” TRICARE, www.tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans/TFL. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Understanding Medicare, Veteran Benefits, and Tricare for Life.” Policy Engineer, 15 Aug. 2024, www.policyengineer.com/understanding-medicare-veteran-benefits-and-tricare-for-life/.
“VA Health Care and Other Insurance.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/va-health-care-and-other-insurance/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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Utilize these resources to generate Affordable Care Act leads in your community! At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we’re here to help you expand your insurance business.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-insurance-marketing-tips-to-help-agents-stand-out-from-the-crowd/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
Carriers & Products with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Effective Marketing Strategies for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Marketing & Incentives with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
Why Being a Likeable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-being-a-likable-agent-is-good-for-your-business/
References:“Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” Medicaid, www.medicaid.gov/chip/index.html. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” CMS Enterprise Portal, https://portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/Where-can-I-update-my-public-facing-agent-broker-profile-information-so-that-consumers-can-find-me-and-request-assistance. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, www.data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Find Local Help.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/find-local-help/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
Instagram, www.instagram.com/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/home. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024
“Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 Marketplace Registration and Training.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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The Friday Five for November 8, 2024:* Spotify Custom Cover Art for Playlists * Instagram AI “Adult Classifier” * Starbucks & Dunkin’ Holiday Drink Menus * Streaming Picks for November 2024 * KFF 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Report & Tools
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Spotify Custom Cover Art for Playlists:Aurelie.Corinthios@groupsjr.com. “Take Your Spotify Playlists to the Next Level With Custom Cover Art.” Newsroom.Spotify.Com, Spotify, 22 Oct. 2024, newsroom.spotify.com/2024-10-22/create-cover-art-playlists-custom-beta/.
Spotify Playlists:Interviews on the Agent Survival Guide Podcast
News for Insurance Agents
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
Instagram AI “Adult Classifier:”Barlow, Graham. “Instagram to Use AI to Catch Teens Lying about Their Age and Automatically Move Them to Restricted Accounts.” TechRadar.Com, TechRadar, 6 Nov. 2024, www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/instagram-to-use-ai-to-catch-teens-lying-about-their-age-and-automatically-move-them-to-restricted-accounts.
Basu, Suswati. “Instagram Uses AI to Detect Underage Users and Move Them to Teen Accounts.” Edited by Sam Shedden, Readwrite.Com, readwrite, 6 Nov. 2024, https://readwrite.com/instagram-ai-detect-underage-users/.
Borak, Masha. “Meta Announces New Age-Checking Measures for Young Instagram Users.” Biometricupdate.Com, Biometric Update | Biometrics News, Companies and Explainers, 5 Nov. 2024, www.biometricupdate.com/202411/meta-announces-new-age-checking-measures-for-young-instagram-users.
Bonifacic, Igor. “Meta Details ‘Adult Classifier’ Tool for Catching Teens Who Lie about Their Age on Instagram.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 4 Nov. 2024, www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-details-adult-classifier-tool-for-catching-teens-who-lie-about-their-age-on-instagram-164439051.html.
Starbucks & Dunkin’ Holiday Menus:“Starbucks Holiday Menu Returns with Festive New Refreshers & Food, Beginning Nov.7.” About.Starbucks.Com, Starbucks, 6 Nov. 2024, about.starbucks.com/stories/2024/starbucks-holiday-menu-returns-with-festive-new-refreshers-and-food-beginning-nov-7.
“‘Tis the Season at Dunkin’®: Introducing New Holiday Cookie Signature Latte, Almond Croissant, and the Return of Free Donut Wednesdays.” News.Dunkindonuts.Com, Dunkin’, 29 Oct. 2024, news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-holiday-menu-announcement.
Streaming Picks for November 2024:Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+ & Other Major Streaming Services in November 2024.” ComicBook.Com, ComicBook, 28 Oct. 2024, comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-november-2024-movies-tv-shows-netflix-disney-max-prime-video/.
KFF 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Report & Tools:“Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator.” KFF.Org, KFF, 30 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/.
Ortaliza, Jared, et al. “Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment.” KFF.Org, KFF, 30 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/policy-watch/ten-things-to-watch-for-2025-aca-open-enrollment/.
“Build a Custom State Report.” KFF.Org, KFF, www.kff.org/statedata/custom/. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.
“Temporary Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Consumers Losing Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Coverage Due to Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition Operations for Plan Year 2024.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Mar. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/downloads/extn-sep-cnsmrs-lsg-chip-cvrg-adndm-faq.pdf.
Resources:Apple Intelligence iOS 18.1 Features: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241101
Apps to Stay Productive This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20241106
Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA71
Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA70
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104
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All clients have different needs, health concerns, and budgets! Learn how to approach budget conversations tactfully to help clients find plans that fit their varying needs.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Ancillary Products at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/ancillary/
A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software
Carrier Partners at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
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Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
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PlanEnroll Client User Guide PDF: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/Client-Sync-Consumer-User-Guide.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-basics-of-selling-insurance-from-home/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
References:“Compare Medigap Plan Benefits.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
“Fidelity® Releases 2023 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate: For the First Time in Nearly a Decade, Retirees See Relief as Estimate Stays Flat Year-over-Year.” Newsroom.Fidelity.Com, Fidelity, 21 June 2023, newsroom.fidelity.com/pressreleases/fidelity--releases-2023-retiree-health-care-cost-estimate--for-the-first-time-in-nearly-a-decade--re/s/b826bf3a-29dc-477c-ad65-3ede88606d1c.
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We’re in the middle of the busy season! Check out these task management apps to help keep you on track.Zoho Projects: https://www.zoho.com/projects/
Joplin: https://joplinapp.org/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrolment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-forget-to-do-when-preparing-for-appointments/
References:Joplin, www.joplinapp.org/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Joplin Cloud Plans.” Joplin, www.joplinapp.org/plans/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Team Communication Software: Business & Team Chat App - Zoho Cliq.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/cliq/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Zoho Projects Pricing Plans.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/projects/zohoprojects-pricing.html. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Zoho Projects: Online Project Management Platform.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/projects/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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You’re not alone this AEP! The Ritter family is dedicated to help you have the best AEP yet. Discover tips to avoid burnout by working smarter, not harder. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life ft. Jen Flere: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230410
Discover More About MedicareCENTER & Ask Integrity: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
How Ritter Supports Agents: https://ritterim.com/support/
Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Overcome Stress with Niksen: The Art of Doing Nothing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240520
References:“4 Steps to Beating Burnout.” Harvard Business Review, www.hbr.org/2016/11/beating-burnout . Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“5 Consequences of Overworking Employees for Your Business.” ActivTrak, 5 May 2024, www.activtrak.com/blog/consequences-of-overworking-employees/.
Edú-Valsania, Sergio, et al. “Burnout: A Review of Theory and Measurement.” MDPI, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 4 Feb. 2022, www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/3/1780.
Harper, Caitlin. “How to Build a Support System for Your Mental Health.” MyWellbeing, 22 June 2023, www.mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/how-to-build-a-support-system.
Fraga, Juli. “How to Identify and Prevent Burnout.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/tips-for-identifying-and-preventing-burnout. Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“Is Work Overload Hurting Your Organization’s Performance?” Calm, 29 July 2024, www.business.calm.com/resources/blog/is-work-overload-hurting-your-organizations-performance/.
“Preventing Burnout: 7 Strategies and When to Seek Help.” Medical News Today, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preventing-burnout. Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“The Health Benefits of Good Friends.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 15 Oct. 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860.
“The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies.” Harvard Business Review, 28 Dec. 2015, www.hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies.
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Retirement doesn't always mean the end of work. Your Medicare client may want or need to go back to work. What then? We talked to Danny Ford about the steps insurance agents should take when their client is considering a return to the workforce.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-medicare-enrollment-application/
A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software/
KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241018
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
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The Friday Five for November 1, 2024:* CMS Updates Enrollment Process for EDE & DE Platforms * WPS Data Breach Leads to Issue of New Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers * Student Loan Forgiveness Update * Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Tools Launch * Apple Intelligence iOS 18.1 Features
CMS Updates Enrollment Process for EDE & DE Platforms:“CMS Roundup (October. 18, 2024).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 18 Oct. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/cms-round-up/cms-roundup-october-18-2024.
“Direct Enrollment and Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/direct-enrollment-partners. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
“HealthCare.Gov Contact Information.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/contact-us/. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
“HealthSherpa for Agents.” HealthSherpa.Com, HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
WPS Data Breach Leads to Issue of New Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers:Alder, Steve. “CMS Confirms 3.1 Million Individuals Affected by MOVEit Hack on Wisconsin Physicians Service.” Hipaajournal.Com, The HIPAA Journal, 25 Sept. 2024, www.hipaajournal.com/cms-wisconsin-physicians-service-moveit-hack/.
“CMS Notifies Additional Individuals Potentially Impacted by MOVEit Data Breach.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 16 Nov. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-notifies-additional-individuals-potentially-impacted-moveit-data-breach.
“CMS Notifies Individuals Potentially Impacted by Data Breach.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 6 Sept. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-notifies-individuals-potentially-impacted-data-breach.
“CMS Responding to Data Breach at Contractor.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 July 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-responding-data-breach-contractor.
Olsen, Emily. “CMS Says Data Breach at Contractor Could Affect More than 946,000 Medicare Beneficiaries.” Healthcare Dive, Healthcare Dive, 9 Sept. 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-wisconsin-physicians-service-insurance-corporation-moveit-data-breach/726416/.
Goodin, Dan. “Casualties Keep Growing in This Month’s Mass Exploitation of Moveit 0-Day.” Arstechnica.Com, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023, arstechnica.com/security/2023/06/casualties-keep-growing-in-this-months-mass-exploitation-of-moveit-0-day/.
“Over 940,000 Medicare Beneficiaries Impacted by Data Breach.” Jdsupra.Com, JD Supra, 24 Oct. 2024, www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/over-940-000-medicare-beneficiaries-1539983/.
Reed, Jonathan. “The MOVEIT Breach Impact and Fallout: How Can You Respond?” Securityintelligence.Com, Security Intelligence, 23 Oct. 2024, securityintelligence.com/news/the-moveit-breach-impact-and-fallout-how-can-you-respond/.
Student Loan Forgiveness Update:Gibson, Kate. “Biden Administration Extends Repayment Freeze for 8 Million Student Loan Borrowers.” Edited by Alain Sherter, Cbsnews.Com, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-forgiveness-payment-biden/.
Cavanaugh, Lynn. “Biden Freezes Student Loan Repayments for 6 Months for 8M Borrowers.” Benefitspro.Com, BenefitsPro, 22 Oct. 2024, www.benefitspro.com/2024/10/22/biden-freezes-student-loan-repayments-for-6-months-for-8m-borrowers/.
“Biden-Harris Administration Releases Proposed Rules to Authorize Debt Relief to Nearly Eight Million Borrowers Experiencing Hardship.” Ed.Gov, U.S. Department of Education, 25 Oct. 2024, www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/biden-harris-administration-releases-proposed-rules-authorize-debt-relief.
Cavanaugh, Lynn. “Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: A 3rd Attempt at Debt Cancellation for 8M.” Benefitspro.Com, BenefitsPro, 28 Oct. 2024, www.benefitspro.com/2024/10/28/bidens-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-a-3rd-attempt-at-debt-cancellation-for-8m/.
Johnston, Courtney. “Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Could Offer Debt Relief to 8 Million Borrowers.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 25 Oct. 2024, www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/bidens-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-could-offer-debt-relief-to-8-million-borrowers/.
“Department of Education Updates on Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE Plan).” Ed.Gov, U.S. Department of Education, 24 Oct. 2024, www.ed.gov/higher-education/manage-your-loans/save-plan.
“SAVE Plan Court Actions: Impact on Borrowers.” Studentaid.Gov, Federal Student Aid, 2 Oct. 2024, studentaid.gov/announcements-events/save-court-actions.
“Student Debt Relief Hardship.” Ed.Gov, U.S. Department of Education, www.ed.gov/media/document/nprm-hardship-sldr. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Zimmer, Evan. “Student Loan Payment Pause Extended for 6 More Months for SAVE Borrowers.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 21 Oct. 2024, www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/student-loan-payment-pause-extended-for-6-more-months-for-save-borrowers/.
Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Tools Launch:“Airpods Pro 2 - Hearing Health.” Apple, Apple, www.apple.com/airpods-pro/hearing-health/. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Welch, Chris. “Apple’s Airpods pro Just Got Much Better - No Matter What Port Is on the Case.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 18 Sept. 2023, www.theverge.com/23878402/apple-airpods-pro-usb-c-adaptive-audio-conversation-awareness-test-review.
Steele, Billy. “Apple’s Airpods pro Hearing Health Tools Could Normalize Wearing Earbuds Everywhere.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 29 Oct. 2024, www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/apples-airpods-pro-hearing-health-tools-could-normalize-wearing-earbuds-everywhere-140054858.html.
“Apple Introduces Airpods 4 and a Hearing Health Experience with Airpods Pro 2.” Apple.Com, Apple, 29 Oct. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2/.
“How Apple Developed the World’s First End-to-End Hearing Health Experience.” Apple.Com, Apple, 30 Oct. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/how-apple-developed-the-worlds-first-end-to-end-hearing-health-experience/.
Welch, Chris. “How to Take the Apple Hearing Test.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/24278477/apple-hearing-test-how-to.
Shastri, Devi. “Apple Airpods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They’d Rather Ignore.” Apnews.Com, AP News, 28 Oct. 2024, apnews.com/article/hearing-aids-airpods-apple-android-fsa-hsa-e0f243bcaff9b4c5b5068b546012b338.
Cadwell, Blake. “How to Use Airpods as Hearing Aids (with Screenshots).” Edited by Amy Sarow, Soundly.Com, Soundly., 28 Oct. 2024, www.soundly.com/blog/airpods-as-hearing-aids.
Ulanoff, Lance. “I’m Done Being Rude to People Thanks to Adaptive Audio on Airpods Pro 2.” Techradar.Com, TechRadar, 19 Sept. 2023, www.techradar.com/audio/im-done-being-rude-to-people-thanks-to-adaptive-audio-on-airpods-pro-2.
Carey, Bridget. “I Tested the Apple Airpod pro 2 Hearing Aid Software Early. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 21 Oct. 2024, www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-apple-airpod-pro-2-hearing-aid-software-early-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/.
Apple Intelligence iOS 18.1 Features:Crouse, Megan. “Apple Intelligence Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide for 2024.” Techrepublic.Com, TechRepublic, 29 Oct. 2024, www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-intelligence-cheat-sheet/.
Disotto, John-Anthony. “Apple Intelligence Features Explained - Everything You Need to Know about Apple AI and When You Can Use It.” Techradar.Com, TechRadar, 11 Sept. 2024, www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/apple-intelligence-features-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apple-ai-and-when-you-can-use-it.
“Apple Intelligence Is Available Today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 29 Oct. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/.
Ortiz, Sabrina. “Can’t Find Apple’s AI Features after Upgrading to iOS 18.1? Do This.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 29 Oct. 2024, www.zdnet.com/article/cant-find-apples-ai-features-after-upgrading-to-ios-18-1-do-this/.
Carlson, Jeff. “If You Want Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, Here’s What You Need to Do.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 29 Oct. 2024, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-you-want-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-heres-what-you-need-to-do/.
Miller, Chance. “iOS 18.2 with New Apple Intelligence Features Coming in December, Apple Confirms.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 28 Oct. 2024, 9to5mac.com/2024/10/28/ios-18-2-release-date/.
Michaels, Philip. “iOS 18 Memory Movie Is One of Apple Intelligence’s Best Features - Here’s How to Use It.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 26 Sept. 2024, www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/how-to-create-a-memory-movie-with-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone.
Priday, Richard. “I Tried All New Apple Intelligence Features in IOS 18.1 - Here’s the Best (and Worst).” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 28 Oct. 2024, www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/i-tried-all-new-apple-intelligence-features-in-ios-18-1-heres-the-best-and-worst.
Carlson, Jeff. “These 3 Apple Intelligence Features in IOS 18.1 Are the Ones You’ll Actually Use.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 30 Oct. 2024, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-3-apple-intelligence-features-in-ios-18-1-are-the-ones-youll-actually-use/.
Resources:1 Million New Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers to be Issued After WPS Data Breach: https://ritterim.com/blog/1-million-new-medicare-beneficiary-identifiers-to-be-issued-after-wps-data-breach/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
CMS Implements Marketplace Security Enhancements for EDE & DE Pathways: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-implements-marketplace-security-enhancements-for-ede-and-de-pathways/
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG2024RossBaker
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG627
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Prepare for potential CMS secret shoppers! We outline best practices to help agents stay compliant during calls, whether you’re talking to a client, lead, or potential secret shopper.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Common Questions From Secret Shoppers PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/common-questions-for-secret-shoppers.pdf
FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-medicare-call-recording-requirements/
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
How to Keep Clients Safe from Insurance Fraud: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG619
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Join the Integrity Family: https://identity.integrity.com/register
Learn More About Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:“2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 5 Apr. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024.
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There’s more than one way to enroll clients into marketplace plans. Learn the advantages of using HealthSherpa as your ACA enrollment platform in this episode!Read the text versionThe Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
ACA 101:Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
Carriers & Products with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Create a HealthSherpa Account Through Ritter: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/#create-a-healthsherpa-account
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG2024RossBaker
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
New Required Document Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/
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References:“Agent Help Center.” HealthSherpa Help Center, HealthSherpa, www.faq.healthsherpa.com/en/collections/166253-agent-help-center. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Direct Enrollment and Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/direct-enrollment-partners. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/ede. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Free Preventive Care & the Affordable Care Act.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/preventive-care-services. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“HealthSherpa Privacy Notice.” HealthSherpa, 5 Oct. 2020, www.healthsherpa.com/privacy_notice.
“Maximize Your ACA Revenue with HealthSherpa.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/carrier. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Member Defense Network: Ensuring Health Insurance Marketplace Integrity.” Member Defense Network, www.memberdefense.org/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Secure Your ACA Book with Two-Factor Authentication.” HealthSherpa Blog, HealthSherpa, https://blog.healthsherpa.com/agents/agent-2fa/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Work your ACA book faster and easier.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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Your clients may not be aware of extra benefits in select Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about OTC benefits and how you can educate your clients about them.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-ask-your-current-clients-for-referrals/
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Understanding Medicare Advantage Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/understanding-medicare-advantage/1/
References:GA Foods, GA Foods, www.gafoods.com/. Accessed 16 Aug. 2024.
Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.
Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Supplemental Benefits, and Prior Authorization.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-supplemental-benefits-and-prior-authorization/.
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Services, 16 July 2024, https://data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment.
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Badger, Cary. “The Rise of Over-the-Counter Programs in Medicare Advantage Plans.” HealthScape, Chartis, 30 Apr. 2019, www.healthscape.com/insights/the-rise-of-over-the-counter-otc-benefits-in-medicare-advantage/.
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The Friday Five for October 25, 2024:* Adobe Fresco Now Completely Free for Everyone * Amazon and Walmart Announce Pharmacy Delivery Expansions * Stride 2025 Open Enrollment Study * KFF Analysis on Med Supp Enrollment Data * Medigap Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2025
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Adobe Fresco Now Completely Free for Everyone:Foley, Joe. “Adobe Fresco Is Now Completely Free for All.” Creative Bloq, Creative Bloq, 23 Oct. 2024, www.creativebloq.com/art/digital-art/adobe-fresco-is-now-completely-free-for-all.
Gan, Jeremy. “Adobe Fresco’s Previously Paywalled Features Are Now Free for Everyone.” Engadget, Engadget, 23 Oct. 2024, www.engadget.com/apps/adobe-frescos-previously-paywalled-features-are-now-free-for-everyone-141956420.html.
Weatherbed, Jess. “Adobe Made Its Painting App Completely Free to Take on Procreate.” The Verge, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277533/adobe-fresco-painting-app-free-availablility-procreate.
“Digital Painting and Drawing App | Adobe Fresco.” Adobe.Com, Adobe, www.adobe.com/products/fresco.html. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
Amazon and Walmart Announce Pharmacy Delivery Expansions:Accelerating Convenience: Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery, Helping Customers Live Better, 22 Oct. 2024, corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/10/22/accelerating-convenience-walmart-launches-nationwide-same-day-pharmacy-delivery-helping-customers-live-better.
“Amazon Pharmacy Plans to Expand Same-Day Delivery of Medications to Nearly Half the US in 2025.” Amazon.Com, Amazon, 9 Oct. 2024, www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-pharmacy-expands-same-day-prescription-delivery-united-states.
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D. “Amazon Pharmacy’s Rapid Growth Will Soon Make Instant Access to Medication the New Normal.” Forbes.Com, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2024/10/14/amazon-pharmacys-rapid-growth-will-soon-make-instant-access-to-medication-the-new-normal/.
Palmer, Annie. “Amazon Same-Day Prescription Delivery Expanding to Nearly Half of U.S. in 2025.” Cnbc.Com, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/10/09/amazon-same-day-prescription-delivery-expanding-to-half-of-us-in-2025.html.
Tong, Noah. “Walmart Offers Same-Day Prescription Delivery with Plans to Reach 49 States.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 22 Oct. 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/retail/hlth24-walmart-simplify-online-pharmacy-orders-49-states.
Gibson, Kate. “Walmart Plans to Deliver Prescriptions Nationwide in as Little as 30 Minutes.” Edited by Alain Sherter, Cbsnews.Com, CBS, 22 Oct. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-prescription-delivery-amazon/.
Stride 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Study:“2025 Annual Open Enrollment Survey - A New Report from Stride.” Blog.Stridehealth.Com, Stride Health, 17 Oct. 2024, blog.stridehealth.com/open-enrollment-2025survey.
Popke, Michael. “Almost 75% of ACA Buyers Will Not Compare Plans for 2025.” Benefitspro.Com, BenefitsPro, 21 Oct. 2024, www.benefitspro.com/2024/10/21/almost-75-of-aca-buyers-will-not-compare-plans-for-2025/.
KFF Analysis on Med Supp Enrollment Data:Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Key Facts about Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medigap-enrollment-and-premiums-for-medicare-beneficiaries/.
“Medicare Supplement Enrollment Down Slightly in 2023.” Markfarrah.Com, Mark Farrah Associates, 28 May 2024, www.markfarrah.com/mfa-briefs/medicare-supplement-enrollment-down-slightly-in-2023.
Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Medigap May Be Elusive for Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions - Issue Brief - 10506.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/report-section/medigap-may-be-elusive-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-pre-existing-conditions-issue-brief/.
Medigap Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2025:“F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/f-g-j-deductible-announcements. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024.
“K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024.
Resources:
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
Helping Clients with Marketplace Eligibility Appeals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG624
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241018
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
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Discover the tech solutions packed into Ask Integrity™, our industry's first AI-powered digital assistant just for insurance agents.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Ask Integrity™ and its features: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/
Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
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What to Do If Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-medicare-part-d-plans-become-non-commissionable/
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This episode is for the bibliophiles! Check out Tina’s finds for the best eBook and audiobook apps.Libby: https://libbyapp.com/
Everand: https://www.everand.com/
Kobo Books: https://www.kobo.com/us/en
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Agent’s Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
References:“Ebooks, Audiobooks & More - Read Free for 30 Days.” Everand, www.everand.com/. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
“Kobo.Com United States Store - Ebooks, Audiobooks, Ereaders and Reading Apps.” Kobo, www.kobo.com/us/en. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
Libby, www.libbyapp.com/. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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The Affordable Care Act Marketplace can be a lucrative market for agents in Medicare. Listen to find out 8 reasons why selling ACA plans will benefit your business and help your clients and their families.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-isnt-just-for-seniors-selling-to-the-under-65-market/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal Exchange States & State-Based Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6215
References:“CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Sept. 2021, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-extends-open-enrollment-period-and-launches-initiatives-expand-health-coverage-access-nationwide.
McDermott, Daniel, and Cynthia Cox. “Insurer Participation on the ACA Marketplaces, 2014-2021.” KFF, KFF, 23 Feb. 2021, www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/insurer-participation-on-the-aca-marketplaces-2014-2021/.
“New, Lower Costs on Marketplace Marketplace Coverage.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/more-savings/. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Keith, Katie. “New Special Enrollment Period for Low-Income People Could Boost Coverage.” Commonwealth Fund, The Commonwealth Fund, 7 Sept. 2021, www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/new-special-enrollment-period-low-income-people-could-boost-coverage.
“Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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Interested in joining the Under-65 Insurance Market? Listen to this episode to get the basics of selling ACA to your clients.Read the text versionUnderstanding ACA Plan Metal Tiers FREE Printable PDF Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/understanding-aca-plan-metal-tiers.pdf Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2024 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
ACA Eligibility Application Attestation Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-eligibility-application-attestation-live-call-script.pdf
ACA Consumer Authorization Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-eligibility-application-attestation-live-call-script.pdf
Consumer Authorization Form FREE Printable PDF Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf
Eligibility Application Attestation FREE Printable PDF Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-eligibility-application-attestation.pdf
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-aca-certification-and-training/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG620
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG602
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsides & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG510
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” CMS Enterprise Portal, www.portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 2, Oct. 2024.
“Health Insurance Marketplaces 2024 Open Enrollment Report.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/health-insurance-exchanges-2024-open-enrollment-report-final.pdf. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Healthcare.Gov, Healthcare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/login. Accessed 2 Oct 2024.
Nova, Annie. “How the Affordable Care Act Transformed Our Health-Care System.” CNBC, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2019, www.cnbc.com/2019/12/29/how-the-affordable-care-act-transformed-the-us-health-care-system.html. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
“In-Person Assistance in the Health Insurance Marketplaces.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/in-person-assisters/programs-procedures/in-person-assistance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Norris, Louise. “IRS Regulations Fix the ACA’s ‘family Glitch’ as of 2023.” Healthinsurance.Org, HealthInsurance.org, 26 June 2024, www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/irs-regulations-fix-the-acas-family-glitch-as-of-2023/.
Norris, Louise. “Is There a Penalty for Being Uninsured in 2024?” Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 2024, www.verywellhealth.com/obamacare-penalty-for-being-uninsured-4132434.
“New Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 Marketplace Registration and Training.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/new-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
“Poverty Guidelines.” ASPE, ASPE, www.aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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The Friday Five for October 18, 2024:* Elevance to Require Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States * Federal Trade Commission Announces “Click to Cancel” Rule * New Apple iPad Mini & Amazon Kindle ColorSoft * Impact of Medicare Part D Changes by State * KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Elevance Requires Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States:Elevance to Require Paper Apps for 2025 MAPD PPO Plans in Most States: https://ritterim.com/blog/elevance-to-require-paper-apps-for-2025-mapd-ppo-plans-in-most-states/
Federal Trade Commission Announces “Click to Cancel” Rule:Selyukh, Alina. “Canceling Subscriptions Has to Be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule.” NPR, NPR, 16 Oct. 2024, www.npr.org/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5154814/click-to-cancel-subscriptions-memberships-ftc-rule.
Solomon Ensor, Julia. “Click to Cancel: The FTC’s Amended Negative Option Rule and What It Means for Your Business.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/10/click-cancel-ftcs-amended-negative-option-rule-what-it-means-your-business.
“Federal Trade Commission Announces Final ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to End Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-click-cancel-rule-making-it-easier-consumers-end-recurring.
“Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/p064202_negative_option_rule.pdf. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“The FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule.” FTC.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, 16 Oct. 2024, www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/NegOptions-1page.pdf.
Roth, Emma. “The FTC Is Finally Making It Easier to Cancel Your Gym Membership.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271649/ftc-click-to-cancel-subscriptions-final-rule.
da Silva, João. “US ‘click to Cancel’ Rule to Tackle Subscription Traps.” BBC News, BBC, 17 Oct. 2024, www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o.
Apple iPad Mini & Amazon Kindle ColorSoft:“Apple Introduces Powerful New iPad Mini Built for Apple Intelligence.” Apple.Com, Apple, 15 Oct. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-powerful-new-ipad-mini-built-for-apple-intelligence/.
Fried, Ina. “Amazon Debuts Color Screen Kindle, Updates Other e-Readers.” Axios.Com, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024, www.axios.com/2024/10/17/amazon-color-screen-kindle-e-reader-updates.
Staff, Amazon. “Amazon Reveals First Color Kindle, New Kindle Scribe, and More.” Aboutamazon.Com, Amazon, 16 Oct. 2024, www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-color-scribe-paperwhite-entry.
“Amazon Reveals Its First Color Kindle E-Reader after Years of Development | Reuters.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 16 Oct. 2024, www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-reveals-its-first-color-kindle-e-reader-after-years-development-2024-10-16/.
LeClair, Dave. “IPad Mini 7 Unveiled with A17 Pro Chip - Release Date, Specs, Price and More.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 15 Oct. 2024, www.tomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-mini-7-unveiled-with-a17-pro-chip-release-date-specs-price-and-more.
Kennemer, Quentyn. “You Can Now Preorder the New iPad Mini.” Verge.Com, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/15/24268182/ipad-mini-2024-preorder-how-to-buy-price-release-date.
Impact of Medicare Part D Changes by State:Bell, Allison. “11 Worst States for Medicare Drug Plan Menu Cuts.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 9 Oct. 2024, www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/10/09/11-worst-states-for-medicare-drug-plan-menu-cuts/.
2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report:Cubanski, Juliette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/.
Cubanski, Juliette. “Medicare Part D Premiums Are Increasing for Many but Not All Stand-Alone Plans in 2025, Reflecting Effects of New Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” KFF.Org, KFF, 7 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/policy-watch/medicare-part-d-premiums-are-increasing-for-many-but-not-all-stand-alone-plans-in-2025-reflecting-effects-of-new-premium-stabilization-demonstration/.
Resources:A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software/
CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model RFI: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241011
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012
Cigna to Sell Medicare Business to HCSC: https://ritterim.com/blog/cigna-to-sell-medicare-business-to-hcsc/
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://ritterim.com/blog/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-and-n-make-sense/
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Flip the script from disruption to opportunity! Ted Sims from Integrity Marketing Group joins Sarah to chat about how to prepare for potential Medicare beneficiary shopping as well as how agents can use Integrity tools to streamline work and save time.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Register for Ted Sims' Plan N for the Win Webinar!Resources:Ask Integrity Guide: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/Integrity-Getting-Started-Ask-Integrity.pdf
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Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
Tech News Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240927
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:Haubensak, Carrie. “2023 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios by Plan.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/news/2023-medicare-supplement-loss-ratios-by-plan. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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Feekin, Doug. “Average Medicare Supplement Rate Increases Lower in 2021.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, 15 Sept. 2021, www.csgactuarial.com/news/average-medicare-supplement-rate-increases-lower-in-2021/.
“Does Your Provider Accept Medicare as Full Payment?” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs/provider-accept-Medicare. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“GA R&R - Guaranteed Issue for Eligible Persons.” Rules.Sos.GA.Gov, State of Georgia, rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/120-2-8-.12?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=120-2-8-.12. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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“Massachusetts Bulletin for People with Medicare.” Mass.Gov, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, https://www.mass.gov/doc/addendumpdf/download. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Balance Billing Brochure.” ODH.Ohio.Gov, Ohio Department of Health, odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/medicare-balance-billing/resources/medicare-balance-billing-brochure. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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“Medicare Participation Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-participation-announcement.pdf. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medigap Plan N Benefits & Costs 2024.” MedicareSupplement.Com, TZ Insurance Solutions, www.medicaresupplement.com/medigap/plans/n/?force_destination=c3cee4730cf2fe66. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
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“Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards Regulations.” Dfr.Vermont.Gov, State of Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, dfr.vermont.gov/reg-bul-ord/medicare-supplement-insurance-minimum-standards-regulations. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Supplement Premium Rates – Looking to the Past and Planning for the Future.” GenRe.Com, Gen Re, 24 Oct. 2023, www.genre.com/us/knowledge/publications/2023/october/medicare-supplement-premium-rates-en.
Noga, Russel. “Rate Increase History for Medigap Plans.” Medisupps.Com, Medisupps.com, 10 Jan. 2024, www.medisupps.com/rate-increase-history-for-medigap-plans/.
Boccuti, Cristina. “Paying a Visit to the Doctor: Current Financial Protections for Medicare Patients When Receiving Physician Services.” KFF, KFF, 9 Jan. 2017, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/paying-a-visit-to-the-doctor-current-financial-protections-for-medicare-patients-when-receiving-physician-services/.
“Revised Questions and Answers Regarding Implementation of Medicare Supplement Plan N Copayment, Deductible and Coinsurance .” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Apr. 2010, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/medigap-news-email-updates-items/cms1234920.
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Fuglesten Biniek, Jeannie, et al. “Traditional Medicare Spending Fell Almost 6% in 2020 as Service Use Declined Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” KFF, KFF, 1 June 2022, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/traditional-medicare-spending-fell-almost-6-in-2020-as-service-use-declined-early-in-the-covid-19-pandemic/.
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Do you have everything you’ll need for a full day of sales appointments? This small list of actionable to-dos can make a big impact on staying organized and stress-free this AEP!Read the text versionResources:2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro/
Learn more about Ask Integrity: https://www.askintegrity.com/
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:“5 Tips for Using a Cell Phone Car Charger.” Nonda.Co, Nonda, 21 June 2018, www.nonda.co/blogs/news/5-tips-for-using-a-cell-phone-car-charger.
Nesmith, Meghan. “Clean IQ: What’s Really in Those Tide to Go Pens? And Why Don’t You Have to Rinse Them?” Apartment Therapy, Apartment Therapy, 3 May 2019, www.apartmenttherapy.com/tide-to-go-how-to-use-268453.
Braverman, Jody. “What Are the Side Effects of Not Eating? | Livestrong.” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, www.livestrong.com/article/134155-what-are-side-effects-not-eating/. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
Naftulin, Julia. “What Is ‘Hangry’? Feeling Angry from Not Eating Is a Real Thing.” Health.Com, Health, 24 Sept. 2024, www.health.com/nutrition/what-is-hangry.
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Your client receives a letter saying they are ineligible for Marketplace Coverage. What can they do? Learn how to assist your clients with filing Marketplace eligibility appeals!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in Sate-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
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How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579/
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Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
References:“Find Out What Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Cover.” HealthCare.Gov, Health Insurance Marketplace, www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
“What to Do If Your Marketplace Appeal Is ‘Invalid.’” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace, www.cms.gov/marketplace/outreach-and-education/marketplace-appeal-invalid.pdf. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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This just in! Social Security announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025. Get the official numbers and learn more about how the COLA increase impacts your clients.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model RFI: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241011
Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala
Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG621
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:“Consumer Price Index - September 2024.” BLS.Gov, US Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 10 Oct. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
“Create Your Personal My Social Security Account Today.” SSA, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
Bogle, Darlynda. “How the Hold Harmless Provision Protects Your Benefits.” Blog.SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 19 Aug. 2024, blog.ssa.gov/how-the-hold-harmless-provision-protects-your-benefits/.
“Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 10 Oct. 2024, www.ssa.gov/cola/.
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Your clients are a great resource to generate new leads. Happy and loyal clients will tell friends and family about your remarkable service. Find out how to build a referral network with current clients to grow your business!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://ritterim.com/blog/generate-medicare-leads-using-marketing-materials-from-shopritterim/
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-insurance-agents-can-learn-about-their-social-media-audience/
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Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Free Online Document Editing with Microsoft Word: Microsoft 365.” Free Online Document Editing with Microsoft Word | Microsoft 365, Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024.
“Global Trust in Advertising and Brand Messages.” Nielsen, The Nielsen Company, 21 July 2022, www.nielsen.com/insights/2012/global-trust-in-advertising-and-brand-messages-2/.
Max Freedman. “Why Word of Mouth Beats Traditional Advertising.” Business News Daily, Business News Daily, 17 Jan. 2024, www.businessnewsdaily.com/2353-consumer-ad-trust.html.
“Medicare Marketing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024.
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CMS recently announced changes that will affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. Press play to learn how this affects you and your D-SNP clients for the upcoming plan year!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5
2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
2025 Medicare Part D Redesign Updates: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-d-redesign-updates/
CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2025 Maximum Fair Prices for First 10 Medicare-Negotiated Drugs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG619R5
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References:Barnette, Lindsay P. “Guidance for States Seeking to Leverage New ...” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 25 Aug. 2022, www.cms.gov/files/document/stateoppsintegratedcareprogs.pdf.
Freed, Salama, et al. “10 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicare-advantage-dual-eligible-special-needs-plans-d-snps/.
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The Friday Five for October 11, 2024:* CMS Final Guidance on Round 2 of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations * HHS Releases ACA Marketplace 2026 Proposed Rule * Apple Intelligence Features Coming October 28? * Setting the Record Straight on Cigna & HCSC * CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model Request for Information
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.CMS Final Guidance on Round 2 of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations:“HHS Releases Final Guidance for Second Cycle of Historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 Oct. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-releases-final-guidance-second-cycle-historic-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program.
“Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Final Guidance ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-ipay-2027-final-guidance-and-mfp-effectuation.pdf. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
HHS Releases ACA Marketplace 2026 Proposed Rule:Tong, Noah. “CMS Proposes Risk Adjustment Changes, Broker Fraud Crackdown for 2026 Plan Year.” Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Healthcare, 4 Oct. 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-proposes-risk-adjustment-changes-fraud-crackdown-and-more.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Oct. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2026-proposed-rule.
Apple Intelligence Features Coming October 28?Chen, Brian X. “Apple’s A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here’s What It’s Like.” NYTimes.Com, The New York Times, 2 Oct. 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/technology/personaltech/apple-intelligence-iphone.html.
Clover, Juli. “Here Are All of the Apple Intelligence Features in IOS 18.1.” MacRumors, MacRumors, 8 Oct. 2024, www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-18-1-apple-intelligence/.
Shakir, Umar. “Here’s What Your iPhone 16 Will Do with Apple Intelligence - Eventually.” The Verge, The Verge, 10 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24237714/apple-intelligence-generative-ai-features-update-schedule.
Davis, Wes. “Your iPhone 16 May Get Its First Apple Intelligence Features Later This Month.” The Verge, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/6/24263398/ios-18-iphone-16-apple-intelligence-coming-october-update-ai-notification-summaries.
Setting the Record Straight on Cigna & HCSC:“CIGNA Healthcare Offers Medicare Customers Value, Stability and Choice with 2025 Plans.” Cigna Healthcare Newsroom, Cigna, 1 Oct. 2024, newsroom.cigna.com/cigna-healthcare-medicare-2025-plans.
Minemyer, Paige. “Cigna Inks Deal to Sell Medicare Business to HCSC for $3.7B.” Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Healthcare, 31 Jan. 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cigna-inks-deal-sell-medicare-business-hcsc-37b-deal.
“HCSC Agrees to Acquire Medicare Businesses and CareAllies from Cigna.” HCSC Agrees to Acquire Medicare Businesses and CareAllies from Cigna, Health Care Service Corporations (HCSC), 31 Jan. 2024, www.hcsc.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/agreement-acquire-cigna-medicare-careallies-businesses.
CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model Request for Information:“Biden-Harris Administration Takes Next Step on Proposed Model to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for People with Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Oct. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-takes-next-step-proposed-model-lower-prescription-drug-costs-people.
Fowler, Liz, and Vino Mitta. “CMS Innovation Center’s One-Year Update on the Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Americans.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 11 Oct. 2023, www.cms.gov/blog/cms-innovation-centers-one-year-update-executive-order-lower-prescription-drug-costs-americans.
“Executive Order on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans.” The White House, The United States Government, 14 Oct. 2022, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/10/14/executive-order-on-lowering-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans/.
“Medicare Two Dollar Drug List Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/medicare-two-dollar-drug-list-model. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare $2 Drug List Model - Request for Information (RFI) - Responses Due December 9, 2024.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/files/x/newdirection-rfi.pdf. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
Resources:2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
Cigna to Sell Medicare Business to HCSC: https://ritterim.com/blog/cigna-to-sell-medicare-business-to-hcsc
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG2024RossBaker
Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG621
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
Webinars & Events: https://ritterim.com/events/
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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Find movie and TV streaming services that fit your budget. Join Tina as she reviews free and wallet-friendly streaming apps.Plex: https://www.plex.tv/
Tubi: https://tubitv.com/
Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en
PBS Kids: https://pbskids.org/
YouTube Movies & TV: https://www.youtube.com/feed/storefront
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Agent’s Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Apps to Create a Dumb Phone: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA65
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
References:“Meet Your TV Concierge.” Plex, 3 Sept. 2024, www.plex.tv/.
“Movies and Shows.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/feed/storefront. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“PBS Kids.” PBS KIDS, www.pbskids.org/. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries.” Kanopy, www.kanopy.com/en. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“Watch Free TV & Movies Online: Stream Full Length Videos.” Tubi, www.tubitv.com/. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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Discover what's new for the ACA Market in PY 2025. HealthSherpa's Ross Baker joins Sarah to discuss changes and updates for the upcoming Open Enrollment Period.Read the text versionMentioned in this episode:HealthSherpa Official Site: https://www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Healthsherpas
Additional Ritter Resources:How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG620
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal & State Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6215
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
You’ve likely heard that this AEP is going to be challenging. That might be true, but we like to help agents thrive under pressure. Don’t miss our list of ways to keep calm and carry on selling through this annual enrollment period – challenging or otherwise!Have questions? Send them our way for answers! Email ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-helpful-podcasts-for-busy-insurance-agents/
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230130
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-take-on-an-upset-client-in-the-insurance-industry/
Integrity “Inspire” Podcast: https://integrity.com/inspire/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-on-dealing-with-a-difficult-client/
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We’re hitting rewind on one of our favorite podcast interviews! Join Sarah as she chats with Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa from ReminderMedia. You’ll learn how to combine passive and proactive marketing, explore relationship marketing, and so much more! Already a Ritter Agent? Sign up with ReminderMedia!
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Mentioned in this episode:Be Advised – Building Relationships Through Magazines with Andrew Saksa (Ep. 48): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-relationships-through-magazines-with-andrew/id1522693623?i=1000568108877
Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnerships Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-and-remindermedia-partnership-offers-agents-new-marketing-solutions/
Stay Paid Podcast: https://remindermedia.com/podcast/
The Ed Mylett Show: https://www.edmylett.com/podcast
The Game with Alex Hormozi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112
The Tim Feriss Show: https://tim.blog/podcast/
Follow ReminderMedia on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReminderMedia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remindermedia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remindermedia/posts/?feedView=all
X: https://twitter.com/remindermedia
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Andrew Saksa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saksa13/
Luke Acree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeacree/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Carriers not paying commissions on PDP business? We understand the frustration! Listen for ideas on how to move forward while still serving the best interests of your clients.Read the text versionClaim your free portfolio review with Ritter!Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Find and contact your dedicated sales specialist here at Ritter: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-ask-your-current-clients-for-referrals/
How Much Money Can Agents Make Selling Ancillary Health Insurance? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-money-can-agents-make-selling-ancillary-health-insurance/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Signs It's Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Generating Referrals: https://ritterim.com/insurance-referral-generation/
Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-being-a-likable-agent-is-good-for-your-business/
References:“Agent Broker Compensation.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-marketing-guidelines/agent-broker-compensation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.
Kelly, Susan. “Most Medicare Advantage Enrollees like Their Plans, Survey Finds.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 14 June 2022, www.healthcaredive.com/news/most-medicare-advantage-enrollees-like-plans-ehealth/625429/.
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The Friday Five for October 4, 2024:* KFF Study on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Tendency to Shop * Ritter’s First Annual ACA Summit * Agent Reaction to MedicareCENTER & Upcoming Webinar * Instagram Best Practices & New Pro Dashboard Features * 2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums
KFF Study on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Tendency to Shop:Ochieng, Nancy, et al. “Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare Beneficiaries Did Not Compare Plans during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period.” KFF, KFF, 27 Sept. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/nearly-7-in-10-medicare-beneficiaries-did-not-compare-plans-during-medicares-open-enrollment-period/.
Ritter’s First Annual ACA Summit:Register to Attend the Inaugural ACA Summit
Agent Reaction to MedicareCENTER & Upcoming Webinar:Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Register to Attend: Sales Tech Train & Talk - Understanding MedicareCENTER
Instagram Best Practices & New Pro Dashboard Features:“About the Instagram Professional Dashboard.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/257516379077270. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
“How Can I Check My Account Type on Instagram?” SocialBu Help, SocialBu, help.socialbu.com/article/331-how-can-i-check-my-account-type-on-instagram. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Sato, Mia. “Instagram’s ‘Best Practices’ Tell Creators How They Should Post.” The Verge, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259462/instagram-best-practices-business-profiles-tips-reach.
“Introducing Best Practices, an Education Hub for Creators on Instagram.” Abaout.Fb.Com, Meta, 30 Sept. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/10/best-practices-education-hub-creators-instagram/.
“Instagram Creator Education: Best Practices.” Instagram for Creators, Instagram, creators.instagram.com/best-practices#instagram. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Instagram Creators Account, Meta, www.instagram.com/creators/. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums:“Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs to Remain Stable as CMS Implements Improvements to the Programs in 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 27 Sept. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-remain-stable-cms-implements-improvements.
Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.
“Medicare Enrollment for June 2024.” Data.CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Data, data.cms.gov/tools/medicare-enrollment-dashboard. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Monthly Enrollment.” Data.CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Data, data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-your-medicare-advantage-sales-contracts-here-recommendations-for-2025/
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Tech News Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240927
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Under CMS regulations, agents are considered Third-Party Marketing Organizations. We’ve got the FAQs to keep you informed!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515B
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-event.pdf
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541
What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG476
The Ritter Compliance Program – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/
References:“CMS Issues New Rule Limiting Third-Parties Who Conduct Medicare Advantage Marketing: Perspectives: Reed Smith LLP.” Reed Smith, 6 June 2022, www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2022/06/cms-issues-new-rule-limiting-thirdparties.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines...” Center of Medicare and Medicaid, 9 Feb. 2022, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-and-marketing-guidelines-3-16-2022.pdf.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs...” Federal Register, http://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024
“Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.
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Agents and agencies are considered Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) by CMS. Listen to learn about marketing guidelines and how to stay compliant!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515B
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-event.pdf
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541
What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG476
The Ritter Compliance Program – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/
References:“CMS Issues New Rule Limiting Third-Parties Who Conduct Medicare Advantage Marketing: Perspectives: Reed Smith LLP.” Reed Smith, 6 June 2022, www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2022/06/cms-issues-new-rule-limiting-thirdparties.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines...” Center of Medicare and Medicaid, 9 Feb. 2022, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-and-marketing-guidelines-3-16-2022.pdf.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs...” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.
“Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024.
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Learn more about the new Medicare prescription payment plan program ahead of the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period. Get the information you need now so you can answer client questions this AEP!Read the text versionResources:5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part Two Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-two-guidance.pdf. Accessed 23 August 2024.
Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
“Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare Accessed 23 August 2024.
Cubanski, Juliette, and Anthony Damico. “Medicare Part D in 2024: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing.” KFF, KFF, 8 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-part-d-in-2024-a-first-look-at-prescription-drug-plan-availability-premiums-and-cost-sharing/.
“Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation Timeline.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 July 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Draft Part Two Guidance” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Part 1 Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf
“Welcome to Medicare.” Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov/. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
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Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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The Friday Five for September 27, 2024:* The Ritter Report & Ask Integrity Shoppers * Spotify AI Playlists in Beta for U.S. Premium Accounts * Hands-On with Apple iPhone 16 Pro * Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update & New Frames * Self-Care Tips for Agents During AEP
The Ritter Report & Ask Integrity Shoppers:Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/
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Spotify AI Playlists in Beta for U.S. Premium Accounts:“Ai Playlist Is Rolling out in Beta in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand-Get Started with These pro Tips.” Spotify, Spotify, 24 Sept. 2024, newsroom.spotify.com/2024-09-24/ai-playlist-expanding-usa-canada-ireland-new-zealand/.
Shanklin, Will. “Spotify’s AI Playlists Are Rolling out for Premium Users in the US.” Engadget, Engadget, 24 Sept. 2024, www.engadget.com/ai/spotifys-ai-playlists-are-now-available-for-premium-users-in-the-us-130008423.html.
Weatherbed, Jess. “Spotify’s AI Playlist Builder Is Now Available in the US.” The Verge, The Verge, 24 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24252971/spotify-ai-playlist-builder-beta-available-us-canada.
Hands-On with Apple iPhone 16 Pro:“iPhone - Compare Models.” Apple, Apple, www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-16-pro-max%2Ciphone-14-pro-max. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024.
“iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.” Apple, Apple, www.apple.com/iphone-16-pro/. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024.
Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update & New Frames:“Discover Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses: Specs & Features | Ray-Ban® US.” Ray-Ban.Com, Ray-Ban, www.ray-ban.com/usa/discover-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/clp. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024.
“Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.” Meta, MEta, www.meta.com/smart-glasses. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024.
Shakir, Umar. “The Biggest News from Meta Connect 2024.” The Verge, The Verge, 25 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/24254101/meta-connect-2024-announcements-products.
Rueppel Recommends:ComicBook. “Disney+: Every Movie and TV Show Arriving in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 19 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/disney-plus-streaming-movies-tv-shows-new-october/#18.
Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Hulu in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 22 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/hulu-streaming-october-2024-new-movies-tv-shows/#20.
Ridgely, Charlie. “Netflix: Every Movie and TV Show Arriving in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 25 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-october-2024-new-movies-tv-shows-streaming/.
“Scamanda.” Apple Podcasts, Lionsgate Sound, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scamanda/id1685691481. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024.
“Scamanda.” Spotify, Lionsgate Sound, open.spotify.com/show/3UNxeZPD5fDSzm26mqTjgc. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024.
Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG616
Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Us Your Questions: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240920
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG618
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Create eye-catching content for your social media audience with these video editing apps. CapCut Official Website: https://www.capcut.com/
YouCut – The App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youcut-ai-video-editor/id1620499741
YouCut – Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.trimmer&hl=en_US
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant/
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
References:“Adobe Premiere Rush.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.html. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“CapCut Commerce Pro: Shoppable Content Creation Made Easy.” CapCut Commerce Pro, www.commercepro.capcut.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“CapCut No Watermark Tutorial: How to Remove Watermark in CapCut.” Capcut.Com, www.capcut.com/resource/capcut-no-watermark. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“YouTube Audio Library.” YouTube, www.youtube.com/audiolibrary. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
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If you want to be ready-to-sell by the ACA Open Enrollment Period, you’ll want to listen! Review our checklist of steps to help you get certified, organized, and ready to serve clients.Read the text versionDownload the OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist: https://ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-plans/
2024 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/
Carriers Partnered with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/community-engagement-aca-marketing-suggestions-for-agents/
Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/
Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG532
Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://ritterim.com/blog/five-ways-to-generate-aca-leads/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG615
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/
Surviving OEP: https://ritterim.com/oep/
The Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://ritterim.com/podcast/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/
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Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
References:“Agents and Brokers.” Virginia SCC - Agents and Brokers, www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Agents-and-Brokers. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” CMS Enterprise Portal, portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“Connecting Pennsylvanians to Health Coverage.” Pennie, https://pennie.com/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, https://data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“Find out How Much Insurance May Cost.” Get Covered New Jersey, nj.gov/getcoverednj/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024
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“Maryland Health Connection.” Maryland Health Connection, 27 July 2024, www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/.
“Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, Center for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
“The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024.
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If you’re on the fence about adding ACA plans to your portfolio, let this episode be a sign to take action! Discover how much you could make selling Affordable Care Act plans. Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
CMS Rules ACA Broker Commissions for SEP & OEP Sales Must Be Equal: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-rules-aca-broker-commissions-for-sep-oep-sales-must-be-equal/
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610
Under-65 Carriers Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517
References:“FAQ Agent Broker Compensation and Guaranteed Availability of Coverage.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-compensation-and-guaranteed-availability-coverage.pdf. Accessed 27 Aug. 2024.
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The first round of Medicare Part D negotiated drug prices is here! Find out which prescriptions are included and the savings your clients can see beginning in CY 2026!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-first-10-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation/
CMS Announces 2025 Part D Bid & Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240809
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New, Lower Prices for First Ten Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation to Lower Costs for Millions of Americans.” The White House, The United States Government, 15 Aug. 2024, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/15/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-lower-prices-for-first-ten-drugs-selected-for-medicare-price-negotiation-to-lower-costs-for-millions-of-americans/.
“Fact Sheets Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Negotiated Prices for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-negotiated-prices-initial-price-applicability-year-2026.
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 3 May 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-draft-guidance-ipay-2027-and-manufacturer-effectuation-mfp-2026-2027.pdf.
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The Friday Five for September 20, 2024:* AEP Countdown & Ask Integrity Shoppers * FOMC September 2024 Meeting * New Features From iOS 18 Release * Instagram Teen Account Changes * Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Us Your Questions
Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Your Insurance Marketing & Sales Questions to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.comAEP Countdown & Ask Integrity Shoppers:Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/
Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
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FOMC September 2024 Meeting:“Consumer Price Index - August 2024.” BLS.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 11 Sept. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
“Employment Situation Summary - 2024 M08 Results.” BLS.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Sept. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm.
Mercado, Darla. “Fed Blog Recap: Chair Jerome Powell Defends Central Bank’s Decision to Go Big with First Cut.” CNBC, CNBC, 18 Sept. 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-september-interest-rate-cut.html.
“Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement.” FederalReserve.Gov, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 18 Sept. 2024, www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20240918a.htm.
Mena, Bryan, et al. “First Fed Rate Cut since Covid.” CNN, Cable News Network, 18 Sept. 2024, www.cnn.com/business/live-news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-09-18-24/index.html.
“Meeting Calendars and Information.” FederalReserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 18 September 2024.
“Personal Income and Outlays, July 2024.” BEA.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), 30 Aug. 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-july-2024.
New Features from iOS 18 Release:Nield, David. “How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari.” Wired, Conde Nast, 6 Sept. 2024, www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-safari-distraction-control-feature/.
“iOS 18: Get Rid of Website Distractions in Safari.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 16 Sept. 2024, www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-18-get-rid-of-website-distractions-in-safari/.
“iOS 18 Is Available Today, Making iPhone More Personal and Capable than Ever.” Apple.Com, Apple, 16 Sept. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/ios-18-is-available-today-making-iphone-more-personal-and-capable-than-ever/.
“Watchos 11 Is Available Today.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 18 Sept. 2024, www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/watchos-11-is-available-today/.
Instagram Teen Account Changes:Roth, Emma. “Instagram Is Putting Every Teen into a More Private and Restrictive New Account.” Verge.Com, The Verge, 17 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/9/17/24246423/instagram-teen-account-private-restrictive.
“Instagram’s New Privacy Protections for Minors Could Hamper App’s Ads Biz.” Thedrum.Com, The Drum, 17 Sept. 2024, www.thedrum.com/news/2024/09/17/instagram-s-new-privacy-protections-minors-could-hamper-the-app-s-ads-biz-experts.
Ortutay, Barbara. “Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private as Pressure Mounts on the App to Protect Children.” AP News, Associated Press, 17 Sept. 2024, apnews.com/article/instagram-meta-teen-accounts-kids-425a05cc37f81b6ff2b7439d3884c54a.
“Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents.” About.Fb.Com, Meta, 17 Sept. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/09/instagram-teen-accounts/.
“New Protections to Give Teens More Age-Appropriate Experiences on Our Apps.” About.Fb.Com, Meta, 11 Jan. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/01/teen-protections-age-appropriate-experiences-on-our-apps/.
Ask ASG Mailbag:Send Your Insurance Marketing & Sales Questions to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
Resources:4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5
How to Keep Clients Safe from Insurance Fraud: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG619
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-selling-medicare-supplements-during-aep/
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG618
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Protect your clients from potential insurance scams. Help them identify the red flags and steer clear of fraudulent behavior.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-tips-to-help-your-clients-avoid-health-insurance-scams/
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-stay-compliant-during-all-medicare-sales/
References: Nici, Dawn. “The Latest Medicare Enrollment Scams and How You Can Avoid Becoming a Victim.” Forbes, Forbes, 23 July 2024, www.forbes.com/health/medicare/medicare-scams/.
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Use fact-finding and open communication to learn your clients’ budget and coverage needs. We’ve got statistics, tips, and strategies for agents to help clients navigate today’s financial environment.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://ritterim.com/blog/does-your-medicare-sales-approach-satisfy-different-budgets/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
How to Keep Clients Safe From Insurance Fraud: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-keep-clients-safe-from-insurance-fraud/
Knight School Training: Cross-Selling Long-Term Care Insurance: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/7/
Knight School Training: D-SNP Eligibility: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/understanding-special-needs-plans/3/
Knight School Training: Understand What’s Important to Your Client: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/learning-to-sell/assessing-needs/7/
Ritter Fact Finder PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-trust-is-an-insurance-agents-most-important-non-renewable-resource/
References:Lee, Anne Marie. “Americans Are Spending the Biggest Share of Their Income on Food in 3 Decades.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 26 Feb. 2024, www.cbsnews.com/news/inflation-consumer-spending-food-and-restaurants-disposable-income-2024/.
“Cost of Long Term Care by State: Cost of Care Report.” Genworth, Genworth Financial, Inc, https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care. Accessed 1 Aug. 2024.
“Federal Poverty Level (FPL) - Glossary.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-fpl/. Accessed 1 Aug. 2024.
“Food Prices and Spending.” USDA ERS - Food Prices and Spending, USDA, 27 June 2024, www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/ag-and-food-statistics-charting-the-essentials/food-prices-and-spending/?topicId=2b168260-a717-4708-a264-cb354e815c67.
Committee of the Future Health Care Workforce for Older Americans, et al. “Health Status and Health Care Service Utilization.” Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce, National Academic Press (US), Washington D.C., 2008, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215400/. Accessed 1 Aug. 2024.
Jayashankar, Aparna, and Anthony Murphy. “High Inflation Disproportionately Hurts Low-Income Households.” Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 10 Jan. 2023, www.dallasfed.org/research/economics/2023/0110.
“How Much Care Will You Need?” ACL Administration for Community Living, 18 Feb. 2020, https://www.acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/how-much-care-will-you-need.
Pollitz, Karen, et al. “KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance.” KFF, KFF, 19 Dec. 2023, www.kff.org/private-insurance/poll-finding/kff-survey-of-consumer-experiences-with-health-insurance/.
Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
Klein, Michael. “Inflation and Prices.” Econofact, Econofact, 12 Feb. 2024, econofact.org/inflation-and-prices.
Glasmeier, Amy K. “New Data Posted: 2023 Living Wage Calculator.” Living Wage Calculator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1 Feb. 2023, https://livingwage.mit.edu/articles/103-new-data-posted-2023-living-wage-calculator.
Taaka, Brian. “The Power of Reading the Room: A Vital Skill for Success in Life and Business.” LinkedIn, LinkedIn, 13 July 2023, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-reading-room-vital-skill-success-life-business-brian-taaka.
Klien, Michael. “U.S. Inflation Trends and Outlook in 2024.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/forrester/2024/02/02/us-inflation-trends-and-outlook-in-2024/.
Miglani, Jitender. “US Inflation Trends and Outlook, 2024.” Forrester, Forrester, 28 Jan. 2024, www.forrester.com/blogs/us-inflation-trends-and-outlook-2024/.
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We've got the scoop on PlanEnroll, part of the Integrity Suite of Solutions. Learn more about the features, how agents can get started, where to find training, and so much more.Read the text versionGet PlanEnroll by registering for your MedicareCENTER account: https://identity.medicarecenter.com/registerResources:5 FAQs About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-faqs-about-the-shop-enroll-phaseout/
Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent! Register for PlanEnroll Lead Program Training: https://trainings.planenroll.com/
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Learn more about the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
PlanEnroll Customization User Guide: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/PlanEnroll-Customization-User-Guide.pdf
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Love coffee? Whether you enjoy crafting a brew at home or sipping latte at a café, we’ve got the apps for you!Beanconqueror Official Website: https://beanconqueror.com/
European Coffee Trip Official Website: https://europeancoffeetrip.com/
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65-Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-agents-make-selling-under-65-insurance/
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-ask-your-current-clients-for-referrals/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Generating Referrals FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/insurance-referral-generation/
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Listen for important details on the 2025 ACA Exchange and FFM certification – training deadlines, continuing education credits, recertification requirements, and more!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 ACA Certifications – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/#2025-aca-certifications
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
References:“FAQs For Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” Agent Broker FAQ CMS, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/What-is-the-Marketplace-Learning-Management-System-and-how-do-I-access-it. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024.
“For Certified Brokers - Connect for Health Colorado.” Connect for Health Colorado, Connect for Health Colorado, www.connectforhealthco.com/for-certified-brokers/. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024.
“Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024.
“Your Health. Your Way.” Georgia Access, Georgia Access, 2 Mar. 2024, www.georgiaaccess.gov/.
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Broaden your reach by combining forces with a like-minded affinity partner! If you're looking to grow your insurance business, affinity marketing is a great strategy that won't break the bank. Read the text versionDownload the eBook: The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships
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Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG585
Learn more about Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/
LinkedInBasics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
Ritter Insurance Marketing Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion? https://ritterim.com/blog/why-go-about-your-business-in-an-ethical-compliant-fashion/
Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network: https://ritterim.com/blog/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-agent-network/
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The Friday Five for September 6, 2024:* Countdown to AEP 2025 * How to get ‘Contract Now’ access * Apple Podcasts on the web * More new features from Instagram * 2nd Round of Ritter Summits
Countdown to AEP 2025:2025 Medicare Market Disruption Information: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
How to get ‘Contract Now’ access:Contract faster online with ‘Contract Now’: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/#contract-now
List of Ritter Sales Specialists: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Apple Podcasts on the web:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/browse
Cridland, James. “Apple Podcasts Is Now on the Web... and Android.” Podnews, Podnews, 20 Aug. 2024, podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-web-2.
Forristal, Lauren. “Apple Podcasts Launches on the Web.” TechCrunch, TechCrunch, 19 Aug. 2024, techcrunch.com/2024/08/19/apple-podcasts-on-web-browser/.
Mayo, Benjamin. “Apple Podcasts Launches Web App, Listen to Your up next Queue and Library in a Browser.” 9to5Mac, 9to5Mac, 19 Aug. 2024, 9to5mac.com/2024/08/19/apple-podcasts-web-app/.
Peters, Jay. “Apple Podcasts Now Has a Web App.” The Verge, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/19/24223811/apple-podcasts-web-app.
ASG Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agent-survival-guide-podcast/id1310637866
Bouvard, Pierre. “YouTube’s Growth as a Podcast Power Player Revealed in Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Spring 2024 Report.” Westwood One, Westwood One, 8 July 2024, www.westwoodone.com/blog/2024/07/08/youtubes-growth-as-a-podcast-power-player-revealed-in-cumulus-media-and-signal-hill-insights-podcast-download-spring-2024-report/.
More new features from Instagram:Forristal, Lauren. “As More Instagram Users Engage with Stories, the App Adds a Comments Feature.” TechCrunch, TechCrunch, 3 Sept. 2024, techcrunch.com/2024/09/03/instagram-stories-public-comments-feature/.
Peters, Jay. “Instagram Adds What Photos Have Always Needed: Words.” The Verge, The Verge, 27 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/27/24228983/instagram-photos-text-editor-stickers.
Connellan, Shannon. “Instagram Now Lets You Add Words on Posts like Reels.” Mashable, Mashable, 28 Aug. 2024, mashable.com/article/instagram-words.
Clover, Juli. “Instagram Now Supports Adding Text and Stickers to Photos.” MacRumors, MacRumors, 27 Aug. 2024, www.macrumors.com/2024/08/27/instagram-text-stickers-photos/.
2nd Round of Ritter Summits:Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Resources:5 Must-Haves for Every Agent During AEP 2025: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240830
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG616
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FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-medicare-call-recording-requirements/
How Insurance Agents Can Use Stories to Sell Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG613
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614
How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-your-medicare-enrollment-kits-on-time/
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Is your insurance business living up to its potential? Find out if you’re self-sabotaging sales success with these 3 questions.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Carrier Partners at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-event.pdf
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Prepare for Success Have You Reviewed Your Portfolio? https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-trust-is-an-insurance-agents-most-important-non-renewable-resource/
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Stay on track during ACA presentations with this list of questions! Fact-finding helps you get to the bottom of your client's health insurance wants and needs - and doubles as a rough outline for your conversation.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-plans/
ACA Basics Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240802
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579
Learn more about Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Sales Specialist Contact Info: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Surviving ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/oep/
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
The State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“Health Plan Categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Low Cost Marketplace Health Care, Qualifying Income Levels.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/lower-costs/. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
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Are these essentials part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight how agents can simplify marketing and enrollment efforts for AEP 2025.Read the text versionRegister for your MedicareCENTER account: https://identity.medicarecenter.com/registerResources: 5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-aep/
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595
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Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Download the Guide - Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
Learn More About Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
The Survivor's AEP Checklist: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-survivors-aep-checklist/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
References:Lankford, Kimberly. “What Caregivers Should Know about Medicare Coverage.” AARP, American Association of Retired Persons, 5 June 2024, www.aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-2024/medicare-caregiving-support.html.
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Tired of sifting through mountains of receipts when tracking business expenses? Save time and energy by tracking money with these apps!Zoho Expense Official Website: https://www.zoho.com/us/expense/
Everlance Official Website: https://www.everlance.com/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Agent’s Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline/
Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
The Ultimate Agent Resource List: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/
References:“Choose a Plan That Suits Your Organizational Needs.” Pricing Plan Comparison | Zoho Expense, Zoho, www.zoho.com/us/expense/pricing-comparison/. Accessed 12 Aug. 2024.
“Integrations.” Addons and Integrations | Expense Software | Zoho Expense, Zoho Expense, www.zoho.com/us/expense/addons/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
“Pricing Plans.” Everlance, Everlance, www.everlance.com/pricing. Accessed 12 Aug. 2024.
“Zoho Expense Integrations.” Zoho Expense, Zoho Expense, www.zoho.com/us/expense/addons/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
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Quite literally put your business on the map by creating a Google Business Profile. Learn how to create a profile, optimize it, and reach larger audiences online, all in this episode and more.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Agent’s Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
References:“Get Listed on Google.” Google Business Profile, Google, www.google.com/business/. Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Sign up for Business Profile.” Google Business Profile Help, Google, www.support.google.com/business/answer/10514137?hl=en#zippy=%2Ccreate-a-business-profile-on-google. Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Check & View Your Business Profile Performance.” Google Business Profile Help, Google, www.support.google.com/business/answer/9918094?hl=en. Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Get Listed on Google.” Google Business Profile, Google, www.google.com/intl/en_us/business/. Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Verify Your Business on Google.” Google Business Profile Help, Google, www.support.google.com/business/answer/7107242?hl=en. Accessed 23 July 2024.
“How to Use a Service Area on Google for Service-Area & Hybrid Businesses.” Google Business Profile Help, Google, www.support.google.com/business/answer/9157481?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en. Accessed 23 July 2024.
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The Friday Five for August 23, 2024:* Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits Next Week * Instagram Testing Rectangular Profile Grid * FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Overturned * "Time is Money" Initiative from Biden-Harris Administration * CMS Announces First 10 Part D Negotiated Drug Prices
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Annual Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/Instagram Testing Rectangular Profile Grid:Hutchinson, Andrew. “Instagram Chief Flags Coming Changes to Profile Grid Displays.” Social Media Today, Social Media Today, 18 Aug. 2024, www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-chief-flags-coming-changes-profile-grid-displays/724532/.
Moon, Mariella. “Instagram’s Experimental Profile Grid Has Rectangular Images Instead of Squares.” Engadget, Engadget, 17 Aug. 2024, www.engadget.com/social-media/instagrams-experimental-profile-grid-has-rectangular-images-instead-of-squares-160007086.html.
Mishra, Prakruti. “Instagram Explores Vertical Profile Grid in Shift from Classic Squares.” Business Standard, Business Standard, 19 Aug. 2024, www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/instagram-explores-vertical-profile-grid-in-shift-from-classic-squares-124081900317_1.html.
Peters, Jay. “Instagram Is Testing Vertical Profile Grids - and Knows That Might Mess up Layouts.” The Verge, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24222022/instagram-vertical-profile-grids-mess-up-layouts.
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Overturned:“FTC’s Bid to Ban Noncompete Agreements Rejected by Federal Judge in Texas.” Dallas News, 21 Aug. 2024, www.dallasnews.com/news/2024/08/21/ftcs-bid-to-ban-noncompete-agreements-rejected-by-federal-judge-in-texas/.
Freedman, Robert. “FTC Exceeded Its Authority with Noncompete Ban, Judge Says.” Legal Dive, Legal Dive, 21 Aug. 2024, www.legaldive.com/news/ftc-exceeded-authority-noncompete-ban-judge-ada-brown/724871/.
Stoddart, Michelle, and Elizabeth Schulze. “FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Blocked by Federal Judge.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 20 Aug. 2024, abcnews.go.com/Politics/federal-trade-commissions-ban-worker-noncompete-agreements-blocked/story?id=113001832.
Hsu, Andrea. “Federal Judge Throws out U.S. Ban on Noncompetes.” NPR, NPR, 21 Aug. 2024, www.npr.org/2024/08/21/g-s1-18376/federal-judge-tosses-ftc-noncompetes-ban.
Weatherbed, Jess. “The FTC’s Noncompete Agreements Ban Is Blocked.” The Verge, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/21/24225112/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban-blocked-judge.
“Time is Money” Initiative from Biden-Harris Administration:“Biden-Harris Administration Announces Broad New Actions to Protect Consumers from Billions in Junk Fees.” The White House, The United States Government, 11 Oct. 2023, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/11/biden-harris-administration-announces-broad-new-actions-to-protect-consumers-from-billions-in-junk-fees/.
Haslett, Cheyenne. “Canceling Subscriptions Should Be as Easy as Signing up, Newly Proposed Federal Rule Says.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 12 Aug. 2024, abcnews.go.com/Politics/canceling-subscriptions-easy-signing-new-federal-rule/story?id=112724977.
“Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Effort to Crack down on Everyday Headaches and Hassles That Waste Americans’ Time and Money.” The White House, The United States Government, 13 Aug. 2024, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/12/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-new-effort-to-crack-down-on-everyday-headaches-and-hassles-that-waste-americans-time-and-money/.
Rosalsky, Greg. “The White House Plan to Stop Companies from Wasting Our Time.” NPR, NPR, 20 Aug. 2024, www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2024/08/19/g-s1-17604/the-white-house-plan-to-stop-companies-from-wasting-our-time.
CMS Announces First Part D Negotiated Drug Prices:“Factsheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-selected-drug-negotiation-list-ipay-2026.pdf.
“Fact Sheets Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Negotiated Prices for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-negotiated-prices-initial-price-applicability-year-2026.
“HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 8 Feb. 2024, www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/29/hhs-selects-the-first-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation.html.
“Negotiating for Lower Drug Prices Works, Saves Billions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/negotiating-lower-drug-prices-works-saves-billions.
Resources:2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2026 Maximum Fair Prices for First 10 Medicare-Negotiated Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-part-d-savings-and-2026-maximum-fair-prices-for-first-10-medicare-negotiated-drugs/
How Insurance Agents Can Use Stories to Sell Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG613
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240705
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Captivate and engage your clients through storytelling. Use real world examples of how plans have benefited clients in a time of need.Read the text versionRegister with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG535
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion? https://ritterim.com/blog/why-go-about-your-business-in-an-ethical-compliant-fashion/
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-trust-is-an-insurance-agents-most-important-non-renewable-resource/
References:“5 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them to Build Your Novel.” Author Learning Center, Author Learning Center, www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7309/5-elements-of-plot-and-how-to-use-them-to-build-your-novel. Accessed 29 July 2024.
Chierotti, Logan. “Harvard Professor Says 95% of Purchasing Decisions Are Subconscious.” Inc.Com, Inc, 26 Mar. 2018, www.inc.com/logan-chierotti/harvard-professor-says-95-of-purchasing-decisions-are-subconscious.html.
Hughes, Melissa. “Storytelling Changes Our Brain and Our Behavior.” Melissahughes.Rocks, Melissa Hughes, 12 Jan. 2024, www.melissahughes.rocks/post/storytelling-changes-our-brain-and-our-behavior.
Glatch, Sean. “The 5 Stages of Freytag’s Pyramid: Intro to Dramatic Structure.” Writers.Com, Writers.com, 31 May 2024, www.writers.com/freytags-pyramid.
Nunn, Patrick D. “The Oldest True Stories in the World.” Sapiens.Org, Sapiens, 18 Oct. 2018, www.sapiens.org/language/oral-tradition/.
Cleary, Richard T. “The Power of Storytelling.” Hoopis.Com, Hoopis.com, www.hoopis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/White-Paper-The-Power-of-Storytelling.pdf. Accessed 29 July 2024.
Belknap, Leslie. “The Science of Storytelling for Presentations (Infographic).” Ethos3 Blog, Ethos3, www.ethos3.com/the-science-of-storytelling-for-presentations-infographicthe-neuroscience-of-storytelling-infographic/. Accessed 29 July 2024.
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Find out why Sarah calls LinkedIn a must-have for insurance agents. Learn more about the power of the networking platform, including tips and strategies agents of all levels can use.Download our FREE eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsResources:Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
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Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
References:“About Linkedin.” LinkedIn, LinkedIn, about.linkedin.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.
“Linkedin Users in United States of America - July 2024.” NapoleonCat, NapoleonCat, napoleoncat.com/stats/linkedin-users-in-united_states_of_america/2024/07/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.
“Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/.
Walsh, Shelley. “The Top 10 Social Media Sites & Platforms.” Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Journal, 4 July 2024, www.searchenginejournal.com/social-media/social-media-platforms/.
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Join Sarah as she recaps what she learned at the 2024 Global Leadership Summit.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Mentioned in this episode:Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: Official | Apple | Spotify | YouTube
Global Leadership Summit: https://globalleadership.org/summit/
Kindra Hall Storytelling Books: https://www.kindrahall.com/books
Moriah Smallbone Official Website: https://www.moriahofficial.com/
Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
The Seven Frequencies of Communication: https://www.thesevenfrequencies.com/
Resources:Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG589
Developing an Agency: Your Guide to Getting Started: https://ritterim.com/agency-guide/
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582
How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
References:“7 Workplace Personality Tests That Can Help Improve Your Team.” LinkedIn, LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/learning-and-development/workplace-personality-tests-that-can-improve-your-team. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
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Looking for some help with keeping track of your food intake and wellness goals? We’ve got some great apps to help you along your journey. Listen to learn more!Cronometer Official Website: https://cronometer.com/
My Fitness Pal Official Website: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
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Resources:Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro/
How to Successfully Set Smart Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
References:“Calorie Tracker & BMR Calculator to Reach Your Goals.” MyFitnessPal, MyFitnessPal, www.myfitnesspal.com. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Eat Smarter. Live Better.” Cronometer, Cronometer, www.cronometer.com. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Exploring the Benefits of Tracking Food Intake.” MUSC Health | Charleston SC, MUSC Health Medical University of South Carolina, 12 Jan. 2024, www.muschealth.org/medical-services/weight-loss-surgery/wls/2024/01/exploring-the-benefits-of-tracking-food-intake.
McManus, Katherine D. “Why Keep a Food Diary?” Harvard Health, Harvard Health Publishing, 31 Jan. 2019, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-keep-a-food-diary-2019013115855.
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Consider this episode your cheat sheet for resources, tips, and strategies for keeping in touch with clients the old fashion way, through mail!
Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Mail Communication Resources:Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Lead Concepts: https://leadconcepts.com/direct-mail/
Lunacy: https://icons8.com/lunacy
Microsoft Designer: https://designer.microsoft.com/
MOO: https://www.moo.com/us/
Office Depot: https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/print-services
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/postcard/
Staples: https://www.staples.com/services/printing/
Vistaprint: https://www.vistaprint.com/
Resources:Agent Compliance Handbook: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/Ritter-Agent-Handbook-2024.pdf
Agent’s Guide to Email Marketing Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG598
Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
ShopRitterIM: https://shopritterim.com/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 1: Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/
References:“Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns.” Lead Concepts, Lead Concepts, 1 May 2024, www.leadconcepts.com/direct-mail/.
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Have You Thought about Postcards?” Custom Online Business Printing & Design | MOO US, MOO, www.moo.com/us/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Lunacy – Free Design Software for WIN, Mac, Linux.” Lunacy – Free Design Software for Win, Mac, Linux, Lunacy, www.icons8.com/lunacy. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Medicare Marketing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Microsoft Designer - Stunning Designs in a Flash.” Microsoft Designer - Stunning Designs in a Flash, Microsoft, www.designer.microsoft.com/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Postcards.” ReminderMedia, ReminderMedia, 19 Dec. 2023, www.remindermedia.com/postcard/.
Plummer, Michael.
“Council Post: Three Reasons Mailers Aren’t Dead in 2022.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 15 July 2022, www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/07/14/three-reasons-mailers-arent-dead-in-2022/.
“Printing & Marketing Services.” Staples.Com, Staples, www.staples.com/services/printing/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Print & Copy Services: Office Depot.” Officedepot.com, Office Depot, www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/print-services. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“VistaPrint.” VistaPrint Official Website: Online Printing Services, VistaPrint, www.vistaprint.com/. Accessed 31 July 2024.
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Disruption in 2025 Medicare Part D plan pricing could be less than anticipated thanks to a new CMS program! Get the details on CMS plans to offset the cost of Inflation Reduction Act changes for beneficiaries.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/Resources:5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
2024 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240802
Signs It's Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:“Fact Sheets CMS Releases 2025 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Announces Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-releases-2025-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-announces-premium-stabilization-demonstration.
“News Alert CMS Releases Preliminary 2025 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Announces Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-releases-preliminary-2025-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-announces-premium-stabilization.
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UPDATE! Because of current pending litigation, CMS adjusted 2025 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Get the details on the changes to commission amounts for agents writing MA and PDP business for CY 2025.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/References:“CMS Reverses Changes to Agent and Broker Compensation Rules.” DLA Piper, DLA Piper, www.dlapiper.com/en/insights/publications/2024/07/cms-reverses-changes-to-agent-broker-compensation-rules. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Fact Sheets 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
“The Federal Register.” Ecfr.Gov, Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V/section-422.2274. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
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We’ve got the breakdown of the ACA Market in 2024 plus how certain changes will affect your clients in the future. Listen to learn more! Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:2024 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515
ACA Basics – Online Learning Knight School: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-first-10-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
How Plan Crosswalks Work in the ACA Marketplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG549
How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG602
Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG462
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicaid Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG502
New ACA: Sell AmeriHealth Caritas Next Through Ritter! https://ritterim.com/blog/new-aca-sell-amerihealth-caritas-next-through-ritter/
New Required Documents Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/
Priority Health Medicare & ACA Plan Contracting Now Available Through Ritter! https://ritterim.com/blog/priority-health-medicare-aca-plan-contracting-now-available-through-ritter/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency & What It Means for Your Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-end-of-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency-and-what-it-means-for-your-clients/
The State of the ACA Market in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG518
Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG463
References:“Consumer Prices up 3.1 Percent from January 2023 to January 2024.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22 Feb. 2024, www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/consumer-prices-up-3-1-percent-from-january-2023-to-january-2024.htm
“Fact Sheets Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: Final National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 24 Jan. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-final-national-snapshot
“About Georgia Access.” Georgia Access, Georgia Access, 18 Jan. 2024, georgiaaccess.gov/about-georgia-access/
“Home - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-cciio-draft-py-24-public-facing-map10262023v1.pdf. Accessed 23 July 2024.
Cox, Cynthia, and Jared Ortaliza. “Where ACA Marketplace Enrollment Is Growing the Fastest, and Why.” KFF, KFF, 16 May 2024, www.kff.org/policy-watch/where-aca-marketplace-enrollment-is-growing-the-fastest-and-why/
“What Is the ‘Unwinding Special Enrollment Period (SEP)’ and How Can Consumers Qualify?” Agentbrokerfaq.Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 16 Apr. 2024, www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/What-is-the-Unwinding-SEP-and-how-can-consumers-qualify
“The Biden-Harris Administration Immediate Priorities.” The White House, The United States Government, 20 Sept. 2021, www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/
“FY-2025-Budget-in-Brief.PDF.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/fy-2025-budget-in-brief.pdf Accessed 23 July 2024.
Kearney, Audrey, et al. “KFF Health Tracking Poll February 2024: Voters on Two Key Health Care Issues: Affordability and ACA.” KFF, KFF, 20 Mar. 2024, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2024-voters-on-two-key-health-care-issues-affordability-and-aca/
“Remarks by President Biden at an Affordable Care Act Anniversary Event.” The White House, The United States Government, 23 Mar. 2023, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/03/23/remarks-by-president-biden-at-an-affordable-care-act-anniversary-event/
“Fact Sheet: The Biden-Harris Administration Urges Congress to Lower Drug Costs for Americans with Commercial Insurance.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health and Human Services, 11 Mar. 2024, www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-urges-congress-lower-drug-costs-americans-with-commercial-insurance.html
Levitt, Larry, et al. “Q&A: Implications of the Ruling on the ACA’s Preventive Services Requirement.” KFF, KFF, 25 June 2024, www.kff.org/policy-watch/qa-implications-of-the-ruling-on-the-acas-preventive-services-requirement/
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Discover basic 5 steps insurance agents can use when creating an X (Twitter) business profile. Learn how to find your audience, setting up your profile, content examples, and a lot more!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Agent Apps | Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG598
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/
Apps for Social Medicare Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
FREE eBook - The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
FREE eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
References:Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Biggest Social Media Platforms by Users 2024.” Statista, Statista ,10 July 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Global X/Twitter User Age Distribution 2024.” Statista, Statista, 26 June 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/283119/age-distribution-of-global-twitter-users/
“Help Center.” Help Center, X, help.x.com/en. Accessed 30 July 2024.
“Twitter.Com Traffic Analytics, Ranking & Audience [June 2024].” Similarweb, Similarweb, 1 June 2024, www.similarweb.com/website/twitter.com/
“Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/#which-social-media-platforms-are-most-common
“The Sprout Social Index Edition XIX: Breakthrough.” Sprout Social, Sprout Social, 8 Mar. 2024, www.sproutsocial.com/insights/index/
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Top Types of Posts on X/Twitter Worldwide 2022.” Statista, Statista, 25 Sept. 2023, www.statista.com/statistics/1310989/most-liked-type-of-content-on-twitter/
Zote, Jacqueline. “What Is Twitter Spaces? – Bring Your Twitter Conversations to Life with Audio.” Sprout Social, Sprout Social, 6 Sept. 2023, www.sproutsocial.com/insights/twitter-spaces/
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The Friday Five for August 2, 2024:* Target Denim Take Back Event * New Maps and Waze Updates from Google * Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Now Available * FOMC July 2024 Meeting * CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Target Denim Take Back Event:Garlin, Shannon. “Target Announces a Limited-Time Denim Trade-in Program - How to Save.” TODAY.Com, TODAY, 29 July 2024, www.today.com/shop/target-denim-take-back-event-savings-rcna164033.
“Target Announces First Official Denim Take Back Event, Offering 20% off New Styles in Exchange for Previously-Worn Denim.” Target, Target, 29 July 2024, corporate.target.com/press/release/2024/07/target-announces-first-official-denim-take-back-event,-offering-20-off-new-styles-in-exchange-for-p.
Bregel, Sarah. “Target Will Give You Coupons If You Swap Your Old Jeans for Its Own Denim Styles.” FastCompany.Com, Fast Company, 29 July 2024, www.fastcompany.com/91164305/target-back-to-school-shopping-coupons-discounts-sales-denim-trade-in.
New Maps and Waze Updates from Google:Shakir, Umar. “Google Maps Is Getting Even More like Waze.” The Verge, The Verge, 31 July 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/7/31/24209969/google-maps-destination-guidance-waze-camera-events.
Sorrentino, Mike. “Google Maps, Waze Make It Easier to Report Crashes, Cameras and Slowdowns.” CNET, CNET, 31 July 2024, www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-maps-waze-make-it-easier-to-report-crashes-cameras-and-slowdowns/.
Fielding, Sarah. “Google Maps Will Show You Where to Enter Your Destination.” Engadget, Engadget, 31 July 2024, www.engadget.com/google-maps-will-show-you-where-to-enter-your-destination-130021496.html.
Li, Abner. “New Google Maps Incident Reporting Comes to Mobile & Android Auto, Waze Gets Lockscreen Navigation.” 9to5Google, 9to5Google, 31 July 2024, 9to5google.com/2024/07/31/google-maps-incident-reporting/.
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Now Available:“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Disney+, Disney+, www.disneyplus.com/welcome/disney-hulu-max-bundle. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Hulu, Hulu, www.hulu.com/disney-hulu-max-bundle. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Max Help Center, Max, help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000002578. Accessed 31 July 2024.
Manfredi, Lucas. “How to Change Your Plan to the Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle as an Existing Subscriber.” TheWrap, The Wrap, 25 July 2024, www.thewrap.com/disney-hulu-max-bundle-how-to-change-plan/.
Weatherbed, Jess. “The Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max Streaming Bundle Is Now Available.” The Verge, The Verge, 25 July 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24205865/disney-plus-hulu-max-streaming-bundle-price-availability.
FOMC July 2024 Meeting:“Consumer Price Index - June 2024.” Bls.Gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 July 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
Cox, Jeff. “Fed Holds Rates Steady and Notes Progress on Inflation.” CNBC, CNBC, 31 July 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/07/31/fed-rate-decision-july-2024.html.
Curran, Enda. “Fed Meeting Today: Live Analysis on Interest Rates, Powell Speech.” Edited by Michael Arnold and Chris Anstey, Bloomberg.Com, Bloomberg, 31 July 2024, www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-07-31/fomc-rate-decision-and-fed-chair-news-conference.
Smialek, Jeanna. “Fed Opens Door to September Rates Cut If Inflation Stays Cool.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 31 July 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/business/economy/fed-meeting-interest-rates.html.
Guida, Victoria. “Fed Poised to Cut Rates, Ignoring Trump and GOP Lawmakers.” Politico, Politico, 31 July 2024, www.politico.com/news/2024/07/31/fed-interest-rate-cuts-trump-republican-backlash-00171918.
“Meeting Calendars and Information.” FederalReserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Personal Income and Outlays, June 2024.” Bea.Gov, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 26 July 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-june-2024.
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process:Appleby, Julie. “Biden Administration Tightens Broker Access to Healthcare.Gov to Thwart Rogue Sign-Ups.” Fierce Healthcare, KFF Health News, 22 July 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/biden-administration-tightens-broker-access-healthcaregov-thwart-rogue-sign-ups.
“CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity.
“CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity, Update.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 6 May 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity-update.
“CMS Statement on System Changes to Stop Unauthorized Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 19 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-system-changes-stop-unauthorized-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity.
Resources:5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
Agent's Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/events/
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
Marketplace Call Center: 1-800-318-2596
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASDF20240719
Signs It's Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
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Trying to spend less time doom scrolling on your phone? Want to have more time for family, friends, and productivity? Try out these apps for creating a dumb phone that minimizes distractions and keeps you accountable!Blank Spaces: Minimal Launcher: https://www.blankspaces.app/
minimalist phone: https://www.minimalistphone.com/
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Resources:App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Knight School Online Training Resource: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
The Guide to Making Money Selling Health Insurance FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
References:Koa, Tim. “I Turned My iPhone into a ‘Lite Phone.’” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Apr. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=10iUIoVBRI8
Garde, Paolo. “My Minimalist iPhone Setup.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 July 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBzFqWYTT8E
“Phone Screen Time Addiction- New Survey Data & Statistics.” Harmony Healthcare IT, Harmony Healthcare IT, 8 Jan. 2024, www.harmonyhit.com/phone-screen-time-statistics/
Perez, Sarah. “This Week in Apps: Apple’s iPhone App of the Year Finalists, plus 7 Hidden Gems.” TechCrunch, TechCrunch, 17 Nov. 2023, techcrunch.com/2023/11/17/this-week-in-apps-apples-iphone-app-of-the-year-finalists-plus-7-hidden-gems
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Your phone is one of the best tools to keep in touch with clients and follow up on leads. We’ve gathered a list of applications that make compliant communication through the phone a lot easier. Listen to learn more!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Phone & VoIP Resources:AgencyBloc: https://www.agencybloc.com/
Phone.com: https://www.phone.com/
RingCentral: https://www.ringcentral.com/
Zoom Phone: https://www.zoom.com/en/products/voip-phone/
Call Recording Application Resources:Agency Bloc’s Plus Suite: https://www.agencybloc.com/software-solutions/
Integrity’s MedicareCENTER Call Recording Solution: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/
Recordia Telephony Service: https://recordia.net/en/recordia-telephony-service-2-en/
Senior Market Sales CallRecording Solution: https://www.seniormarketsales.com/training-library/videos/phonedotcom
TTEC’s Mobile Record and Store Now: https://www.ttec.com/industries/healthcare
Resources:A Review of the Top Call Recording Applications for Compliant Medicare Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-top-call-recording-applications-for-compliant-medicare-business/
CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515B
Sales and Communication Practices: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/sales-communication-practices/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
Where It All Begins Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:Tautimes, Mari. “Should Insurance Agents Use Text Messages to Communicate with Clients?” Western Asset Protection Blog, Western Asset Protection, 16 May 2019, info.westernassetprotection.com/blog/should-insurance-agents-use-text-messages-to-communicate-with-clients
Dice, Zach. “VoIP vs. Company Cell Phones: Which Is Best for Your Business?” Dice Communications Blog, Dice Communications, 3 Nov. 2022, dicecommunications.com/six-key-differentiators-between-company-cell-phones-and-voip
Alder, Steve. “HIPAA Training Requirements.” HIPAA Journal, HIPAA Journal, 21 May 2023, www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-training-requirements/
“Telephone Consumer Protection Act 47 USC § 227.” Federal Communications Commission, Federal Communications Commission, www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/tcpa-rules.pdf Accessed 22 July 2024.
Alder, Steve. “The Use of Technology and HIPAA Compliance.” HIPAA Journal, HIPAA Journal, 27 Nov. 2023, www.hipaajournal.com/the-use-of-technology-and-hipaa-compliance/
“Worldwide Texting Statistics.” Vermont State Highway Safety Office, State of Vermont, 20 June 2018, shso.vermont.gov/sites/ghsp/files/documents/Worldwide%20Texting%20Statistics.pdf
Staff in the Office of Technology. “Can-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business.” Federal Trade Commission, 17 Jan. 2024, www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
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There are many creative ways to use augmented reality on your phone! Tina found some apps that are fun for the whole family to explore the 3D world of AR.Stellarium Official Site: https://stellarium-labs.com/
Smash Tanks – AR Board Game: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smash-tanks-ar-board-game/id1286732547
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds-ar-isle-of-pigs/id1456120259
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Resources:Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG598
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA031
Grow With These Plant and Nature Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA30
References:Stellarium Labs. “Stellarium VR on Meta Quest.” Meta, Meta, www.meta.com/experiences/6628847520574290/ Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Telescope Control in Stellarium Mobile Plus.” Stellarium Labs, Stellarium Labs, stellarium-labs.com/telescope-control-in-stellarium-mobile-plus/ Accessed 23 July 2024.
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Join Sarah for a special Friday Five episode all about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. Find out what insurance agents need to know – including how to get client-facing marketing materials that detail the Inflation Reduction Act changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2025.Interested in the marketing materials Sarah mentioned during this episode?Contact our sales team at Ritter Insurance Marketing at https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team
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Learn more about MedicareCENTER at https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Resources:5 FAQs About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240712
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240715
Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program: https://ritterim.com/blog/preparing-clients-for-the-new-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-program/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASDF20240719
The Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Determination Changes for 2025 or Beyond: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-medicare-part-d-creditable-coverage-determination-changes-for-2025-or-beyond/
References:“The Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Part Two Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Drug Costs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 16 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-releases-final-part-two-guidance-help-people-medicare-prescription-drug
“Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Drug Costs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-final-guidance-help-people-medicare-prescription-drug-coverage
“CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-issues-additional-guidance-program-allow-people-medicare-pay-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs
“CMS Issues Draft Guidance on New Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-issues-draft-guidance-new-program-allow-people-medicare-pay-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs
“CMS National Training Program Live Events.” CMS National Training Program, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/live-events Accessed 25 July 2024.
“Fact Sheets Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 31 Jan. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Accessed 25 July 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf Accessed 25 July 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part Two Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-two-guidance.pdf Accessed 25 July 2024.
“Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare Accessed 25 July 2024.
“Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation Timeline.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 July 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Draft Part Two ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Part 1 Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf
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Does Facebook fit into your social media strategy? In this episode, we highlight best practices for insurance agents developing their online presence.Download our FREE eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsResources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Advertising Medicare Through Facebook: https://ritterim.com/blog/advertising-medicare-through-facebook/
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Agent-Survival-Guide-Podcast-100095559792814
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
References:“Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/
“Top Websites Ranking - Most Visited Websites in June 2024.” Similarweb, Similarweb, 1 July 2024, www.similarweb.com/top-websites/
“Most Visited Websites in Worldwide 2024: Open .Trends.” Semrush, Semrush, 1 June 2024, www.semrush.com/trending-websites/global/all
Gottfried, Jeffrey. “Americans’ Social Media Use.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/
Haan, Katherine. “Is Social Media the New Google? Gen Z Turn to Google 25% Less than Gen X When Searching.” Edited by Kiran Aditham, Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 14 June 2024, www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/social-media-new-google/
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Building a social media presence takes the right tools and resources. Don't miss our list of recommendations - from official Ritter partners and third-party vendors we've vetted, to the resources we use ourselves!Read the text versionSocial Media Communication Resources:$99 Social: https://www.99dollarsocial.com/
AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/brokers-and-agents
ConciergeBee: https://conciergebee.com/social-media-specialist
Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/features/social-media-tools
Facebook Post Scheduler: https://www.facebook.com/help/389849807718635
Firebelly: https://www.firebellymarketing.com/services/social-media-management
HubSpot Social Media Strategy Guide: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-strategy-for-your-business
Hubstaff Talent: https://hubstafftalent.net/
Ignite Visibility: https://ignitevisibility.com/
Instagram Post Scheduler: https://help.instagram.com/439971288310029
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
LinkedIn Post Scheduler: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1419179
LYFE Marketing: https://www.lyfemarketing.com/services/social-media-marketing-services/
Mailchimpe: https://mailchimp.com/solutions/social-media-marketing-tools/
Meta Business Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/942827662903020?id=916550222172854
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/email-social-media-marketing/
SEO Discovery: https://www.seodiscovery.com/social-media-agency-india.php
SocialBee: https://socialbee.com/
TikTok Video Scheduler: https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-US/blog/introducing-video-scheduler-now-you-can-plan-tiktoks-in-advance
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
X for Business Post Scheduler: https://business.x.com/en/help/campaign-editing-and-optimization/scheduled-tweets.html
Additional Resources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents eBook: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
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The Friday Five for July 19, 2024:* Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks * Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors * Why Should Insurance Agents Hold In-Person Seminars? * Asset-Based LTCi vs. Traditional LTCi * Ritter Summits 2024
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks:Target will stop accepting personal checks: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/target-will-stop-accepting-personal-checks-rcna160702
Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of the payment method numbered? https://apnews.com/article/target-stop-accepting-personal-checks-d42d5e5d1f3c9a5f08c1899526c305bb
Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/10/business/target-personal-checks/index.html
Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors:Apple May Be Bringing an Ultra-Sized Screen to the Series Watch 10: https://hypebeast.com/2024/7/apple-watch-ultra-screen-series-10-lineup
Apple Watch 10 tipped to get these 3 new features — but blood-pressure sensor faces 'snags': https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-10-3-features-rumored-blood-pressure-sensor
Report: Apple Watch Series 10 to Offer Larger Screens and Faster Chip, but New Health Features in Trouble: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/07/series-10-larger-screens-and-faster-chip/
What’s Next for the Apple Watch: Bigger Screens But a Similar Look: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-07/apple-watch-series-10-ultra-3-details-bigger-screens-blood-pressure-challenge-lybjqp0q
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024:Register for Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Resources:App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG604
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240705
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
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Is it time to expand your portfolio? Listen and learn to identify the signs, optimize your insurance portfolio, and how Ritter can help you in the process.Click here to get your portfolio review!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323
5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG591
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451
Getting Started Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
The Perfect Portfolio – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/perfect-portfolio/1/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Blog Bulletin: https://ritterim.com/blog/bulletin/
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This just in: CMS announced the 2025 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Discover how much you can earn writing MA and PDP business for the 2025 coverage year.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Organize your AEP prep with help from tools like our Certification Center and Weekly Roundups. Stay on track with MA and Part D certifications as they're released and stay ahead of the rush!
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources:9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
eBooks and Guides from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/guides/
FAQs About AHIP: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing (RitterIM.com): https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
The Latest Available 2025 MA & PDP Carrier Certifications: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-latest-available-2025-ma-and-pdp-carrier-certifications/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
References:AHIP Certification Official Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login
Miramar:Agent FWA Training: https://miramar-agent.com/KnowledgeBase/Article?kb=5
NABIP Certification Official Site: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification
Pinpoint Global Communications: https://www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-systems
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Ritter Insurance Marketing is saying goodbye to Shop & Enroll as we transition to Integrity’s PlanEnroll platform. Find out what agents need to know as we hear from Craig and answer some frequently asked questions.Learn More About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/Shop & Enroll Phaseout Frequently Asked Questions: https://ritterim.com/documents/shop-and-enroll-phaseout-faq.pdfStill have questions about Shop & Enroll? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail
Finding gaps in your client’s Original Medicare coverage? Make sure your clients are getting the coverage they need by offering Medicare Supplements. Get the 101 breakdown and more in this episode!Understanding Medicare Supplements Knight School - FREE Online TrainingContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-underwriting-guide/
Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG480
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Knight School Med Supp benefit PDF: https://ritterim.com/downloads/knight-school-medicare-supplement-breakdown.pdf
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/
References:Compare Medigap Plan Benefits: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits
Get Medigap Basics: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics
What’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)? https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap
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You asked, and we answered! Join Tina and Sarah as they share expert advice, statistics, and strategies for creating a successful business TikTok.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/
Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
Interview: Tips for Hiring & Building an Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/
FREE eBooks & Guides:A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/
References:4 TikTok Analytic Tools That Do the Math for You: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-analytics/
7 Top Tips for Making TikTok Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/business/library/Top_Tips_One_Pager_SMB.pdf
About TikTok Business Account: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-business-account
Americans’ Social Media Use: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/
Digital Global Overview Report 2024 Meltwater: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/2024digital-global-overview-report-2024-meltwaterpdf/267675960
How to win at TikTok ads in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-ads/
Introducing Video Schedular: Now You can plan TikToks in advance! https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-US/blog/introducing-video-scheduler-now-you-can-plan-tiktoks-in-advance
Social Media Fact Sheet: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/
The 2024 Guide to TikTok Marketing: Tips, Examples, & Tools: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-marketing/
TikTok marketing: The complete guide for brands in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-marketing/
TikTok Tutorial Series: TikTok Analytics: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/product-tutorial-tiktok-analytics
TikTok User Age, Gender, & Demographics 2024: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/tiktok-demographics
Types of TikTok and TikTok for Business Accounts: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-and-tiktok-business-account-types?lang=en
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The Friday Five for July 5, 2024:* AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and Events * Streaming Services Raising Prices This Summer * Streaming Picks July 2024 * 2024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List * Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference
AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and Events:How to Present Short Term Care
New Agent Orientation
Ritter Docs Certification Center
Ritter Summits
Ritter's Weekly Roundup
Tech Tip Tuesdays (July)
The Ritter Report
Understanding the Integrity Platform
Streaming Services Raising Prices This Summer:Another streaming platform will raise prices this summer: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/paramount-plus-price-increase-details/507-349a34cd-e595-4c44-a348-bc6b6d8f86cc
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle: https://help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000002578
Netflix is starting to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan: https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/2/24190632/netflix-ad-free-basic-plan-discontinued
How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics Without Cable: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-ways-to-watch-the-olympics-without-cable
Paramount+ Prices to Increase for Most Subscribers Starting This August: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-plus-price-streaming-increase-1236046774/
Peacock Price Increase: https://www.peacocktv.com/help/article/price-increase
Peacock's Pricier Plans: What to Know About the Subscription Increase: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-pricier-plans-what-to-know-about-subscription-increase/
Spotify is increasing US prices again: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170301/spotify-us-price-increase-plans
Spotify Launches Cheaper $10.99/Month Premium Plan Without Audiobooks: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/21/spotify-cheaper-premium-plan/
Spotify Plans More Price Increases in 2024: Report: https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/spotify-price-increases-1235648181/
Warner Bros. Discovery hikes prices for Max streaming service: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/04/max-price-increases.html
What streaming costs in 2024: The price of Netflix, Disney Plus and more: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/what-streaming-costs-in-2024-the-price-of-netflix-disney-plus-and-more
Streaming Picks July 2024:Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in July 2024: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/streaming-new-july-2024-netflix-max-disney-hulu-paramount-prime-video-peacock/#18
2024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List:Biden administration to lower costs for 64 drugs through inflation penalties on drugmakers: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/biden-to-lower-some-drug-costs-through-inflation-penalties.html
HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Medicare Rebate Program Established by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-announces-cost-savings-64-prescription-drugs-thanks-medicare-rebate-program-established-biden
Medicare Rebate for 64 Medications to Start Rolling Out: Here's What to Know: https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/medicare-rebate-for-64-medications-to-start-rolling-out-heres-what-to-know/
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program (Q3 2024): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-certain-part-b-rebatable-drugs-july-1-september-30-2024.pdf
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference:5 Ways a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Shape Life, Health and Advice Regs: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/06/28/5-ways-a-new-supreme-court-ruling-could-shape-life-health-and-advice-regs/
Chevron deference: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference
Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-chevron-regulations-environment-biden-536cb6a7e4bc744bbaa3f058637bbf6c
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/22-451#writing-22-451_CONCUR_5
How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/30/politics/chevron-ruling-explained-supreme-court-meaning/index.html
How the Supreme Court's massive Chevron decision will affect climate policy: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/01/supreme-court-post-chevron-climate-policy
New Health Insurance Suit Could Affect DOL Fiduciary Rule Litigation: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/05/24/new-health-insurance-suit-could-affect-dol-fiduciary-rule-litigation/
Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ ruling means changes for writing laws: https://rollcall.com/2024/06/28/supreme-courts-chevron-ruling-means-changes-for-writing-laws/
Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/supreme-court-overrules-chevron-deference-dealing-blow-federal-healthcare-agencies
Supreme Court rules for fishermen in landmark ‘Chevron deference’ case: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/national-international/supreme-court-rules-for-fishermen-in-landmark-chevron-deference-case
Three NJ herring fishermen made history at the Supreme Court, but their fight isn't over: https://www.app.com/story/news/local/courts/2024/07/01/supreme-court-favors-nj-herring-fishermen-in-historic-chevron-case/74246290007/
Resources:5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6005
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Contact the ASG Podcast by Email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or phone: 1-717-562-7211
Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600
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Phones are getting smarter, apps are getting more complex, and AI has changed the way we use the internet. Join Tina as she talks about the top app trends of 2024 so far.Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Agent’s Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG599
Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600
What’s a Widget? Event Tracker Widgets and More: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA59
References:8 Ways You Can Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumbphone: https://lifehacker.com/8-ways-you-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-dumbphone-1850192492
A Brief History of Augmented Reality (+ Future Trends & Impact) https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-augmented-reality
How I turned my smartphone into a dumb phone: https://catherineprice.substack.com/p/how-i-turned-my-smartphone-into-a
Generative AI in Search: Let Google do the searching for you: https://blog.google/products/search/generative-ai-google-search-may-2024/
Generative AI vs. other types of AI. https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/discover/generative-ai-vs-other-ai.html
Introducing Duolingo Max, a learning experience powered by GPT-4: https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-max/
Skeumorphism > Minimalism > Neumorphism: The Evolution of Infographics: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skeuomorphism-minimalism-neumorphism-evolution-infographics-amit-pal-0r1tc
The New Trend in UI Design: An Overview of Neumorphism: https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui/neumorphic-ui-design
Time Spent Using Smartphones (2024 Statistics) https://explodingtopics.com/blog/smartphone-usage-stats
Transforming Your Smartphone into a ‘Dumb Phone’: The Smart Way to Stay Connected: https://medium.com/@filippoberti57/transforming-your-smartphone-into-a-dumb-phone-the-smart-way-to-stay-connected-6813eeacd9b6
What Is Artificial Intelligence for Social Media: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/what-is-artificial-intelligence-for-social-media
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Be your client’s trusted advisor when it comes to navigating the ACA Marketplace. We’ve got the breakdown of how you can help your clients calculate their household income.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:FREE eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Medicaid Unwinding: What It Is & The Opportunity for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG502
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
References:Annual Income Letter of Explanation: https://www.healthcare.gov/downloads/annual-income-letter-explanation.pdf
Count income & household size: https://www.healthcare.gov/income-and-household-information/household-size/
HealthCare.Gov Login: https://www.healthcare.gov/login
HealthSherpa Login: https://www.healthsherpa.com/sessions/new
Tips & Troubleshooting: https://www.healthcare.gov/tips-and-troubleshooting/uploading-documents/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
What if you could give being an insurance agent a practice run before giving up your full-time job? We get it! Learn how to start out as a part-time insurance agent before making the jump to a new career.Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources:5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Request a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site: https://ritterim.com/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-todays-financial-environment-means-for-medicare-beneficiaries-and-agents/
Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-now-is-the-time-to-start-selling-insurance/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:Captive Agent: What it is, How it Works, Pros and Cons: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Five Tips for the Part-Time Agent: https://www.insurance-forums.com/practice-building/hiring-staffing/five-tips-for-the-part-time-agent/
Independent Agent: What It Is and What They Do: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Looking to expand your client base and insurance portfolio? Check out this episode to learn how insurance agents like you can step into the Medicare insurance market and start selling!Read text versionGain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It To Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519
3 Growth Strategies for Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5875
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG569
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-isnt-just-for-seniors-selling-to-the-under-65-market/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/#medicare-quote-engine
Out of the Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG592
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Kick off the summer season with Sarah's latest list of podcast recommendations! This time around we've got a mix of audio fiction, documentaries, and kid-friendly podcast options.Share your podcast recommendations with us! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Podcast Recommendations:A2Z: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/a2z/
Decoder Ring: https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring
Doctor Who Redacted: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0c0krqf
Ghost Herd: https://www.ghostherd.org/
Havana Syndrome: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ecx3ViNwVPer9CZCKG6n4
Murder in HR: https://www.murderinhr.com/
Murphy’s Inc: https://murphysincshow.podbean.com/
Six Minutes: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/six-minutes/
Sound Detectives: https://www.sounddetectivespodcast.com/
The Rez: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/the-rez/
The Sicilian Inheritance: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hl3XvJlxuXVvof3FXM4qU
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Past Podcast Recommendation Episodes:Winter 2023 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG564
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20230620
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG491
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG489
International Podcast Day 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2022
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20220621
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211230
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211223
International Podcast Day 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2021
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20210629
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210312
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210101
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20201225
International Podcast Day 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20200623
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191227R
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191220
International Podcast Day 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2019
2025 AHIP training is now live! Listen to get informed about training updates and resources to help you prepare and succeed.Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG589
Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/marketplace-training-resources-for-health-insurance-agents/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
References:AHIP Self-Study Courses: https://www.ahip.org/courses
Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training: https://www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
This episode is packed with tips, strategies, and resources on text communication for your insurance business. Listen for HIPAA compliant apps, client scenarios, and so much more!Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Text Communication Resources:AgencyBloc: https://www.agencybloc.com/
RingCentral: https://www.ringcentral.com/
Zoom Phone: https://www.zoom.com/en/products/voip-phone/
Resources:2025 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906
Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG550
TCPA Compliance Rules: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/sales-communication-practices/#tcpa
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 1: Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
References:HIPAA Training Requirements: https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-training-requirements/
Should Insurance Agents Use Text Messages to Communicate with Clients? https://info.westernassetprotection.com/blog/should-insurance-agents-use-text-messages-to-communicate-with-clients
Six Key Differentiators Between Company Cell Phones and VolP: https://dicecommunications.com/six-key-differentiators-between-company-cell-phones-and-voip
Worldwide Texting Statistics: https://shso.vermont.gov/sites/ghsp/files/documents/Worldwide%20Texting%20Statistics.pdf
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Looking to book your next trip? Check out these two apps for finding deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and more!Official Hopper Website: https://hopper.com/
Official Kiwi Website: https://www.kiwi.com/us/
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Resources:5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53
Apps to Take with You While Traveling: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA12
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
Why Marketplace Agents Should Connect With Adults Turning 26: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-marketplace-agents-should-connect-with-young-adults-turning-26/
References:Eden: People+Planet (formally Eden Reforestation Projects) https://www.edenprojects.org/
Hopper Celebrates Planting 25 Million Trees Through its Hopper Trees Program: https://media.hopper.com/news/hopper-celebrates-planting-25-million-trees-through-its-trees-program
The Trick to Finding Cheap Flights in 2024: https://travel.usnews.com/features/how-to-find-cheap-flights
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The Friday Five for June 21, 2024:* AHIP 2024 Certification Down, CY 2025 Coming Soon * Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage in Employer Plans * Biden Administration Proposes Rule on Medical Debt * Done Telehealth & The CDC Advisory on Stimulant ADHD Meds * Amazon RxPass Expands to Medicare Beneficiaries
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-you-self-sabotaging-your-insurance-sales-success/
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
Join Us at the Summits! https://ritterim.com/blog/join-us-at-the-summits/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
AHIP 2024 Certification Down, CY 2025 Coming Soon:Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training: https://www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
Biden Administration Proposes Rule on Medical Debt:CFPB Proposes to Ban Medical Bills from Credit Reports: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-proposes-to-ban-medical-bills-from-credit-reports/
Even if Medical Debt Isn't on Your Credit Report, It Can Drag Down Your Credit: https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/even-if-medical-debt-isnt-on-your-credit-report-it-can-drag-down-your-credit
In sweeping change, Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/sweeping-change-biden-administration-ban-medical-debt-credit/story?id=110997906
Will CFPB’s Ban On Medical Debts From Credit Reports Help Patients? https://www.forbes.com/sites/gebai/2024/06/16/cfpbs-ban-on-medical-debts-from-credit-reports-will-harm-patients/
Done Telehealth & The CDC Advisory on Stimulant ADHD Meds:CDC warns access to ADHD meds may be disrupted after arrests of health-care startup executives: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/health/cdc-adhd-medication-alert/index.html
Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00510.asp#print
FDA Drug Shortages Portal: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortages
Feds arrest Adderall telehealth CEO under Controlled Substances Act: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24178049/done-adhd-telehealth-controlled-substances-act-doj-fraud
Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/founderceo-and-clinical-president-digital-health-company-arrested-100m-adderall-distribution
Telehealth startup Done's CEO and clinical president arrested, charged with fraud: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/telehealth-startup-dones-ceo-and-clinical-president-arrested-charged-fraud
Amazon RxPass Expands to Medicare Beneficiaries:Amazon Pharmacy expands RxPass subscription service to Medicare patients: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/amazon-pharmacy-expands-rxpass-subscription-service-medicare-patients
Amazon RxPass: https://pharmacy.amazon.com/rxpass
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Discover our top recommendations for email marketing. Keep in touch with clients, reach larger audiences, and grow your business with these tools.Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Email Communication Resources:AgencyBloc: https://www.agencybloc.com/
AgentMethods’ AMPlify: https://www.agentmethods.com/amplify/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/
Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/products/gmail/
MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/
Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/
Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
SquareSpace: https://www.squarespace.com/email-marketing/
Zoho Mail: https://www.zoho.com/mail/
Resources:5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-5-things-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Agent Compliance Handbook: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/Ritter-Agent-Handbook-2024.pdf
Developing a Client Retention Mindset: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-developing-a-client-retention-mindset/
FREE DOWNLOAD - Email Template for Client Check-in: https://ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-email-template.docx
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
References:Add, move, or import Google contacts: https://support.google.com/contacts/answer/1069522?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
Create, or edit .cvs files to import into Outlook: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-or-edit-csv-files-to-import-into-outlook-4518d70d-8fe9-46ad-94fa-1494247193c7
Email Users Statistics and Facts: https://market.us/statistics/internet/email-users/
HIPAA Compliance Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/HIPAA-Compliance-Microsoft-Office-365-and-Microsoft-Teams.pdf
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Exercise your cognitive functions with these brain training apps. Improve memory, vocabulary, and focus, all while having fun!Elevate: https://elevateapp.com/
Lumosity: https://www.lumosity.com/en/
NeuroNation: https://www.neuronation.com/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Interview: The 5 Pillars of Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-the-5-pillars-of-integrity/
Lifelong Learning Online Education Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG482
Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/marketplace-training-resources-for-health-insurance-agents/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Overcome Stress with Nikson: The Art of Doing Nothing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240520
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 3: Staying Organized: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-3-staying-organized/
References:5 Main Benefits of Braining Training Games: https://www.hhmglobal.com/knowledge-bank/news/5-main-benefits-of-brain-training-games
Train your brain: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/train-your-brain
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
The Friday Five for June 14, 2024:* AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder * May 2024 CPI Report * June 2024 FOMC Meeting & Projections * Apple OS Updates from WWDC 2024 * Apple Intelligence Features
Register for the Webinar - How to Market Yourself Online: https://bit.ly/marketyourself2024Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder:AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/
Updates to the 2025 AHIP Certification You Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/updates-to-the-2025-ahip-certification-you-should-know/
May 2024 CPI Report:Consumer Price Index May 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
June 2024 FOMC Meeting & Projections:Fed holds rates steady, indicates only one cut coming this year: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/12/fed-meeting-today-on-interest-rate.html
The Fed expects to cut rates just once this year: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/markets-fed-meeting-06-12-24/index.html
Apple OS Updates from WWDC 2024:Apple iOS 18 Preview: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18-preview/
Apple WatchOS Preview: https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-preview/
Live blog: Apple’s AI plans, iOS 18, and more at WWDC 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24173603/wwdc-2024-live-blog-apple-event-ios-18-ai
watchOS 11 — Apple Watch is finally getting the fitness feature I’ve been waiting for: https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/watchos-11-apple-watch-is-finally-getting-the-fitness-feature-ive-been-waiting-for
Apple Intelligence Features:Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Apple is giving Siri an AI upgrade in iOS 18: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24171936/apple-siri-ai-update-ios18-features-wwdc
iPhone Genmoji and Image Playground Let You Use AI to Create Emoji Responses That Don't Exist: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-genmoji-and-image-playground-let-you-use-ai-to-create-emoji-responses-that-dont-exist/
Resources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
Agent's Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Services & Substance Use Disorder: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-coverage-for-mental-health-services-and-substance-use-disorder/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Be your best on camera by taking your virtual meetings to the next level. We’ve got tips on lighting, cameras, virtual etiquette, and more!Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
How Agents Can Use Stories to Sell Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-use-stories-to-sell-insurance/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 3: Staying Organized: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-3-staying-organized/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
References:7 Tips For Making Webcam Videos Look Good (And Pants Are Optional) https://www.panopto.com/blog/7-tips-for-making-webcam-videos-look-good-pants-optional/
Video conferencing etiquette: 10 tips for a successful video conference: https://resources.owllabs.com/blog/video-conferencing-etiquette
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Here are our recommendations for apps and software to easily connect with your team and clients.Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Video Conferencing Resources:Google Meet: https://workspace.google.com/products/meet/ Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/
Microsoft Meet: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/small-medium-business
Phone.com: https://www.phone.com/video-meetings/
RingCentral: https://www.ringcentral.com/video.html
Zoho Webinar: https://www.zoho.com/webinar/
Zoho Meeting: https://www.zoho.com/meeting/
Zoom Webinars: https://www.zoom.com/en/products/webinars/
Zoom Workplace: https://www.zoom.com/en/products/collaboration-tools/
Resources:Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Best Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
References:5 Tips to Stand Out on Zoom: How to Look Best on Video Calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xr4vmPJDE0
8 tips for video conferencing etiquette: https://www.ringcentral.com/us/en/blog/video-conferencing-etiquette-2022/
Best Practices for Effective Video Conferencing: https://uit.stanford.edu/videoconferencing/best-practices
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Getting ready to take your insurance license exam? A must-listen for those brand-new to the industry, Sarah outlines the process, where to get started, and what she learned while preparing to take her insurance license exam.Questions about getting licensed to sell insurance? Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:Getting Licensed Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/getting-licensed/1/
How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Interested in Selling Insurance Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/interested-selling-insurance/1/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
Understanding FMOs Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/understanding-fmos/1/
References:Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies: https://www.dmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MULTIPLE-CHOICE-TEST-TAKING-STRATEGIES.pdf
NAIC Map of State Insurance Department Resources: https://content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Official Site: https://content.naic.org/
National Insurance Provider Registry Online (NIPR): https://nipr.com/
VARK® Modalities: What do Visual, Aural, Read/write & Kinesthetic really mean? https://vark-learn.com/introduction-to-vark/the-vark-modalities/
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The Friday Five for May 31, 2024:* Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar * The Fitbit Ace LTE * New Study on AI Adoption * KFF Health Policy 101 Resource * AHIP 2025 Certification Dates
How do you like to learn? Answer this week’s question of the week here: https://bit.ly/asgquestionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.[01:39] Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar:ACA Agent Sales Calendar PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar.pdf
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Medicare Agent Sales Planner PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/busy-medicare-agent-sales-planner.pdf
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
[02:39] Fitbit Ace LTE:Google announced a smartwatch for kids — and it looks pretty good: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-smartwatch-kids-fitbit-ace-lte-2024-5
Introducing Fitbit Ace LTE: the smartwatch kids and parents will both love: https://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/
Smartwatches Can Learn a Lot From Fitbit's New Kid-Focused Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smartwatches-can-learn-a-lot-from-fitbits-new-kid-focused-watch/
The Fitbit Ace LTE is like a Nintendo smartwatch for kids: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24166168/fitbit-ace-lte-kids-smartwatch-wearables
[06:22] New Study on AI Adoption:AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511x4g7x7jo
Hardly any of us are using AI tools like ChatGPT, study says – here’s why: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/hardly-any-of-us-are-using-ai-tools-like-chatgpt-study-says-heres-why
What does the public in six countries think of generative AI in news? https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/what-does-public-six-countries-think-generative-ai-news
[10:29] KFF Health Policy 101:Full Resource: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101/
KFF's Health Policy 101 Chapters:The Affordable Care Act: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-affordable-care-act/
Congress, the Executive Branch, and Health Policy: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-policy/
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-employer-sponsored-health-insurance/
Health Care Costs and Affordability: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-health-care-costs-and-affordability/
Health Policy Issues in Women's Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-health-policy-issues-in-womens-health/
International Comparison of Health Systems: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-international-comparison-of-health-systems/
Medicaid: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-medicaid/
Medicare: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-medicare/
Race, Inequality, and Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-race-inequality-and-health/
The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/
The Regulation of Private Health Insurance: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-regulation-of-private-health-insurance/
The Uninsured Population and Health Coverage: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-uninsured-population-and-health-coverage/
The U.S. Government and Global Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-u-s-government-and-global-health/
[14:27] AHIP 2025 Certification Dates:AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/
Resources:5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595
AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240517
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Knight School Online Video Training Library: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
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If you’re just starting out in the insurance industry, this episode is a must listen! Discover key tools and resources for establishing your business, gaining leads, marketing, compliance, and more!Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:A Review of the Top Medicare Quote Engines for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-top-medicare-quote-engines-for-insurance-agents/
CallVault: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/#callvault
CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How it Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Lead Center: https://leads.integrity.com/login
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Center: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/
Medicare Quote Engine Prospectus PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/medicare-quote-engine-prospectus.pdf
Round Table Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RittersRoundTable/
Ritter Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-insurance-marketing-joins-integrity-marketing-group/
Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-3-staying-organized/
The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/
The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform – Elevate Your Sales Process PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/the-ritter-platform-prospectus.pdf
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 1: Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 3: Staying Organized: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-3-staying-organized/
Your Guide to Compliant Medicare Call Recording with CallVault PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/your-guide-to-compliant-medicare-call-recording-with-callvault.pdf
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:Acuity Scheduling: https://acuityscheduling.com/
AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/
Appointment scheduling with Google Calendar: https://workspace.google.com/resources/appointment-scheduling/
Calendly: https://calendly.com/
HubSpot Free Meeting Schedular: https://www.hubspot.com/products/sales/schedule-meeting
Market Advisor: https://csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/software/market-advisor/
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and
Microsoft Bookings: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/scheduling-and-booking-app
The Best 24 Appointment Scheduling Apps and Booking Software: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/best-scheduling-app
TrustedForm: https://activeprospect.com/trustedform/
Verisk Marketing Solutions: https://marketing.verisk.com/compliance/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
What happens when a Medicare Advantage client wants to switch to Original Medicare? Depending on WHEN they enrolled, they may qualify for the Medicare Advantage Trial Right Period. Listen to learn more about how it works and who qualifies.Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:Helping Clients Navigate Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Coverage: https://ritterim.com/blog/helping-clients-navigate-medicares-durable-medical-equipment-coverage/
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Interview: Training Opportunities for Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-training-opportunities-for-agents-at-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG574
Surviving AEP: https://ritterim.com/aep/
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG555
References: Joining a Medicare Health Plan: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan
Learn How Medigap Works: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/how-medigap-works
Medigap Open Enrollment Period: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy
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How do recent social media trends work (or not work!) for insurance agents? Sarah and Tina discuss the latest trends to help agents with their social strategies. Listen ‘til the end for a special invitation to a comprehensive social media marketing event tailored specifically to agents.Register for the Webinar - How to Market Yourself Online: https://bit.ly/marketyourself2024Don’t forget to answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.Resources:AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240517
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG443
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:11 social media trends you need to know in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-trends/
12 Emerging Social Media Trends in 2024: https://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/12-emerging-social-media-trends-in-2024/
2024 Digital Media Trends: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/digital-media-trends-consumption-habits-survey.html
Social Media Trends 2024: https://www.hootsuite.com/research/social-trends
The HubSpot Blog's 2024 Social Media Marketing Report: Data from 1400+ Global Marketers: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/hubspot-blog-social-media-marketing-report
The Top Marketing Trends of 2024 & How They've Changed Since 2023 [Data from 1400+ Global Marketers]: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/marketing-trends
THIS is how social media will change in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAyUPsJ4JWY
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Take your notes to the next level! Customize your to-do lists, projects, thoughts, calendar, and more with these free apps.Kilonotes Pocket Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kilonotes-pocket/id1574139091
Kilonotes PDF Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kilonotes-notes-pdf-reading/id1514322479
Kilonotes Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.topstack.kilonotes.pad&hl=en_US≷=US
Notion Official Website: https://www.notion.so/product
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Resources:Agent Apps | Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Agent Apps | What’s a Widget? Event Tracker Widgets and More: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA59
How Much Money Can Health Insurance Agents Make? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-money-can-health-insurance-agents-make/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/marketplace-training-resources-for-health-insurance-agents/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
When's the last time you dropped everything and just... did nothing? Learn how Niksen - the counterintuitive act of doing nothing - can reduce anxiety, stress, and possibly prevent burnout!How do you stay motivated? What method works for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
Resources:Breathwork and Meditation Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA25
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230130
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG439
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG434
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
What I've Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG426
References:Do Nothing for 2 Minutes: http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/
Niksen Is the Dutch Lifestyle Concept of Doing Nothing—And You’re About to See It Everywhere: https://time.com/5622094/what-is-niksen/
Niksen: The Dutch Art of Purposefully Doing Nothing: https://www.bluezones.com/2019/11/niksen-the-dutch-art-of-purposefully-doing-nothing/
The art of doing nothing: have the Dutch found the answer to burnout culture? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/07/the-art-of-doing-nothing-have-the-dutch-found-the-answer-to-burnout-culture
The Dutch 'Doing Nothing' Trend Which Could Beat Your Burnout In 2024: https://www.newsweek.com/what-niksen-dutch-lifestyle-trend-doing-nothing-1853433
The Dutch solution to busyness that captivated the world: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230522-the-dutch-solution-to-busyness-that-captivated-the-world
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The Friday Five for May 17, 2024:* Camp Ritter Employee Training Event Next Week * Talkspace Official Enters Medicare Market * IRS Announces HSA & HDHP Amounts for CY 2025 * Apple Announces New Accessibility Features * Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference
How comfortable are you with AI? Answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestionTalkspace Officially Enters Medicare Market:Online therapy covered by Medicare: https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/medicare
Talkspace Expands Access to Tele-Mental Healthcare With Medicare Launch: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514596587/en/Talkspace-Expands-Access-to-Tele-Mental-Healthcare-With-Medicare-Launch
Talkspace expands online mental health therapy to millions of Medicare members: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/talkspace-expands-online-therapy-millions-medicare-members
Talkspace rolls out teletherapy access to 13 million Medicare members: https://vator.tv/news/2024-05-14-talkspace-rolls-out-teletherapy-access-to-13-million-medicare-members
Virtual Mental Health Provider Talkspace Taps Into Medicare Market: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/05/14/virtual-mental-health-provider-talkspace-taps-into-medicare-market/
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Amounts for CY 2025:IRS Announces 2025 HSA, HDHP Limits: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/irs-announces-2025-hsa--hdhp-limits
IRS announces HSA, HDHP limits for 2025: https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/13/irs-announces-hsa-hdhp-limits-for-2025/
IRS releases HSA and high-deductible health plan limits for 2025: https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/irs-releases-hsa-and-high-deductible-health-plan-limits-for-2025
Savings Boost: IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2025: https://www.hrmorning.com/news/irs-announces-new-hsa-contribution-limits/
Apple Announces New Accessibility Features:Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking/
Apple’s new accessibility features let you control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157271/apple-eye-tracking-speech-motion-sickness-accessibility-features
Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference:Google I/O 2024 – the 7 biggest AI announcements, from Gemini to Android 15: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/the-7-biggest-ai-announcements-from-google-io-2024
Google I/O 2024: Everything revealed including Gemini AI, Android 15 and more: https://www.engadget.com/google-io-2024-everything-revealed-including-gemini-ai-android-15-and-more-210414423.html
Google now offers ‘web’ search — and an AI opt-out button: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24074314/google-now-offers-web-search
Resources:5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240510
Interview: The 5 Pillars of Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-the-5-pillars-of-integrity/
Interview: Training Opportunities for Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-training-opportunities-for-agents-at-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Field Marketing Organizations can take your business to the next level. In this episode, learn ten things to consider when doing your research, and all the benefits and resources Ritter Insurance Marketing has to offer!Read the text versionRegister with Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Resources:4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
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Learn the benefits of offering final expense insurance to your clients in this free eBook.Download a copy of our free eBook!
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Resources:
Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It To Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519/
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell- Mean for Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
The Friday Five for May 10, 2024:* Summer 2024 Menus from Dunkin’ & Starbucks * What Apple Announced at their "Let Loose" Event * CMS Update on ACA Unauthorized Enrollment & Switching * Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Extended Through 2036 * Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients
Are you Team Dunkin’ or Team Starbucks? Choose your side in this week’s ASG Podcast Question of the Week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Summer 2024 Menus from Dunkin’ & Starbucks:Dunkin’ Unleashes Its Sips Of Summer: Debuts Kiwi Watermelon Dunkin’ Refresher With $3 Deal For Rewards Members: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/early-summer-menu-2024
Summer’s On at Starbucks with New Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Beverages: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2024/summers-on-at-starbucks-with-new-summer-berry-starbucks-refreshers-beverages/
What Apple Announced at their "Let Loose" Event:Apple iPad event: all the news from Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ reveal: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24150047/apple-ipad-let-loose-event-news-announcements
Everything announced at Apple's Let Loose iPad event: https://www.engadget.com/everything-announced-at-apples-let-loose-ipad-event-161005007.html
Everything Apple unveiled at its 'Let Loose' event: iPad Pro, Air, Pencil, M4, and more: https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-apple-unveiled-at-its-let-loose-event-ipad-pro-air-pencil-m4-and-more/
Here’s Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Let Loose' iPad Event: https://gizmodo.com/everything-announced-at-apple-let-loose-ipad-event-1851461307
CMS Update on ACA Unauthorized Enrollment & Switching:Alert: Unauthorized Agent and Broker Activity on ACA Marketplace: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-infographic-2024-final.pdf
CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity, Update: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity-update
CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity
Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Extended Through 2036:2024 Medicare Trustees Report: https://www.cms.gov/oact/tr/2024
Fact Sheet: 2024 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/TR-2024-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Medicare hospital trust fund extended by 5 years to 2036: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/medicare-hospital-trust-fund-extended-five-years-2036
Medicare Trust Fund Extends Solvency Another 5 Years: https://www.ajmc.com/view/medicare-trust-fund-extends-solvency-another-5-years
Medicare Hospital Trust Fund to Stay Solvent Until 2036, Trustees' Report Says: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicare/109997
Medicare Posts $12B Loss for 2023: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/05/07/medicare-posts-12b-loss-for-2023/
Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients:Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Policies to Increase Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-policies-increase-access-health-coverage-daca-recipients
Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/08/2024-09661/clarifying-the-eligibility-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain
HHS Final Rule Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-final-rule-clarifying-eligibility-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain
Resources:2024 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240503
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-for-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
What’s a widget? We’re looking at widgets to help you keep track of important dates. Find out the fun and usefulness of smartphone widgets in this episode. Days Counter Event Tracker App Store: https://apps.apple.com/lt/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248
Days Counter Event Tracker Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibuild.dayscounter&hl=en_US≷=US
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Resources:Agents Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Best Weather Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA046
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
References:Add Apps, shortcuts & widgets to your Home screens: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9450271?hl=en
How to add and edit widgets on your iPhone: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118610
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Final expense insurance can be a difficult topic to bring up with clients and prospects. We cultivated these creative sales strategies to make your next sales appointment go smoother!Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG591
5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG362
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding:https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365
Ritter Fact Finder Sheet: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook-digital/
References:Brace Yourself: This is how much America’s 1% has saved: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/brace-yourself-this-is-how-much-americas-1-has-saved-2018-08-24
How Much Does the Average Funeral Cost? https://smartasset.com/life-insurance/how-much-does-the-average-funeral-cost
How much does a funeral cost in 2024? https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/life-insurance/how-much-does-a-funeral-cost/
The Average Savings Account Balance: https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/the-average-savings-account-balance
The Friday Five for May 3, 2024:* iPhone Silent Alarm Bug Fix * LinkedIn: Gaming & X Replacement? * FOMC April/May 2024 Meeting * Walmart Health to Shut Down * DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana
Which NYT game is your favorite? Answer our ASG Podcast question of the week here: https://bit.ly/asgquestioniPhone Alarms Bug:Apple confirms bug that is keeping some iPhone alarms from sounding: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/apple-confirms-bug-that-is-keeping-some-iphone-alarms-from-sounding/
If your iPhone alarm has gone quiet, Apple says it’s working on a fix: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145296/apple-iphone-alarm-sounds-broken-ios-bug-fix-coming
Ring the alarm bells, the iPhone alarm isn’t working: https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/ring-the-alarm-bells-the-iphone-alarm-isnt-working/
LinkedIn: Gaming & X Replacement?LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming: https://www.theverge.com/24145605/linkedin-gaming-puzzle-game-nyt-wordle-netflix-games
LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/linkedin-is-the-twitter-x-rival-no-one-is-talking-about/
LinkedIn launches gaming: 3 logic puzzles aimed at extending time spent on its networking platform: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/linkedin-launches-gaming-three-logic-puzzles-aiming-to-extend-time-spent-on-its-networking-platform/
FOMC April/May 2024 Meeting:Consumer Price Index - March 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf/
Personal Income and Outlays, March 2024: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-march-2024
Fed announces reduction in balance sheet runoff pace: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/fed-announces-reduction-balance-sheet-runoff-pace-2024-05-01/
Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high as inflation continues to push back timing of a rate cut: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/markets-federal-reserve-meeting-05-01-24/index.html
Fed meeting recap: Powell pretty much rules out a hike as the central bank’s next move: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/fed-meeting-today-live-updates-on-may-fed-rate-decision.html
Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Schedule: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here's their rate decision. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-meeting-may-1-2024/
Walmart Health to Shut Down:Walmart closing health care clinics, ending virtual services: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4632752-walmart-closing-health-care-clinics-ending-virtual-services/
Walmart Health Is Closing: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/04/30/walmart-health-is-closing
Walmart shuttering all 51 health centers, citing lack of profitability: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/walmart-shuttering-all-51-health-centers-virtual-care
Walmart will close all of its health care clinics: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/business/walmart-closes-health-clinics/index.html
DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana:Biden gives cannabis industry a badly needed win: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/01/biden-marijuana-reclassification-cannabis-industry
Drug Scheduling: https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling
Justice Dept plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/economy/dea-marijuana-rescheduling/index.html
Justice Dept. Recommends Easing Restrictions on Marijuana: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/us/politics/justice-department-reclassify-marijuana.html
US moves to reclassify marijuana in historic shift: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68932612
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance: https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8
What rescheduling marijuana would look like: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4634174-rescheduling-marijuana-look-like/
Resources:5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329
2025 Marketplace Final Rule: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240412
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
How Agents Can Break into the Medicare World: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-break-into-the-medicare-world/
How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
Improve Your Customer Service with the Soft Skill of Negotiation: https://ritterim.com/blog/improve-your-customer-service-with-the-soft-skill-of-negotiation/
Interview: Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Offseason: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-offseason/
Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240426
Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Tackle your next final expense sale with our winning formula. Discover four tried and true steps for educating your clients on life insurance and making the sale!Read the text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
4 Steps to Selling More Final Expense Insurance Infographic PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/how-to-close-more-final-expense-sales-infographic.pdf
Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It to Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
More Than Medicare: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/more-than-medicare/
Ritter Fact Finder PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Final Expense Carrier Sweet Spots: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/more-than-medicare/#carrier-sweet-spots
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410
References:Funeral Cost Statistics: https://nfda.org/news/statistics
Life Insurance Is on People Minds: https://lifehappens.org/research/life-insurance-is-on-peoples-minds/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
We asked our team about their favorite books for sales, business, and influencing people. Listen to hear their recommendations!Read text versionContact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Book Recommendations:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D23CFGR
Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00507TDJM
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated for the Next Generation of Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LVWLKXB
Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HZ57WYN
Jeffrey Gitomer “Little” Books: https://www.buygitomer.com/collections/books
The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SEQKRK
Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice: A Guide to Success for Black Americans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054KLWOE
The Trusted Advisor: 20th Anniversary Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0VWA
The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Leading with Trust: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ES4GI4
Ritter Insurance Marketing’s free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
Resources:Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go - Library Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA08
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG498
Lifelong Learning Online Educational Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG482
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
The Friday Five for April 26, 2024:* Ritter Roadshows & MTM Summit * Apple Announces Let Loose Event * TikTok Ban Provision Passed * FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements * Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later
Answer this week’s poll: https://bit.ly/asgquestionUpcoming Ritter Events:Ritter Roadshows:
Florida (Boca Raton, FL)
Illinois (Schaumberg, IL)
Wisconsin (Wauwatosa, WI)
More Than Medicare (MTM) Summit: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Apple Announces Let Loose Event:Apple announces May 7th event for new iPads: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24078670/apple-may-product-event-ipad-date
Apple announces special event for May 7: ‘Let Loose’: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/apple-announces-special-event-for-may-7-let-loose/
Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/24/ross-young-new-ipad-air-wont-feature-mini-led-after-all-but-a-new-mystery-ipad-is-coming-in-q4/
Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month – here’s what the rumors say: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/tim-cook-hints-apple-pencil-3/
TikTok Ban Provision Passed:Biden signs a bill that could ban TikTok — after the 2024 election: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-biden-bill-ban-tiktok-when-2024-election-rcna148792
President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/24/1246663779/biden-ban-tiktok-us
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements:After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan
Business groups are fighting to keep your non-competes on the books: https://www.businessinsider.com/ban-noncompete-agreements-approved-ftc-challenges-await-2024-4
Fact Sheet on FTC’s Proposed Final Noncompete Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/fact-sheet-ftcs-proposed-final-noncompete-rule
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes
Noncompete Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/noncompete-rule
Non-Compete Clause Final Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/noncompete-rule.pdf
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246655366/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-lina-khan
Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later:Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216
KFF Survey of Medicaid Unwinding: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/kff-survey-of-medicaid-unwinding/
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Unwinding, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230106
Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405
Where Medicaid unwinding and disenrollments stand at the one-year mark: https://www.healthinsurance.org/blog/where-medicaid-unwinding-and-disenrollments-stand-at-the-one-year-mark/
Resources:2025 Marketplace Final Rule: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240412
Agent’s Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Drug Shortage Resources & ACA Unauthorized Switching Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240419
Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315
Interview: Developing a Client Retention Mindset: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-developing-a-client-retention-mindset/
Interview: Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Offseason: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-offseason/
Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/
Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405
The Guide to Making Money Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
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Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent’s Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583
Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-your-insurance-clients/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
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7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Weber: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG537
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
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The Friday Five for April 19, 2024:* Instagram-Like TikTok Notes Begins Rollout * Rebel Moon Part 2 & The Tortured Poets Department * CPI Data for March 2024 * Drug Shortage Resource for Agents * ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching Update
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Instagram-Like TikTok Notes Begins Rollout:TikTok Notes is basically Instagram for your TikTok account: https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-notes-is-basically-instagram-for-your-tiktok-account-170151958.html
TikTok Notes is the new competitor to Instagram. What is the app and how does it work? https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/18/tiktok-notes-instagram-competitor-launch-canada-australia-what-is-it-explainer
TikTok Notes starts rolling out as a new rival to Instagram: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/17/24133311/tiktok-notes-photos-text-app-instagram
The Tortured Poets Department:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-tortured-poets-department/1736268193
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/5JeTM9iqdtLFfSFedipKdD?si=6ace8084c0f443c3
CPI Data for March 2024Consumer Price Index - March 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2024 is Projected to Rise 3.4% Yera-Over-Year: https://insight.factset.com/consumer-price-index-cpi-for-march-2024-is-projected-to-rise-3.4-year-over-year
Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year ago in March, more than expected: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/10/cpi-inflation-march-2024-consumer-prices-rose-3point5percent-from-a-year-ago-in-march.html
Here’s what would happen to the US economy if there are no rate cuts this year: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/economy/what-if-no-rate-cuts-this-year/index.html
Inflation Back in the Picture as Markets Adapt to Delayed Interest Rate Cuts: https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-04-08/inflation-back-in-the-picture-as-markets-adapt-to-delayed-interest-rate-cuts
Stocks end the day higher even as blowout jobs report pushes some Fed officials to consider another rate hike: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/march-jobs-report-04-05-24/index.html
Stocks wobble after Powell warns that rate cuts will likely come later than expected: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/business/chair-powell-discussion/index.html
The Fed may have pumped so much money into the economy that it's now taking way longer to cut rates: https://www.businessinsider.com/fed-powell-pump-money-us-economy-delayed-cut-interest-rate-2024-4
This Fed meeting is dangerous for markets. Here’s why: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/20/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html
US economy adds 303K jobs in March, much stronger than expected: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-jobs-report-march-2024
Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live during a policy forum in Washington: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/16/watch-fed-chair-powell-speak-live-during-a-policy-forum-in-washington.html
Drug Shortage Resource for Agents:ASHP Calls for Policy Solutions as Drug Shortages Reach All-Time High: https://www.ashp.org/about-ashp/ceo-blogs/recent-blogs/ashp-calls-for-policy-solutions-as-drug-shortages-reach-all-time-high
Drug Shortages (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-shortages
Drug Shortages List from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/current-shortages/drug-shortages-list
Drug Shortages Statistics: https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/shortage-resources/drug-shortages-statistics
Healthy Returns: U.S. drug shortages reach record high, hitting Wegovy, ADHD medications: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/16/healthy-returns-us-drug-shortages-reach-record-high-hitting-wegovy.html
Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-shortages-adderall-adhd-chemo/
ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching Update:CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity
Resources:2025 Marketplace Final Rule: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240412
Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG585
Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/
Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405
QR Code Scanner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA56
The Guide to Making Money Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Useful Apps that Teach You How to Cook: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA57
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Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906
Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success: https://ritterim.com/blog/before-you-recruit-setting-up-your-agency-for-success/
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How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588
MA & PDP Complaint Sales Checklist: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/ma-pdp-compliance-sales-checklist.pdf
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG336
Ritter Agency Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/agencies/dashboard/
Ritter Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/
Ritter Summits Registration: https://summits.ritterim.com/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/
The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/
The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG452
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517
Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG461
References:4 Types of Learning Styles: How to Accommodate a Diverse Group of Students: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/
5 Benefits of Incorporating Hands On Learning into Training: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-benefits-incorporating-hands-learning-training-allie-golon/
10 Best Virtual Meeting Platforms & Software: https://teambuilding.com/blog/virtual-meeting-platforms
11 Benefits of Collaborative Learning (Plus Tips to Use It) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-collaborative-learning
How do Birds Learn How to Fly? https://www.allthingsnature.org/how-do-birds-learn-how-to-fly.htm
Level Up: The Values of Sales Shadowing for New Insurance Agents: https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/level-up-the-value-of-sales-shadowing-for-new-insurance-agents
Mentoring Guide: https://www.rackham.umich.edu/downloads/more-mentoring-guide-for-mentors.pdf
Mind-Blowing Statistics that Prove the Value of Employee Training and Development: https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/statistics-value-of-employee-training-and-development
Ongoing Training: Its Benefits and Why You Should Consider It: https://www.apty.io/blog/ongoing-training-benefits-and-impact/
Profiting from Learning: Do Firms’ Investments in Education and Training Pay Off? https://businesstrainingexperts.com/knowledge-center/training-roi/profiting-from-learning/
Reflective Practice: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/reflective-practice.html
The 5 Most Effective Teaching Styles (Pros & Cons of Each) https://www.thinkific.com/blog/teaching-styles/
The 40 Reflection Questions: https://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-stw-replicatingPBL-21stCAcad-reflection-questions.pdf
The Complete Guide to Independent Contractor Taxes: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/independent-contractor-tax-guide
Why Communication Consistency Is Vital To Your Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnycouncil/2018/08/22/why-communication-consistency-is-vital-to-your-business/?sh=4526564466e0
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Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success: https://ritterim.com/blog/before-you-recruit-setting-up-your-agency-for-success/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview ft. Dylan Cook: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5335
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References:Craigslist: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/
How Much Is That Bad Hire Really Costing Your Business? https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9066-cost-of-bad-hire.html
How to Post a Job on Facebook For Free (2024 Guide) https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-post-job-on-facebook/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Millennials Overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/04/28/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-as-americas-largest-generation/
Monster: https://www.monster.com/
Rethinking the Extraverted Sales Ideal: The Ambivert Advantage: https://faculty.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grant_PsychScience2013.pdf
The True Cost of a Bad Hire – It’s More Than You Think: https://www.forbes.com/sites/falonfatemi/2016/09/28/the-true-cost-of-a-bad-hire-its-more-than-you-think/?sh=16da43b84aa4
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The Friday Five for April 12, 2024:* Ritter Insurance Marketing Roadshows * ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching * Spotify AI Playlist * 2024 Senior Market Symposium * 2025 CMS Marketplace Final Rule
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Ritter Roadshows:Indiana (Carmel, IN)
Ohio (Columbus, OH)
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ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching:2024 Unauthorized Plan Switch (UPS) Update: https://kffhealthnews.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/UPS-Cross-_Year-_Updates-022624-5CR-022224.pdf
ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/aca-obamacare-plans-switched-without-enrollee-permission-investigation/
Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue agents: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/08/1243328699/health-insurance-obamacare-aca-plan-switch-rogue-agents
Unauthorized sign-ups cast shadow on Obamacare’s record enrollment: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/04/unauthorized-sign-ups-cast-shadow-obamacares-record-enrollment/
Spotify AI Playlist:Spotify adds new ‘AI Playlist’ feature that uses text prompts: https://9to5google.com/2024/04/08/spotify-ai-playlist/
Spotify Premium Users Can Now Turn Any Idea Into a Personalized Playlist With AI Playlist in Beta: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-07/spotify-premium-users-can-now-turn-any-idea-into-a-personalized-playlist-with-ai-playlist-in-beta/
2024 Senior Market Symposium:Craig Ritter’s Senior Market Symposium Keynote: https://ritterim.wistia.com/medias/3djxgzf9ex
2025 CMS Marketplace Final Rule:2025 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/
HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Marketplace Coverage More Accessible and Expand Essential Health Benefits: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-marketplace-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-essential-health
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025 Final Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2025-final-rule
Resources:3 Growth Strategies for Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5875
5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329
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Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405
QR Code Scanner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA56
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587
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Resources:Agent Apps | Best of Agent Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA50
Agent Apps | Breathwork & Meditation Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA25
Agent Apps | Grow with These Plant & Nature Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA30
Agent Apps | Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA49
Grow your territory, grow your business. Simple, right? Thing is, there are many paths agents can take to "growth" and "success." Which one is right for you? We've got a sampling of strategies to help you pinpoint the path that's right for you.Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
Agent's Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG585
Agent's Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230414
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
References:Federal Register Website: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
The Friday Five for April 5, 2024: Streamlining Enrollment in CHIP & Medicaid * Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended * Short-Term Medical Insurance Changes * Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program * 2025 CY MA and Part D Rate Announcement
*Note: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the CY 2025 MA and Part D Final Rule. Stay tuned for more information!
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Streamlining Enrollment in CHIP & Medicaid:Biden-Harris Administration Builds on the Success of the Affordable Care Act by Streamlining Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-builds-success-affordable-care-act-streamlining-enrollment-medicaid-and
Medicaid Program; Streamlining the Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/02/2024-06566/medicaid-program-streamlining-the-medicaid-childrens-health-insurance-program-and-basic-health
Medicaid Unwinding Extended:HHS Takes Additional Actions to Help People Stay Covered During Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-takes-additional-actions-help-people-stay-covered-during-medicaid-and-chip-renewals
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
Short-Term Medical Insurance Changes:Biden-Harris Administration Protects Consumers from Low-Quality Coverage by Limiting “Junk” Health Plans: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-protects-consumers-low-quality-coverage-limiting-junk-health-plans
Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06551.pdf
Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage (CMS-9904-F) Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/short-term-limited-duration-insurance-and-independent-noncoordinated-excepted-benefits-coverage-cms#_ftn1
STLDI Final Rules to Affect Short-Term Medical & Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/stldi-final-rules-to-affect-short-term-medical-and-hospital-indemnity-plans/
Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program:Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet
2025 CY MA and Part D Rate Announcement:2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement
CMS Finalizes Payment Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Programs: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-payment-updates-2025-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d-programs
Fact Sheet: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement
Medicare Moves Toward Election Season Clash With Insurers: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/04/02/medicare-moves-toward-election-season-clash-with-insurers/
Payers say MA rate cut puts affordable care at risk: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/medicare-advantage-rate-cut-remains-feds-keep-pressure
Resources:5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329
BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240105
Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216
Health Care Provisions in Biden's 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315
References:Federal Register Website: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
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Break free from the salesy (and stereotypical!) mold that clients sometimes associate with insurance agents. Learn how to switch up your approach and transform your sales success.Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-ancillary-cross-sales-to-show-clients-you-care/
Download A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Insurance Cross-Sales: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started featuring Josh Hurley: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG408
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG586
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410
Watch the Cross-Sell to Fill Coverage Gaps or Unmet Needs Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/
Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG548
Boost your book of business with ancillary insurance! Discover the value of cross selling these products, the ideal clients, and more in this episode.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Ancillary Infographic: What’s Your Legacy? https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/whats-your-legacy-dental-vision-infographic.pdf
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410
Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG548
Educate yourself to spread the knowledge about how ancillary products can benefit your clients. We’ve got expert tips, product definitions, sales pitches, and so much more in our free eBook!Download a copy of our free eBook!Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them) https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG408
Searching for a Google Podcasts replacement? We’ve got you covered! Sarah and Tina reviewed 5 podcast players (that aren’t Apple or Spotify) to highlight unique features and give our recommendations.Which of the 5 podcast apps are you most likely to try? VOTE HERE!Podcast Addict: Android | Web
Overcast: iOS | Web
Podbean: Android | iOS | Web
Pocket Casts: Android | iOS | Web*
*Plus subscription required for web, Apple Watch, and Wear OS apps
YouTube Music: Android | iOS | Web
References:Google Podcasts Is Going Away. Here’s How to Transfer Your Subscriptions: https://www.wired.com/story/google-podcasts-how-to-transfer-your-subscriptions/
It could’ve been great: An abridged Google Podcasts history: https://9to5google.com/2024/03/25/google-podcasts-history/
Migrate your podcast shows from Google Podcasts (US Only 🇺🇸): https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/thread/249139848/migrate-your-podcast-shows-from-google-podcasts-us-only-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8?hl=en
Why I'm happy to see the end of Google Podcasts: https://www.androidpolice.com/happy-end-google-podcasts/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Learn all about QR Codes, their uses for marketing, and making life more convenient!QR & Bar Code Scanner by TeaCapps Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teacapps.barcodescanner
QR & Bar Code Scanner by TeaCapps Apple: https://apps.apple.com/kz/app/qr-code-barcode-scanner/id1048473097
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Agent Apps | Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
Agent Apps | Professional & Networking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
References:QR Code Security: What are QR Codes and are they safe to use? https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-qr-code-how-to-scan/
Sometimes it takes a village for a business to flourish. Discover ways to market your business with affinity partnerships and community involvement. All that and more in this episode!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG538
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don’ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG574
Ritter Blog – Compliance Section: https://ritterim.com/blog/compliance/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
References:Affinity Marketing Definition: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/affinity-marketing
Complementary Business Definition: https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/complementary-business
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/12/2023-07115/medicare-program-contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program
The Friday Five for March 22, 2024:* #FierceMadness * EWG’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen * iPad Update & This Week’s Streaming Pick * FOMC March 2024 Meeting * The DUALS Act of 2024
What would you rather? Read a story, listen to it, or watch the movie? VOTE HERE!#FierceMadness:#FierceMadness: Grab a bracket and vote for the most overused buzzword in healthcare! https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-reports/fiercemadness-grab-bracket-and-help-us-find-biggest-buzzword-healthcare
Fierce Madness Bracket PDF: https://s3.amazonaws.com/publiceditorial.qtxasset.com/Fierce+Madness+Round+1+Bracket.pdf
Environment Working Group’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen:2024′s ‘Dirty Dozen’: The 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—and tips for enjoying them safely: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/dirty-dozen-2024-12-fruits-and-vegetables-with-the-most-pesticides.html
Blueberries, strawberries again on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/19/health/dirty-dozen-produce-pesticides-2024-wellness/index.html
'Dirty Dozen' Guide Shows 95% of These Fruits and Veggies Tested Positive for Pesticides: https://www.commondreams.org/news/ewg-2024-dirty-dozen-pesticides
EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™: The Dirty Dozen™ is packed with fungicides that can disrupt human hormones: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/03/ewgs-2024-shoppers-guide-pesticides-producetm-dirty-dozentm
The Clean Fifteen (EWG Official List): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
The Dirty Dozen (EWG Official List): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
RR – iPad Update & This Week's Streaming PickApple's iPad Pro could come with a matte display: https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-matte-display-rumors
Claim of iPad announcement on March 26 ‘not true’ – Gurman: https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/21/ipad-announcement/
Gurman: No iPad Announcement Planned for March 26: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/21/gurman-no-ipad-announcement-march-26/
New iPad Air already shipping to US ahead of launch — and there’s a new size this time around: https://www.tomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/new-ipad-air-already-shipping-to-us-ahead-of-launch-and-theres-a-new-size-this-time-around
New iPad Pros and iPad Airs could land on March 26, but one model might be missing: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/new-ipad-pros-and-ipad-airs-could-land-on-march-26-but-one-model-might-be-missing
The Three-Body Problem: The 'unfilmable' Chinese sci-fi novel set to be Netflix's new hit 3 Body Problem: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240319-3-body-problem-china-censored-sci-fi-netflix-hit
FOMC March 2024 Meeting:Consumer Price Index (CPI) February 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Consumer prices up 3.1 percent from January 2023 to January 2024: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/consumer-prices-up-3-1-percent-from-january-2023-to-january-2024.htm
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Projects Three Cuts This Year: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/fed-meeting-interest-rates.html
Federal Open Market Committee 2024 Calendar: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
Fed meeting recap: Everything Powell said during Wednesday’s market-moving news conference: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/fed-meeting-today-live-updates-on-march-fed-rate-decision.html
Personal Income and Outlays, January 2024: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-january-2024
The DUALS Act of 2024:Cassidy, Carper, Cornyn, Warner, Scott, Menendez Comprehensive Legislation Improve Care For Patients Jointly Enrolled In Medicare And Medicaid: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-carper-cornyn-warner-scott-menendez-comprehensive-legislation-improve-care-for-patients-jointly-enrolled-in-medicare-and-medicaid/
Medicare, Medicaid Plans Could Drastically Change: https://www.newsweek.com/duals-act-new-bill-medicare-medicaid-integration-1879855
The Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Duals-Legislation-One-Pager-Final.pdf
Vulnerable Americans are stuck in a Medicare-Medicaid maze. Is a fix in sight? https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/14/1238386157/vulnerable-americans-are-stuck-in-a-medicare-medicaid-maze-is-a-fix-in-sight
Resources:Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent’s Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582
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Elevate your business and move into the modern world of digital marketing. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide; listen for best practices, resources, and expert tips!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Full-Service Digital Marketing Resources:$99 Social: https://www.99dollarsocial.com/
AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/
ConcierageBee: https://conciergebee.com/
Disruptive Advertising: https://disruptiveadvertising.com/
Firebelly Marketing: https://www.firebellymarketing.com/
Ignite Visibility: https://ignitevisibility.com/
KlientBoost: https://www.klientboost.com/
Lyfe Marketing: https://www.lyfemarketing.com/
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/
SEO Discovery: https://www.seodiscovery.com/
Self-Service Digital Marketing Resources:Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/
HostGator : https://www.hostgator.com/
HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/
Google Ads: https://ads.google.com/home/
Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/business/
GoDaddy: https://www.godaddy.com/
MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/
SocialBee: https://socialbee.com/
Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/
Wix: https://www.wix.com/
WordPress: https://wordpress.com/
Freelance Resources:Hubstaff Talent: https://hubstafftalent.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
Tutorials:How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 7 Steps: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/how-to-create-a-facebook-business-page-in-7-steps/309107
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/how-to-create-a-google-my-business-profile/
How to Set Up and Optimize Google My Business in 5 Minutes: https://blog.hootsuite.com/google-my-business/
How to Use Meta (Facebook) Business Manager: Complete Guide: https://blog.hootsuite.com/facebook-business-manager-guide/
Ritter Resources:8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG443
Registration Link: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-and-remindermedia-partnership-offers-agents-new-marketing-solutions/
Shop & Enroll Information: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 2: Keeping in Touch with Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-2-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/
References:187 Must Know Digital Marketing Statistics: https://www.demandsage.com/digital-marketing-statistics/
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-marketing-guidelines-2-9-2022.pdf
Online Marketing: The Who, The What, Why, & How of Digital Marketing: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/what-is-digital-marketing
Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/01/13/share-of-those-65-and-older-who-are-tech-users-has-grown-in-the-past-decade/
The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing in 2023: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/content-marketing
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Learn the ins and outs of traditional marketing insurance agents can use to promote their business. We cover the whole process: types of marketing materials, use cases, and where to source them!Read text versionDesign Resources:99Designs: https://99designs.com/
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Carvertise: https://carvertise.com/
FASTSIGNS: https://www.fastsigns.com/
Lead Concepts: https://leadconcepts.com/
MOO: https://www.moo.com/us/
Office Depot Printing Services: https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/print-services
Printful: https://www.printful.com/
Staples Print & Marketing Services: https://www.staples.com/services/printing/
Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/
Vistaprint: https://www.vistaprint.com/
Wrapify: https://wrapify.com/
Ritter Resources:Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511
Registration Link: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-and-remindermedia-partnership-offers-agents-new-marketing-solutions/
Shop & Enroll Information: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
ShopRitterIM.com Resources:General: https://shopritterim.com/
Leads: https://shopritterim.com/ProductCategory?cat=leads
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Specialty Resources:AllOver Media: https://allovermedia.com/
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Ritter Agents working with ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/ritter-insurance-get-started-today/
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Want your insurance business to thrive in the modern world? Discover ways to implement adaptability in your day to day and watch your business grow.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG490
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
Improve Your Customer Service with this Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-3-new-tools-and-shared-client-records/
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG381
Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433
References:Adaptability in the Workplace: Benefits and Importance: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/adaptability-in-the-workplace
Coping strategies to overcome personal and professional challenges: https://community.thriveglobal.com/coping-strategies-personal-professional-challenges/
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
The Friday Five for March 15, 2024:* Ritter's Senior Market Symposium * Amazon to Deliver LillyDirect Prescriptions * Microsoft Teams Consolidating App Versions * House Passes Bill that Might Ban TikTok * Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget
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Resources:Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos
Free Webtoon & Comic Book Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA55
Medicare Part D Prescription Payment Plan Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240308
Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala
Talkspace Plans to Enter Medicare Market: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240301
Ritter's Senior Market Symposium:Register for Ritter’s Senior Market Symposium: https://www.ritterim.com/symposium
Amazon to Deliver LillyDirect Prescriptions:Eli Lilly strikes deal with Amazon Pharmacy for home delivery of Zepbound, other drugs: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/eli-lilly-strikes-deal-with-amazon-pharmacy-for-home-delivery-of-zepbound-other-drugs-7cddddcb
Eli Lilly strikes drug dispensing deal with Amazon: https://www.ft.com/content/64730a98-7744-4c16-abd3-b1f1e0aa43c7
Eli Lilly teams with Amazon to offer home delivery of its Zepbound weight-loss drug: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/weight-loss-zepbound-eli-lilly-amazon/
Microsoft Teams Consolidating App Versions:Microsoft Teams is finally moving to a single app for personal and work: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/13/24099723/microsoft-teams-unified-app-personal-work-accounts
Microsoft Teams will merge into single app for work and personal: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-will-merge-into-single-app-for-work-and-personal/
House Passes Bill that Might Ban TikTok:House passes bill that could lead to US ban of TikTok: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/tiktok-ban-bill-house-vote-03-13-24/index.html
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-house-vote.html
H.R. 7521 the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" Text: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20240311/HR%207521%20Updated.pdf
The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national security threat? https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china
TikTok ban timeline: Congress' yearslong case against ByteDance: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/tiktok-ban-explain-why-china-congress
Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget:Biden budget focuses on unfinished health care business: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/biden-budget-drug-costs-insurance
Breaking down Biden's $7.3T proposed budget for 2025: Here are his top health priorities: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/breaking-down-bidens-2025-proposed-budget-here-are-his-top-health-priorities
Budget of the U.S. Government Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/budget_fy2025.pdf
Fact Sheet: The Biden-Harris Administration Urges Congress to Lower Drug Costs for Americans with Commercial Insurance: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-urges-congress-lower-drug-costs-americans-with-commercial-insurance.html
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Protects and Increases Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-room/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-protects-and-increases-access-to-quality-affordable-healthcare/
President Biden’s Drug Pricing Policy: State Of The Union Takeaways: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gebai/2024/03/10/president-bidens-drug-pricing-policy-state-of-the-union-says-it-all/?sh=7b0cc7575f7d
Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/03/07/remarks-of-president-joe-biden-state-of-the-union-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-2/
Statement by Secretary Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/11/statement-by-secretary-becerra-on-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2025-budget.html
Love reading comics? Looking for a new form of entertainment? Whatever the case, Tina found apps where you can read webtoons and comic books for free. Listen to find out more!Webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/
ComiXology on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/comics-store/home
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Resources:Agent Apps | Best Budgeting Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA036
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
The Power of Listening & Laughter | Monday Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
References:Difference Between Webtoon Originals and Canvas: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/canvas-corner/whats-the-difference-between-canvas-and-originals/viewer?title_no=367518&episode_no=12&serviceZone=GLOBAL
Does Amazon Prime include ComiXology? Yes, and it comes with one big perk: https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/does-amazon-prime-include-comixology
Create lasting client relationships with the retention mindset. Learn how as Blake Amos from Cigna Healthcare shares his expertise. In this interview, he explains what client retention is, how to implement retention-focused strategies, and elevating your retention efforts.Read text version
Send Client Retention Feedback and Questions to Blake Amos: blake.amos@cignahealthcare.comFeedback for the Agent Survival Guide Podcast? Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Cigna Healthcare Client Retention Resources*:A Retention Mindset’s Perfectly Timed Follow-up: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=122&type=mediaroomasset
Broker Resource Guide: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/GlobalActions/RedirectToContentUrl?LearningContentId=5170
Doctors, Drugs, and Dental: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=118&type=mediaroomasset
Retention Playbook: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/GlobalActions/RedirectToContentUrl?LearningContentId=8068
Why Retention Mindset Sells More: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=92&type=mediaroomasset
Why Retention Mindset Connects to Supplemental Benefits: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=117&type=mediaroomasset
*A Cigna broker login is required to access these resources.
Other Helpful Resources:Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
FREE DOWNLOAD: The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
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The Friday Five for March 8, 2024:* Contract Now Feature Changes for New Agents * Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program Updates * Medicare Advantage Enrollment Trends Study from Chartis * Waze Updates App Features * How to Disable X (fka Twitter) Calling Feature
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Info on Ritter’s Tools for Agents:5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG492
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program UPDATES:Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Drug Costs: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-final-guidance-help-people-medicare-prescription-drug-coverage
Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf
KFF Poll on Affordability & ACA: Takeaways for Agents (February 23, 2024 Friday Five episode): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240223
Timeline: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Trends Study from Chartis:Chartis: A look at Medicare Advantage enrollment trends in 2024: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/chartis-look-medicare-advantage-enrollment-trends-2024
Mounting headwinds in Medicare Advantage market haven’t stopped growth: https://www.chartis.com/insights/mounting-headwinds-medicare-advantage-market-havent-stopped-growth
Waze Updates App Features:Waze update: 6 new features added to make driving safer, easier: https://mashable.com/article/waze-update-6-new-features
Waze will warn you about speed bumps and sharp curves soon: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091139/google-waze-maps-new-alerts-speed-bumps-parking-traffic-circles
How To Disable X (fka Twitter) Calling Feature:A new call feature on X is on by default, and you should probably turn it off: https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/a-new-call-feature-on-x-is-on-by-default-and-you-should-probably-turn-it-off
How to Make Free Video and Audio Calls on X (Twitter): https://tech.co/news/how-to-make-free-video-audio-calls-x-twitter
How to turn off the feature on X that people are freaking out about: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-audio-video-calls-x-twitter-ip-2024-3
Nobody Wants Phone Calls From Twitter. Here's How to Turn Them Off: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nobody-wants-phone-calls-from-twitter-heres-how-to-turn-them-off/
Twitter Adds Voice And Video Calls: Here's How To Disable It: https://www.slashgear.com/1430439/twitter-how-to-disable-voice-video-calling/
Download and utilize strategies for client retention in our free eBook. Build a strong foundation of trust and communication with your clients. Satisfied and happy clients will help your business grow!Download your copy of Ritter’s free eBook – The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention!Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent's Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Learning from Lost Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Keep your clients coming back for more! Learn client retention strategies and practical steps to implement when marketing your insurance business. Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578
Learning From Lost Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
References:51 customer service statistics you need to know: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-service-statistics/
70 Customer Retention Statistics for 2024: Loyalty Programs & Strategies: https://financesonline.com/customer-retention-statistics/
2023: The year of customer service-led growth: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/2022-the-year-of-customer-service-led-growth/
Customer experience: A comprehensive guide for 2024: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/why-companies-should-invest-in-the-customer-experience/
Salesforce Report: Nearly 90% Of Buyers Say Experience a Company Provides Matters as Much as Products or Services: https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/customer-engagement-research/
Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020: https://d1eipm3vz40hy0.cloudfront.net/pdf/cxtrends/cx-trends-2020-full-report.pdf
Investments aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, they can be people too! Discover what clients value in a business and how you can make them feel valued as their insurance agent.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them) https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG510
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
Why Being a Likable Agent is Good for Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433
References:2017 State of Global Customer Service Report: https://info.microsoft.com/rs/157-GQE-382/images/EN-CNTNT-Report-DynService-2017-global-state-customer-service-en-au.pdf
15 Statistics That Should Change The Business World – But Haven’t: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130604134550-284615-15-statistics-that-should-change-the-business-world-but-haven-t
70 Customer Retention Statistics for 2024: Loyalty Programs & Statistics: https://financesonline.com/customer-retention-statistics/
107 Customers Service Statistics and Facts You Should Ignore: https://www.helpscout.com/75-customer-service-facts-quotes-statistics/
Consumers Want Enhanced Experiences: https://www.propelsoftware.com/lp/what-customers-want
Customer Acquisition Vs. Retention Costs – Statistics And Trends: https://www.invespcro.com/blog/customer-acquisition-retention/
Customer Retention Statistics – The Ultimate Collection for Small Business: https://smallbiztrends.com/2023/12/customer-retention-statistics.html
Customer Retention Marketing vs. Customer Acquisition Marketing: https://www.outboundengine.com/blog/customer-retention-marketing-vs-customer-acquisition-marketing/
Five Customer Retention Tips for Entrepreneurs: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexlawrence/2012/11/01/five-customer-retention-tips-for-entrepreneurs/?sh=186878cc5e8d
Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020: https://d1eipm3vz40hy0.cloudfront.net/pdf/cxtrends/cx-trends-2020-full-report.pdf
The Friday Five for March 1, 2024:* Google Maps Glanceable Directions * Top Medicare Advantage Carriers * Interview with RSSA®’s Tom Drapala * Apple Rumor Roundup * Talkspace Plans to Enter Medicare Market
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Talkspace To Expand Into Medicare:Earnings call: Talkspace anticipates profitability in 2024 with strong growth: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-talkspace-anticipates-profitability-in-2024-with-strong-growth-3313596
Talkspace targets strong revenue growth in 2024 as it doubles down on payer, enterprise strategy: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/talkspace-targets-strong-revenue-growth-2024-it-doubles-down-payer-enterprise-strategy
Talkspace To Make Long-Held Medicare Expansion a Reality in 2024: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/01/11/talkspace-to-make-long-held-medicare-expansion-a-reality-in-2024/
Google Maps Glanceable Directions:Google Maps: A new time-saving feature is finally here: https://mashable.com/article/google-maps-new-feature-glanceable-directions-rollout
Google Maps Finally Rolls Out Glanceable Directions: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/28/google-maps-rolls-out-glanceable-directions/
Google Maps' new 'glanceable directions' feature means safer driving with less battery drain: https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-maps-new-glanceable-directions-feature-means-safer-driving-with-less-battery-drain/
Top Medicare Advantage Carriers (by Enrollment):10 Biggest Medicare Advantage Players: 2024: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/02/12/10-biggest-medicare-advantage-players-2024/
Payers ranked by Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2024: https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/payers-ranked-by-medicare-advantage-enrollment-in-2024.html
Interview with RSSA®’s Tom Drapala:Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala
Registration link (with Ritter discount) for the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) program: https://rssa.com/ritter/
Turn Social Security Prospects into Medicare Clients: Become a Registered Social Security Analyst: https://ritterim.com/blog/turn-social-security-prospects-into-medicare-clients-become-a-registered-social-security-analyst/
Apple Rumor Roundup:Apple's 2024 iPad Air Lineup: What to Expect: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/2024-ipad-air/
Apple Events 2024: Apple’s event plans: https://www.macworld.com/article/672537/when-is-apples-next-event.html
Apple Spring Event: OLED iPad Pro, M3 MacBook Air, new iPhone 15 color, and more rumors: https://bgr.com/tech/apple-spring-event-what-to-expect-ipad-mac-iphone-rumors/
New iPad, MacBook Air, Mac mini: What to expect from a spring Apple event: https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/02/14/new-ipad-macbook-air-mac-mini-what-to-expect-from-a-spring-apple-event
Rumor: These are the devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18: https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/27/ios-18-devices-rumor/
Combine the power of Social Security knowledge with your Medicare expertise and watch your insurance business flourish! Learn how the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) certification works and why it’s a great move for agents selling health insurance.Get started on your Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) Certification!Read the text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Turn Social Security Prospects into Medicare Clients: Become a Registered Social Security Analyst: https://ritterim.com/blog/turn-social-security-prospects-into-medicare-clients-become-a-registered-social-security-analyst/
References:Official Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSA®) Website: https://rssa.com/
Registration link (with Ritter discount) for the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) program: https://rssa.com/ritter/
Looking for reliable and trustworthy news apps? Listen to find out what Tina has in store for you!Register with Ritter to gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ground News Official Site: https://ground.news/app
Reuters Official Site: https://www.reuters.com/account/register/sign-up/
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Resources:Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Everything You Get with Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503
FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Webber: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG537
Lifelong Learning Online Education Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG482
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter
References:Reuters Fact Check: https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/about/
Reuters Fact Check Media Bias: https://www.allsides.com/news-source/reuters-fact-check-media-bias
Be a resource for your clients by guiding them through Affordable Care Act subsidies this tax season. Learn which forms are used, deadlines, FAQs, and more in this episode!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG436
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season ft. Danica Stover: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG428
Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG463
References:Essential Tax Forms for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/health-care/essential-tax-forms-for-the-affordable-care-act/L7VURKAae
Form 8962 - Premium Tax Credit PDF: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8962.pdf
Health coverage tax tool: https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-tool/#/
How to find your Form 1095-A online: https://www.healthcare.gov/downloads/how-to-find-form-1095-a-online.pdf
How to pick a health insurance plan: https://www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/
How to reconcile your premium tax credit: https://www.healthcare.gov/taxes-reconciling/
How to use Form 1095-A: https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-form-1095/
IRS Trusted Tax Preparation Partners: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/
Understanding Your Letter 12C: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-12c
What Is Affinity Marketing? (With Benefits and Tips) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/affinity-marketing
The Friday Five for February 23, 2024:* Apple Music Replay Monthly * FDA Approves Severe Frostbite Treatment * New Audio Features from Samsung * Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program * KFF Poll on Affordability & ACA: Takeaways for Agents
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Resources:4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575
A Financial Snapshot of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240209
Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576
Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Apple Music Replay Monthly:Apple Music introduces a monthly version of Replay: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/apple-music-introduces-a-monthly-version-of-replay/
Apple Music Reply will recap listening habits monthly: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078224/apple-music-reply-will-recap-listening-habits-monthly
FDA Approves Severe Frostbite Treatment:FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/14/health/iloprost-frostbite-fda/index.html
FDA Approves Iloprost for Severe Frostbite: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-iloprost-severe-frostbite-2024a10003cn?form=fpf
US FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-first-treatment-severe-frostbite-2024-02-14/
New Audio Features from Samsung:Samsung details a host of audio upgrades coming to its phones, tablets, and TVs: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078026/samsung-galaxy-buds-auracast-360-audio-auto-switch-support
Samsung is upgrading a bunch of audio capabilities on its phones, tablets and earbuds: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-is-upgrading-a-bunch-of-audio-capabilities-on-its-phones-tablets-and-earbuds-133533584.html
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program:CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-issues-additional-guidance-program-allow-people-medicare-pay-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs
Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet
Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf
Maximum Monthly Cap on Cost-Sharing Payments Under Prescription Drug Plans: Draft Part One Guidance on Select Topics, Implementation of Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act for 2025, and Solicitation of Comments: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Draft Part Two Guidance on Select Topics, Implementation of Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act for 2025, and Solicitation of Comments: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf
Timeline: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf
KFF Poll on Affordability & ACA: Takeaways for Agents:Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG494
Cross-Selling Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke, and Critical Illness Insurance: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/6/
How to Cross-Sell Insurance: The Advisor Approach: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG409
KFF Health Tracking Poll February 2024: Voters on Two Key Health Care Issues: Affordability and ACA: https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2024-voters-on-two-key-health-care-issues-affordability-and-aca/
Questions for our Sales Team? Reach out for answers: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Build strong connections with your clients through effective face-to-face communication. We've got best practices and more in this episode!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved with Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Improve Your Customer Service with this Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG412
Why Being a Likable Agent is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433
References:6 Benefits of Effective Communication: https://whatsupusana.com/2017/02/benefits-effective-communication/
13 Powerful Body Language Tips To Instantly Boost Your Confidence: https://liveboldandbloom.com/10/self-confidence/confident-body-language
15 Tips for Effective Communication in Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/communication-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/
Active Listening: https://www.mindtools.com/az4wxv7/active-listening
Body Language: https://www.mindtools.com/aejjzul/body-language
Is Nonverbal Communication a Numbers Game? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-words/201109/is-nonverbal-communication-a-numbers-game
Is ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Dear’ a Hurt for the Elderly? https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/07/us/07aging.html
The Importance of Effective Communication: https://www.stevenson.edu/online/about-us/news/importance-effective-communication/
The Mistakes We Make Communicating with Elders (and How to Fix Them) https://lifehacker.com/the-mistakes-we-make-communicating-with-elders-and-how-1575782036
Carry your business into modern times by utilizing digital communications to the fullest. Learn how you can create quality interactions via email, phone, and social media.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:5 Basic Care Tips for Your Electronic Devices: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG484
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG515
Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG326
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458
How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG305
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
Why Being a Likeable Agent is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433
References:5 Reasons Why Multitasking Makes You Less Productive: https://www.yourdigitalresource.com/post/youre-less-productive-when-youre-multitasking
11 Free Email Hacks to Step Up Your Productivity: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/email-hacks-productivity
80 Customer Service Statistics: 8 Lessons to Fuel Growth in 2020 and Beyond: https://www.groovehq.com/customer-service-statistics
Behind the Sciences: How to Write A Professional Email Fast: https://www.yesware.com/blog/how-to-write-a-professional-email/
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/01/13/share-of-those-65-and-older-who-are-tech-users-has-grown-in-the-past-decade/
Six Telephone Communication Skills Tips for Customer Service: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/customer-service-telephone-skills.html
The Science Behind Answering the Phone with a Smile: https://www.smiledog.io/smiling-on-phone/
Find solutions to improve your sales tactics after lost insurance sales opportunities. We’ve got strategies and resources to help you get back up on your feet. Keep moving and improving your insurance business!Read the text versionRegister with Ritter here!
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Resources:4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG309
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
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Get Your Portfolio Review: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG520
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Organization Tips and Trick for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG412
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG336
Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425
The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
References:26 Habits of Incredibly Successful Salespeople: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/habits-to-become-a-more-effective-salesperson
Active Listening: https://www.mindtools.com/az4wxv7/active-listening
The Negative Effects of Elderspeak: https://www.nextavenue.org/negative-effects-elderspeak/
The Friday Five for February 16, 2024:* Gmail Spam Protection Rolling Out * Threads Testing New Feature * 2025 MA and Part D Advance Notice * Draft of CY 2025 Part D Redesign * Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding
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Resources:4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575
A Financial Snapshot of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240209
Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53
Things to Think About Post-OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG572
What You Need to Know About 1035 Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG573
Gmail Spam Protection Rolling Out:New Mass Gmail Rejections To Start April 2024, Google Says: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/02/14/google-warns-of-mass-gmail-message-blocks-new-email-security-rules/?sh=4c19402532fa
Tired of spam emails? Google has new protections for Gmail users: https://www.techradar.com/computing/tired-of-spam-emails-google-has-new-protections-for-gmail-users
Threads Testing New Feature:In battle with X, Threads gets trending topics where politics will be allowed: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/in-battle-with-x-threads-gets-trending-topics-where-politics-will-be-allowed/
Threads is testing ‘Today’s topics’ to tell users what’s trending in the US: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/12/24071014/threads-topics-testing-us-test
CMA 2025 MA and Part D Advance Notice:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet
2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet
CMS Draft of CY 2025 Part D Redesign:Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet
Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding:Halfway through 'unwinding,' Medicaid enrollment is down about 10M: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/halfway-through-unwinding-medicaid-enrollment-down-about-10-million
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
Discover two apps that assist you in your journey to a healthier lifestyle.Smoke Free Official Website: https://smokefreeapp.com/
Yuka Official Website: https://yuka.io/en/
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Resources:7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Apps | Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Agent Apps | Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Agent Apps | Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA49
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Resources:5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGT20240208
Meet the sales team here at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425
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The Friday Five for February 9, 2024:* Google Bard now Google Gemini * Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts * Normalizing Loud Budgeting * Gallup Poll on U.S. Healthcare Costs * A Medicare Beneficiary Financial Snapshot
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Resources:Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent's Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Legislation on Social Media for Kids: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240202
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG574
Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
What You Need to Know About 1035 Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG573
Google Bard now Google Gemini:Google Assistant Just Got Supercharged With AI. It Might Be the Biggest Update in Google's History. https://gizmodo.com/google-bard-now-gemini-in-assistant-new-subscription-1851237014
Google rebrands Bard AI to Gemini and launches a new app and subscription: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/08/google-gemini-ai-launches-in-new-app-subscription.html
Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription: https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-rebrands-bard-chatbot-gemini-rolls-out-paid-subscription-2024-02-08/
Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts:28 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That’ll Ship In Time: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2024/02/07/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/?sh=53b150b5b570
33 Valentine's Day Gifts They'll Think Cost You A Fortune But Are Under $50: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jordanagrigs/valentines-day-gifts-seem-expensive-under-50-an
40 Best Valentine's Day Gifts to Make Them Feel All the Love: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/g46613524/valentines-day-gifts/
64 Of The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him That Are Sure To Impress: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2024/02/05/best-valentines-day-gifts-for-him/?sh=76a668a12b83
The Verge’s 2024 Valentine’s Day gift guide: https://www.theverge.com/24048257/valentines-day-2024-gift-ideas-boyfriend-girlfriend-couples-husband-wife-partner
Normalizing Loud Budgeting:Financial experts love TikTok's “loud budgeting” trend — here’s why: https://www.today.com/life/loud-budgeting-tiktok-financial-trend-rcna136988
‘Loud budgeting’ is having a moment — here’s how to take advantage of it: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/07/loud-budgeting-is-having-a-moment-heres-how-to-take-advantage.html
Loud budgeting is in, quiet luxury is out. Meet the TikToker who started the financial trend: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/economy/loud-budgeting-financial-trend-tiktok/index.html
Gallup Poll on U.S. Healthcare Costs:Few Americans Know How Much Their Healthcare Costs: https://news.gallup.com/poll/609434/few-americans-know-healthcare-costs.aspx
Few Americans say they know how much health care will cost: Gallup: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4439775-few-americans-know-how-much-health-care-costs-gallup/
A Medicare Beneficiary Financial Snapshot:10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/10-reasons-why-medicare-advantage-enrollment-is-growing-and-why-it-matters/
Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/
FMO, what does it stand for? Field Marketing Organization, that’s what we are at Ritter Insurance Marketing! Download our eBook to learn about the types of marketing organizations, how they work, and how agents can benefit.How Insurance FMOs Work Free eBook Download
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Resources:4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG492
FMO vs IMO vs NMO vs MGA vs GA: What's the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG569
The Benefits of Joining a Top FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter
Stay on top of compliance this Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period. Listen for best practices and what not to do during MA OEP.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG555
References:Limited Income and Resources: https://www.cms.gov/training-education/partner-outreach-resources/low-income-subsidy-lis
Medicare Managed Care Manual CH 2 – Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy-2024-ma-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf
Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods
When Does Medicare Coverage Start? https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare-coverage-start
Taxes are normally a snooze fest, but the 1035 Exchange has us excited! Find out how this form can help your clients switch certain policies without penalty. Listen to learn more.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-out-of-the-box-long-term-care-insurance-solutions/
4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients' Life Insurance Policy Needs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG561
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365
Identifying Ideal Clients for LTCi: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/identifying-ideal-clients-for-ltci/
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance FREE eBook download: https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG568
References:26 U.S. Code § 1035 – Certain exchange of insurance policies (Tax Code 1035): https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/1035
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 and How It Still Helps Retirement: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/06/ppa2006.asp
The Friday Five for February 2, 2024:* FOMC January 2024 Meeting * Cigna Sells Medicare Business to HCSC * Bipartisan Tax Package * Instagram Threads * Legislation on Social Media for Kids
Find your Ritter Sales Specialist: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:ACA 2024 Open Enrollment Final Numbers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240126
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
Things to Think About Post-OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG572
FOMC January 2024 Meeting:A Comparison of PCE and CPI: https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2017/st170010.htm
Consumer Price Index (CPI) December 2023: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Fed Keeps Rates Steady: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/31/business/fed-meeting-interest-rates
Fed meeting: Stocks slump as Powell says March rate cut unlikely: https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/fed-meeting-s-p-500-futures-slip-as-investors-juggle-megacap-earnings-fomc-decision
Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Schedule 2024: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as consumer confidence improves and inflation slows: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-january-2024-increase-decrease-rcna136429
Personal Consumption Expenditures (CPE) December 2023: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-december-2023
Cigna Sells Medicare Business to HCSC:Cigna inks deal to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.7B: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cigna-inks-deal-sell-medicare-business-hcsc-37b-deal
Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/mergers-acquisitions/cigna-health-care-service-corporation-medicare-advantage-deal
The Cigna Group to Sell Medicare Businesses and CareAllies to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC): https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-cigna-group-to-sell-medicare-businesses-and-careallies-to-health-care-service-corporation-hcsc-302049322.html
Bipartisan Tax Package:H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7024
House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks for businesses: https://apnews.com/article/child-tax-credit-house-republicans-speaker-johnson-4da25a4188ad27693e9d8755e7481b76
House passes bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228209266/house-passes-child-tax-credit-expansion
Instagram Threads:Instagram Threads triples downloads in December, reaching the top 10; X falls to No. 36: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/instagram-threads-triples-downloads-in-december-reaching-the-top-10-x-falls-to-no-36/
Meta's Threads climbs the ranks of world's most downloaded apps again: https://www.zdnet.com/article/metas-threads-climbs-the-ranks-of-worlds-most-downloaded-apps-again/
Sarah on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Threads App Downloads Spike as Interest in Musk's X Wanes: https://www.pcmag.com/news/threads-app-downloads-spike-as-interest-in-musks-x-wanes
Legislation on Social Media for Kids:200 groups push Senate to vote on Kids Online Safety Act in 2024: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/kosa-kids-online-safety-act-speech-censor-rcna128249
Bill to ban minors from social media and terminate youths' accounts passes Florida House: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/25/florida-social-media-ban-bill/72351219007/
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Children Online: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/technology/congress-social-media-safety.html
CS/HB 1: Social Media Use for Minors: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1
Florida House of Representatives approves bill to ban social media for kids under 16: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/florida-house-representatives-approves-bill-ban-social-media/story?id=106672586
Florida Senate HB-1 Bill Text: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1/BillText/e1/PDF
Kids Online Safety Act (S.1409): https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1409/text
Introducing Stricter Message Settings for Teens on Instagram and Facebook: https://about.fb.com/news/2024/01/introducing-stricter-message-settings-for-teens-on-instagram-and-facebook/
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg issues dramatic apology at Senate hearing on child safety: https://www.ft.com/content/87840b12-08b5-4b90-9afc-bc8fba730ff9
Meta, TikTok, and other tech companies go to Congress: all the news: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/31/24056136/congress-child-safety-hearing-kosa-meta-x-discord-snap-tiktok
Ohio, more states push for social media laws to limit kids’ access: Where they stand: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/12/social-media-laws-parental-consent-teens-kids-netchoice-lawsuits/72182348007/
Feeling stumped with managing social media for your business? Tina has some great apps that will help your social media presence grow. Listen to find out more!Hookle Official Website: https://www.hookle.net/
Hashtags: AI Follower Booster Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hashtagmanager.app&hl=en_US≷=US
Hashtags: AI Follower Booster Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hashtag-smart-ai-like-booster/id1547974925
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Resources:Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG538
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
Get ahead of the game with these expert tips and strategies. With the close of the Affordable Care Act OEP, your work isn't quite done yet. Click play to learn more!Read the text version
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved with Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG395
ACA Client Letter Template PDF: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/aca-client-letter-template.docx
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products FREE ebook: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Knight School Cross-sell to Fill Coverage Gaps or Unmet Needs: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/12/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange under-65 Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG436
Four Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/four-ancillary-cross-sales-to-show-clients-you-care/
Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/five-ways-to-generate-aca-leads/
Free eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG510
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
How to Cross-Sell Insurance: The Avisor Approach: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG409
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Knight School: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:Health benefits & coverage: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/
Nextdoor App: https://nextdoor.com/
State Health Insurance Marketplace Types, 2024: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-health-insurance-marketplace-types
Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions Interactive Map: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/status-of-state-medicaid-expansion-decisions-interactive-map/
Qualifying health coverage: https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/qualifying-health-coverage/
The Friday Five for January 26, 2024:* Apple iOS 17.3 Features * Another Rabbit R1 Update * Google Podcasts Being Discontinued * 2023 Tax Brackets & Refunds * ACA 2024 Open Enrollment Final Numbers
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240119
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:2023-2024 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/federal-income-tax-brackets
2024 tax refunds could be larger than last year due to new IRS brackets. Here's what to expect: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-refund-2024-what-to-expect-when-will-i-get/
Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/google-podcasts-dies-april-2024-youtube-music-migration-tool-goes-live/
Google Podcasts is going away after March — but there are alternatives: https://www.theverge.com/23891397/google-podcasts-youtube-spotify-alternatives-pocket-casts
iOS 17.3—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/01/24/ios-173-update-now-warning-issued-to-all-iphone-users/?sh=50454e6a683d
iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-17-3-features/
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2023: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2023
Historic 21.3 Million People Choose ACA Marketplace Coverage: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/historic-213-million-people-choose-aca-marketplace-coverage
How to Transfer Your Google Podcasts to YouTube Music and Other Platforms: https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-transfer-podcast-subscriptions/
Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: Final National Snapshot: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-final-national-snapshot
Migrate your podcast shows from Google Podcasts: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/thread/249139848/migrate-your-podcast-shows-from-google-podcasts-us-only-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8?hl=en
Proposed child tax credit changes might create confusion on 2023 returns: https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/01/24/child-tax-credit-2023-bill-2024-increase/72315968007/
The Rabbit R1 will receive live info from Perplexity’s AI ‘answer engine’: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/18/24043490/rabbit-r1-ai-perplexity-pro-live-search-info-answers
Take full advantage of your success by using our ACA calendar. Find important dates, events, and space for you to fill in what you need to keep you and your business on track.Read the text versionDownload The Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Quarter One:[02:06]
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Quarter Two:[05:08]
5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-plans/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/
Quarter Three:[08:14]
2024 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2024-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/
Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230918
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist PDF: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf
Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal & State Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG539
Quarter Four:[10:19]
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG395
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG545R
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG510
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
General Resources:Free eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
References:HealthSherpa Privacy Notice: https://www.healthsherpa.com/privacy_notice
Mental health & substance abuse coverage: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-abuse-coverage/
Preventive care benefits for adults: https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-adults/
Transgender health care: https://www.healthcare.gov/transgender-health-care/
Stay organized and on top of sales with Ritter's planner just for insurance agents selling Medicare! We walk through the year, highlighting what agents should focus on during each quarter.Read text versionDownload your Months of Medicare At a Glance planner NOW!
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Quarter One:[03:23]
Every 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/every-second-counts-why-sell-cancer-heart-attack-and-stroke-insurance/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG417
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG513
Quarter Two:[06:10]
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Carrier Pages: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG409
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG525
Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/where-how-to-start-cross-selling-to-fill-insurance-coverage-gaps/
Quarter Three:[09:43]
3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-benefits-of-contracting-to-sell-medicare-advantage-plans-outside-of-aep/
Get a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/portfolio/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Quarter Four:[12:26]
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
ACA Basics Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG545R
Five Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG471R
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/things-to-think-about-post-aep/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
General Resources:Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Ritter Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Ritter Blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
References:10 Volunteering Opportunities in Your Community: https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/volunteering-opportunities-in-your-community
40 Volunteer Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind: https://volunteerhub.com/blog/40-volunteer-statistics
2023 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update Fact Sheet: https://professional.heart.org/-/media/PHD-Files-2/Science-News/2/2023-Heart-and-Stroke-Stat-Update/2023-Statistics-At-A-Glance-final_1_17_23.pdf
American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/dual-eligible
Surprising Statistics about Strategic Planning: https://fundingforgood.org/statistics-about-strategic-planning/
Let your curiosity become knowledge with our eBook on getting started in the insurance sales industry. Find out what kind of motivations, training, and tools it will take to earn this new career!Get your FREE eBook here: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Medicare in 2030: Gen X and Beyond ft. Gabe Issacson: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG554
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Friday Five for January 19, 2024:* Apple Stolen Device Protection * Agents as Early Adopters * Rabbit R1 Update * Notion Calendar App * KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Get Focused with These Apps! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Goals That Matter MOST & CES 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240112
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
To-Do or Not To-Do Lists? Personal Planner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA004
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:10 Reasons to Be an Early Adopter: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/01/16/be-an-early-adopter/
Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/17/apple-releasing-ios-17-3-next-week/
Apple to release iOS 17.3 next week, bringing Stolen Device Protection, collaborative playlists: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/apple-to-release-ios-17-3-next-week/
FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/
How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/technology/personaltech/screen-time-phone.html
How to turn on iPhone Stolen Device Protection; and should you? https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/23/turn-on-iphone-stolen-device-protection/
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues Emerge as Important Topics on 2024 Campaign Trail, Plus Concerns Loom Large Around Medicaid Unwinding: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-november-2023/
Notion launches a stand-alone calendar app: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/notion-launches-a-calendar-app/
Notion turns its Cron acquisition into an integrated calendar app: https://www.engadget.com/notion-turns-its-cron-acquisition-into-an-integrated-calendar-app-215644220.html
Notion unveils a calendar app you’ll actually want to use: https://www.fastcompany.com/91010971/notion-unveils-a-calendar-app-youll-actually-want-to-use
Rabbit, Ballie, and the other gadgets of CES 2024: https://pod.link/vergecast/episode/2de8d23da3b7f8af465d13f9f5123f12
The Rabbit R1: all the latest news about this hare-raising AI gadget: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/18/24042688/rabbit-r1-ai-gadget-handheld-news-updates-storystream
The New Help for Medicare Beneficiaries with High Drug Costs That Few Seem to Know About: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/the-new-help-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-high-drug-costs-that-few-seem-to-know-about/
Endless scrolling on the internet can lead to a poor mood and a lot of lost time. Break the cycle of doom scrolling and learn something new with these micro-learning apps!Deepstash Official Website: https://deepstash.com/
Headway Official Website: https://makeheadway.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:What is Doomscrolling and Can it Harm Me? https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-doomscrolling
What Is Doomscrolling? Experts Explain Why We Do it—And How to Stop: https://www.health.com/mind-body/what-is-doomscrolling
If you're looking for a 101 on Medicare sales, you found it! From training and certifications to carriers and FMOs, this episode has what you need to know to start your sales journey.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
In this episode:AHIP training overview [03:37]
Portfolio review [08:49]
Carrier contracting [10:28]
Product certification [11:26]
Follow ups & retention [13:10]
Agent website [15:04]
Shop & Enroll [16:40]
The Ritter Platform [19:11]
Medicare enrollment periods [25:18]
Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG471R
2024 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230711
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Marketing & Incentives: https://www.ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG501
Ritter Agent Training Opportunities: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/ritter-agent-training-opportunities-prospectus.pdf
Ritter Docs – Certifications: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG388
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG525
Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-people-are-choosing-part-c-over-original-medicare/
References:Disability & Medicare eligibility and enrollment – What you need to know in 2023: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/help-i-have-a-disability-and-i-want-to-enroll-in-medicare
Fact Sheet Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) Plans: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MSA/downloads/MSAFactSheet-3-13-08.pdf
How to avoid paying Medicare late enrollment penalties: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/try-to-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-premium-penalties
Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/
Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-advantage-special-enrollment-periods
Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment and Disenrollment Rules: https://www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-advantage-enrollment-and-disenrollment-rules
Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy-2024-ma-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf
Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Course: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login
The Friday Five for January 12, 2024:* Blue Monday & Light Therapy * Pennie extends OEP 2024 Deadline * TRICARE Info for Veteran Clients * The 5 Resets and Goals That Matter MOST * CES 2024 Highlights
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240105
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
VA Benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicare for Veteran Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG478
References:896: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar | How to Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience on Travis Makes Friends: https://travischappell.com/episodes/896-dr-aditi-nerurkar-how-to-rewire-your-brain-and-body-for-less-stress-and-more-resilience
CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor: https://www.theverge.com/23971966/ces-2024-news-announcements-products#stream-entry-d240bf4c-88cc-479f-9ef1-823f49b46991
Clicks Official Website: https://www.clicks.tech/
Dr. Aditi Nerurker Live Discussing Her New Book "The 5 Resets" on StreetSmart Wisdom: https://wisdomfeed.com/streetsmart-podcast/
Effects of light on human circadian rhythms, sleep and mood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/
How Should I Obtain a Light Box? https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/programs/clinical_people/winter/obtain/
LG OLED T is a transparent 77-inch TV that will arrive in 2024: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/lg-oled-t-is-a-transparent-77-inch-tv-that-will-arrive-in-2024/
Lux and lumen: What are they and what are the differences? https://faro.es/en/blog/es-lux-y-lumen
Morning light is crucial for happiness. Here’s how to get it — even if you hate mornings. https://www.vox.com/even-better/24022918/morning-light-happiness-seasonal-depression-sad
Pennie: https://pennie.com/
Pennsylvania extends ACA open enrollment final deadline for Pennie health insurance plans: https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-aca-pennie-open-enrollment-deadline-extended-jan-19/
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder
Startups Are Racing to Create the iPhone of AI: https://time.com/6553910/ai-device-rabbit-r1-humane/
The Best Light Therapy Lamp: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030667/rabbit-r1-ai-action-model-price-release-date
This iPhone Physical Keyboard Case Works Better Than You Might Expect: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-the-buzzy-clicks-keyboard-iphone-case-typing-with-real-buttons-on-an-iphone/
TRICARE® Plans Overview: https://tricare.mil/Publications/Fact-Sheets/plans
The Myth of Blue Monday: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-myth-of-blue-monday
Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/04/1221730997/want-to-stress-less-in-2024-a-new-book-offers-5-resets-to-tame-toxic-stress
What to Know About Seasonal Depression: https://www.nytimes.com/article/seasonal-depression-what-to-know.html
What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3639662/what-to-know-before-getting-care-with-your-tricare-plan
World-Leading Stress Doctor Reveals the Biggest Myths on STRESS (And How to Handle It) | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on Growth Minds: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nHMNe0uGRLNd1FVVf5yOu?si=38da3dc56fe44780
We’ve got five solutions that can help your clients under financial stress with their permanent life insurance premiums. Listen to find out what those solutions are!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients’ Life Insurance Needs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG561
Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It to Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG498
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365
Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG362
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance FREE eBook download: https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
When to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/when-to-recommend-life-insurance-based-on-its-tax-advantages/
References:2017 Insurance Barometer LIMRA: https://theasagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017-Insurance-Barometer_FINAL.pdf
Creating an irrevocable burial trust: https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/creating-an-irrevocable-burial-trust
Lapse: Definition, How It Works With Insurance, and Consequences: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lapse.asp
Majority of Americans feeling financially stressed and living paycheck to paycheck according to CNBC Your Money Survey: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/majority-of-americans-feeling-financially-stressed-and-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-according-to-cnbc-your-money-survey.html
In the US, high interest rates are forcing Americans to cut back: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/10/30/in-the-us-higher-interest-rates-are-forcing-people-to-cut-back
The Current Inflation Rate is 3.1%. Here’s Why It Matters: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/inflation
United States Inflation Rate: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
We can’t change the previous negative experiences of our clients… that’s on their former agent. But what do you do when your client is understandably hesitant, frustrated, and has some preconceived notions about insurance agents? Learn how to show up and engage with them so their experience with you is a positive (and compliant) one.Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Ritter Can Help You Stay In Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG381
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG358
References:Americans Confused By Basic Health Insurance Terms But Happy With Their Plans: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/confused-by-health-insurance-terms/
Do Customers Trust Their Agents? https://www.insurancethoughtleadership.com/agent-broker/do-consumers-trust-their-agents
How Fine Print Ruins Customer Experience: https://www.insurancethoughtleadership.com/customer-experience/how-fine-print-ruins-customer-experience
Wondering how to keep your business burning bright outside of AEP? We’ve got sales strategies, products to add to your portfolio, and a lot more in this episode!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:4 Ways to Calculate Your Client's Life Insurance Needs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG561
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Marketing & Incentives: https://www.ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG501
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG313
References:2012 Facts From LIMRA: https://www.scribd.com/document/191507513/2012-Facts-From-LIMRA
Beyond martech: building trust with consumers and engaging where sentiment is high: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2021/beyond-martech-building-trust-with-consumers-and-engaging-where-sentiment-is-high/
The Friday Five for January 5, 2024:* Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition * ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2 * BOI Reporting for LLCs * Apple Guided Access * Bing Chat Now Microsoft Copilot
Sign the Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
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Resources:Best of Agent Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA50
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
References:Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
BOI Small Entity Compliance Guide: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide.v1.1-FINAL.pdf
Dunkin' Welcomes Back the Beloved Pink Velvet Macchiato Alongside New Menu: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-winter-menu-2024
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/29/24019288/microsoft-copilot-app-available-iphone-ipad-ai
New for 2024: Federal Reporting Requirement Affects Most Small Businesses: https://firemark.com/2023/12/22/new-for-2024-federal-reporting-requirement-affects-most-small-businesses/
Starbucks Reveals a New Winter Menu — and an Updated 'Bring Your Own Cup' Policy: https://people.com/starbucks-new-winter-menu-bring-your-own-cup-policy-8421726
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports: https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/us-beneficial-ownership-information-registry-now-accepting-reports
Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612
To celebrate our 50th Agent Apps episode, Tina is looking back at some noteworthy apps to see if they hold up today. Listen to find out what those apps are!Habitica Official Website: https://habitica.com/
Fetch Rewards Official Website: https://fetch.com/
Libby Official Website: https://libbyapp.com/
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Resources:4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG490
Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA49
Spotify Wrapped: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
Winter 2023 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG564
Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Looking to make 2024 another successful year? Set believable and achievable goals using the SMART goals method. We’ve got the breakdown and more in this episode!Read the text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG525
Why Taking it Slow is Good for Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG420
References:Three Reasons Unrealistic Goals Create a Culture of Failure: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-set-goals_b_1975286?guccounter=1
What are SMART Goals? https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/smart-goal/
We’re counting down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2023! Did your favorite episode make the cut? Join Sarah as she highlights the year’s most popular episodes.Episode Number Five: [01:31]
Episode Number Four: [15:38]
Episode Number Three: [40:09]
Episode Number Two: [50:02]
Episode Number One: [56:29]
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Links to Individual Episodes:How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/2023DanFord
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG521
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs MGA vs GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Resources:3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGAgentMethods2
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG516
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities
Empowering Agents Through Technology featuring Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458
Find your Sales Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG495
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG343
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:Agent Methods Official Site: https://www.agentmethods.com/
CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
CMS Memo [May 10, 2023] Definition of Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf
Medicare Advantage Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
ReminderMedia Official Site: https://remindermedia.com/
Winter is here and so are more podcast recommendations! Pull up a chair and listen, Sarah’s got a great mix of options this time around.Links to Shows Sarah Mentioned:Ad Lucem: https://qcodemedia.com/ad-lucem
Aftershock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/
Case 63: https://open.spotify.com/show/4c9ZKaFtEKweSYOlYvxfvp
Mina & Lucy’s Guide to Slaying Dracula: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/mina-lucys-guide-to-slaying-dracula/
The Banksy Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001nwhs
The Kingmaker Histories: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LywUmd1MOScQdaPPoSsgs
Who Killed JFK? https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/
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Past Podcast Recommendation Episodes:Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20230620
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG491
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG489
International Podcast Day 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2022
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20220621
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211230
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211223
International Podcast Day 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2021
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20210629
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210312
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210101
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20201225
International Podcast Day 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20200623
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191227R
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191220
International Podcast Day 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2019
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG100
Discover how slowing down to re-energize and refocus can help creativity and innovation.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
References:How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative
How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01720-6
How to achieve more by doing less: https://www.uwlax.edu/currents/how-to-achieve-more-by-doing-less/
‘Physical activity is like Miracle-Gro’: Simple steps to boost your brain as you age: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40251431.html
Psychology Today - Burnout: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout
Stimulating creativity via the exposure to other people’s ideas: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6870350/
The science behind creativity: https://apa.org/monitor/2022/04/cover-science-creativity
Truth: Your clients won't know what makes you and your insurance business AWESOME if you keep it a secret. Find out how to get rid of the secret sauce mentality and lean into a new way of thinking.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:5 Reasons You Need to Give Away The Recipe For Your Secret Sauce: https://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/5-reasons-you-need-to-give-away-the-recipe-for-your-secret-sauce/
Give Away Your Secret Sauce: https://www.lillianlink.com/resources/give-away-your-secret-sauce
Giving away the secret sauce – why you should create free and valuable content for your customers: https://www.kyliefennell.com/giving-away-the-secret-sauce-why-you-should-create-free-and-valuable-content-for-your-customers/
Why You Should Give Away The Secret Sauce: https://www.rdtcontentmarketing.com/why-you-should-give-away-the-secret-sauce/
Why You Should Give Away Your 'Secret Sauce': https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/02/06/why-you-should-give-away-your-secret-sauce/
We’re here to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! If you’ve still got some shopping to do, no worries! Join the rest of us in the procrastination station for some great last-minute holiday gift ideas you should still be able to find in stores.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221223
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun & Educational Apps for Kids: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA035
Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA049
Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221125
Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to go shopping. There are a lot of options for grocery delivery and pickup. In this episode Tina reviews her favorite delivery service, Instacart. Listen to find out if the app could work for you!Instacart Official Website: https://www.instacart.com/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Agent Apps | Best Budgeting Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA036
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:Are Instacart Prices Higher Than in Store? Why? https://www.ridester.com/are-instacart-prices-higher/
Instacart Refund & Returns Policy: https://www.instacart.com/help/article/returns-policy
Help your clients determine the amount of life insurance they need using these 4 methods! Click play to learn more.Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG362
Calculate Your Client’s Life Insurance Needs FREE Worksheet PDF: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/calculate-your-clients-life-insurance-needs-worksheet.pdf
How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG360
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG367
There’s more to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
References:College Free in the United States: Tuition Types & Financial Aids: https://research.com/universities-colleges/college-fees-in-the-united-states
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? https://www.forbes.com/advisor/life-insurance/how-much-life-insurance-do-you-really-need/
This week, we've got a reminder about ACA Enrollment, a new gift card scam to warn your clients about, holiday streaming picks, and so much more.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231201
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Apple’s New Journal App May Be the Only Thing to Keep You Sane This Holiday: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-15-journal-app-ios-emotions-1851090952
Apple Pencil 3: Everything We Know: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil-3/
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/9/23995150/beeper-imessage-android-apple-statement
Apple says iPhones will support RCS in 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964171/apple-iphone-rcs-support
Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself From 'Card Draining' - A Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-henry-how-to-protect-yourself-from-card-draining-a-common-holiday-scam-in-pennsylvania-and-nationwide/
Apple reportedly plans big overhaul to iPad family to make it less confusing: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/apple-ipad-pro-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-refresh-coming-next-year-report.html
Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams - Contact Info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams#contact
Beeper Mini restores its iMessage app for Android and makes it free, but will it last? https://9to5google.com/2023/12/11/beeper-mini-restored-apple/
Cigna calls off pursuit of Humana: https://www.axios.com/2023/12/10/cigna-calls-off-humana-merger
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-december-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#28
Flying solo without Cigna will keep Humana focused on 2 big priorities in the year ahead: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/flying-solo-without-cigna-will-keep-humana-focused-on-2-big-priorities-in-2024.html
Here's What the iPad Lineup Could Look Like in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/11/what-the-2024-ipad-lineup-could-look-like/
iOS 17.2 Brings Apple's Journal App to the iPhone. It's Not What I Expected: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-17-2-brings-apples-journal-app-to-the-iphone-its-not-what-i-expected/
iOS 17.2 and Apple's new Journal app are now available: https://www.engadget.com/ios-172-and-apples-new-journal-app-are-now-available-181348877.html
Officials warning of gift card scam as holiday shopping ramps up: https://www.wbtv.com/2023/12/13/officials-warning-gift-card-scam-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining: What to know about the gift card scam: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2023/12/11/gift-card-scam-card-draining-holiday-shoppers-christmas/
What is ‘card draining?’ Buying a gift card? You need to look out for this scam: https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/what-is-card-draining-buying-a-gift-card-you-need-to-look-out-for-this-scam.html
Discover how life insurance can help protect your client’s loved ones and provide them stability in a time of need.Read text versionGain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients' Life Insurance Needs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-to-calculate-your-clients-life-insurance-needs/
5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG362
FastTrack with Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Fact Finder PDF: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG367
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-clients-can-no-longer-afford-their-permanent-life-insurance-premiums/
What does your business strategy look like for 2024? Now is the time to review and plan with a SWOT analysis! We’ll help you get organized so you can evaluate your insurance business and plan what comes next.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Building a Business Plan Knight School Module: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/building-a-business-plan/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Empowering Agents Through Technology: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/interview-empowering-agents-through-technology/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/increase-sales-and-productivity-with-the-busy-medicare-agents-sales-planner/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt.-1-market-yourself/
References:20+ SWOT Analysis Templates, Examples & Best Practices: https://venngage.com/blog/swot-analysis-templates/
SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/amtbj63/swot-analysis
SWOT analysis: Examples and templates: https://asana.com/resources/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To Do One: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To With Table and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/swot.asp
Congratulations, we made it to the end of AEP 2024! As we move forward from another busy season, listen for some tips on how to transition to more administrative work, like reviewing, organizing, and planning. We’re highlighting some important things to think about while AEP is still fresh in your mind.Read text versionHave a question? Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Reach out to our team at ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com and get connected with answers!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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Resources:3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-benefits-of-contracting-to-sell-medicare-advantage-plans-outside-of-aep/
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Carrier Pages on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG390
Medicare in 2030: Gen X and Beyond ft. Gabe Isaacson: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG554
Medicare Quote Engine Prospectus: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/medicare-quote-engine-prospectus.pdf
Register with RitterIM.com: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter’s Carriers by State: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
See How the Ritter Platform Works: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
Shop & Enroll from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG555
Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG548
References: The 10 Best Scheduling Apps for Insurance: https://smith.ai/blog/the-10-best-scheduling-apps-for-insurance-make-more-time-for-more-leads-and-streamline-your-scheduling-with-these-free-and-paid-tools
We’re wrapping up a year of listening on Spotify and unwrapping the stats! Join Sarah for the ASG Podcast Spotify Wrapped review, plus a few highlights from her own listening report.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workspace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG514
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller
References:2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Agent Survival Guide Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mfx0kUpLU6O4yr8IuFpzF
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/
The Anime Phenomenon: What is Otacore and Why it Resonates Globally? https://primesound.org/otacore
The Sound of Otacore Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UBQfw8fKxi6ADXxUdUT2K
Use these apps to implement and track new habits into your life.Fresh Tri Official Website: https://freshtri.com/
Mood Tracker: Self-Care Habits - Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moodtracker.selfcare.habittracker.mentalhealth&hl=en≷=US
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Agent Apps | Best Weather Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA046
Agent Apps | Cloud Storage Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA047
Top 5 Holiday Movies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231124
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20231121
Great leadership comes in all different shapes and sizes. But there are a few traits that many outstanding leaders share. Click the play button to discover what they are!Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG390
Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
References: 8 Common Leadership Styles (Plus How to Find Your Own): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/10-common-leadership-styles
Defining Accountability in Management: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/accountability-definition-in-management
The Friday Five for December 1, 2023: Rabbit, Rabbit! We’re back from Thanksgiving break, it’s a new month, and we’re heading into the home stretch of AEP 2024. Keep that motivation going with this week’s #FridayFive episode!Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Archive Listens Mentioned in This Episode:4 Tips for Making a Better Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
20 Ways to Relax and Relieve Stress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG481
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221205
References:Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/11/29/cigna-humana-deal-health-insurance-giants-in-talks-for-a-blockbuster-merger/
Here's Everything to Know About Name Drop on Apple Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-everything-to-know-about-name-drop-on-apple-watch/
How to find your 2023 Spotify Wrapped: https://www.theverge.com/23980858/spotify-wrapped-2023-how-to
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17: https://www.theverge.com/23884415/ios-17-namedrop-how-to-iphone-apple
Is Apple’s New ‘NameDrop’ Contact Sharing Feature Safe? Experts Say Yes—Despite Warnings From Police: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/11/27/is-apples-new-namedrop-contact-sharing-feature-safe-experts-say-yes-despite-warnings-from-police/?sh=7807b36bcfb0
Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-wrapped/
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/
Notice a difference in the air at your workplace? Do the vibes feel off? In this episode, learn how to uncover the root cause, and 3 tried and true ways to boost office morale! Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Mental Health and Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
The Power of Listening & Laughing | Motivation Monday: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
References:Happy workers are 13% more productive: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productive
New study shows we work harder when we are happy: https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/new_study_shows/
When it comes to comparing Medicare Advantage plans, beneficiaries may surprise you with their preferences in benefits. Discover what benefits they prefer and what you can do as an agent, all in this episode.Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
4 Reasons Why Agents Should Sell Medicare Advantage Plans for 2024: https://www.ritterim.com/2024-medicare-advantage-opportunity/
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG307
How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG349
Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel Enthusiasts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG383
What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/
References:Five-Star Quality Rating System: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/certification-compliance/five-star-quality-rating-system
How are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans? https://www.kff.org/medicare/report/how-are-seniors-choosing-and-changing-health-insurance-plans/
Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2023-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
Medicare Beneficiaries Rarely Change Their Coverage During Open Enrollment: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-beneficiaries-rarely-change-their-coverage-during-open-enrollment/
Nielsen: Global Consumers More Likely to Buy New Products from Familiar Brands: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130121005056/en/Nielsen-Global-Consumers-More-Likely-to-Buy-New-Products-from-Familiar-Brands
The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice: https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-art-of-giving-and-receiving-advice
To Switch or Not to Switch: Are Medicare Beneficiaries Switching Drug Plans To Save Money? https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/to-switch-or-not-to-switch-are-medicare-beneficiaries-switching-drug-plans-to-save-money/
The Value of Building Brand Trust: https://www.salsify.com/resources/report/content-2022-salsify-consumer-research-the-value-of-building-brand-trust
2030 marks the year Gen X begins to age into Medicare. What changes will a new generation bring? Gabe Isaacson, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company joins Sarah to discuss how the Medicare program might shift with this change in demographics, as well as many principals that will remain the same.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
Medicare Switching & AEP 2024 : https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230908
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:McKinsey & Company Official Site: https://www.mckinsey.com/
McKinsey Blog: https://www.mckinsey.com/about-us/new-at-mckinsey-blog
Preparing for generations of Medicare growth: https://gisthealthcare.com/preparing-generations-medicare-growth/
Sweeping changes to Medicare Advantage: How payers could respond: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/sweeping-changes-to-medicare-advantage-how-payers-could-respond
The results are in! Sarah unveils our list of the Top 5 Holiday Movies, chosen by our listeners and the staff here at Ritter Insurance Marketing.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you’ll like:365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA031
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
New Features Coming to Popular Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231117
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT202112
Need access to your files on the go? Try a cloud storage service. Listen to hear Tina’s review of two popular cloud storage apps.Official Dropbox website: https://www.dropbox.com/
Official Box website: https://www.box.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you’ll like:Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy Password Manager Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA09
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:Everything You Need to Know About AES-256 Encryption: https://www.kiteworks.com/risk-compliance-glossary/aes-256-encryption/
How Dropbox keeps your files secure: https://help.dropbox.com/security/how-security-works
Why You Should Use AES 256 Encryption to Secure Your Data: https://www.progress.com/blogs/use-aes-256-encryption-secure-data
No misfit toys here! Just Sarah and a special guest elf counting down the top 10 toys of the holidays. Which toy will be number one? What should’ve made the list? You’ll have to listen to find out!List of Holiday Toys:Beast Lab: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Hasbro Furby (purple): Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Hogwart’s Legacy (Nintendo Switch): Amazon | Target | Official Site | Walmart
Magic Mixies Pixlings: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
MINTiD Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Sesame Street Elmo Slide Plush: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch): Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
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More episodes you’ll like:Top 10 Holiday Toys 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20221122
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20211123
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20201124
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20191126
The Annual Enrollment Period is a critical time of year for insurance agents. Take care of business and your well-being with these healthy habit tips!Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: 12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/the-health-benefits-of-meditation
Agent Apps | Breathwork & Meditation Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA25
Agent Apps | Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Bicycling for Seniors: A Healthy Hobby: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/bicycling-for-seniors-a-healthy-hobby
Early to Bed, Early to Rise: The Benefits of Genuine Sleep: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/early-to-bed-early-to-rise-the-benefits-of-genuine-sleep
FastTrack Enrollment with Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Getting More Out of Your Walks: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/getting-more-out-of-your-walks
Jogging Turns Back Your Clock: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/jogging-turns-back-your-clock
Planning Ahead: Great for Your Diet and Wallet: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/planning-ahead-great-for-your-diet-and-wallet
Marketing & Incentives: https://www.ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Meditation: Mindfulness for Your Health: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/meditation-mindfulness-for-your-health
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG241
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-aep/
The Health Benefits of Meditation: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/the-health-benefits-of-meditation
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise
Woodworking: A Healthy Hobby for Seniors: https://blog.shopandenroll.com/woodworking-a-healthy-hobby-for-seniors
References: 3 Tips to Manage Stress: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress
15 Stress-Relieving Hobbies You Should Try Now: https://kentuckycounselingcenter.com/15-stress-relieving-hobbies/
28 Food Snacks To Boost Your Memory & Productivity: https://snacknation.com/blog/brain-food-snacks/
Endorphins – Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23040-endorphins
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency – Why Is Sleep Important? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/node/4605
Why Am I So Tired? 12 Reasons (Plus Solutions) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-you-are-tired
The Friday Five for November 17, 2023: It’s new feature Friday here on the ASG Podcast! We’re talking about recently announced updates from Google Maps, Microsoft Teams, Threads, Instagram, and Amazon. Kicking it all off, the cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in 2023, an annual Q4 inflation benchmark.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG551
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-2024-cola-increase-how-it-affects-your-clients/
The Ritter Platform Creates Organization for Scopes of Appointment: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-creates-organization-for-scopes-of-appointment/
References:Amazon is merging the Comixology app with Kindle: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962577/amazon-comixology-app-kindle-comics
Amazon is officially killing the Comixology app, forcing users over to Kindle: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-is-officially-killing-the-comixology-app-forcing-users-over-to-kindle-213911500.html
Comixology Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/cu/signup
Consumer Price Index Summary: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
Google Maps tweaks transit directions, adds emoji reactions and collaborative lists: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962007/google-maps-transit-collaborative-list-emoji-reactions
Instagram adds new features, including custom AI stickers, photo filters, a clip hub and more:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/instagram-adds-new-features-including-custom-ai-stickers-photo-filters-a-clip-hub-and-more/?guccounter=1
Instagram Adds New Filters, Support for Custom Stickers From Photos: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/instagram-new-filters-stickers/
Instagram gets new filters for the first time in forever: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962500/instagram-new-photo-filters-announced-easier-reels
Microsoft Teams adds AI backgrounds as it moves to the metaverse: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2136698/microsoft-teams-adds-ai-backgrounds-as-it-moves-to-the-metaverse.html
Microsoft Teams launches creepy AI webcam trick that cleans up your dirty room: https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-teams-ai-webcam-trick
New Ways to Create Content on Instagram: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/11/new-ways-to-create-content-on-instagram/
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Relief, But Still High Relative to Recent Years: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-relief-but-still-high-relative-to-recent-years
Thanksgiving dinner prices falling from record high: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/15/thanksgiving-turkey-price-drop-2023-holiday-meal
Threads starts testing hashtags…without the hash: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/threads-starts-testing-hashtags-without-the-hash/
Threads Will Finally Let Users Delete Their Accounts Without Losing Instagram Too: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/technology/threads-instagram-meta-delete.html
How can agents selling Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans market themselves? Start in your community! Listen to discover how to reach and connect with the under-65 crowd.Read text versionRegister with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG311
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG364
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG531
Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA09
Consumer Authorization Form PDF: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG532
Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/five-ways-to-generate-aca-leads/
How Plan Crosswalks Work in the ACA Marketplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG549
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG428
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://shopritterim.com/
References:Distribution of internet users worldwide as of 2021, by age group: https://www.statista.com/statistics/272365/age-distribution-of-internet-users-worldwide/
Thanks a billion! – TikTok: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/1-billion-people-on-tiktok
The Growth Engine Superior Customer Experience in Insurance: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/the-growth-engine-superior-customer-experience-in-insurance
You made it to the halfway point of the Annual Enrollment Period! Now is a great time to step back and reflect on your strategies and customer service methods. We’ve got tips on how to review what’s serving you and what’s not!Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-finding-the-perfect-pdp-for-your-client/
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG457
5 Tips for Using Shop & Enroll to Sell More Medicare Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-using-shop-enroll-to-sell-more-medicare-plans/
Free eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG223
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG417
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
Reach out to our sales team here at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Ritter Events Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG412
Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-aep/
Surviving AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/aep/
The Hidden Value of Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG257
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG255
Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433
References:Why Do People Buy Brand Names: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/people-buy-brand-names-69654.html
10,000 People Are Now Enrolling In Medicare – Every Day: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/07/13/aging-in-america-10000-people-enroll-in-medicare-every-day/
Prepare for CMS secret shoppers with these best practices. Also included, what kind of things do Medicare secret shoppers look for? Read text versionFollow along with our show!https://link.chtbl.com/asgpodcast
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Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230414
CMS Recap for Agents Selling Medicare During AEP 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231020
Common Questions from Secret Shoppers: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/infographics/common-questions-for-secret-shoppers.pdf
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
Get more info on the Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Learn more about Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Ready to get started with Ritter? Register here: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:CMS Monitoring Activities and Best Practices during the Annual Election Period: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23168640-cms-memo-101922-medicare-advantage-marketing
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Friday Five for November 10, 2023:* Waze Crash History Feature * Best U.S. Cities to Retire in 2024 * Generative AI Model Autophagy Disorder (MAD) * New YouTube "For You" Feed * 365 Days of Motivation
What’s your favorite Holiday movie? Let us know! Vote in the poll here: https://bit.ly/ASGHoliday
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Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Ritter Insurance Marketing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:365 Micro-Challenges and Daily Tips to Keep You Motivated and Inspired Every Day in 2023: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/365-micro-challenges-daily-tips-to-keep-you-motivated-inspired-every-day-in-2023.html
2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire
Has Generative AI Peaked? https://hbr.org/2023/11/has-generative-ai-peaked
Move over, Florida: Retirees are flocking to Pennsylvania: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/07/best-retirement-cities-us
SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement to end strike will get nearly 200,000 New Yorkers back to work in film and tv: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-to-end-strike-will-get-nearly-200000-new-yorkers-back-to-work-in-film-and-tv/
Striking Actors and Hollywood Studios Agree to a Deal: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/business/media/actors-strike-deal.html
The Curse of Recursion: Training Generated Data Makes Models Forget: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.17493.pdf
Waze just got a big safety upgrade — what you need to know: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/waze-just-got-a-big-safety-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know
Waze rolls out crash history alerts for accident-prone roads: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950441/google-waze-crash-history-alerts
YouTube adding ‘For You’ channel section that tailors video recommendations for new viewers: https://9to5google.com/2023/11/08/youtube-for-you-channels-recommendations/
YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-will-soon-show-visitors-a-personalized-for-you-section-on-channel-pages-213402443.html
Not sure what’s in the forecast for your next outing? Stay alert and prepared with these weather apps.
Plume Labs: https://plumelabs.com/en/
Weather Underground (Wunderground) https://www.wunderground.com/
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More episodes you’ll like:Agent Apps | Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
Discover the components of Affordable Care Act crosswalking. What to be aware of, and how to help your clients when their ACA coverage is discontinued. All that and more in this episode!Read text versionRegister with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces:
https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG545R
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG436
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/
Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG462
Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The State of the ACA Market in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG518
Under-65 Health: https://www.ritterim.com/products/under-65/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG463
References:Annual eligibility redetermination: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-B/part-155/subpart-D/section-155.335
Saving money on health insurance: https://www.healthcare.gov/lower-costs/
Build out your portfolio and grow your book of business! We outline the steps to get started cross-selling.Read text version
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-benefits-of-contracting-to-sell-medicare-advantage-plans-outside-of-aep/
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch/
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
Find out How the Ritter Platform Works: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
Knight School Video Training for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Our MTM Team Is Transitioning to a New Name — Meet CAPS: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/our-mtm-team-is-transitioning-to-a-new-name-meet-caps/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Carriers & Products: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-advisor-approach-cross-selling-by-fact-finding/
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG513
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
References:Medicare study reveals confusing, complicated enrollment process: https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/medicare-study-reveals-confusing-complicated-enrollment-process
The Friday Five for November 3, 2023:* ACA Open Enrollment 2024 * Daylight Savings Time * Biden’s Executive Order on AI * Facebook & Instagram Ad-Free Subscriptions * AI Chatbot Coming to Instagram?
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Resources:2023 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs & Marketplace Open Enrollment Reminders: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231027
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/
Biden Issues Executive Order to Create A.I. Safeguards: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/us/politics/biden-ai-regulation.html
Biden to sign sweeping executive order pursuing 'safe, secure and trustworthy' AI development: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/biden-sign-sweeping-executive-order-pursuing-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-ai
Effectuated Enrollment: Early 2023 Snapshot and Full Year 2022 Average: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/early-2023-and-full-year-2022-effectuated-enrollment-report.pdf
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/
Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938283/facebook-instagram-ad-free-subscription-eu
Facebook and Instagram to Offer Subscription for No Ads in Europe: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/10/facebook-and-instagram-to-offer-subscription-for-no-ads-in-europe/
Instagram spotted developing a customizable ‘AI friend’: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/01/instagram-spotted-developing-a-customizable-ai-friend/
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
Sleep tips to help you get the most out of daylight saving time: https://abc13.com/daylight-saving-time-2023-when-is-savings-sleep-tips/13998849/
What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period? https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/
What to Watch in the 2024 ACA Open Enrollment: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/what-to-watch-in-2024-aca-open-enrollment/
Why efforts to make daylight saving time permanent are stalled: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/01/daylight-savings-time-change-2023-sunshine-protection
The busy season is upon us, give yourself a little brain break with these calming logic games.Infinity Loop: Relaxing Puzzle – Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/infinity-loop-relaxing-puzzle/id977028266
Infinity Loop: Relaxing Puzzle – Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balysv.loop&hl=en_US≷=US
Official Mekorama Website: https://www.mekorama.com/
Lines the Game – Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lines-the-game/id904207373
Lines – Physics Drawing Puzzle – Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leodesol.games.linesthegame&hl=en_US≷=US
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More episodes you’ll like: Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Don't get spooked! We've got tips to help insurance agents overcome the stress and anxiety that tend to accompany the fear of rejection.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
eBooks and Guides for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Events & Webinars available through Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
Fact-Finder to use when meeting with clients: https://www.ritterim.com/downloads/knight-school-path-4-knight-school-fact-finder-worksheet.pdf
Knight School Online Training for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
MA & PDP Compliant Sales Checklist: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/ma-pdp-compliance-sales-checklist.pdf
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:5 ways to Overcome the Fear of No and Turn Rejections into Positives: https://www.creativelive.com/blog/overcome-the-fear-of-no/
19 Ways to Conquer Fear of Rejection in Sales: https://replyco.com/brainery/ways-to-conquer-fear-of-rejection-in-sales/
The Friday Five for October 27, 2023: Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act, KFF Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs, CMS 2024 Marketplace Open Enrollment Fact Sheet, choosing between Apple pencils, and Holiday menus for Dunkin' and Starbucks.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG544
CMS Recap for Agents Selling Medicare During AEP 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231020
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-stay-compliant-during-all-medicare-sales/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ritter Platform Launches Health Risk Assessment Info & Access for Submissions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-health-risk-assessment-info-access-for-submissions/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
References:Apple announces entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C charging: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23919994/apple-pencil-stylus-usb-c-price-updates
Dunkin's Holiday Menu Was Leaked—Here's What To Expect: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a45548117/dunkin-holiday-menu-2023/
FAQs: Health Insurance Marketplace and the ACA (KFF): https://www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-health-insurance-marketplace-and-the-aca/
Here’s Everything On The Leaked Starbucks Winter Menu: https://www.brit.co/starbucks-winter-menu/
Insurer-Backed Bill Could Expand Access to Medicare Advantage Extras: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/10/10/insurer-backed-bill-could-expand-access-to-medicare-advantage-extras/
Marketplace Plan Year 2024 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-plan-year-2024-open-enrollment-fact-sheet
Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs (KFF): https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/
Meet The Dunkin’ Holiday Menu For 2023, Including New Loaded Hash Browns: https://www.brit.co/dunkin-holiday-menu/
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la inscripción abierta de Medicare (KFF): https://www.kff.org/es/faqs/preguntas-frecuentes-sobre-la-inscripcion-abierta-de-medicare/
Starbucks Holiday Coffees and More Return to Grocery Store Shelves Nationwide: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-holiday-coffees-and-more-return-to-grocery-store-shelves-nationwide/
Starbucks Shares the Merriest Gifts for the Holiday Season: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-shares-the-merriest-gifts-for-the-holiday-season/
Ultimate showdown: New Apple Pencil USB-C vs old Apple Pencils: https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-pencil/vs/ultimate-showdown-new-apple-pencil-usb-c-vs-old-apple-pencils
In the modern workforce and the fast-paced insurance industry, adaptability is key. Learn best practices for opening your mind and adapting to whatever comes your way. Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg Email us at asgpodcast@ritterim.com
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20231013
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230410
Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20231017
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:Emotional Intelligence: How We Perceive, Evaluate, Express, and Control Emotions: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423
What Are Cognitive Abilities? (Definition and Types): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cognitive-ability
Why cognitive agility matters - BetterUp: https://www.betterup.com/blog/why-cognitive-agility-matters
Get prepared to help your clients for the 2024 ACA OEP! We’ve got the essentials you need to know for a successful Open Enrollment Period.Read text versionRegister with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:ACA's Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal & State Exchanges: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/steps-to-get-ready-for-oep-federal-state-exchanges/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The State of the ACA Market 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2023/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
When Do Short-Term Health Plans Make Sense for Your Clients? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/when-do-short-term-health-plans-make-sense-for-your-clients/
References:HealthCare.gov Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/login
HealthSherpa: https://www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features
Special Enrollment Opportunities: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period/
Avoid coverage (and commissions!) delays on your Medicare applications this AEP. Learn how to write clean apps that won’t get flagged during the submissions process. We’ve got 10 easy-to-implement best practices for insurance agents. Read text versionContact Your Sales Specialist
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Resources:5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients
Learn How Shop & Enroll Can FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments
The Ritter Platform
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records
The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales
Work-On-The-Go: Document Scanner Apps
References:How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
Share of adults in the United States who use the internet in 2021, by age group
Social Security Administration (SSA) Monthly Data for Retirement Insurance Applications
The Friday Five for October 20, 2023:* 2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles * Medicare Supplement Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2024 * The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients * 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings * X (fka Twitter) to Test Annual Subscription Fee
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form, email us, or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
Compare Medigap Plan Benefits
Here's What Medicare Costs in 2024
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: Episode | Blog Post
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales
References:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
Biden-Harris Administration Prepares to Kick Off Medicare Open Enrollment and Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements
Medicare Advantage plan star ratings decline again in 2024
Not A Bot
What You'll Pay in Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs in 2024
X, formerly known as Twitter, will begin charging new users $1 a year to access key features including the ability to tweet and retweet
X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year
Identify your emotions and relieve stress with these mental health and mindfulness apps.Balance App Website: https://balanceapp.com/
Smiling Mind Website: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
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More episodes like this:20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Agent Apps | Breathwork and Meditation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-breathwork-and-meditation-apps/
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-aep/
Mental Health Resources:CDC Tools and Resources for Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htm
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/
Stay up to date on industry news to keep your clients informed. In this episode we've got the details for the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment, listen to find out more!Read text versionAsk the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-cms-compliance-regulation-updates-for-agents-ft-alyson-seighman/
2024 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-part-a-and-b-premiums-and-deductibles/
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-medicare-beneficiaries-report-about-their-coverage-in-2023/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-s-and-don-ts-of-medicare-compliance-2023/
Register with Ritter, Get Access to Our Full Suite of Tools: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Thrive Tomorrow Kits: https://www.ritterim.com/kit-thrive/
References:2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles
CMS Fast Facts: https://data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts
Here’s how much more you’ll pay for Medicare Part B in 2020: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/11/heres-how-much-more-youll-pay-for-medicare-part-b-in-2020.html
Social Security Fact Sheet: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2024.pdf
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index: https://www.bls.gov/cpi/
THIS JUST IN: 2024 Medicare Part A and B premium and deductible numbers are live! Listen for details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in CY2024… just in time for the beginning of AEP.Read text version
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Resources:4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients' Life Insurance Needs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-to-calculate-your-clients-life-insurance-needs/
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-medicare-beneficiaries-report-about-their-coverage-in-2023/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-s-and-don-ts-of-medicare-compliance-2023/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2023/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2023/
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-2024-cola-increase-how-it-affects-your-clients/
Thrive Tomorrow Kits: https://www.ritterim.com/kit-thrive/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-stay-productive-on-the-go/
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-beneficiaries-value-most-in-medicare-advantage-plans/
References:A Snapshot of Sources of Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-snapshot-of-sources-of-coverage-among-medicare-beneficiaries
2024 Social Security Changes - COLA Fact Sheet: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2024.pdf
2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles
CMS Fast Facts: https://data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 3.2% in 2024, well below this year’s record-setting increase: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/12/social-security-announces-the-cost-of-living-adjustment-for-2024.html
What do Medicare beneficiaries think about enrollment and their coverage? Join Sarah for a deep dive into a recent KFF focus group report. Get the key takeaways for insurance agents selling Medicare during AEP 2024.Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form, email us, or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant?
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go
References:KFF Official Site
Marketing Private Medicare Plans Series
What Do People with Medicare Think About the Role of Marketing, Shopping for Medicare Options, and Their Coverage? (Summary)
What Do People with Medicare Think About the Role of Marketing, Shopping for Medicare Options, and Their Coverage? (Report)
Looking to create your own website but aren’t sure what program to use? Tina reviews the top two website builders, Wix and WordPress. Click play to find out all the details!Wix: https://www.wix.com/
WordPress: https://wordpress.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-cms-compliance-regulation-updates-for-agents-ft-alyson-seighman/
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-free-video-conferencing-apps/
Agent Apps | Social Media Alternatives to X (fka Twitter): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-social-media-alternatives-to-x-fka-twitter/
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant-2023/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-s-and-don-ts-of-medicare-compliance-2023/
FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Weber: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-shop-enroll-ft-jimmy-weber/
Stay focused and driven while you're out on the road. We’ll help you plan, get organized, know what to take along, and so much more! Find out how your insurance business can run smoother with these hacks.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-pillars-of-integrity-ft-jason-meyers/
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-cms-compliance-regulation-updates-for-agents-ft-alyson-seighman/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-s-and-don-ts-of-medicare-compliance-2023/
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learning-from-lost-medicare-insurance-sales/
Pros and Cons of Having an Office Space Outside of Your Home: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/pros-and-cons-of-having-an-office-space-outside-of-your-home/
The Quest for Navigation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-the-quest-for-navigation-apps/
To-Do or Not To-Do Lists? Personal Planner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-to-do-or-not-to-do-lists-personal-planner-apps/
References:Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Hotspots: https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a555121/best-mobile-hotspots/
How to set up mobile hotspot on Android: https://www.androidauthority.com/mobile-hotspot-setup-631280/
How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204023
How to Sync and Access Your Data Across Devices: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-sync-your-data-everywhere/
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot
How to Use Your iPhone or Android Phone as a Mobile Hotspot: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-use-your-iphone-and-android-phone-as-a-mobile-hotspot/
Multicosts of Multitasking: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7075496/
Multitasking doesn’t work—here’s what does. https://asana.com/resources/multitasking
The Friday Five for October 6, 2023:* 9 Days 'Til AEP 2024 * Shop & Enroll Webinars * Tom Hanks Dental Plan Deepfake * Spotify Announces Audiobook Offerings * 2024 COLA Coming Soon + Shoutouts!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Shop & Enroll Webinars:Sales Technology Overview: Join your Sales Technology Team as they do an overview of the tools you have through your partnership with Ritter Insurance Marketing and Integrity Marketing Group, including Shop & Enroll, the Ritter Platform, Market Advisor, LeadCENTER and MedicareCENTER.
Shop & Enroll Quoting & the CRM: Join Jimmy Weber, Megan Shaw, and Denise Getz to learn how to use the Ritter Platform to store your clients information, run prescription and provider quotes, and set up consumer accounts.
Writing Business with Shop & Enroll: Join Jimmy Weber, Megan Shaw, and Denise Getz as they do a deep dive into collecting Scopes of Appointment and applications with Shop & Enroll, covering both in-person and remote use of the FastTrack prefilled application option.
Resources:2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-cms-compliance-regulation-updates-for-agents-ft-alyson-seighman/
Countdown to AEP 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/countdown-to-aep-2024/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-s-and-don-ts-of-medicare-compliance-2023/
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments with Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/shop-and-enroll/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2023/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2023/
References:A Deep Fake Tom Hanks Is Promoting a Dental Plan, But the Actor Has 'Nothing to Do With It': https://gizmodo.com/deep-fake-tom-hanks-is-promoting-a-dental-plan-1850891358
October 12 Is a Big Day for Social Security Recipients. Here's Why: https://www.fool.com/retirement/2023/10/04/october-12-is-a-big-day-for-social-security-recipi/
Social Security COLA 2024: Doubtful Next Year’s COLA Will Come Close To 2023’s: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/social-security-cola-2024/
Spotify now lets you exclude certain playlists from its recommendations: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23591289/spotify-exclude-from-your-taste-profile-playlist-made-for-you
Spotify now lets you select which playlists you’d like to impact your recommendations less: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/08/spotify-now-lets-you-select-which-playlists-youd-like-to-impact-your-recommendations-less/
Spotify Premium Will Include Instant Access to 150,000+ Audiobooks: https://www.newsroom.spotify.com/2023-10-03/audiobooks-included-in-spotify-premium/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2023-10-04
Spotify to include a selection of 150K audiobooks with its Premium subscription: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/03/spotify-to-include-a-selection-of-audiobooks-with-its-premium-subscription/
Tom Hanks calls out dental ad for using AI likeness of him: https://www.engadget.com/tom-hanks-calls-out-dental-ad-for-using-ai-likeness-of-him-161548459.html
Tom Hanks says dental plan video uses ‘AI version of me’ without permission: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/entertainment/tom-hanks-ai-dental-plan-video-intl-scli/index.html
As a certified insurance agent, staying CMS compliant is a crucial component to your success. Listen to this episode for a mini crash course on best practices, guidelines, and resources to stay compliant.Read text versionQuestions? Ask the ASG!
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Resources:CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/defining-the-true-value-of-0-premium-for-medicare-advantage-plans-asg179/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
FastTrack Your Enrollments with Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/shop-and-enroll/
Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/helping-your-clients-find-their-medicare-beneficiary-identifier-mbi-2022/
How to Market Yourself Effectively: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-market-yourself-effectively/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter Tools - Marketing & Incentives: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/marketing-incentives/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2023/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2023/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
What's New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/whats-new-in-the-2020-medicare-communications-and-marketing-guidelines-asg-news-update/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:Federal Register Website: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Sales events are a great way to generate Medicare leads. Learn best practices and how to stay CMS compliant while hosting a Medicare sales event in this episode!Read text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-easy-ways-to-build-your-insurance-sales-territory/
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Docs Site - Carriers: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2023
References:Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Ensure CMS compliance by reviewing rules and guidelines before hosting a Medicare educational event. Find out what you need to know, plus resources to learn more! all in this episode.Read text versionHave questions?Ask the ASG online: https://bit.ly/askasg
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Resources:Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-insurance-agents/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-organize-a-turning-65-seminar-on-a-budget/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
References:Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
The Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/
The Friday Five for September 29, 2023:* Countdown to AEP 2024 * 2024 Medicare Advantage Premiums and Deductibles * Medicare & Social Security Nuances to Remember * Medicaid Redetermination Issues * Meta Enters the AI Fray
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-pillars-of-integrity-ft-jason-meyers/
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-cms-compliance-regulation-updates-for-agents-ft-alyson-seighman/
Ask the Agent Survival Guide! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ask-the-asg/
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-how-ai-chat-bots-can-assist-with-marketing-social-media/
Medicare Switching & AEP 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-switching-aep-2024/
References:7 Social Security and Medicare Quirks That Trip Up Advisors: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/09/22/7-social-security-and-medicare-quirks-that-trip-up-advisors/
Biden teases forthcoming executive order on AI: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/tech/joe-biden-executive-order-artificial-intelligence/index.html
CMS says 500K will regain Medicaid coverage as it takes aim at autorenewal issues: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-says-500k-will-regain-medicaid-coverage-it-takes-aim-autorenewal-issues
Coverage for Half a Million Children and Families Will Be Reinstated Thanks to HHS’ Swift Action: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/coverage-half-million-children-and-families-will-be-reinstated-thanks-hhs-swift-action
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, MAX & Other Major Streaming Services in October 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/october-2023-streaming-new-movies-tv-shows-netflix-disney-plus-max/#4
Facebook and Instagram will soon get a slew of AI-powered creator tools: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/27/23892231/meta-generative-ai-image-editing-stickers-instagram-facebook-whatsapp
Hollywood Writers Strike Ends: Deal Finalized After 148 Days Of Work Stoppage: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/09/27/hollywood-writers-strike-ends-deal-finalized-after-148-day-work-stoppage/?sh=378d343e8cbf
IRMAA 2023 For Medicare: What You Need To Know: https://www.forbes.com/health/medicare/irmaa-for-medicare/
Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs to Remain Stable in 2024: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-remain-stable-2024
Meta unleashes its own AI assistant for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger: https://www.androidpolice.com/meta-ai-chatbot-coming-to-whatsapp-and-messenger/
Sarah interviews Alyson Seighman, Compliance & Risk Management Lead for Ritter Insurance Marketing. Join them as they discuss the recent compliance regulation updates from CMS. If you're an agent selling Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, you don't want to miss this episode.Mentioned in This Episode:Ritter Compliance Program*: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/
Email our compliance team at complianceofficer@ritterim.com with your compliance questions!
TPMO Disclaimer for agents that DO NOT represent all MA/Part D plans within a service area:
“We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent [insert number of organizations] organizations which offer [insert number of plans] products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.”
TPMO Disclaimer for agents that represent ALL MA/Part D plans within a service area:
“Currently we represent [insert number of organizations] organizations which offer [insert number of plans] products in your area. You can always contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for help with plan choices.”
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Resources:Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant-2023/
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How it Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
References:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f
CMS 2024 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-07115.pdf
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Sarah talks with Jason Meyers, West Director of Sales at Ritter Insurance Marketing. He’s back to discuss the core values of Integrity Marketing Group and how these values have shaped his career. Listen as they chat about Ritter becoming an Integrity partner and how to apply the five pillar philosophies in real life. They also reminisce about their days in radio, break out in song, discuss the future of AI, and more!Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Mentioned in this episode:Ask the Agent Survival Guide! https://bit.ly/askasg
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/eating-frogs-slaying-dragons/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
Integrity Marketing Group Inspire Podcast: https://www.integritymarketing.com/inspire/
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events & Webinars: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
Steve Smith Interview Part 1: https://www.allaccess.com/power-player/archive/34076/steve-smith---part-1
Steve Smith Interview Part 2: https://www.allaccess.com/power-player/archive/34129/steve-smith---part-2
Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World by Fareed Zakaria: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Lessons-Post-Pandemic-World/dp/B089XCBMCY/
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-c-snp-product-opportunity-ft-ben-miller-zing-health/
The Friday Five for September 22, 2023:* Apple releases iOS17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10 * X (fka Twitter) could charge "small monthly payment" * Q4 Medicare Part B drug rebate list * Federal Open Market Committee meeting September 2023 * Coming soon on the ASG Podcast
Have questions for the ASG Podcast team? Fill out the form to get answers! Whether it’s related to general insurance or a detailed insurance marketing question… we’ll get you the answer! We’re here to help you survive today and thrive tomorrow. Remember… the only bad question is the one you don’t ask. Reach out and let us help!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Ask the ASG Official Form: https://bit.ly/askasg
Social Media Alternatives to X (fka Twitter): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-social-media-alternatives-to-x-fka-twitter/
References:DOL Consumer Price Index Report August 2023: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Elon Musk: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, could go behind paywall: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66850821
Elon Musk suggests X will start charging all users "small monthly payment": https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-x-twitter-monthly-payment/
Fed Chair Jerome Powell details the central bank’s economic and rate outlook: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/20/live-updates-fed-decision-september-2023.html
Federal Open Market Committee Information: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm
Fed to hold rates steady, but signal policy path in meeting this week: https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/fed-hold-rates-steady-signal-policy-path-meeting-this-week-2023-09-19/
Here’s everything the Fed is expected to do Wednesday: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/19/heres-everything-the-fed-is-expected-to-do-wednesday.html
Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inflation-reduction-act-continues-lower-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs-drugs-price-increases-0
Musk says X will charge everyone to use the platform: https://www.axios.com/2023/09/19/musk-x-twitter-charge-all-users-monthly-subscription-fees
Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-part-b-rebatable-drugs-oct-dec-2023.pdf
If you’re looking for social media alternatives to the app formerly known as Twitter, now called X, Tina has got some for you! Listen to find out what apps can help you find community and fill the empty space in your app library.Threads by Instagram: https://www.threads.net/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/
Discord: https://discord.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-free-video-conferencing-apps/
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-how-ai-chat-bots-can-assist-with-marketing-social-media/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
References:Is Bluesky the one? A Twitter alternative takes off: https://mashable.com/article/Bluesky-takes-off-twitter-alternative
What’s next for Threads: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/14/23795138/whats-next-for-instagram-threads-twitter
What Is Bluesky? Everything to know about the app trying to replace Twitter: https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/what-is-Bluesky-everything-to-know-about-the-app-trying-to-replace-twitter/
What is Discord? A Beginner’s Guide to Discord for Business: https://blog.hootsuite.com/what-is-discord/
Open Enrollment starts November 1. We've broken down the five big steps to get ready-to-sell ACA plans for OEP. Listen to learn when, how, and why you should start preparing now.Read text versionAsk the ASG! Send in your questions: https://bit.ly/askasg
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-plans/
2024 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/
Contract & Get Appointment to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/community-engagement-aca-marketing-suggestions-for-agents/
Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-aca-certification-and-training/
Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/five-ways-to-generate-aca-leads/
Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist PDF for New Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Events Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Carrier & Product Map: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Surviving OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/oep/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ritter Platform: https://app.ritterim.com/
The Ritter Blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/
Under-65 Health Products: https://www.ritterim.com/products/under-65/
References:CMS Enterprise Portal: https://portal.cms.gov/portal/
Confirm Your NPN! FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page: https://data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists
Find Local Help: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/
Help On Demand: Training and Registration Guide PDF: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf
Plan Year 2024 Registration and Training is Live! https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training
Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2024 Marketplace Registration and Training: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf
State Corporation Commission: https://www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Agents-and-Brokers
The Marketplace in your state: https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/
Prepare for the ACA Open Enrollment Period with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. Get details on training, certifications, and more, including our ready-to-sell OEP checklist!Read the text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/#certification
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf
Register with RitterIM.com: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
References:CMS Info on Plan Year 2024 Marketplace Registration and Training: https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training
CMS Plan Year 2024 Health Insurance Marketplace® Registration and Training for New Agents and Brokers: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/2024-health-insurance-marketplace-registration-and-training-info.pdf
Georgia Access Certification Training Registration Quick Reference Guide: https://georgiaaccess.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Agents_Registration-QRGLMS.pdf
INSXCloud Official Site: https://www.insxcloud.com/
What is the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS), and how do I access it? https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/What-is-the-Marketplace-Learning-Management-System-and-how-do-I-access-it
Sit down with Sarah and Tina as they review CMS compliance rules and guidelines for marketing. Learn all about the resources available to agents. Keep listening until the end to hear a special opportunity for Ritter agents!Read the text versionAsk the ASG!Questions about selling insurance? Not sure how to market your insurance business? Stuck when it comes to social media? Fill out the form and ask the Agent Survival Guide team! We’re here to help you survive today and thrive tomorrow. Remember… the only bad question is the one you don’t ask. Reach out and let us help!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
Register for Free with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook
The Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
References:Compilation Of The Social Security Laws: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title11/1140.htm
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Be sure your AEP prep involves getting Medicare enrollment supplies by October 15, or earlier! Learn the best practices to stay ahead of the game in this episode. Read the text version Ask the ASG! Questions about selling insurance? Not sure how to market your insurance business? Stuck when it comes to social media? Fill out the form and ask the Agent Survival Guide team! We’re here to help you survive today and thrive tomorrow. Remember… the only bad question is the one you don’t ask. Reach out and let us help!
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Resources: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
AEP/Ready-to-Sell Checklist DIRECT DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/aep-ready-to-sell-in-5-steps.pdf
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Get Registered with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Reach Out to Your Local Sales Rep: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-aep/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-2023/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it-1687528305/
Be part of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Send in your questions and keep listening as we answer them right here on the show. Questions about sales strategies? Not sure how to market your business? Feeling stuck when it comes to social media? Ask the ASG!
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The Friday Five for September 8, 2023:* AEP Countdown * Ritter Summits Pt. 2 * Medicare Switching Patterns Study * Instagram Upload Setting * More Pumpkin Spice
Register to attend Ritter Summits in New Jersey, New York, or Florida!Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:CMS Unveils First Medicare Drug Price Negotiation List: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-unveils-first-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-list/
FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Weber: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-shop-enroll-ft-jimmy-weber/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/improve-your-customer-service-with-this-soft-skill-negotiation/
Ritter Summits Registration for New Jersey, New York, & Florida still open! https://summits.ritterim.com/
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-c-snp-product-opportunity-ft-ben-miller-zing-health/
References:Beneficiaries switching from traditional Medicare helped fuel huge growth in MA: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/individuals-switching-traditional-medicare-helped-fuel-huge-growth-medicare-ad-vantage
Medicare Switching: Patterns Of Enrollment Growth In Medicare Advantage, 2006–22: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2023.00224
This one setting could be making your Instagram posts look worse — maybe: https://www.theverge.com/23861711/instagram-best-quality-posts-reels-stories-upload
Wendy’s to debut first ever pumpkin spice flavored Frosty, new cold brew: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/wendys-to-debut-first-ever-pumpkin-spice-flavored-frosty-new-cold-brew/
Goodbye, Medicareful... Hello, Shop & Enroll! Sarah talks with Jimmy Weber about the Medicareful rebrand and what agents can expect from Shop & Enroll. Get the details on features, why agents should use this tool, how to get started, and more!Learn More About Shop & Enroll HereShop & Enroll FAQs discussed in this episode:[2:22] What is Shop & Enroll?
[3:29] Why should I use Shop & Enroll? What makes it different from other quoting tools?
[5:42] How do I use Shop & Enroll?
[7:57] Is Shop & Enroll compliant with CMS? Does Shop & Enroll have compliance rules?
[11:12] Can I use Shop & Enroll for face-to-face enrollment and remote sales?
[14:52] How difficult is adding Shop & Enroll to my sales process?
[16:15] How do I register and qualify for my own Shop & Enroll page?
[19:07] What video conferencing tools do you recommend for remote insurance sales?
[20:54] What call recording tools do you recommend for capturing and storing client conversations?
[22:49] What if another agent in my area is also using Shop & Enroll?
[24:22] What’s coming to Shop & Enroll for 2024?
Also mentioned in this episode:Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Learn more about Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Upcoming Ritter Events: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you'll love:4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/improve-your-customer-service-with-this-soft-skill-negotiation/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
Discover apps that make video conferencing easier. Spend more time collaborating with others instead of worrying about getting disconnected. Jitsi Meet: https://meet.jit.si/
Webex by CISCO: https://web.webex.com/
Whereby: https://whereby.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
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More episodes you’ll like: Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Agent Apps | Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
References: Announcing HIPAA Compliance for the Embedded Platform: https://whereby.com/blog/announcement-hipaa-compliance-for-the-whereby-embedded-platform/
Cisco SaaS Terms of Service: https://www.webex.com/terms-of-service.html/
Does Jitsi support end-to-end encryption? https://jitsi.org/e2ee-in-jitsi/
Insider Apps Whereby App Not Available on Google Play How to Find it: https://insiderapps.com/content/whereby-app-not-available-google-play-how-find-it
Jitsi Meet A Safe Alternative to Zoom and Co. https://appvisory.com/en/news-en/jitsi-meet-a-safe-alternative-to-zoom-and-co
Jitsi Terms & Conditions: https://jitsi.org/meet-jit-si-terms-of-service/
Whereby Terms of Service: https://whereby.com/information/tos
Set yourself apart from the rest with this essential skill: negotiation. Learn how to sharpen your customer service skills by implementing negotiation in your day-to-day routine as an insurance agent.Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-easy-ways-to-build-your-insurance-sales-territory/
5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-take-on-an-upset-client-in-the-insurance-industry-2022/
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-streamline-your-insurance-sales-process/
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-organize-a-turning-65-seminar-on-a-budget/
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients-1671024716/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
References:9 Soft Skills You Need to Master as a Customer Service Rep: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
50 Stats Showing The Power Of Personalization: https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakemorgan/2020/02/18/50-stats-showing-the-power-of-personalization/?sh=6c7146692a94
MESO Negotiation: The Benefits of Making Multiple Equivalent Simulations Offers in Business Negotiations: https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/dealmaking-daily/the-benefits-of-multiple-offers/
Negotiating for More: The Multiple Equivalent Simultaneous Offer: https://www.jacr.org/article/S1546-1440(13)00361-X/pdf
New Epsilon research indicates 80% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase when brands offer personalized experiences: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/pressroom/new-epsilon-research-indicates-80-of-consumers-are-more-likely-to-make-a-purchase-when-brands-offer-personalized-experiences
Unpacking the first Medicare drug price negotiation list, the NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens merger, Apple’s Wonderlust Event and more! Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-first-10-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation/
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-overcome-common-insurance-sales-objections-ft-dan-ford/
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-c-snp-product-opportunity-ft-ben-miller-zing-health/
References:5 actual clues in Apple’s iPhone 15 Wonderlust event invite: https://www.macworld.com/article/2046187/wonderlust-event-invite-clues-colors-apple-watch-iphone-15-airpods.html
Apple announces the iPhone 15 launch event: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/29/23819494/apple-september-event-iphone-15-pro-watch-ultra-date
Apple Events: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
Blood thinners, diabetes meds among first 10 drugs for US price negotiations: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-name-first-10-drugs-medicare-price-negotiation-2023-08-29/
Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto headline CMS' price negotiation list: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/eliquis-jardiance-xarelto-headline-cms-price-negotiated-drug-list
Factsheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-selected-drug-negotiation-list-ipay-2026.pdf
HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/29/hhs-selects-the-first-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation.html
Medicare Price Negotiation: Ten Drugs That Made the List, and Ten That Should Have: https://prospect.org/health/2023-08-30-medicare-price-negotiation-first-ten-drugs/
NAIFA, FSP and Life Happens announce plan to unite: https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/naifa-fsp-and-life-happens-announce-plan-to-unite
Strike Force Five: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YnUJC2alA6I1F2V7CdDa2?si=781e5bb1354e4406
The Late-Night Dudes Are Doing a Daytime Pod: https://www.vulture.com/article/late-night-hosts-podcast-strike-force-five.html
Do you know how to counter Medicare sales objections? Dan Ford joins Sarah to share his field expertise handling sales objections and more!
Questions for our team? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com (We’ve even filled out the subject line for you!)
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Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro-2023/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Discover the untapped potential of Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans. Ben Miller (Zing Health) discusses the C-SNP product and its growing market. Learn more about the opportunity available for insurance agents selling this specialized plan.
Learn more about Zing Health and request contracting: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/zing-health/
Get started with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Zing Health Resources & Social Links: Official Website: https://www.myzinghealth.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyZingHealth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myamazinghealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zing-health
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMnOoDiUTO_dEiQ58qp_YA
Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More Episode Like This One: 4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro-2023/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
The Friday Five for August 25, 2023: * The power of R&R * Ritter Summits Pt. 1 * Instagram Threads Update * CMS Site Revamp * A little housekeeping
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Mentioned in this episode: CMS Newsroom: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom
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Get more info on Ritter Summits and register for NJ and NY! https://summits.ritterim.com
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More episode you’ll like: 4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-how-ai-chat-bots-can-assist-with-marketing-social-media/
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-organize-a-turning-65-seminar-on-a-budget/
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro-2023/
Looking for ways to get involved in your community and connect with other professionals? Use these apps to make finding and hosting events a lot easier! EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/
MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/
Ritter Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
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Resources: 5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bot Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-how-ai-chat-bots-can-assist-with-marketing-social-media/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/community-base-medicare-marketing-for-insurance-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook (DIRECT DOWNLOAD): https://www.ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
Implement these 4 closing tactics at your next sales appointment. Learn techniques to earn trust and rapport with clients, and how to close with confidence. All of that and more in this episode! Read text version Follow Us on Social!
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Resources: 5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness | Monday Motivation: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
How to Cross-Sell Insurance: The Advisor Approach: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-cross-sell-insurance-the-advisor-approach-2022/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-do-s-and-don-ts/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
References: 10 Ways to Build Trust in a Relationship: https://positivepsychology.com/build-trust/
16 Essential Body Language Examples and Their Meanings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/body-language-examples/
18 Tips for Being Confident From Within: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/building-confidence/how-to-be-confident/
Brain Scans Show We Make Snap Judgments About Trusting Strangers: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brain-judges-trustworthiness-faces_n_5656014
How Long Before Your Customers Trust You? Two Years: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-long-before-your-customers-trust-you-two-years/237579
How To Use The Alternate Choice Close: https://www.5percentinstitute.com/how-to-use-the-alternate-choice-close/
Pain Points & Sales – Your Ultimate Guide: https://www.5percentinstitute.com/pain-points-sales-your-ultimate-guide/
The Assumptive Close: A Powerful Tool for Increasing Sales: https://www.socoselling.com/the-assumptive-close/
The Summary Close In Sales – How It Works: https://www.5percentinstitute.com/the-summary-close-in-sales-how-it-works/
What are the limits of the 7-Day Money Back Guarantee? https://www.carvana.com/help/purchasing-a-car/what-are-the-limits-of-the-7-day-money-back-guarantee
What Is the Puppy Dog Close? https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/puppy-dog-close
What’s the Difference Between Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment? https://ncoa.org/article/whats-the-difference-between-medicares-open-enrollment-period-and-medicare-advantage-open-enrollment
The 2024 Annual Enrollment Period is coming up fast! Use these six steps to help you prepare your portfolio and certifications. Don’t just survive…thrive this AEP! Read text version Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
FAQs Abou NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Get Your Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Get Your Portfolio Reviewed by Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/portfolio/
How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-your-medicare-enrollment-kits-on-time/
How to Qualify for a Medicareful Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/medicareful/getting-started/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Online Contracting Made Simple & Smart with Contract Now: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Ritter Blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/
Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-people-are-choosing-part-c-over-original-medicare/
Accompanying Tina in the the studio is Ritter’s Recruiting Specialist, Dylan Cook. Join them as they evaluate the best practices for conducting a job interview. Learn how to prepare, what questions to ask, how to follow up with candidates, and more!
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Resources: 5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to You Downline: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline-1622221250/
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/should-you-hire-an-assistant-for-your-insurance-business-1622140677/
Sarah’s back with 2023 Medicare Advantage enrollment stats, 2024 CMS Part D premium projections, updated info on Medicaid renewals, marketing resources for Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), plus dates and details on fall coffee menus coming sooner than ever before.
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Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-how-ai-chat-bots-can-assist-with-marketing-social-media/
Join Us at Ritter’s 2023 Summits! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/join-us-at-ritter-s-2023-summits/
Proposed Rule on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/proposed-rule-on-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act/
Ritter Summits information and registration: https://summits.ritterim.com/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-2023/
What Does ’Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
References: 2023 LIAM Marketing Guide for Producers: https://lifehappens.widen.net/s/wrgsfkxw8n/document_liam_2023_marketing_guide_producers
CMS Releases 2024 Projected Medicare Part D Premium and Bid Information: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-releases-2024-projected-medicare-part-d-premium-and-bid-information
Dunkin’ Just Announced Their Fall Menu For 2023, So Here’s Your First Look: https://www.letseatcake.com/dunkin-fall-menu-2023/
LifeHappensPro: https://lifehappenspro.org/life-insurance-awareness-month
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker/
Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2023-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
One-third of Medicaid members say health plan didn't reach out about renewing coverage: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/some-medicaid-enrollees-say-their-health-plan-didnt-try-renew-their-coverage
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte and Other Fall Drinks May Return Sooner Than Expected: https://parade.com/food/starbucks-fall-menu-possible-return-date-august-2023
Wondering what all the hype about AI chatbots is? Discover with Tina how Bing and Google’s generative AI chatbots can help with social media and business marketing. Bing: Chat with AI & GPT-4 Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.bing&hl=en_US≷=US
Bing: Chat with AI & GPT-4 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/cz/app/bing-chat-with-ai-gpt-4/id345323231
The New Bing: https://www.bing.com/new
Google Bard: https://bard.google.com/
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Resources: 7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant-2022/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-insurance-agents-can-learn-about-their-social-media-audience/
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-keep-social-media-professional-and-personal-simultaneously/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-should-agents-register-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Discover how you can get grow your business by using community-based marketing methods. How to find communities near you, how to get involved and make lasting personal connections. Get out there and make a difference!
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Resources: 7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Ritter’s Round Table Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RittersRoundTable/
Ritter Support Page: https://www.ritterim.com/support/
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/should-you-hire-an-assistant-for-your-insurance-business-1622140677/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
Ways to Get Medicare Leads: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/
Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-network/
References: Brand Community – Journal of Consumer Research: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/319618?seq=7#metadata_info_tab_contents
Community-Based Marketing: The Future of Business: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/community-based-marketing-the-future-of-business/
Covid-19 pandemic led to increase in loneliness around the world: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/05/covid-19-increase-loneliness
Digital Marketing Definition: https://mailchimp.com/marketing-glossary/digital-marketing/
Nextdoor – Neighborhood Networking App: https://about.nextdoor.com/
Proven Tactics & Examples for Community Based Marketing You Can Use: https://www.duel.tech/blog/community-based-marketing-guide-including-tactics-and-examples
Reddit – Health Insurance Topics: https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=health%20insurance
What is a Brand Community? https://blog.smile.io/what-is-a-brand-community/
What is Affinity Marketing? (With Benefits and Tips): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/affinity-marketing
What Is Traditional Marketing? – Channels & Examples: https://www.feedough.com/traditional-marketing/
What is Web3? https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/article/what-is-web3/?sh=7d24d27967a4
Expand your business to the under-65 market by selling Affordable Care Act plans. Join Sarah and Tina as they cover the FAQs on ACA certification and training. Read text version
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Resources: 2024 Medicare Certification – Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/#2024-aca-certifications
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Specialists: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/#Sales
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
References: AB Registration Completion List: https://data.healthcare.gov/ab-registration-completion-list
CMS Portal: https://portal.cms.gov/portal/
Find Your State Marketplace: https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/
Get Covered NJ: https://nj.gov/getcoverednj/
New Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2023 Marketplace Registration and Training PDF: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/new-agents-and-brokers-guide-py23-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf
Pennsylvania State Health Coverage - Pennie: https://pennie.com/
Plan Year 2023 Registration and Training: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Marketplace-Registration-and-Training
Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2023 Marketplace Registration and Training PDF: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-py23-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf
Mark your calendars for Ritter’s 2023 Summits! Hear from carrier representatives, check out vendors, enter raffles, meet with our staff, and most importantly have a good time. Plus, make lasting professional connections by joining us in person. We want you there, so snag your spot today!
Snag your spot, register for Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
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Check Out Ritter’s Resources for Agents: Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Thrive Tomorrow Kits – AEP and Lock-In: https://www.ritterim.com/kit-thrive/
It’s the Agent Survival Guide explainer on selling Affordable Care Act Marketplace Plans! Learn about how these plans work and why they're a great addition to your portfolio. All that and more in this episode! Read the text version
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: 5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2024 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
ACA’s Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
How the Affordable Care Act transformed our health-care system: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/29/how-the-affordable-care-act-transformed-the-us-health-care-system.html
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/
In-Person Assistance in Health Insurance Marketplaces: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/assistance
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The State of the ACA Market in 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2023/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
References: CMS Enterprise Portal: https://portal.cms.gov/portal/
Health Insurance Marketplace Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/
Income Eligibility for Individuals and Households Pennsylvania: https://dced.pa.gov/housing-and-development/weatherization/income-eligibility/
Is There a Penalty for Being Uninsured in 2023? https://www.verywellhealth.com/obamacare-penalty-for-being-uninsured-4132434
Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022 Final Rule Part Two Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2022-final-rule-part-two-fact-sheet
Plan Year 2023 Registration and Training: https://www.cms.gov/cciio/programs-and-initiatives/health-insurance-marketplaces/marketplace-registration-and-training
The Friday Five for July 28, 2023: * ChatGPT for Android * New features come to Threads * Twitter is X now * Spotify price increases * Proposed Rule on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
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More episodes you’ll like: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
Language Translation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-language-translation-apps/
Proposed Changes for STC and Hospital Indemnity Plans, Spotify partners with Calm, & More: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/proposed-changes-for-stc-and-hospital-indemnity-plans-spotify-partners-with-calm-more/
What Does ’Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
References: 'Gimme a break!' Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/26/1190138272/biden-health-insurance-coverage-mental-health-parity
Biden administration aims to crack down on inadequate insurance for mental health care: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/25/biden-mental-health-care-push-targets-insurers.html
Biden admin proposes new mental health parity regulations: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/biden-admin-proposes-new-mental-health-parity-regulations
ChatGPT for Android is now available: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/25/23807012/chatgpt-android-ai-chatbot-openai-llm
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury announce proposed rules to strengthen Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/25/departments-labor-health-human-services-treasury-announce-proposed-rules-strengthen-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act.html
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Make it Easier to Access In-Network Mental Health Care: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/
FAQs on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare/
It’s Spotify’s turn to increase prices: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/24/23805364/spotify-us-price-increase-10-99-a-month-9-99-month-twelve-years
Threads Engagement Drops 70%. Here's How It Can Recover: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2023/07/25/threads-engagement-drop-not-shocking/?sh=28f5b40d659c
Police halt removal of Twitter sign at company HQ as Elon Musk rebrands to 'X': https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/police-halt-removal-twitter-sign-company-hq-elon-musk-rebrands-x-rcna96166
Spotify increases prices for its premium subscription plans: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/24/spotify-increases-prices-for-its-premium-subscription-plans.html
Spotify Premium Plans: https://support.spotify.com/us/article/premium-plans/
Twitter begins its transition to 'X' after changing its iconic bird logo: https://www.engadget.com/twitter-begins-its-transition-to-x-100901444.html
X's and Xeets: What we know about Twitter's rebrand, new logo so far: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/24/elon-musk-x-twitter-rebrand-logo/
You can’t just leave Threads in the Following feed: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/25/23807340/threads-following-feed-for-you-default-instagram-meta
X's and Xeets: What we know about Twitter's rebrand, new logo so far: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/07/25/twitter-rebrand-new-logo-faqs/70465203007/
Love mysteries and have a knack for solving puzzles? Tina has two chilling and captivating mystery games for you to play! Listen to the episode for the full review of why you’ll love them. Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unsolved-hidden-mystery-games/id1522149479
Unsolved: Hidden Mystery Games Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artifexmundi.mopa1.gp&hl=en_US≷=US
NOX – Mystery Adventure Escape Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.everbytestudio.escape.room.hidden.object.puzzle.games&hl=en_US≷=US
NOX – Mystery Adventure Escape Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nox-escape-games/id1476086732
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Reach your community and find perspective Medicare clients simultaneously by hosting a Turning 65 educational event. Listen for tips and strategies to get started! Read the text version
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Resources: 7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
2024 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2024-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/
Agent Tools – Marketing & Incentives with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/marketing-incentives/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/
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What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-not-to-say-during-medicare-educational-and-sales-events/
References: Financial Seminar Services: https://www.financialseminarservices.com/
ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/ritter-insurance/
The Friday Five for July 21, 2023: * 988 crisis hotline celebrates 1 year milestone * Spotify partners with Calm meditation app * Proposed changes for STC and Hospital Indemnity plans * Ozempic & Wegovy & Medicare * Prospecting mistakes to avoid
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Resources: 5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Language Translation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-language-translation-apps/
Ritter Insurance Marketing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-2023/
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
Calm Podcasts on Spotify: Breathe Into It: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JtCRiwXroThdUlIOxzToX?si=7a05e43221bd4d6c
Calm for Beginners: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HxXdhHyZOsA3vGCeJaG5U?si=1f72a6612e454d0c
Calm for Kids: https://open.spotify.com/show/40mswlqdJCaHDIbWj9jE3z?si=2fec733a909c4042
Calm for Meditation: https://open.spotify.com/show/58RqUofZBwyEmnTq0LMw9T?si=9448026ab43f4a6e
Calm for Sleep: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UvVIjKpMiKBVqxSg6Jkq9?si=4d7f8fdb16234880
Calm for Stress & Anxiety: https://open.spotify.com/show/03UAxl8raYWRF94y7sj5TH?si=156e37a41adc412d
References: 19 Prospecting Mistakes to Avoid: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/10/19-prospecting-mistakes-to-avoid/
988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/15/1187862144/988-mental-health-crisis-line-gets-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-in-first-year
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Adds Spanish Text and Chat Service Ahead of One-Year Anniversary: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/13/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-adds-spanish-text-chat-service-ahead-one-year-anniversary.html
Battle for the 'Taco Tuesday' trademark is over as Taco John's ends dispute with Taco Bell: https://abc7.com/taco-tuesday-phrase-trademark-bell-johns/13520744/
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Fee-for-Service Indemnity Health: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/10/biden-administration-moves-to-ban-fee-for-service-indemnity-health/
Bidenomics Is Working: The President’s Plan Grows the Economy from the Middle Out and Bottom Up—Not the Top Down: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/28/bidenomics-is-working-the-presidents-plan-grows-the-economy-from-the-middle-out-and-bottom-up-not-the-top-down/
Calm and Spotify partner to make mental health content more accessible: https://blog.calm.com/blog/get-calm-on-spotify
Calm is bringing sleep, meditation and relaxation shows to Spotify: https://www.engadget.com/calm-is-bringing-sleep-meditation-and-relaxation-shows-to-spotify-130009932.html
Does Medicare Cover Ozempic? https://www.medicare.org/articles/does-medicare-cover-ozempic/
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Lower Health Care Costs and Protect Consumers from Scam Insurance Plans and Junk Fees as Part of “Bidenomics” Push: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/07/fact-sheetpresident-biden-announces-new-actions-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-protect-consumers-from-scam-insurance-plans-and-junk-fees-as-part-of-bidenomics-push/
Meta Teams Up With Microsoft, Qualcomm on Llama 2 AI Large Language Model: https://www.cnet.com/tech/meta-teams-up-with-microsoft-qualcomm-on-llama-2-ai-large-language-model/
Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/technology/meta-ai-open-source.html
New Proposed Restrictions on Short-Term Medical & Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/new-proposed-restrictions-on-short-term-medical-hospital-indemnity-plans/
Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; Level-Funded Plan Arrangements; and Tax Treatment of Certain Accident and Health Insurance: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/12/2023-14238/short-term-limited-duration-insurance-independent-noncoordinated-excepted-benefits-coverage
Spotify Teams Up With Calm To Release Wellness-Focused Content: https://hypebeast.com/2023/7/spotify-calm-wellness-content-partnership
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Launch of 988: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/16/statement-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-celebrating-one-year-anniversary-launch-988.html
The Risks of Taking Drugs Like Ozempic When You’re Over 65: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/well/ozempic-wegovy-risks-older.html
Achieve 'ready-to-sell ' status with help from the Agent Survival Guide. Not sure what RTS means? It’s more than just a feeling! Learn about carrier requirements and steps agents take to become officially ready to sell. Read the text version
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Resources: 2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
Contracting Made Simple & Smart: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
FAQs About AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023/
FAQs About NABIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-your-medicare-enrollment-kits-on-time/
Instructions to check ‘ready-to-sell’ status on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/agents/contracts/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it-1687528305/
Why sell Medicare plans? Learn more about the products agents can sell through Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/products/medicare/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-should-agents-register-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Need some help with translating conversations and text? In this episode, Tina compares three popular language translation apps you can take with you when you travel!
DeepL website: https://www.deepl.com/en/app/
Google Translate website: https://translate.google.com/
Papago by Naver website: https://papago.naver.com/
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Learn the rules for taking the AHIP test, information on discounts and reimbursement, how to prepare yourself, test-taking tips, legit tech hacks, and more! Before you begin your first attempt at AHIP certification, be sure to listen to this ASG Podcast episode, updated for the 2024 Annual Enrollment Period. Read the text version
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Resources: 2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
4 Reasons Why Agents Should Sell Medicare Advantage Plans for 2024: https://www.ritterim.com/2024-medicare-advantage-opportunity/
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
FAQs about AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023/
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-survival-aep-wellness-tips-for-insurance-agents-asg177/
Medicare Part D – Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-part-d-could-be-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-%c7%80-asg065/
What is AHIP Certification and How to Do I Get It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it-1687528305/
Why Insurance Agents Fail & How No To! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-insurance-agents-fail-how-not-to/
Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training & Where to Find Great Resources: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-you-need-to-make-time-for-medicare-training-where-to-find-great-resources/
References: 6 Benefits of Managing Your Stress Better: https://psychcentral.com/stress/the-benefits-of-stress-management
AHIP Certification Training Website: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/
How to Connect a Laptop to a Monitor: https://www.wikihow.com/Connect-a-Laptop-to-a-Monitor
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950
The 2024 Annual Enrollment Period will be here before you know it. We’ve broken down the path to a successful AEP in 5 steps, tap that play button to find out what they are!
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Resources: 3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-benefits-to-contracting-to-sell-medicare-advantage-outside-of-aep/
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application/
Carrier Pages on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
FAQs About AHIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
How to Check for Your First Looks: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-for-your-first-looks/
How to Cross-Sell Insurance: The Advisor Approach: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-cross-sell-insurance-the-advisor-approach-2022/
How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-your-medicare-enrollment-kits-on-time/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Preparing for AEP Ritter Webinar: https://screenpal.com/watch/c31vqCV0qtV
Ritter’s Certification Center on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans eBook DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it-1687528305/
Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-insurance-agents-fail-how-not-to/
References: 71% of Consumers More Likely To Buy A Product Or Service From A Name They Recognize: https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/71-of-consumers-more-likely-to-buy-a-product-or-service-from-a-name-they-recognise/
Miramar:Agent: https://miramar-agent.com/
The Friday Five for July 14, 2023: * Fed announces CPI report for June 2023 * CDC swears in 20th Director – Dr. Mandy Cohen * Senator Schumer calls for FDA to investigate Prime Energy * Update on Student Loan Forgiveness * Join Sarah at the Ritter Summits!
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Resources: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
CMS Revises Medicare Drug Negotiations, $35 Cap on Part B Insulin, & Instagram Threads Launch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-revises-medicare-drug-negotiations-35-cap-on-part-b-insulin-instagram-threads-launch/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Register to attend the Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References: CPI report live updates: Inflation cools again in June as gains in grocery prices slow: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2023/07/12/june-cpi-report-live-updates/70399319007/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in July 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-july-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#31
Inflation: Consumer prices in June rose at slowest annual rate since March 2021: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/june-cpi-inflation-data-july-13-2023-123148137.html
Inflation Continues to Cool: Live Updates: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/12/business/cpi-inflation-fed
Inflation rose just 0.2% in June, less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/inflation-rose-just-0point2percent-in-june-less-than-expected-as-consumers-get-a-break-from-price-increases.html
Joe Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan Might Actually Work This Time: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/07/joe-biden-new-student-debt-plan-supreme-court-analysis.html
Logan Paul's PRIME Energy drink prompts concerns about the risks of caffeine for kids: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/logan-paul-prime-energy-drink-risks-caffeine-kids-rcna93422
New CDC director brings health care, public health experience to agency facing aftermath of pandemic: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/health/cdc-director-mandy-cohen/index.html
Prime Hydration vs. Liquid IV: Key Differences Explained: https://dejittr.com/prime-hydration-vs-liquid/
'Prime' responds to concerns about the safety of its energy drinks: https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/07/11/exp-prime-energy-drink-health-concerns-tirrell-lok-071103aseg1-cnni-world.cnn
Statement by CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky on the Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as the 20th CDC Director: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0616-cohen.html
The Untold Truth Of Jolt Cola: https://www.mashed.com/910680/the-untold-truth-of-jolt-cola/
‘This fight is not over’: What to know about Biden’s new plan to forgive student debt: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/could-student-loan-forgiveness-still-happen-biden-is-working-on-it.html
What to know about Prime and other caffeinated energy drinks: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/11/prime-energy-drink-concerns-caffeine/
No more struggling to keep certification details straight… get all the info in one place! Find out how we keep you informed during prep season so you can breathe easier and still enjoy summer. Read the text version. Not registered with RitterIM.com yet? No problem! Get started here: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ (Tell them the Agent Survival Guide sent you 😉)
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Resources: Carrier Certification Weekly Roundup: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-latest-available-2024-ma-pdp-carrier-certifications/
eBooks and Guides for Insurance Agents selling Medicare: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Ritter’s Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
The Friday Five for July 7, 2023: * CMS Revisions to Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program * $35 Cap on Medicare Part B Insulin in Effect * Twitter Announces Read Limits and Tweet Deck Changes * Bluesky Social Updates, Still in Beta * Launch of Instagram Threads & First Impressions
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Resources: 5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Instagram Threads: https://www.threads.net
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2023/
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1: https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2023/06/29/the-inflation-reduction-acts-part-b-insulin-price-takes-effect-july-1
What You Need to Know About the Medicare Insulin Cost Cap: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2023/medicare-insulin-questions-answers.html
References: Elon Musk blames data scraping by AI startups for his new paywalls on reading tweets: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/1/23781198/twitter-daily-reading-limit-elon-musk-verified-paywall
Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/explaining-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
Fact Sheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Revised Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheetrevised-drug-price-negotiation-program-guidance-june-2023.pdf
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries? https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
New $35 Insulin Cost Cap Applies to More Medicare Enrollees: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/03/new-35-insulin-cost-cap-applies-to-more-medicare-enrollees/
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/technology/threads-app-meta-twitter-killer.html
Twitter's new 'rate limit' rule worries users, could restrict life-saving information: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2023/07/03/heres-why-twitters-read-limit-rule-could-cause-turmoil-users/12204121002/
'Twitter rate limit exceeded'? How many tweets you can read per day now - and why: https://www.zdnet.com/article/twitter-rate-limit-exceeded-heres-how-many-tweets-you-can-read-per-day-now-and-why/
Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets: https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/twitter-silently-removes-login-requirement-for-viewing-tweets/
Twitter to put TweetDeck behind a paywall: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/04/business/tweetdeck-verified-twitter/index.html
What is Twitter’s rate limit, and can you bypass it? https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-twitter-s-rate-limit
Instagram Threads is live, threatening Twitter's reign: What to know about the new Meta app: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/instagram-threads-meta-twitter-competitor-what-to-know-rcna92689
Zuckerberg says Threads, Instagram's new Twitter-like app, has 30 million users; Elon Musk responds: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/zuckerberg-says-threads-instagrams-new-twitter-like-app-launched-5-million-users-elon-musk-responds
The ASG Team answers frequently asked questions about NABIP Medicare Certification to help you get prepared for the exam. Listen, take notes, and study away! Read the text version Question about NABIP certification? Reach out to our team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ or send us an email at asgpodcast@ritterim.com
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Resources: 2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for MA and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
Best Budgeting Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-best-budgeting-apps/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-streamline-your-insurance-sales-process/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Unwinding, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-should-agents-register-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
References: Carriers Accepting NABIP Certification: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification/carriers
Check your state's approved CE hours here: https://www.netstudy.com/nabip/site/coursedetails/1702
NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/nabip-2024-medicare-certification/
NABIP Corporate Partnership Information: https://nabip.org/membership/corporate-partnership
NABIP's helpful Medicare Advantage Certification Training User Guide: https://www.netstudy.com/nabip/site/coursedetails/1702
NABIP Online Learning Institute: https://nabip.inreachce.com/
NABIP State Rules for Insurance Continuing Education: https://www.netstudy.com/nabip/site/staterules
Unlock your full potential by saying goodbye to negativity and self-doubt! Learn how to use these 5 tips to build new confidence in your skills and abilities. Let's move forward strategically, together! Map out your next steps with confidence – we can help! Reach out to our team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Resources: 20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-toxic-positivity-real-and-how-to-avoid-it/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/using-a-swot-analysis-to-review-your-insurance-business/
References: 5 Steps for Increasing Your Self-Esteem and Confidence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202208/5-steps-increasing-your-self-esteem-and-confidence
10 Ways To Build Confidence: https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/
10 Ways to Build Your Confidence at Work: https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/10-ways-to-build-your-confidence-at-work.html
15 Tips to Build Confidence in Business: https://www.deliberatedirections.com/confidence/
18 Keys to be at your Self-Confident Best in 2023: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/18-keys-your-self-confident-best-2023-ramanathan-pmp-cssgb-ains-au/
How to Be Confident: 8 Tips for Building Confidence: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-be-more-confident
It’s here! CMS 2024 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans are out. Listen to find out how much you can earn writing MA and PDP business this coming year. Read the text version
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: CMS 2024 MA & Part D Rate Announcement, Medicaid Redeterminations, The 27th Webby Awards: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-rate-announcement-medicaid-redeterminations-the-27th-webby-awards/
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Knight School: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-medicare-part-d-the-push-toward-mapd/
The Ideal Client for Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ideal-client-for-medicare-advantage-plans/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Looking for ways to make budgeting easier? This week we’ve got two apps that help you balance your budget, track transactions, and collaborate with family members. GoodBudget: https://goodbudget.com/
HoneyDue: https://www.honeydue.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
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More episodes you’ll like: Agent Apps | Apps All-Around Staff Picks Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-all-around-staff-picks-summer-2022/
Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Agent Apps | Apps to Take With You When Traveling: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-take-with-you-when-traveling/
Did you complete your AHIP certification yet? Not sure what the AHIP exam is? Don’t stress! We’ve got details on requirements, how certification works for agents, and more! Read the text version
Get access to Ritter’s Certification Center by registering with our site: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
FAQs about AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-1625588974/
Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
References: AHIP Corporate Partnerships: https://www.ahip.org/corporate-partnerships
AHIP Issues: https://www.ahip.org/issues
AHIP Member Organizations: https://www.ahip.org/members
AHIP Online Courses: https://www.ahip.org/courses
AHIP Unveils Refreshed Brand, Updated Mission to Improve Health Care for All Americans: https://www.ahip.org/news/press-releases/ahip-unveils-refreshed-brand-updated-mission-to-improve-health-care-for-all-americans
Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training: https://www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training
The Friday Five for June 23, 2023: * Drug Companies Sue Government over Medicare Drug Inflation Rebate Program * President Biden Announces His Pick for New CDC Director * Amazon “Dark Patterns” Lawsuit, Prime Day for 2023 * Spotify Reveals “Supremium” Subscription Tier with New Features * Updates on AHIP & NABIP Certification, Ritter Summits Registration
Get in touch with the ASG Podcast Team! Send us an email at asgpodcast@ritterim.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: AEP Prep, Medicare Drug Rebates for Q3, & Medicaid Unwinding Tracker: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aep-prep-medicare-drug-rebates-for-q3-medicaid-unwinding-tracker/
FAQs About AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2023/
Ritter Summits Registration Link: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References: Amazon Announces the Dates for Its Annual Prime Day Event: https://gizmodo.com/amazon-announces-the-dates-for-its-prime-day-event-1850561243
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11th and 12th — and great deals are already live: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/amazon-prime-day-2023-is-july-11th-and-12th-105718819.html
Amazon ‘tricked’ customers into paying for Prime, new FTC suit alleges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/21/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-prime/
Biden selects Mandy Cohen as next CDC director: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4053616-biden-announces-mandy-cohen-as-pick-for-next-cdc-director/
Biden taps former North Carolina health official Mandy Cohen as new director of CDC: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/initial-response-bidens-appointment-mandy-cohen-new-cdc-director-positive
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here’s what you should know: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/politics/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-lawsuits/index.html
Drugmakers aim to strike down Medicare drug-price negotiations at Supreme Court: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/20/drug-prices-drugmakers-aim-to-fight-medicare-negotiations-at-scotus.html
I Was Caroline Calloway Seven years after I met the infamous Instagram star, I’m ready to tell my side of the story. https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html
Netflix's Tudum 2023: Everything Announced: https://www.ign.com/articles/netflixs-tudum-2023-everything-announced
Spotify’s long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: Spotify’s long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/20/22746337/spotify-hifi-lossless-new-premium-tier-supremium
Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-20/spotify-plans-new-premium-tier-expected-to-include-hifi-audio
Spotify Rumoured to be Introducing New "Supremium" Subscription Band Later This Year: https://mixmag.net/read/spotify-introduce-more-expensive-subscription-2023-hifi-news
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as Next Director of the CDC: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/06/16/statement-by-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-on-appointment-of-dr-mandy-cohen-as-next-director-of-cdc.html
The Essay That Started It All In her book Adult Drama, Natalie Beach reckons with her decision to write about Caroline Calloway and what came next. https://www.thecut.com/2023/06/natalie-beach-adult-drama-excerpt.html
Have questions about AHIP? We've got answers! In this episode, Tina joins Sarah in the studio with some frequently Email us at ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-2024-ma-enrollment-milestone-apple-personal-voice/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/nabip-2024-medicare-certification/
NABIP Certification, CHATGPT Scams, and Innovation for Field Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nabip-certification-chatgpt-scams-and-innovation-for-field-agents/
Ritter Docs – Carriers: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-1625588974/
Updates to the 2024 AHIP Certification You Should Know: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/updates-to-the-2024-ahip-certification-you-should-know/
References: Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Training: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login
Test Anxiety: Can it be treated? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/test-anxiety/faq-20058195
We’re kicking off summer with a full “Rueppel Recommends” episode featuring 10 new podcast recommendations! Sarah highlights shows that get her ready for the day, family-friendly podcasts for vacation, audio fiction to unwind with, plus summer podcast debuts she can’t wait for!
Links to Shows Sarah Mentioned: Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-interest
Before Breakfast: https://lauravanderkam.com/before-breakfast-podcast/
Cascadia: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cascadia/id1599994016
Case 63: https://open.spotify.com/show/4c9ZKaFtEKweSYOlYvxfvp
Classy with Jonathan Menjivar: https://www.pineapple.fm/
Dream Breachers (Pinna) https://pinna.fm/library/kids-shows/pinna-podcasts/dream-breachers
Dream Breachers (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuT0YIYma7ZJi4YdU3nT3
Nightingale: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gltyfpI9GopcupOLJ7moo
Six Minutes: Out of Time: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/six-minutes-out-of-time/
Strange Air: https://www.strangeairpodcast.com/
The Hustle Daily Show: https://www.thehustledaily.show/
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Past Podcast Recommendation Episodes: Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2022-podcast-recommendations/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2022/
International Podcast Day 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2022/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
The Friday Five for June 16, 2023: * Certification for 2024 AEP begins next week * June FMOC: May CPI data and interest rates hold * HHS announces Medicare drug rebate list for Q3 * Subreddits go dark to protest new API pricing * KFF Medicaid Unwinding Tracker
Register with RitterIM for access to Carrier Pages with AHIP incentives, simplified contracting, organizing your book of business, and more!
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Resources: Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Carrier Pages on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Fun & Educational Apps for Kids: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fun-educational-apps-for-kids/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-should-agents-register-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
References: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-provision/
API pricing protests caused Reddit to crash for 3 hours: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/api-pricing-protests-caused-reddit-to-crash-for-3-hours/
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, forecasts two more rate hikes this year: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-policy-decision-june-14-2023-180115494.html
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals more hikes ahead: https://www.axios.com/2023/06/14/federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230614a.htm
Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2023, in one chart: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/13/heres-the-inflation-breakdown-for-may-2023-in-one-chart.html
HHS unveils second wave of inflation-capped Medicare Part B prescription drugs: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/hhs-unveils-second-wave-inflation-capped-medicare-part-b-prescription-drugs
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker/
Reddit moderators vow to continue blackout in API access fees row: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jun/14/reddit-moderators-vow-to-continue-blackout-in-api-access-fees-row
Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-part-b-rebatable-drugs-6823.pdf
Subreddits Are Planning an Indefinite Blackout in Response to Leaked Reddit CEO Memo: https://gizmodo.com/subreddits-are-planning-an-indefinite-blackout-in-respo-1850537972
The Reddit blackout shows no signs of stopping: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/tech/reddit-blackout/index.html
United States Inflation Rate: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
What To Expect From The Fed’s Upcoming 2023 Meetings:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmoore/2023/04/08/what-to-expect-from-the-feds-upcoming-2023-meetings
Need some summer activities for your kiddos? Don’t worry, Tina reviewed some apps that are safe, fun, and educational to keep the kids in your life occupied and learning. Khan Academy Kids: https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Mimo: https://mimo.org/
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Resources: Agent Apps | Apps to Help Get Organized with Household Chores: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-help-get-organized-with-household-chores/
Agent Apps | Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fun-with-multiplayer-mobile-games/
Agent Apps | Grow With These Plant and Nature Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-grow-with-these-plant-and-nature-apps/
Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-reading-books-on-the-go-free-library-apps/
Why should you register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? What perks do Ritter agents get? We answer those questions and more in this explainer episode! Discover the tools, resources, and advantages you get when partnering with Ritter Insurance Marketing!
Have questions about working with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Email us for answers! ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: 2023 Medicare Part A & Part B Premiums and Deductibles: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-medicare-part-a-b-premiums-and-deductibles/
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-perks-of-being-a-part-time-insurance-agent-2023/
5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-selling-medicare-advantage-plans-2022/
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Free eBooks and Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Knight School Online Learning Resource: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Ritter Docs Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/
The Ritter Platform: https://app.ritterim.com/
The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-escope-fasttrack-app-profile-features/
The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-drug-cost-estimator-and-prefilled-applications/
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-3-new-tools-and-shared-client-records/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
References: Integrity Marketing Group Website: https://www.integritymarketing.com/
Join Sarah as she recaps announcements made by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference. Discover new features, hear what we’re excited about, and learn how this tech can help insurance agents better connect with clients!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-2024-ma-enrollment-milestone-apple-personal-voice/
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
References: Apple iOS 17 Preview: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/
Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Coca-Cola’s newest flavor is aimed at gamers: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/07/business/coca-cola-league-of-legends/index.html
Coca-Cola Ultimate unlocks a new flavor level for Coca-Cola Creations: https://foodsided.com/2023/06/07/coca-cola-ultimate-coca-cola-creations/
iPhone Will Let You Set a Custom Image or Memoji for Your Calls With iOS 17: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iphone-will-let-you-set-a-custom-image-or-memoji-for-your-calls-with-ios-17/
Journal is Apple’s new journaling app for iOS: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/5/23738869/apple-journal-app-ios-iphone-wwdc-2023
McDonald's announces new ‘Grimace Birthday Meal and Shake,' with a first-ever menu item: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mcdonalds-grimace-birthday-meal-and-shake-purple-shake/3155810/
McDonald’s Grimace gets his own shake — and it’s perfectly purple: https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-purple-grimace-shake-rcna87791
Personal Voice on iPhone: How to create yours with iOS 17: https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/07/personal-voice-on-iphone-ios-17-set-up/
What is Apple Live Voicemail and how does it work on iPhone?: https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-live-voicemail-how-does-it-work-iphone/
You Can Log Your Moods and Emotions in iOS 17: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/05/ios-17-mood-logging/
Transform your insurance business with marketing strategies and resources from the experts! Learn how to brand your insurance business, create a compliant website and social media presence, retention tips that work, where to find compliant marketing materials, content marketing strategies, and more! Questions about the tips mentioned in this episode? Email Sarah at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: 3 Email Marketing Campaigns You Should Be Sending: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-email-marketing-campaigns-insurance-agents-should-be-sending/
7 Ways to Get Involved In Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-relationship-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents-featuring-remindermedia-s-luke-acree-and-andrew-saksa/
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Best Practices for Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
CMS' 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
CMS' New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Empowering Agents Through Technology featuring Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-agents-through-technology-ft-aaron-kassover-from-agent-methods/
Find your Sales Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/generate-medicare-leads-using-marketing-materials-from-shopritterim/
ReminderMedia special offer for Ritter Insurance Marketing agents: https://remindermedia.com/ritter-insurance-get-started-today/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/using-a-swot-analysis-to-review-your-insurance-business/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 Annual Enrollment Period: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-insurance-hierarchies-how-do-they-work/
References: Agent Methods Official Site: https://www.agentmethods.com/
CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
CMS Memo [May 10, 2023] Definition of Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf
Medicare Advantage Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
ReminderMedia Official Site: https://remindermedia.com/
Medicareful is getting a new name and a brand-new look! We answer frequently asked questions on the rebrand of Ritter's revolutionary quoting and enrollment tool! Read the text version
Question for Sales Specialist: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-perks-of-being-a-part-time-insurance-agent-2023/
Agent Apps | Apps to Take With You When Traveling: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-take-with-you-when-traveling/
AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-2024-ma-enrollment-milestone-apple-personal-voice/
CMS' New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-streamline-your-insurance-sales-process/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Medicaid Work Requirements, Renewal Help, & Drug Price Transparency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-work-requirements-renewal-help-drug-price-transparency/
Seize the opportunity to pass along your knowledge to your downline agents. We outline the many practices you can follow to prepare new agents for the field of sales and client engagement. Listen to find out what those are!Read the text version
Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch-2022/
4 Strategies for Effectively Working With a Team: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
Contact Info for the Ritter Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Ritter Docs Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline-1622221250/
Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Ritter’s eBooks and Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency-2022/
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Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-network/
References:4 Types of Learning Styles: How to Accommodate a Diverse Group of Students: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/
5 Benefits of Incorporating Hands On Learning into Training: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-benefits-incorporating-hands-learning-training-allie-golon/
5 Self-Employed retirement Plans to Consider: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/retirement-plans-self-employed
10 Best Virtual Meeting Platforms & Software: https://teambuilding.com/blog/virtual-meeting-platforms
11 Benefits of Collaborative Learning (Plus Tips To Use It): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-collaborative-learning
Four Steps to Reflection PDF: https://education.usask.ca/documents/fieldexperiences/tools-resources/focus/four-steps-reflection.pdf
How do Birds Learn How to Fly: https://www.allthingsnature.org/how-do-birds-learn-how-to-fly.htm
Level Up: The Value of Sales Shadowing for New Insurance Agents: https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/level-up-the-value-of-sales-shadowing-for-new-insurance-agents
Mentoring Guide PDF: https://www.rackham.umich.edu/downloads/more-mentoring-guide-for-mentors.pdf
Mind-blowing Statistics that Prove the Value of Employee Training and Development: https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/statistics-value-of-employee-training-and-development
Ongoing Training: Benefits and Impact: https://www.apty.io/blog/ongoing-training-benefits-and-impact/
Reflective Practice: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/reflective-practice.html
Self-employed Health Coverage: https://www.healthcare.gov/self-employed/
The Complete Guide to Independent Contractor Taxes: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/independent-contractor-tax-guide
The 5 Most Effective Teaching Styles (Pros & Cons of Each): https://www.thinkific.com/blog/teaching-styles/
Why Communication Consistency Is Vital To Your Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnycouncil/2018/08/22/why-communication-consistency-is-vital-to-your-business/?sh=2890b16566e0
The Friday Five for June 2, 2023: Medicaid work requirements in debt ceiling bill nixed, Medicaid enrollees unaware of Medicaid redeterminations and unsure of renewal process, Medicaid prescription drug transparency proposal, register to attend Ritter Summits, and RIMGO, Ritter’s AEP-prep game is back!
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References: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposal to Advance Prescription Drug Transparency in Medicaid: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/23/biden-harris-administration-announces-proposal-advance-prescription-drug-transparency-medicaid.html
Debt deal claws back COVID relief, spares Medicaid: https://www.axios.com/2023/05/30/debt-deal-claws-back-covid-relief-spares-medicaid
HR 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20230529/BILLS-118hrPIH-fiscalresponsibility.pdf
Medicaid Drug Price Verification Survey and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Drug Price Transparency: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicaid-drug-price-verification-survey-and-pharmacy-benefit-manager-drug-price-transparency
Medicaid Program; Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/26/2023-10934/medicaid-program-misclassification-of-drugs-program-administration-and-program-integrity-updates
Medicaid work requirements dropped in debt ceiling deal: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/medicaid-work-requirements-dropped-debt-ceiling-deal
New Details in Debt Limit Deal: Where $136 Billion in Cuts Will Come From: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/business/debt-ceiling-agreement.html
The Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment: Knowledge and Experiences of Enrollees: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/the-unwinding-of-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-knowledge-and-experiences-of-enrollees/
Tough Tradeoffs Under Republican Work Requirement Plan: Some People Lose Medicaid or States Could Pay to Maintain Coverage: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/tough-tradeoffs-under-republican-work-requirement-plan-some-people-lose-medicaid-or-states-could-pay-to-maintain-coverage/
Understanding the Intersection of Medicaid & Work: A Look at What the Data Say: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/understanding-the-intersection-of-medicaid-work-a-look-at-what-the-data-say/
What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling? https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-happens-when-us-hits-its-debt-ceiling
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/us/politics/debt-ceiling-deal.html
With Medicaid redeterminations underway, many are unaware of the process: KFF: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/medicaid-redeterminations-underway-many-are-unaware-process-kff
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Looking for a new part-time profession? Want flexibility and make your own schedule? Selling insurance part-time may be right for you! Discover the perks in this episode.Read the text version
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College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/college-majors-that-work-well-in-the-insurance-industry/
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The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Understanding FMOs: How They Work and What You Need to Know: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-fmos-how-they-work-and-what-you-need-to-know/
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References:Captive Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Five Tips for the Part-Time Agent: https://insurance-forums.com/practice-building/hiring-staffing/five-tips-for-the-part-time-agent/
Independent Agent: What it is, How it Works: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp
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2024 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/
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References:1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Now Skip Meds Because of Cost: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-22/1-in-5-u-s-seniors-now-skip-meds-because-of-cost
Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence and Desire for Medication Cost Information Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in the US in 2022: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2805012
Everyone should use Personal Voice; it does in 15 minutes what currently takes several weeks: https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/19/everyone-should-use-personal-voice/
Everything Coming to Hulu In June 2023: https://www.highonfilms.com/hulu-in-june-2023/
Half of All Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries Are Now Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/half-of-all-eligible-medicare-beneficiaries-are-now-enrolled-in-private-medicare-advantage-plans/
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More Americans skipped the doctor last year because of costs: https://www.axios.com/2023/05/23/medical-costs-american-healthcare
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Are you having trouble meeting your personal and career goals, or feel your sales methods seem outdated? Perhaps you’re in a good spot, but you want to increase your sales? If any of those sound like you, it’s time to streamline your sales process! Find out how in this episode.Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Create Your Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
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Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
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Remote Sales Tips for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/remote-sales-tips-for-insurance-agents/
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learning-from-lost-medicare-insurance-sales/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicareful Overview: https://docs.ritterim.com/medicareful/overview/
The Ritter Platform Overview: https://docs.ritterim.com/ritter-platform/dashboard/
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The Friday Five for May 19, 2023: NABIP 2024 certification release date, Chat GPT fleeceware scams, Craig Ritter’s panel at Medicarians, new HSA and HDHP limits from the IRS, and TikTok Sans.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/nabip-2024-medicare-certification/
References:Carriers Accepting NABIP Certification: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification/carriers
ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating the App Store and Google Play: https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-scams-apple-app-store-google-play/
Innovation for Field Agents | Medicarians | AgentSync: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKPHyy1jZK4
Introducing TikTok Sans: TikTok's new bespoke typeface: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/introducing-tiktok-sans
IRS announces 2024 HSA, HDHP limits: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/05/17/irs-announces-2024-hsa-hdhp-limits/
IRS Gives Big Boost to HSA, HDHP Limits in 2024: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/benefits/pages/2024-irs-contribution-limits-for-hsas-and-high-deductible-health-plans.aspx
Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176805559/montana-tiktok-ban
National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Official Website: https://nabip.org/
NABIP Online Learning Portal: https://nabip.inreachce.com/
TikTok has a new font / TikTok Sans. https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727052/tiktok-sans-new-font
Travel can be for fun, part of your job, or both! Make your trip a little easier by taking these three apps with you on your next adventure.Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/
HotelTonight: https://www.hoteltonight.com/
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Your clients may be asking if they need final expense insurance, how much it will cost and what it will cover. Make sure you've got all the answers, you can start by listening to this episode to learn more!Read the text version
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Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter Products: Final Expense: https://www.ritterim.com/products/final-expense/
References:Average Funeral Cost by State: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-funeral-cost-by-state
CMS recently updated their definition of marketing for agents selling Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Cost Plans, with changes that apply to both the intent and content of marketing. Listen to learn if your marketing materials will be affected and how Ritter can help.Read the text versionCompliance questions? We have answers! Send your questions to our compliance team: complianceofficer@ritterim.com
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Resources:CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
CMS Definition of Marketing Memo: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf
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References:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f
CMS 2024 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-07115.pdf
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Ritter Insurance Marketing Products (ShopRitterIM): https://shopritterim.com/
Learn what's new for marketplace agents selling ACA plans for PY2024. We outline the key takeaways from CMS' HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 final rule.Read the text version
Download Ritter’s Free ACA Consumer Authorization Form
Questions for our compliance office? Email complianceofficer@ritterim.com to get them answered!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
ACA Consumer Authorization Form Download: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf
Medicaid Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
References:Facilitating Consumer Choice: Standardized Plans in Health Insurance Marketplaces: https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/222751d8ae7f56738f2f4128d819846b/Standardized-Plans-in-Health-Insurance-Marketplaces.pdf
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-final-rule
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/27/2023-08368/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-hhs-notice-of-benefit-and-payment-parameters-for-2024
Temporary Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Consumers Losing Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Coverage Due to Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition– Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://www.cms.gov/technical-assistance-resources/temp-sep-unwinding-faq.pdf
We shine the spotlight on Ritter Insurance Marketing - the field marketing organization that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Curious about partnering with Ritter? Need help with leads and marketing? Get those details and more in this special episode!Want more information on field marketing organizations? Download our eBook: How Insurance FMOs Work
Have questions about working with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
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Resources:4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/college-majors-that-work-well-in-the-insurance-industry/
How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA – What’s the Difference?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
Ritter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry Rittner: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-s-tools-resources-for-insurance-agents-featuring-harry-rittner/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/training-opportunities-for-insurance-agents-at-ritter/
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-insurance-hierarchies-how-do-they-work/
A lot of changes took effect over the last year in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Learn how these changes to the under-65 health insurance market affect your clients and your business.Read the text version
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Email us at ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2023 COLA, ACA Family Glitch Fix, and AEP Begins | The Friday Five Oct 14, 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-cola-aca-family-glitch-fix-and-aep-begins-the-Friday-five/
ACA’s Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:Analysis Estimates 5.1 Million People Fall into the Affordable Care Act’s “Family Glitch”: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/analysis-estimates-5-1-million-people-fall-into-the-affordable-care-acts-family-glitch/
An SEP if your income doesn’t exceed 150% of the federal poverty level: https://www.healthinsurance.org/special-enrollment-guide/an-sep-if-your-income-doesn’t-exceed-150-of-the-federal-poverty-level/
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record Breaking 16.3 Million People Sign Up for Health Care Coverage in ACA: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-record-breaking-163-million-people-signed-health-care-coverage
CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-waivers-flexibilities-and-transition-forward-covid-19-public-health-emergency
FACT SHEET: Biden Harris Administration Proposes Rule to Fix “Family Glitch” and Lower Health Care Costs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-proposes-rule-to-fix-family-glitch-and-lower-health-care-costs/
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/09/fact-sheet-covid-19-public-health-emergency-transition-roadmap.html
Five Things to Know about the Renewal of Extra Affordable Care Act Subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/five-things-to-know-about-renewal-of-extra-affordable-care-act-subsidies-in-inflation-reduction-act/
Health Insurance Marketplaces 2023 Open Enrollment Report: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/health-insurance-exchanges-2023-open-enrollment-report-final.pdf
Key Facts about the Uninsured Population: https://www.kff.org/uninsured/issue-brief/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/
Medicare Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
Nine Changes to Watch in ACA Open Enrollment 2023: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/nine-changes-to-watch-in-open-enrollment-2023/
Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions: Interactive Map: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/status-of-state-medicaid-expansion-decisions-interactive-map/
The Biden-Harris Administration Immediate Priorities: https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/
Unwinding the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision: Projected Enrollment Effects and Policy Approaches: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/analysis-estimates-5-1-million-people-fall-into-the-affordable-care-acts-family-glitch/
When to contact your State Medicaid Agency: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#when2contactstate
Fantastically magical opportunity? OK, so that’s not what FMO really stands for, but our field marketing organization does deliver with opportunities for insurance agents. Learn about how FMOs work, what we bring to the table, and how partnering with one could be a game-changer for your insurance business.Get your FREE copy of our How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-insurance-agents/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-insurance-hierarchies-how-do-they-work/
More Free eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents:A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
During your career as an insurance agent, you may move to different levels of the hierarchy. How does this hierarchy work? Learn more about the levels of the insurance hierarchy and what makes each type different.Read the text version
Get in touch with us at: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
Meet Your Sales Team! https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline-1622221250/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Read to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
References:Multi-Level Marketing or Illegal Pyramid Scheme? https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-alerts/consumer-alerts/invest/mlm-illegal-pyramid-scheme
What Is an MLM? How Multilevel Marketing Works: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/multi-level-marketing.asp
The Friday Five for May 5, 2023: new LLPA home mortgage rate schedule, FDIC insurance deposit reform proposal, Fed interest rate increase, Apple WWDC 2023 rumors, and the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-insurance-agents/
Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
Summits Registration LIVE, Mislabeled Melatonin, & Netflix Password Sharing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/summits-registration-live-mislabeled-melatonin-netflix-password-sharing/
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-medicare-part-d-the-push-toward-mapd/
References:Apple will launch a journaling app in iOS 17, but that’s bad news for some devs: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/apple-plans-mental-health-focused-journaling-app-for-ios-17/
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/03/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-returns-june-5/
As Writers Strike, AI Could Covertly Cross the Picket Line: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-strike-ai-chatgpt-1235478681/
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/27/fact-sheet-the-biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-advances-equity-and-opportunity-for-black-americans-and-communities-across-the-country/
Fannie Mae Loan-Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) Matrix PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2023: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/33201/display
Fannie Mae Loan-Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) Matrix EFFECTIVE MAY, 1 2023: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/9391/display
FDIC recommends raising insured deposit limit for businesses: https://apnews.com/article/fdic-banks-insurance-first-republic-0a8bc823eec4e3bef0825206c610de15
FDIC Releases Comprehensive Overview of Deposit Insurance System, Including Options for Deposit Insurance Reform: https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23035.html
F.D.I.C. Proposes Broadening Bank Insurance for Businesses: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/business/fdic-bank-insurance-proposals.html
Fed Raises Rates but Opens Door to Pause: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/03/business/fed-interest-rates
Fed recap: Here are Chair Powell’s market-moving comments after the latest rate hike: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/03/live-updates-fed-decision-may-2023.html
Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 16-year high as fight to tame inflation persists: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-next-interest-rate-hike-may-2023-how-much-rcna82277
First Republic Bank collapse spurs fears for banking system, broader economy: https://thehill.com/business/banking-financial-institutions/3982011-first-republic-bank-collapse-spurs-fears-for-banking-system-broader-economy/
From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/03/1173439467/writers-guild-strike-2023-comparison-2007
Hot Pod writer Amrita Khalid on how “A potential writers strike impacts fiction podcasts”: https://twitter.com/askhalid/status/1652074131222048770
How The Writers Strike May Affect Your TV Viewing This Week (And Beyond): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/writers-strike-tv-shows_l_6452606be4b0bc1dad7a71f9
iOS 17 Coming Soon for iPhones and Rumored to Include These 8 New Features: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/03/ios-17-rumor-recap/
iOS 17 to Include Mood Tracker and Health App for iPad, AI-Based Health Coaching Service Coming in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/25/ios-17-health-app-updates/
Mortgage fees to rise for buyers with high credit scores, fall for those with lower scores: https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/01/mortgage-fees-to-rise-for-buyers-with-high-credit-scores-fall-for-those-with-lower-scores/
New fee structure on May 1 will make mortgages cheaper for some and pricier for others: https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/biden-fhfa-new-mortgage-fee-structure-2023-4
New Loan-level Price Adjustment Framework Memo from Fannie Mae: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/33241/display
Scripted and fiction podcast writers required to stop working on projects immediately as part of WGA strike: https://www.podpod.com/article/1821507/scripted-fiction-podcast-writers-required-stop-working-projects-immediately-part-wga-strike
Today's Fed Meeting: https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/fed-may-meeting-rate-decision-powell-speech-today
Writers Go on Strike and Late Shows Go Dark: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/media/late-shows-writers-strike.html
An app can’t give your pet the love and care they need, but it can help you gain pet knowledge and help you find a sitter! Tina’s got apps to get tips on pet care, training, and more.Pet First Aid American Red Cross – Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.pfa&hl=en_US≷=US
Pet First Aid American Red Cross – Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pet-first-aid/id780415389
Rover Website: https://www.rover.com/
GoodPup Website: https://goodpup.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
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Many college majors offer a diverse set of skills and experiences that can help you with your career. Have a degree and aren’t sure what to do with it? In this episode Tina examines how different degrees can set you up for success in the Medicare sales industry.Have Questions? Send us an email at ASGpodcast@ritterim.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
4 Strategies for Effectively Working With a Team: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
5 Ways to Build Confidence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-build-your-confidence-the-Friday-five/
Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-project-management-apps/
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-insurance-agent/
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/
Life Long Learning: Online Educational Resources: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/lifelong-learning-online-educational-resources/
Why College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-college-grads-are-choosing-to-be-insurance-agents/
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-young-professionals-should-consider-becoming-insurance-agents/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:5 Benefits of Studying Project Management: https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog/5-benefits-of-studying-project-management
10 Benefits of Having a College Degree: https://www.northeastern.edu/bachelors-completion/news/is-a-bachelors-degree-worth-it/
25 Best Business Majors: https://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-rankings/25-best-business-majors/
Is a Finance Degree Worth it? https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/is-finance-degree-worth-it
Types of Business Majors: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/types-of-business-majors
What skills will be needed for work in 2022? The Mindspa’s 7 Top Soft Skill Predictions for this Year: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-skills-needed-work-2022-mindspas-7-top-soft-skill-pretorius/
What skills will I learn with a BA in Communications? https://learn.org/articles/What_Skills_will_I_Learn_with_a_BA_in_Communications.html
The Friday Five for April 28, 2023: Summits registration is live at https://www.summits.ritterim.com, JAMA Network reports on mislabeled melatonin, learning about emotional intelligence, a Pew Research Center study on podcast listening, and Netflix password sharing to end soon.Register for SUMMITS from Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:SUMMITS Official Website & Registration: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References:5 Revealing Questions to Assess Whether You (or Your Boss) Have Emotional Intelligence: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/5-revealing-questions-to-assess-whether-you-or-your-boss-has-emotional-intelligence.html
22 Out of 25 Melatonin Products Were Mislabeled, Study Finds: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/well/live/melatonin-gummies-mislabeled-sleep.html
Americans name a long, diverse list of podcasts they listen to most: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/20/americans-name-a-long-diverse-list-of-podcasts-they-listen-to-most/
A New Leadership Paradigm: The EQ Multiplier: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherhartnett1/2023/04/25/a-new-leadership-paradigm-the-eq-multiplier/?sh=56586389444a
Disney+ Announces New TV and Movie Arrivals for May 2023: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/disney-plus-may-2023-new-movies-tv-shows/#11
Everything You Need to Know About Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing: https://time.com/6251148/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-rules/
Melatonin for kids: Is it effective? Is it safe? https://answers.childrenshospital.org/melatonin-for-children/
Melatonin in sleep-aid gummies can be off by up to 350%, study finds: https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/crazy-variability-of-melatonin-in-sleep-aid-gummies-may-keep-you-up-at-night/
Netflix Plans & Pricing: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926
Netflix reveals new timeline for its password-sharing crackdown: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netflix-password-crackdown-timeline-sharing-paid-earnings-q1-2023/
Paying to Share Netflix Outside Your Household: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/paying-to-share-netflix-outside-your-household
Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2804077
Quiz Yourself: Do You Lead with Emotional Intelligence? https://hbr.org/2015/06/quiz-yourself-do-you-lead-with-emotional-intelligence
Sharing Your Netflix Password? You'll Be Paying Extra Real Soon: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/sharing-your-netflix-password-youll-be-paying-extra-real-soon/
The 5 elements of emotional intelligence: https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights/the-5-elements-of-emotional-intelligence
What’s coming to Netflix in May 2023?: https://readysteadycut.com/2023/04/26/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-may-2023/
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important In Leadership: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. It's vital to not only keep your data protected, but as an insurance agent you have the responsibility to protect your clients' data. Find out best practices for internet safety by listening to this episode.Read the text version
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Resources:5 Basic Care Tips for Your Electronic Devices: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-basic-care-tips-for-your-electronic-devices/
Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy - Password Manager Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-protect-your-privacy-password-manager-apps/
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
What Are Insurance Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-insurance-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa-1637595382/
Why We Added Multi-Factor Authentication to Ritter Logins: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-we-added-multi-factor-authentication-to-ritter-logins/
References:10 Things to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen: https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/things-to-do-after-your-identity-is-stolen
Anti Malware Software Program – What is it? https://www.digitaldefense.com/blog/anti-malware-software-program-what-is-it-digital-defense/
Best Identity Theft Protection Services of 2023: https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/privacy/identity-theft-protection
Confronting Heightened Cybersecurity Threats Amid COVID-19: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/confronting-heightened-cybersecurity-threats-amid-covid-19
Definition of antimalware: https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/antimalware
“End-of-Life”/ “EOL”, “Unsupported”, and “Out of Support” – What Does it All Mean? https://thecomputercellar.com/unsupported/
HHS Strengthens HIPAA Enforcement: https://wayback.archive-it.org/3926/20131018161347/http:/www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/10/20091030a.html
How long does it take to correct identity theft? https://www.allstateidentityprotection.com/content-hub/how-long-does-it-take-to-correct-identity-theft
Multi-Factor Authentication: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/MFA-Fact-Sheet-Jan22
The HIPAA Privacy Rule: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html
The HIPAA Security Rule: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/index.html
Omnibus HIPAA Rulemaking: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/combined-regulation-text/omnibus-hipaa-rulemaking/index.html
Senior scam statistics 2023: https://www.comparitech.com/identity-theft-protection/senior-scam-statistics/
Tip Sheet - Protected Health Information and Personal Identifying Information: https://ora.research.ucla.edu/OHRPP/Documents/Policy/6/PHI_PII.pdf
What hackers actually do with your stolen medical records: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2019/03/01/hackers
What is a phishing attack: https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/phishing-attack-scam/
What is Malware? The Ultimate Guide to Malware: https://www.avg.com/en/signal/what-is-malware
What is the Deep and Dark Web? https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/deep-web
What is a VPN? How It Works, Types of VPN: https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-vpn
Why is PHI Valuable to Criminals? https://compliancy-group.com/why-is-phi-valuable-to-criminals/
Why is PHI Valuable to Hackers? https://www.accountablehq.com/post/why-is-phi-valuable-to-hackers
Ritter’s online library keeps growing! Look through the pages of our newest guide Medicare Supplement Underwriting Guide. Read as it guides you the process of gaps that Medicare Supplements fill, medical underwriting, how to prepare your client, and more.Request your FREE copy of our Medicare Supplement Underwriting GuideFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements: https://www.ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts: https://www.ritterim.com/kit
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Episodes on Medicare Supplements:Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/finding-the-best-medicare-supplement-plan-letter-for-your-client/
How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script that Really Works: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-write-a-medicare-supplement-call-script-that-really-works-2022/
Medicare Supplements Fill the Gaps in Your Portfolio: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-supplements-fill-the-gaps-in-your-portfolio/
Join us for an episode written by Ritter Insurance Marketing’s CEO Craig Ritter. Explore recent enrollment trends and get the details of CMS’ plan for new legislation in the coming years.Read the text versionRethinking the Senior Market webinar: https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/rethinking-the-senior-market-a-look-at-new-products-medicare-challenges
Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-medicare-helps-your-clients-stay-healthy/
How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-your-clients-get-the-most-out-of-their-medicare-advantage-plans/
What’s the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO: https://living.medicareful.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-and-a-ppo
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-seniors-value-most-in-an-ma-plan-asg175/
Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-people-are-choosing-part-c-over-original-medicare/
References:Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/explaining-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
HHS Secretary Responds to the President’s Executive Order on Drug Prices: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-secretary-responds-presidents-executive-order-drug-prices
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
Key Facts About Medicare Part D Enrollment and Costs in 2022: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medicare-part-d-enrollment-and-costs-in-2022/
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/19/2022-22834/lowering-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans
Medicare Costs: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs
Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Research/ActuarialStudies/RxSafeHarbor
Who Didn’t Get a Second Shingrix Shot? Implications for Multidose COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/who-didnt-get-a-second-shingrix-shot-implications-for-multidose-covid-19-vaccines/
The Friday Five for April 21, 2023: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule, Medicaid redeterminations and dental coverage, updates on the national Adderall shortage, testing out Meta verified on Instagram, and Bluesky Social public beta.Get in touch with our sales team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Email the Agent Survival Guide Podcast team (especially if you have Bluesky invite codes, but we’d love your questions, too!) at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Resources:CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fun-with-multiplayer-mobile-games/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/
References:5 Things About the ACA Marketplace (December 16, 2022 Friday Five): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-the-aca-marketplace-the-friday-five/
About Meta Verified on Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/738055111270671
Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/
CMS raises cap on nonstandard plans in final ACA exchange rule: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-raises-cap-nonstandard-plans-final-aca-exchange-rule
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-final-rule
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-proposed-rule
HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and Expand Behavioral Health Care Access for Millions of Americans in 2024: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-behavioral-health-care-access
Jack Dorsey's Twitter-like Bluesky app arrives on Android: https://www.engadget.com/jack-dorseys-twitter-like-bluesky-app-arrives-on-android-063526715.html
New CareQuest Institute Analysis: More Than 14 Million People May Lose Dental Coverage Under Medicaid Redetermination: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230419005247/en/New-CareQuest-Institute-Analysis-More-Than-14-Million-People-May-Lose-Dental-Coverage-Under-Medicaid-Redetermination
Pharmacies are still turning people away as the Adderall shortage continues: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/adderall-shortage-pharmacies-still-unable-stock-enough-drug-patients-rcna80260
Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/02/testing-meta-verified-to-help-creators/
The ongoing, unnecessary Adderall shortage, explained: https://www.vox.com/policy/2023/4/10/23671128/adhd-medication-adderall-shortage-2023
Why the Adderall Shortage Has Lasted So Long: https://time.com/6272668/adderall-shortage-update/
Xanax and Adderall Access Is Being Blocked by Secret Drug Limits: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-03/adderall-shortages-are-made-worse-by-the-opioid-crisis
Looking for a spontaneous family night or long-distance game night? Tina’s got you covered with these multiplayer mobile games for all ages! Listen to the episode to start the fun.UNO! https://www.letsplayuno.com/
Badlands Brawl: https://www.badlandbrawl.com/
Rumble Stars Soccer: https://www.rumblestars.com/
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Looking for ways to earn commissions outside of AEP? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of every insurance agent’s portfolio!Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Cancer/Critical Illness Plans:4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-selling-cancer-insurance/
Critical Illness Plans: Your Cure for Unhealthy Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/critical-illness-plans-your-cure-for-unhealthy-sales-%c7%80-asg044/
Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/every-second-counts-why-sell-cancer-heart-attack-and-stroke-insurance-1615473798/
These Plans Are Critical to Your Business Strategy: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/these-plans-are-critical-to-your-business-strategy-%c7%80-asg043/
Why Is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-is-cancer-insurance-worth-selling-1634760846/
Dental, Vision, Hearing Insurance:4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance-1618232783/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
Hospital Indemnity Insurance:Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-business-selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance/
Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cover-those-copays-with-hospital-indemnity-plans/
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-msa-plans-hospital-indemnity-insurance-the-perfect-pair/
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Life Insurance:3 Ways to Calculate Your Clients’ Life Insurance Needs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-ways-to-calculate-your-clients-life-insurance-needs/
5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-life-insurance-myths-your-clients-may-believe-1630614007/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/life-insurance-for-each-of-life-s-stages/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
When to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-to-recommend-life-insurance-based-on-its-tax-advantages-%c7%80-asg122/
Long-Term Care/Short-Term Care Insurance:4 Ways to Fund Long-Term Care: Hybrid Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-ways-to-fund-long-term-care-hybrid-insurance-asg186/
4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care insurance Solutions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-out-of-the-box-long-term-care-insurance-solutions/
Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-you-offering-multiple-ltc-insurance-options/
Short-Term Insurance: A Top LCTi Alternative for Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/short-term-care-insurance-a-long-term-care-insurance-alternative-for-clients/
STCi Solutions for LTCi Prospects: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/infographics/stci-solutions-for-ltci-prospects-infographic.pdf
The Real Cost of Long-Term Care: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-real-cost-of-long-term-care/
Special Needs Plans:How to Transition From AEP to D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-transition-from-aep-to-d-snps-1638826396/
Should You Sell D-SNPs? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/should-you-sell-d-snps/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPS: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
References:Cancer Stat Facts: Cancer of Any Site: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/all.html
Cardiovascular Disease: A Costly Burden for America – Projections Through 2035: https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/About-Us/Policy-Research/Fact-Sheets/Public-Health-Advocacy-and-Research/CVD-A-Costly-Burden-for-America-Projections-Through-2035.pdf
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/C-SNPs
Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans poised for popularity: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/column-why-these-unique-medicare-advantage-plans-are-poised-for-popularity
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/D-SNPs
Facts & Figures 2019: US Cancer Death Rate has Dropped 27% in 25 Years: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/facts-and-figures-2019.html
What is Long-Term Care (LTC) and Who Needs it? https://acl.gov/ltc
CMS published their 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule. This episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast has the key takeaways for insurance agents. We'll help you prepare early so you'll be compliant when the rules go into effect for AEP 2024!Read the text version
Compliance questions? We have answers! Send your questions to our compliance team: complianceofficer@ritterim.com
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Resources:Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast Redesign: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-redesign/
CMS 2024 MA and Part D Rate Announcement, Medicaid Redeterminations, & the 27th Webby Awards: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-rate-announcement-medicaid-redeterminations-the-27th-webby-awards/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials From ShopRitterIM: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/generate-medicare-leads-using-marketing-materials-from-shopritterim/
References:2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f
CMS 2024 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-07115.pdf
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Call Center Insurance Agent vs Field Insurance Agent, which should you choose? Join us on the exploration of how field and call center agents differ and why being a field agent is the better option for building a career selling health insurance.Read the text versionSend us an email at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Resources:3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Get Your Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Knight School: Understanding FMOs: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/understanding-fmos/2/
Meet Your Ritter sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Online Contracting with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Ritter Insurance Marketing – Get More from Your FMO: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/get-more-from-your-fmo-ritter-overview.pdf
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://shopritterim.com/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-pros-and-cons-of-selling-insurance/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Training & Education Resources with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/ritter-agent-training-opportunities-prospectus.pdf
What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-to-know-about-soas-in-senior-market-sales/
You Guide to Compliant Medicare Call Recording with CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/your-guide-to-compliant-medicare-call-recording-with-callvault.pdf
References:Captive Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Independent Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp
Independent Contractor Definition, How Taxes Work, and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-contractor.asp
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and
Requirement for a Medicare Call Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLeo2faAims
Simply Contact Insurance Call Center: https://simplycontact.com/insurance-call-center/
What is a book of Business? https://www.insuranceopedia.com/definition/1015/book-of-business-insurance
What is a W2 Employee? https://www.checkcity.com/taxes-101/what-is-a-w2-employee
Growth requires change, but that change doesn’t have to happen overnight. (Phew!) Discover how to grow your insurance agency without overextending yourself. Sarah chats with Ritter Insurance Marketing’s National Agency Director, Jennifer Flere on growing a business and also growing yourself along the way. What strategy do you use to stay motivated during the week? We’d love to hear your story! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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More Episodes You'll Like:Developing a Service Mindset: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/developing-a-service-mindset-monday-motivation/
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/eating-frogs-slaying-dragons/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
Finding Inspiration Outside of Work: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/finding-inspiration-outside-of-work-monday-motivation/
What Does Success Look Like? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-success-look-like-monday-motivation/
The Friday Five for April 7, 2023: the CMS 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D rate announcement, Medicaid redeterminations begin, FDA announces mail-back envelopes for opioid prescriptions, eFile.com malware issue, and the 27th Annual Webby Awards.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast Redesign: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-redesign/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
New Features in Apple iOS 16.4 & More UPDATE: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/new-features-in-apple-ios-164-more-update/
Medicaid Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
References:Fact Sheet: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement
FDA Moves Forward with Mail-back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in Outpatient Settings: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-moves-forward-mail-back-envelopes-opioid-analgesics-dispensed-outpatient-settings
HHS: 15M people could drop off Medicaid rolls after COVID-19 emergency ends: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/hhs-15m-people-could-drop-medicaid-rolls-after-covid-19-emergency-ends
HHS Updates 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-updates-2024-medicare-advantage-program-and-part-d-payment-policies
IRS-authorized tax service eFile was found sending out malware: https://www.techradar.com/news/this-irs-authorized-tax-service-was-found-sending-out-malware
Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scripts: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/painmanagement/103846
Tax Prep Site eFile.com Delivered Malware to Users for Weeks: https://www.pcmag.com/news/tax-prep-site-efilecom-delivered-malware-to-users-for-weeks
Tax Return Filing Service eFile.com Caught Serving Malware: https://www.securityweek.com/tax-return-filing-service-efile-com-caught-serving-malware/
The 27th Annual Webby Awards: https://www.webbyawards.com/
Urban: 18M could lose Medicaid coverage after COVID-19 emergency expires, likely next year: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/urban-18m-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-after-covid-19-emergency-expires-likely-next-year
2023 Webby Award Nominees Podcast Recommendations:
5Things: This week in social: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oXVXJViYbHbJz5rJz7Mel
All Things Undone: https://www.allthingsundonepodcast.com/
Creativity in Captivity: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/
Girl Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/
Sound Worlds: https://soundworlds.org/
The Call of the Void: https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/thevoid
Whether you want tips and tricks for taking care of your plants or if you get the itch to explore nature, these apps will come in handy!Seek by iNaturalist Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seek-by-inaturalist/id1353224144
Seek by iNaturalist Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.seek&hl=en_US≷=US
NatureID Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/natureid-ai-plant-identifier/id1476047194
NatureID Playstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/natureid-ai-plant-identifier/id1476047194
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Resources:
Agent Apps | Photo Capture & Editing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-photo-capture-editing-apps/
Agent Apps | Journey to Find the Best Hiking Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-the-journey-to-find-the-best-hiking-apps/
Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-reading-books-on-the-go-free-library-apps/
References:
National Geographic – Citizen Science: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/citizen-science/
Did you know Ritter has its own online store? Agents registered and producing with Ritter get access to all kinds of swag and marketing materials to help you generate more Medicare leads. Find out just what kind of swag in today's episode!
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Resources:
5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Contracting Made Simple & Smart with the Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Get Your Medicareful Website: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2022/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
Ways to Get Medicare Leads: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/
References:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Third Party Marketing Memo: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/2021-10-08-cms-memo.pdf
The Friday Five for March 31, 2023: awaiting the CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule for CY 2024, FDA approval for Narcan OTC, a smart TV scam, and new features in Apple iOS 16.4.What would you like to hear on the Friday Five? Email us and let us know!
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Resources:Agent Apps | Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast Redesign: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-redesign/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
References:12 iOS 16.4 features that are about to make your iPhone even better: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/12-ios-164-features-that-are-about-to-make-your-iphone-even-better/
Apple Announces WWDC 2023 Event Taking Place June 5 to 9: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/29/apple-announces-wwdc-2023/
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers may be targeting your smart TV: https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28221-bbb-scam-alert-scammers-may-be-target-your-smart-tv
Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule (CMS-4201-P): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in April 2023: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/everything-coming-to-netflix-disney-hbo-max-other-major-streaming-services-in-april-2023/
iOS 16.4: What’s new for Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.apple.com/4844-ios-164-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts
Major Compliance Changes Are Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/major-compliance-changes-are-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024
‘You don’t want to fall for this’: BBB warns of smart TV scam: https://thehill.com/homenews/3925096-you-dont-want-to-fall-for-this-bbb-warns-of-smart-tv-scam/
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2001–2021: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db457.htm
F.D.A. Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/health/narcan-over-the-counter.html
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-over-counter-naloxone-nasal-spray
U.S. FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Designation for Emergent BioSolutions’ NARCAN® Nasal Spray, a Historic Milestone for the Opioid Overdose Emergency Treatment: https://investors.emergentbiosolutions.com/news-releases/news-release-details/us-fda-approves-over-counter-designation-emergent-biosolutions
When your client ages into Medicare from their marketplace insurance, you can continue the journey with them. Selling both ACA and Medicare insurance plans is a great way to expand your portfolio, retain clients, and earn more each year!Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Free eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-selling-medicare-advantage-plans-2022/
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
Five Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/five-reasons-clients-switch-medicare-plans-during-aep/
How SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-spaps-and-their-seps-can-bring-you-new-business/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment penalties: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/
Should I Enroll in Medicare When I’m First Eligible? https://living.medicareful.com/should-i-enroll-in-medicare-when-im-first-eligible
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPS: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ideal-client-for-medicare-supplement-plans/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/tips-for-cross-selling-medicare-products-2022/
References:10 Essential Health Benefits Insurance Plans Must Cover Under the Affordable Care Act: https://familiesusa.org/resources/10-essential-health-benefits-insurance-plans-must-cover-under-the-affordable-care-act/
Healthcare.gov Contact Page: https://www.healthcare.gov/contact-us/
When does Medicare coverage start? https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare-coverage-start
Empower your local community to educate themselves about Medicare. Help prospective clients prepare and take the necessary steps BEFORE they turn 65. Read the text versionChecklist for Medicare Enrollment DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/checklist-for-medicare-enrollment.pdf
Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Agent Tools – Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event eBook DIRECT DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
Insurance Agents as TPMOS » What 2-23 CMS Compliance Regulation Means for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
Medicareful Living Blog: https://living.medicareful.com/
Medicareful Living Family Cookbook eBook: https://living.medicareful.com/family-cookbook
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2022/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2022/
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing Products: https://shopritterim.com/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent: https://living.medicareful.com/the-value-of-working-with-an-insurance-agent
Ways to Get Medicare Leads: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/
References:4 Benefits of Self Study: https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/benefits-of-self-study
Affinity Marketing Definition: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/affinity-marketing
Get Started with Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare
Purposes of Political and Civic Leadership – Empowerment: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316451077_Empowerment
Reasons Independence Is Important for Seniors: https://vantageaging.org/blog/independence-is-important-for-seniors/
The Friday Five for March 24, 2023: the ASG Podcast rebrand, interest rates, the TikTok hearing, CDC investigating recalled eye drops, and a new webinar series for insurance agents!New webinar series! Register for Client Considerations: Working Past Age 65
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Resources:Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Website: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
2023 State of the Senior Market: In Review: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-state-of-the-senior-market-in-review/
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/annuities-vs-401ks-examining-differences-that-can-matter-to-clients/
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast Redesign: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-redesign/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
More People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/more-people-working-past-age-65-%e2%80%93-what-it-means-for-agents-selling-medicare-plans-2022/
Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients featuring Danny Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/unretiring-and-what-it-means-for-your-medicare-clients/
References:Exclusive: TikTok’s CEO on the App’s Future in the U.S.: https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/exclusive-tiktoks-ceo-on-the-apps-future-in-the-us/533a1bc7-c308-44a2-992d-5e0087b132ab
Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point, indicates increases are near an end: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/22/fed-rate-hike-decision-march-2023.html
Fed raises interest rates a quarter point despite recent banking turmoil: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/fed-raises-interest-rates-quarter-point-recent-banking-turmoil
Fed Raises Rates Amid Banking Turmoil: Live Updates: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/03/22/business/fed-interest-rates
Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/crpa-artificial-tears.html
The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/22/1165268600/eyedrop-recall-bacteria-infection-cdc
The Fed is likely to hike rates by a quarter point but it must also reassure it can contain a banking crisis: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/fed-likely-to-raise-rates-by-a-quarter-point-but-it-must-also-reassure-markets-on-banking-system.html
TikTok CEO testifies before Congress for the first time: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/23/tech/tiktok-ceo-hearing/index.html
TikTok's most popular House lawmaker says app's security concerns are real but doesn't see a ban as inevitable: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/tiktoks-popular-house-lawmaker-discusses-security-concerns-rcna76245
What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls: https://www.nytimes.com/article/eye-drops-recall-explained.html
What to Know About Today’s Congressional Hearing on TikTok: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/technology/tiktok-congress-hearing.html
Introducing our brand-new look! Meet the redesigned Agent Survival Guide Podcast (or ASG Podcast for short!) It's a show for insurance agents just like you. Join Sarah for a behind-the-scenes conversation with team members about the podcast rebrand process.Be a guest on the ASG Podcast! Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com to get the conversation started!Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Recent episodes:2023 State of the Senior Market: In Review: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-state-of-the-senior-market-in-review/
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/annuities-vs-401ks-examining-differences-that-can-matter-to-clients/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Medicare Inflation Rebate Drug List, Mint Mobile, and More: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-inflation-rebate-drug-list-mint-mobile-and-more/
Safe & Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-secure-messaging-apps/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
Privacy and data protection are vital on the internet. We send messages across many channels throughout our day. Tina as she shares messenger apps that protect your privacy and data.Signal App: https://signal.org/en/
WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/
Telegram App: https://telegram.org/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Basic Care Tips for Your Electronic Devices: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-basic-care-tips-for-your-electronic-devices/
Agent Apps Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-protect-your-privacy-password-manager-apps/
Agent Apps | Work-On-The-Go: Document Scanner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-work-on-the-go-document-scanner-apps/
References:iPhone Privacy: Messages, FaceTime, and Mail: https://www.apple.com/privacy/features/#:~:text=Messages%2C%20FaceTime%2C%20and%20Mail,Mail%20lets%20you%20go%20incognito.
How to Enable End-to-End Encryption in Android Messages: https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-in-android-messages/
We've got a lot of jargon for agents to keep up with in the insurance industry. In this episode, we unpack the acronyms for the types of individuals and organizations that exist in the industry to help you make your some of your business decisions a whole lot easier.Read the text versionSee the tools and resources Ritter has to offer by registering for your FREE account at RitterIM.com!
Gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-perks-of-partnering-with-an-fmo/
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration:https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
What an FMO Can Do For Your Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-an-fmo-can-do-for-your-business/
What is the Medicare Quote Engine? https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
The Friday Five for March 17, 2023: The first Medicare inflation rebate drug list; possible legislation coming for PBMs; February CPI, bank failures, and interest rates; Mint Mobile; and Meta’s “Year of Efficiency.”Gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance AgentsFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:2023 State of the Senior Market: In Review: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-state-of-the-senior-market-in-review/
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/annuities-vs-401ks-examining-differences-that-can-matter-to-clients/
Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/helping-medicare-clients-who-have-powers-of-attorney-or-conservatorships/
Medicare Solvency, Connecting with Medicaid Beneficiaries, & More: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-solvency-connecting-with-medicaid-beneficiaries-more/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
References:Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/explaining-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/#bullet02
Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program Initial Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/inflation-rebate-fact-sheet-february-2023.pdf
FACT SHEET: Seniors Across the Country Are Saving Millions of Dollars in Health Care Costs Because of President Biden’s Prescription Drug Law: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/15/fact-sheet-seniors-across-the-country-are-saving-millions-of-dollars-in-health-care-costs-because-of-president-bidens-prescription-drug-law/
Inflation Reduction Act Tamps Down on Prescription Drug Price Increases Above Inflation: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/03/15/inflation-reduction-act-tamps-down-prescription-drug-price-increases-above-inflation.html
Is My Money Safe?: https://www.aarp.org/money/investing/info-2023/fdic-and-more-insurance-faqs.html
Meta gives up on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/13/23638572/instagram-nft-meta-facebook-quits-digital-collectibles
Meta is cutting its Reels Play bonus program on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/9/23633249/meta-ends-reels-play-bonus-instagram-facebook
Meta is laying off 10,000 more employees in a series of cuts: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/14/23629726/meta-layoffs-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-tech-recruiting
Novo Nordisk to slash U.S. insulin prices by up to 75%, following move by Eli Lilly: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/novo-nordisk-to-slash-us-insulin-prices-by-up-to-75percent-after-eli-lilly.html
PBMs face scrutiny as House committee opens investigation: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/03/14/pbms-face-scrutiny-as-house-committee-opens-investigation
Something broke, but the Fed is still expected to go through with rate hikes: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/13/something-broke-but-the-fed-is-still-expected-to-go-through-with-rate-hikes.html
T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/15/1163743380/t-mobile-buys-mint-mobile-ryan-reynolds
T-Mobile to Buy Low-Cost Carrier Mint Mobile: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/business/ryan-reynolds-mint-t-mobile.html
‘That’s how capitalism works,’ Biden says of SVB, Signature Bank investors who lost money in failed banks: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/13/thats-how-capitalism-works-biden-says-of-svb-signature-bank-investors-who-lost-money-in-failed-banks.html
The Ambies 2023 Winners & Nominees: https://www.ambies.com/2023-winners
The forgotten rescue plan that could prevent another SVB-like collapse: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html
US inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot: https://apnews.com/article/inflation-federal-reserve-interest-rates-banks-economy-40c98d52a8bc71e21a228ed5c1cbde86
In case you missed it, we’re recapping our State of the Senior Market 2023 event. Craig Ritter reported on Medicare enrollment stats, industry trends, and upcoming regulations proposed by CMS in their 2024 Advance Notice.Read the text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Sales Call Recording): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
Health Risk Assessment Instructions - The Ritter Platform: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/hra/ (Requires RitterIM.com login)
How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script that Really Works: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-write-a-medicare-supplement-call-script-that-really-works-2022/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Major Compliance Changes Are Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritter-insurance-marketing-joins-integrity-marketing-group/
Ritter Carriers: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-future-of-medicare-part-d-the-push-toward-mapd/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Watch the full State of the Senior Market presentation by Craig Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-state-of-the-senior-market-in-review/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
Why We Added Multi-Factor Authentication to Ritter Logins: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-we-added-multi-factor-authentication-to-ritter-logins/
401(k) or Annuity? Build your knowledge so you know which option to recommend to your clients! We talk definitions, differences, and more!Read the text versionSchedule a Call with Ritter’s More Than Medicare Experts: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/RitterProducts@ritterim.com/bookings/
Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Things Highly Successful Annuity Agents Do Right: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-things-highly-successful-annuity-agents-do-right/
3 Steps for Preparing for Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/3-steps-for-preparing-for-retirement
Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fixed-annuities-vs-indexed-annuities-what-s-the-difference/
Funding Your Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/funding-your-retirement
Ritter's More Than Medicare Experts: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/#Product
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/
References:Annuity Vs. 401(k): Understanding The Similarities And Differences: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/annuity-vs-401k/
401(k) Contribution Limits For 2023: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/401k-contribution-limits/
401(k) Plans: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/401k-plans
What Is the Best Age To Buy an Annuity? https://www.annuity.org/annuities/buy/best-age-to-buy-an-annuity/
The Friday Five for March 10, 2023: Biden’s got a solution for Medicare solvency, how agents can help Medicaid beneficiaries losing SNAP benefits, Life Insurance numbers and free marketing resources, spring coffee menus from Starbucks and Dunkin’, and a huge THANK YOU to State of the Senior Market attendees. Have questions or suggestions? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-email-marketing-campaigns-insurance-agents-should-be-sending/
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/helping-medicare-clients-who-have-powers-of-attorney-or-conservatorships/
Photo Capture & Editing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-photo-capture-editing-apps/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
References:3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-email-marketing-campaigns-insurance-agents-should-be-sending/
Dunkin' Doubles Down on Chocolate with Caramel: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/spring-menu-2023
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/helping-medicare-clients-who-have-powers-of-attorney-or-conservatorships/
Photo Capture & Editing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-photo-capture-editing-apps/
Starbucks Springs into the Season with New Cinnamon Caramel Cream Nitro Cold Brew: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-springs-into-the-season-with-new-cinnamon-caramel-cream-nitro-cold-brew/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
You assist your clients with a lot, but you can't do everything for them. At a certain point clients may be unable to make major life decisions. Learn all about power of attorney and conservatorships and how to navigate those interactions as an insurance agent.Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-email-marketing-campaigns-insurance-agents-should-be-sending/
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients-1671024716/
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age & Older: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/senior-speak-talking-to-medicare-clients-age-65-older/
References:Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information Form PDF: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/Downloads/CMS10106.pdf
Britney Spears’s conservatorship terminated after nearly 14 years: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/12/britney-spears-conservatorship-terminated
Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, and Abuse of Seniors: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-10-1046-highlights.pdf
Conservatorship and Guardianship: https://www.caregiver.org/resource/conservatorship-and-guardianship/
Guardianship and Conservatorship FAQs: https://www.lawhelp.org/dc/resource/guardianship-and-conservatorship-frequently-a
National Center on Elder Abuse Research, Statistics and Data: https://ncea.acl.gov/What-We-Do/Research/Statistics-and-Data.aspx#prevalence
Power of Attorney: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate_planning/power_of_attorney/
Power of Attorney is Not Enough for Medicare: https://www.sjslawpc.com/2020/08/25/power-of-attorney-is-not-enough-for-medicare/
Rules and Model Language for “Proof of Representation” vs. “Consent to Release” for Medicare Secondary Payer Liability Insurance (Including Self-Insurance), No-Fault Insurance, or Workers’ Compensation: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/por-vs-ctrpdf
Using a Power of Attorney to Enroll a Beneficiary in a Medicare Drug Plan: https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/using-a-power-of-attorney-to-enroll-a-beneficiary-in-a-medicare-drug-plan-6414
What is a Conservatorship? https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/using-a-power-of-attorney-to-enroll-a-beneficiary-in-a-medicare-drug-plan-6414
What is a medical power of attorney? https://www.freewill.com/learn/what-is-a-medical-power-of-attorney
What is a Representative Payee and Who Can Become One? https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-is-a-representative-payee-and-who-can-become-one
How do you take on the workday and keep your cool? Joining Sarah in the studio, Samantha Galeano, Ritter's Human Resources Director, talks about her strategies - active listening, laughter, and caffeine, just not quite in that order.What strategy keeps you motivated? We want to hear about it! Send a message by email to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Stay Motivated with These Episodes:5 Ways to Build Your Confidence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-build-your-confidence-the-friday-five/
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/celebrating-every-step-of-the-process-monday-motivation/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/eating-frogs-slaying-dragons/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
The Friday Five for March 3, 2023: New DEA proposal for telemedicine prescriptions, protecting your clients from scams, TikTok screen time limits, new Spotify plus button, and our last call for State of the Senior Market 2023 registrations!Attend the 2023 State of the Senior MarketFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-email-marketing-campaigns-insurance-agents-should-be-sending/
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
Medicaid Unwinding Stats, Meta Verification, & Spotify DJ: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-stats-meta-verification-spotify-dj/
Photo Capture & Editing Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-photo-capture-editing-apps/
How to Make Stovetop Popcorn: https://living.medicareful.com/how-to-make-stovetop-popcorn
Registration link for the 2023 State of the Senior Market: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
References:Biden Proposal Would Ban Online Prescribing of Certain Drugs: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/science/dea-telemedicine-opioids-prescription.html
DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2023/02/24/dea-announces-proposed-rules-permanent-telemedicine-flexibilities
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in March 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-march-2023-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/
Expansion of Induction of Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Encounter: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/01/2023-04217/expansion-of-induction-of-buprenorphine-via-telemedicine-encounter
How Scammers Are Targeting Your Clients: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/02/24/how-scammers-are-targeting-your-clients/
How to Recognize a Phone Scam: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams#how%20to%20recognize
Scamming Up A Storm: 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Report: https://firstorion.com/midyearscamreport/
Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances When the Practitioner and the Patient Have Not Had a Prior In-Person Medical Evaluation: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/01/2023-04248/telemedicine-prescribing-of-controlled-substances-when-the-practitioner-and-the-patient-have-not-had
TikTok sets automatic one-hour screen time limit for teens: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/01/tiktok-sets-screen-time-limits-for-teens.html
TikTok sets new default time limits for minors: https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-minors-social-media-china-time-limit-f735bd496ea3513abfc6480e5637abd8
We’re upgrading our Heart to a Plus: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-02-27/save-your-favorite-songs-podcasts-and-more-with-spotifys-plus-button/
We all love taking photos and sharing them with others. Take your photos to the next level! Check out these capture and editing apps that will make your photos just as unforgettable as the snapshot of the moment.OldRoll – Vintage Film Camera Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oldroll-vintage-film-camera/id1570093460
Disposable Camera – OldRoll: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.accordion.analogcam&hl=en_US≷=US
VSCO Website: https://www.vsco.co/
VSCO – Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vsco-photo-video-editor/id588013838
VSCO – Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vsco.cam&hl=en_US≷=US
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Want to make your job a lot easier? Skip the hassle of paper applications! With Ritter’s easy-to-use Medicareful enrollment tool, you can streamline your business with clients and carriers and stay compliant with the latest CMS rules. Learn all about it in this episode.Read the text versionGet your own Medicareful site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Email us at ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
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Resources:5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Medicare Sales Recording) | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-using-medicareful-to-sell-more-medicare-plans/
A Review of the Top Medicare Quote engines for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-top-medicare-quote-engines-for-insurance-agents/
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-provider-lookup-fasttrack-lead-sharing-for-the-2022-aep/
The Friday Five for February 24, 2023: Medicaid Unwinding Survey, Amazon & One Medical, Meta Paid Verification, Microsoft Teams 2.0, and Spotify’s AI DJ.Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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References:Amazon closes $3.9 billion deal to acquire One Medical: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/tech/ftc-amazon-one-medical-deal/index.html
Amazon officially becomes a health care provider after closing purchase of One Medical: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-completes-one-medical-acquisition-163431975.html
Facebook and Instagram to get paid verification as Twitter charges for two-factor SMS authentication: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/feb/20/facebook-instagram-paid-meta-verification-twitter-charge-2fa-two-factor-authentication-via-sms
iOS 16.4 New Emoji Roundup: We're Finally Getting a Pink Heart: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-16-4-new-emoji-roundup-were-finally-getting-a-pink-heart/
Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/20/1158334690/instagram-facebook-meta-verified-zuckerberg
Medicaid Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
Microsoft is about to launch its rebuilt and faster version of Teams: https://bgr.com/tech/microsoft-is-about-to-launch-its-rebuilt-and-faster-version-of-teams/
Microsoft Teams is getting big performance improvements next month: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/20/23607037/microsoft-teams-performance-improvements-less-cpu-memory
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Unwinding, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
New Microsoft Teams will deliver massive performance boost and use less battery, says report: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/new-microsoft-teams-will-deliver-massive-performance-boost-and-use-less-battery-says-report
One Medical joins Amazon to make it easier for people to get and stay healthier: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/one-medical-joins-amazon-to-make-it-easier-for-people-to-get-and-stay-healthier
Spotify Debuts a New AI DJ, Right in Your Pocket: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-02-22/spotify-debuts-a-new-ai-dj-right-in-your-pocket/
Spotify launches ‘DJ,’ a new feature offering personalized music with AI-powered commentary: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/22/spotify-launches-dj-a-new-personalized-music-lineup-that-includes-ai-powered-commentary/
Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/02/testing-meta-verified-to-help-creators/
Urban: Majority surveyed not aware of looming Medicaid eligibility redeterminations: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/urban-majority-surveyed-not-aware-looming-medicaid-eligibility-redeterminations
Why should you register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Well, listen to find out! This episode is an overview of all the tools, resources, and advantages you will get when partnering with Ritter. You don’t want to miss out.Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
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Resources:2023 Medicare Part A & Part B Premiums and Deductibles: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-medicare-part-a-b-premiums-and-deductibles/
5 Things About CallVault - Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-selling-medicare-advantage-plans-2022/
Free eBooks and Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Knight School Online Learning Resource: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Ritter Docs Site: https://docs.ritterim.com/
The Ritter Platform: https://app.ritterim.com/
The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-escope-fasttrack-app-profile-features/
The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-drug-cost-estimator-and-prefilled-applications/
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-3-new-tools-and-shared-client-records/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
References:Integrity Marketing Group Website: https://www.integritymarketing.com/
Join Aaron Kassover, founder of AgentMethods, back to talk about why client outreach is more than just birthday emails. Learn about the three types of email you should be sending your clients. Aaron and Sarah also chat about how AgentMethods AMPlify helps automate those emails and so much more!Ready to AMPlify your insurance sales, renewals and referrals? Turn up the volume with AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/amplify
More words of wisdom from Aaron:On Birthday Emails:“If that's when you're reaching out, and the rest of the year, it's crickets. It's not going to work very well.”
“There's no relationship, there's no value to add, you're just trying to disrupt somebody. But if there's a relationship, if there's trust, if there's value, it's a different story.”
When creating a call-to-action (CTA) on your website:“If you stand five feet away from your computer and you squint, you can still see the call to action. Yes. One thing to do.”
Why content should be tailored to your audience:“It’s kind of like a fingerprint, every agent’s customers are a little different. Some agents are super analytical and are all about percentages and those number details. And others are about relationships and family and people are drawn to you because of that. So, the kinds of content that you’re going to share, that’s going to get your audience to respond is going to be very different for those two agents.”
Highlights:[1:45] Why is email marketing so effective and how can insurance agents get started?
[2:15] Aaron's new Thanksgiving story
[4:28] The biggest mistake most agents make when sending out birthday emails
[7:39] What else can insurance agents do with email marketing?
[8:32] Email Marketing Campaign #1
[9:32] Email Marketing Campaign #2
[10:36] Great discourse on call-to-action strategy and how to make your CTAs effective
[16:02] How does AgentMethods help insurance agents with no email marketing experience whatsoever?
[17:25] AMPlify: AgentMethods email automation platform
[18:44] How many leads in one day?!?
[19:38] Email Marketing Campaign #3
[20:38] More than just email with AMPlify from AgentMethods
[22:44] The magic of AMPlify
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/
Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-project-management-apps/
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-agents-through-technology-ft-aaron-kassover-from-agent-methods/
How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-add-technology-to-your-insurance-business/
How to Market Yourself Effectively: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-market-yourself-effectively/
Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/should-insurance-agents-have-their-own-website-2022/
Come April 1st Medicaid eligibility reviews will commence, and millions of Americans may lose coverage. What does that mean for insurance agents? Find the solutions in this episode!Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
ACA’s Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-agents-make-selling-under-65-insurance/
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare-2023/
Knight School: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/
Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-medicaid-compared-how-both-programs-benefit-insurance-agents/
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
Sign Up for Your Free Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Updated Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/updated-medicare-enrollment-rules-for-2023/
References:10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-provision/
Analysis of Recent National Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/analysis-of-recent-national-trends-in-medicaid-and-chip-enrollment/
From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress’ $1.7T omnibus: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/telehealth-medicare-cuts-here-are-health-policies-congress-17t-omnibus
Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type by Geography: 2019 and 2021: https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2022/acs/acsbr-013.pdf
Medicaid Beneficiary Resources: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#when2contactstate
Medicaid Income Edibility Limits for Adults as a Percent of the Federal Poverty Level: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/medicaid-income-eligibility-limits-for-adults-as-a-percent-of-the-federal-poverty-level/
Statement of Administration Policy H.R 382 & H.J. Res 7: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SAP-H.R.-382-H.J.-Res.-7.pdf
What Happens When COVID-19 Emergency Declarations End? Implications for Coverage, Costs, and Access: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-happens-when-covid-19-emergency-declarations-end-implications-for-coverage-costs-and-access/
The Friday Five for February 17, 2023: Google Bard vs. Microsoft Bing, CVS & Oak Street Health Deal, Cigna Rebrands, Spotify Social Ambitions, and 2023 Ambies Nominees.Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
There’s still time to register for Ritter's State of the Senior Market: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm
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Recently:Project Management Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-project-management-apps/
Major Compliance Changes Are Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/major-compliance-changes-are-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Phytonutrients: What Plant Color Says About Nutrition: https://living.medicareful.com/phytonutrients-what-plant-color-says-about-nutrition
References:2023 Ambies Nominees (Podcast Recommendation Megalist): https://www.ambies.com/2023-nominees-1
CVS digs into primary care with $9.5 bln Oak Street Health deal: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/cvs-health-buy-oak-street-health-95-bln-2023-02-08/
CVS finally makes primary care play, scooping up Oak Street Health in $10.6B deal: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/cvs-finally-makes-primary-care-play-scooping-oak-street-health-106b
CVS to buy Medicare-focused primary care operator Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/02/08/cvs-buys-oak-street-health/11210327002/
Cigna Evolves Brands to Reflect Growing Portfolio: https://newsroom.thecignagroup.com/cigna-evolves-brands-to-reflect-growing-portfolio
Cigna launches rebrand as it continues to build out portfolio: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cigna-launches-rebrand-it-continues-build-out-portfolio
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in February 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-february-2023-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#28
Father of internet warns: Don’t rush investments into A.I. just because ChatGPT is ‘really cool’: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/14/father-of-the-internet-warns-dont-rush-investments-into-chat-ai.html
Google Vice President Warns That AI Chatbots Are Hallucinating: https://www.iflscience.com/google-vice-president-warns-that-ai-chatbots-are-hallucinating-67534
How Oak Street Health’s Value-Based Care Structure is Bolstering Health Equity in Underserved Communities: https://www.oakstreethealth.com/osh-value-based-care-751584
How the Spotify layoffs impact its podcasting business: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/24/23569956/spotify-layoff-podcast-ostroff-rogan
Microsoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demo: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/14/microsoft-bing-ai-made-several-errors-in-launch-demo-last-week-.html
Spotify’s new activist investor is keeping a close eye on podcast spending: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23599864/spotify-investor-podcast-valueact-youtube-rihanna-super-bowl
Spotify’s test of a Friends tab on mobile hints at expanded social ambitions: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/31/spotifys-test-of-a-friends-tab-on-mobile-hints-at-expanded-social-ambitions/
The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/13/the-ai-photo-app-trend-has-already-fizzled-new-data-shows
Looking for ways to help get your team organized? Tina reviews project management apps that will help you stay on target.Asana App: https://asana.com/
Monday App: https://monday.com/
Resources:
4 Strategies for Effectively Working With a Team: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
Agent Apps | To-Do or Not To-Do Lists? Personal Planner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-to-do-or-not-to-do-lists-personal-planner-apps/
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Have you ever had a client call you at start of the year and tell you they’re unsatisfied with their Medicare Advantage plan? Don’t worry, you can help them, and Ritter will help you! Listen to find out the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment regulations you should be aware of.Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
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Resources:Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods-asg194/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/things-to-think-about-post-aep-2022/
References:Limited Income and Resources: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources
Medicare Managed Care Manual Chapter 2 – Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Eligibility-and-Enrollment/MedicareMangCareEligEnrol/Downloads/CY_2019_MA_Enrollment_and_Disenrollment_Guidance.pdf
Special circumstances (Special Enrollment Periods): https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/joining-a-health-or-drug-plan/special-circumstances-special-enrollment-periods
When does Medicare coverage start: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare-coverage-start
The Friday Five for February 10, 2023:* COVID-19 Public Health Emergency End Date * CMS 2024 MA and Part D Advance Notice * CMS & The Universal Foundation * Bard, ChatGPT, and JEF from The Rez * Instagram Founders Unveil New App Artifact
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Resources:5 Ways to Build Your Confidence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-build-your-confidence-the-friday-five/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare-2023/
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits As An Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-medicare-coverage-for-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/
References:2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2023-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet
A deep dive into the end of the COVID PHE: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/02/03/covid-phe-aftermath
Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2024-advance-notice.pdf
Aligning Quality Measures across CMS — The Universal Foundation: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2215539
CMS Releases 2024 Advance Notice with Proposed Payment Updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-2024-advance-notice-proposed-payment-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-prescription
CMS seeks to make quality measures more 'universal' in rollout of new program: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-seeks-make-quality-measures-more-universal-rollout-new-program
Google’s AI chatbot Bard makes factual error in first demo: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo
Hands-on with Bing’s new ChatGPT-like features: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/08/hands-on-with-the-new-bing/
International Classification of Diseases, (ICD-10-CM/PCS) Transition - Background: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm_pcs_background.htm
Instagram’s co-founders are back with Artifact, a kind of TikTok for text: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/31/23579552/artifact-instagram-cofounders-kevin-systrom-mike-krieger-news-app
Instagram’s co-founders introduce a new social app…for news reading: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/31/instagrams-co-founders-introduce-a-new-social-app-for-news-reading/
The 6 Major Differences Between ICD-9 And ICD-10 Codes: https://www.coronishealth.com/blog/the-6-major-differences-between-icd-9-and-icd-10-codes/
What the End of the Covid Public Health Emergency Could Mean for You: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/well/live/covid-public-health-emergency.html
What The End Of The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Will Mean For Older Adults: https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/2023/02/01/what-the-end-of-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency-will-mean-for-older-adults/?sh=671854adb922
Think the conversation around mental health has shifted? You should see the Medicare coverage! Stay updated and informed with our newest explainer on mental health and substance use disorder coverage for your Medicare clients.Question for the ASG Podcast? Ask away! ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Resources:5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
References:Does Medicare cover mental health? https://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-qa-tool/does-medicare-cover-mental-health/
Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/does-medicare-cover-mental-health-services
FAQs on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare/
It's time to say goodbye to the negativity and self-doubt that's holding us back! Learn how to use these 5 tips to gain a new confidence in your skills and abilities. Let's move forward strategically, together!Map out your next steps with confidence – we can help! Reach out to our team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Resources:20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-toxic-positivity-real-and-how-to-avoid-it/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/using-a-swot-analysis-to-review-your-insurance-business/
References:5 Steps for Increasing Your Self-Esteem and Confidence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202208/5-steps-increasing-your-self-esteem-and-confidence
10 Ways To Build Confidence: https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/
10 Ways to Build Your Confidence at Work: https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/10-ways-to-build-your-confidence-at-work.html
15 Tips to Build Confidence in Business: https://www.deliberatedirections.com/confidence/
18 Keys to be at your Self-Confident Best in 2023: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/18-keys-your-self-confident-best-2023-ramanathan-pmp-cssgb-ains-au/
How to Be Confident: 8 Tips for Building Confidence: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-be-more-confident
Keep your brain sharp and your skills up to date with continuing education. It’s a requirement for health insurance agents, but that doesn’t mean it has to be hard! This episode has the resources to help!Read the text versionMeet Your Sales Team and ask about that WebCE discount: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Resources:Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
2023 State of the Senior Market: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/
References:America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP): https://www.ahip.org/need-ce-credits
Kaplan FAQ CE Credits: https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/insurance-continuing-education/faq
Pennsylvania Insurance Continuing Education State Requirements: https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/insurance-continuing-education/pennsylvania/state-requirements
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Courses: https://nabip.org/professional-development/courses
WebCE: https://www.webce.com/
Discover the time management secret that is creating margin. Sarah talks about using this technique to better manage your time, keep a sustainable schedule, and reach your goals.How do you stay motivated? What method works for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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More Episodes You'll Like:Developing a Service Mindset: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/developing-a-service-mindset-monday-motivation/
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/eating-frogs-slaying-dragons/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
The Quest for Navigation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-the-quest-for-navigation-apps/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/using-a-swot-analysis-to-review-your-insurance-business/
References:5 Ways To Create Space in Your Life: https://thelivingwell.com/5-ways-to-create-space-in-your-life/
Block Out “Unscheduled Time” In Your Day for Proactive Tasks: https://lifehacker.com/block-out-unscheduled-time-in-your-day-for-proactive-1660458027
Five reasons why project managers use buffer time and why you should too: https://www.emma.ai/blog/five-reasons-why-project-managers-use-buffer-time-and-why-you-should-too
How to Create Margin in Your Life: https://www.holisticwellnesspractice.com/hwp-blog/2021/11/23/how-to-create-margin-in-your-life
I leave 30% of my day unscheduled, and it's done wonders for my creativity and focus. Here's how it works. https://www.businessinsider.com/30-rule-unscheduled-time-improve-creativity-focus-at-work-2022-3
Time Blocking: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking
Your Schedule Needs a Buffer: https://medium.com/swlh/your-schedule-needs-a-buffer-3930bebc0cfa
Why Scheduling “Nothing Time” is More Important than Ever: https://www.caitlynbeattiecoaching.com/blog/scheduling-nothing-time
The Friday Five for January 27, 2023:* Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Update * Dollar General Mobile Healthcare * Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023 * Instagram Quiet Mode and Other Updates * State of the Senior Market 2023 Details
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Resources:ACA Enrollment Snapshot, Apple HomePod, & Egg Alternatives: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-enrollment-snapshot-apple-homepod-egg-alternatives-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner and Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2022-podcast-recommendations/
References:Dollar General pilots mobile clinics as it targets a bigger presence in healthcare: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/dollar-general-pilots-mobile-clinics-it-targets-bigger-presence-healthcare
HHS Announces Key Dates for the First Year of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-announces-key-dates-first-year-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program
H.R. 244 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/244/text
How to use Quiet Mode on Instagram: https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-use-quiet-mode-on-instagram
Instagram adds a new 'Quiet Mode' and recommendation controls: https://www.engadget.com/instagram-introduces-quiet-mode-new-content-controls-140011575.html
Instagram launches quiet mode to help you focus: https://mashable.com/article/quiet-mode-instagram-pause-notifications-how-to
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Benefits Bill: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/01/12/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-medicare-hearing-aid-benefits-bill/
Looking for ways to help boost your physical activity? One way to stick with healthy habits is to track your journey. Join Tina as she reviews two apps that will help you toward your 2023 fitness goal!Map My Walk – App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/map-my-walk-by-under-armour/id307861492
Map My Walk – Playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapmywalk.android2&hl=en_US≷=US
Google Fit: Activity Tracker – App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-fit-activity-tracker/id1433864494
Google Fit: Activity Tracker – Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fitness&hl=en_US≷=US
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Expand your portfolio with Medicare Supplements. We guide you through basics, benefits, even how to create side-by-side comparisons with Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine. Read the text versionRSVP for the 2023 State of the Senior Market: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
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Resources:Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/finding-the-best-medicare-supplement-plan-letter-for-your-client/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter’s Quest for Cash is Back 2023: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritters-quest-for-cash-is-back/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-value-of-medicare-supplements-during-aep/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-n-make-sense/
References:Implementation Guidance for MACRA Revisions to Medigap Model Regulation: https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/2019%20MACRA%20FAQ%20-%20updated%20for%202020.pdf
Retirement Statistics for 2022: 15 Important Face You Should Know: https://legaljobs.io/blog/retirement-statistics/
When can I buy Medigap?: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/when-can-i-buy-medigap
The Friday Five for January 20, 2023:* 2023 Marketplace OEP Snapshot #3 * COVID-19 PHE extended by Becerra * We reached the debt ceiling. Now what? * Alternatives for expensive eggs * Apple brings HomePod back
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:5 Things About the ACA Marketplace: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-the-aca-marketplace-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Uncoupling, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2022-podcast-recommendations/
References:Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/18/23553366/apple-homepod-2022-price-release-date-specs-features
Apple HomePod: https://www.apple.com/homepod/
Becerra renews COVID-19 public health emergency another 90 days, possibly for last time: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/becerra-renews-covid-19-public-health-emergency-another-90-days-possibly-last-time
Egg prices are soaring. Here’s how to substitute in cooking, baking. https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/01/18/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking/
'Egg-scuse me, this carton is how much?' Here's why egg prices are soaring across the US: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/01/18/egg-prices-avian-flu-inflation/11067700002/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in January 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-january-2023-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#29
Foods With More Protein Than an Egg: https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-more-protein-than-egg
How to Prescribe Controlled Substances to Patients During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/GDP/(DEA-DC-023)(DEA075)Decision_Tree_(Final)_33120_2007.pdf
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #3: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-3
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Pandemic deadline threatens access to Adderall, hormone therapies: https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/pandemic-prescription-drugs-telehealth
The avian flu is hammering U.S. poultry farmers, leaving experts to ask: What has changed? https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/avian-bird-flu-egg-prices-rcna66273
The Cheapest Ways to Get Your Protein Right Now: https://lifehacker.com/the-cheapest-ways-to-get-your-protein-right-now-1850001760
The Debt Limit Through the Years: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/debt-limit-through-the-years/
The US will likely reach its debt limit on Thursday. What comes next is predictable: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/politics/us-debt-ceiling-what-matters/index.html
U.S. braces for ‘extraordinary’ steps to avoid debt ceiling: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/19/debt-ceiling-default/
What Happens When COVID-19 Emergency Declarations End? Implications for Coverage, Costs, and Access: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-happens-when-covid-19-emergency-declarations-end-implications-for-coverage-costs-and-access/#telehealth
What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage and What Does It Mean for Those Being Treated for ADHD? https://www.bu.edu/articles/2022/behind-the-adderall-shortage/
What is the US debt ceiling and what happens if it isn’t raised? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/19/what-is-us-debt-ceiling-explainer
Why Are Eggs So Expensive, and WTF Do I Cook Instead? https://www.bonappetit.com/story/egg-price-substitution
Build and sustain client loyalty with these four tips for better business practices. Maintaining positive relationships with your clients is one essential part of being a well-rounded agent. Your work isn't over after that first sale, it's all about continuing your effort. Read the text versionGet on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Medicare Sales Recording) | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents ft. ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-relationship-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents-featuring-remindermedia-s-luke-acree-and-andrew-saksa/
Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-you-offering-multiple-ltc-insurance-options/
Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-business-selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance/
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-agents-through-technology-ft-aaron-kassover-from-agent-methods/
Learn more about the Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Learn more about fixed and indexed annuities, both great options for funding retirement. We compare both types of annuities, talk about interest calculation and other particulars, and how to help your clients choose between the two.Read the text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:3 Things Highly Successful Annuity Agents Do Right: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-things-highly-successful-annuity-agents-do-right-%c7%80-asg026/
3 Steps for Preparing for Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/3-steps-for-preparing-for-retirement
5 Strategies to Boost Your Annuity Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-strategies-to-boost-your-annuity-sales-%c7%80-asg028/
Funding Your Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/funding-your-retirement
Protect the Nest Egg with Fixed Index Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/protect-the-nest-egg-with-fixed-index-annuities/
Ritter Fact Finder: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/
References:2022 Data: Americans Have Less Than Half the Recommended Retirement Savings: https://anytimeestimate.com/research/retirement-savings-2022/
FINRA Overview on Annuities: https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/investment-products/annuities
Here’s How Much Americans Have Saved for Retirement at Every Age: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/30/vanguard-how-much-americans-have-saved-for-retirement-by-age.html
Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Compendium About U.S. Workers’ Retirement Outlook: https://transamericainstitute.org/docs/default-source/research/emerging-from-covid-19-pandemic-compendium-worker-retirement-outlook-report.pdf
Get the details on CMS compliance changes coming to Medicare Advantage and Part D in 2024. We highlight the major regulations agents need to know to stay compliant, all in this can't-miss episode!Read the text versionMedicare compliance questions? Email our Compliance Officer for clarification!
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Resources:5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
All About State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: https://living.medicareful.com/all-about-state-health-insurance-assistance-programs
CMS Compliance Memo & TPMO Frequently Asked Questions: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-compliance-memo-tpmo-frequently-asked-questions-the-friday-five/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Uncoupling, & the State of the Senior Market: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2023 Registration: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm
Updated Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/updated-medicare-enrollment-rules-for-2023/
References:Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
It’s common practice to exercise and train our bodies, but what about our minds? Put your mind through mental gymnastics and breathe deep to relieve stress with these apps!FitMind: Mindtraining: https://fitmind.com/
Breathe: relax & focus Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-relax-focus/id1506712199
Breathe: relax & focus Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.havabee.breathe&hl=en_US≷=US
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Resources:20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Still thinking of Hospital Indemnity as a cross-sale? Discover a new way of thinking about this product, how it pairs with plans in your portfolio, a new strategy for pitching HI, and how to overcome the anxiety that's causing you to leave money on the table!Email Us to Learn More!ASG Podcast: ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
Damon Logan: Damon.Logan@RitterIM.com
Harry Rittner: Harold.Rittner@RitterIM.com
Highlights:[01:15] Hospital Indemnity definition & product basics
[02:32] The Hospital Gap in Medicare Advantage
[06:12] Compliance!
[10:26] 🔮 Hospital Indemnity as a companion plan to Medicare Advantage. (Not dissimilar to Med Supp for Original Medicare)
[13:46] The Elephant in the Room
[15:09] Due Diligence and a New Strategy
[20:28] Fear of Losing the Sale
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Resources:Cover Those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cover-those-copays-with-hospital-indemnity-plans/
How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-does-a-hospital-indemnity-plan-work-with-medicare-a-case-study/
How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-sell-hospital-indemnity-plans-and-combat-health-care-costs/
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-msa-plans-hospital-indemnity-insurance-the-perfect-pair/
Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
The Friday Five for January 6, 2023:* NAHU is now NABIP * The Great Medicaid Uncoupling * CMS CY 2024 MA and PDP Leads Proposal * State of the Senior Market 2023 * The Joy Workout and Other Mental Health Tips
Attend Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2023
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Resources:5 Things About CMS' CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
Register for Ritter's State of the Senior Market Event: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/
References:10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Requirement: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-requirement/
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: https://rules.house.gov/sites/democrats.rules.house.gov/files/BILLS-117hr2617eas2.pdf
From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/telehealth-medicare-cuts-here-are-health-policies-congress-17t-omnibus
Medicare Advantage Managers Propose 2024 Ban on Lead Sales: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/12/16/medicare-advantage-managers-propose-2024-ban-on-lead-sales/
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf
National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Name Change Info: https://nabip.org/chapter-resources/hod/name-change
NAHU Proposed Rebranding: https://nabip.org/media/7283/nahu-rebranding-final.pdf
Small Steps to Improve Your Mental Health in 2023: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/26/well/mind/mental-health-advice-2023.html
The Joy Workout: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/24/well/move/joy-workout-exercises-happiness.html
Why Democrats warmed to severing Medicaid eligibility from the Covid public health emergency: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/19/democrats-medicaid-covid-00074563
Partnering with an FMO is a big choice… we understand that you might have questions! We answer our most frequently asked questions about working with Ritter Insurance Marketing in this ASG Podcast episode. Curious about marketing? Need tech solutions? Not sure how joining a field marketing organization can help you insurance business? We answer those questions and more! Get started with Ritter Insurance Marketing today and gain access to the Ritter Platform, CallVault, the Medicare Quote Engine, and more! https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA – What’s the Difference?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-%e2%80%93-what-s-the-difference/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
Ritter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry Rittner: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-s-tools-resources-for-insurance-agents-featuring-harry-rittner/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/training-opportunities-for-insurance-agents-at-ritter/
CMS just released the Contract Year 2024 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. Listen for our initial take on these policy and technical changes and what they mean for independent insurance agents like you!Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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References:Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule (CMS-4201-P): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
CMS releases the 2024 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule: What it means for Star ratings, prior authorization, and marketing requirements: https://www.risehealth.org/insights-articles/cms-releases-the-2024-medicare-advantage-proposed-rule-what-it-means-for-star-ratings-prior-authorization-and-marketing-requirements
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf
Medicare Program: Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, etc.: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2022-26956/medicare-program-contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program
And the podcast recommendations keep coming! Whether you want to get more into podcasts or you blew through your entire listening queue over the holidays, Sarah has something for you in this episode.What are you listening to and loving right now? Let us know! Email the show at ASGPodcast@ritterim.com or give us a call at 1-717-562-7211.
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Podcast Recommendations:Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-interest
Quiet Part Loud: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/quiet-part-loud
The Mistholme Museum: https://thatsnotcanon.com/themistholmemuseum
The Superhero Complex: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-superhero-complex-94326228/
Young Ben Franklin: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/young-ben-franklin/
More Recommendations:Top Podcasts of 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2022/
International Podcast Day 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2022/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
Moving anytime soon? These apps are like having your own personal relocation assistant. Whether that’s across town, or across the ocean, these two apps will help you be prepared!MovingBoxes Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.scalan.movingbox&hl=en_US≷=US
Room Planner Home Interior 3D Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/room-planner-home-design-3d/id1076159017
Room Planner Home Interior 3D Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icandesignapp.all&hl=en_US≷=US
Room Planner Home Interior for Windows: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066110/Room_Planner__Design_Home_3D__Pro/
Moving Organizer Pro Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moving-organizer-pro/id1113065688
Moving Organizer Pro Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theartofsignal.movingcompanion.pro&hl=en_US≷=US
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You spend time networking and building connections with clients, but don’t forget about the people you're side by side with every day, your coworkers! Tina created a list of the best practices for team building. Listen to learn more!Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Other episodes you’ll like:7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness | Monday Motivation: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
Finding Inspiration Outside of Work | Monday Motivation: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/finding-inspiration-outside-of-work-monday-motivation/
Why Being a Likeable Agent is Good for Your Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-being-a-likable-agent-is-good-for-your-business/
Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-network/
References:The importance of teamwork (as proven by science): https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/the-importance-of-teamwork
The Importance of Teamwork (Plus 11 Ways a Team Benefits From It): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/teamwork-important
Don't let the stress of gift-giving get you down! Grab a coffee, (or cocoa!) take a break, and listen for Sarah's list of last-minute holiday gifts!
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Join Sarah for a glimpse back through 2022 via her Spotify Wrapped. These are the podcasts she listened to more than any others complete with honest reviews and favorite episodes. Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Podcasts Mentioned in This Episode:Tomorrow: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/tomorrow/
Arcadia, CA: https://arcadiacalifornia.lawofnames.com/
Nothing Much Happens: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories
Pillow Forts and Tree Houses: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories/2022/3/13/season-9-episode-eleven-pillow-forts-and-treehouses
ICYMI: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi
How AIM Changed the Internet 4ever: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/01/aol-instant-messenger-we-can-never-log-off
We TikTok About Bruno: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/01/viral-videos-made-bruno-bigger-than-let-it-go
The Instagram Feed We Thought We Wanted: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/03/instagram-chronological-feed-vs-algorithm-how-change
Why Etsy Sellers Are Going on Strike: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/04/etsy-strike-boycott-sellers-fees-explained
Tumblr Changed How We Watch Movies: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/08/black-film-archive-tumblr-film-online-archiving
Where AI Art Can Go Wrong: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/09/ask-a-tech-reporter-ai-art-data-tracking
Goodnight, World: https://goodnight-world.simplecast.com/
Other Episodes Full of Podcast Recommendations:Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
International Podcast Day 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2022/
Client retention is more important than client acquisition, but it's not always easy to know how or when to reach out. Listen to learn more about client outreach touchpoints. Then, use our free templates to keep in touch and strengthen your client relationships.Read the text version
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Resources:Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication/
Ritter Template Client Phone Check-In: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-phone-script.docx
Ritter Template Client Email Check-In: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-email-template.docx
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-client-retention-should-be-your-top-priority/
This week, it's all about the ACA! CMS released the 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule AND the 2nd snapshot of 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment. Sarah pulls out the details agents should know!Have questions about the ACA Market? Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211.
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More episodes about ACA Marketplace Sales:5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitate Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-the-aca-sticking-around-long-term/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:12 Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper Alternatives: https://www.treehugger.com/eco-friendly-alternatives-wrapping-paper-4858648
Eight of the Best Reusable Alternatives to Traditional Wrapping Paper: https://lifehacker.com/eight-of-the-best-reusable-alternatives-to-traditional-1849881129
Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping: https://www.invaluable.com/blog/furoshiki/
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-proposed-rule
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Review, organize, and plan for 2023 with a SWOT analysis! Discover what SWOT is and how it can help you create a plan for your insurance business.Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Reach out to our team at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or by calling 1-717-562-7211.
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Resources:20+ SWOT Analysis Templates, Examples & Best Practices: https://venngage.com/blog/swot-analysis-templates/
Building a Business Plan Knight School Module: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/building-a-business-plan/
How to Do a SWOT Analysis [With Template & Examples]: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/swot-analysis
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/amtbj63/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To With Table and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/swot.asp
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/things-to-think-about-post-aep-2022/
This week’s games help you channel your inner perfectionist and clean freak. Join Tina as she shares her favorite apps that satisfy that cleaning itch in our brains.Power Gun – Washing Simulator Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.power.wash.job.simulator
Power Wash! – Water Gun Games Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/power-wash-water-gun-games/id1592311276
Sunday Lawn Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunday-lawn/id313199385
Sunday Lawn Seasons Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunday-lawn-seasons/id726147252
Sunday Lawn Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.donutgames.sundaylawn
Sunday Lawn Seasons Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.donutgames.sundaylawnseasons
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Another AEP is in the books! Congratulations!!! As we move out of the busy season, we've got some tips on how to transition to reviewing, organizing, and planning. Just a few things to think about while AEP is still fresh in your mind.Read the text versionHave a question? Reach out to the ASG Podcast team at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or by calling 1-717-562-7211.
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Resources:7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-relationship-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents-featuring-remindermedia-s-luke-acree-and-andrew-saksa/
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-agents-through-technology-ft-aaron-kassover-from-agent-methods/
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter Docs Carrier Pages: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Friday Five for December 9, 2022:* AEP 2023 is over. What's next? * CMS Prior Authorization Rule * COVID, Cold, Flu, Allergies, or RSV? * Mental Health Benefits of Cleaning * Lensa AI Art Generating App
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More Episodes You'll Like:Lifelong Learning: Online Educational Resources: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/lifelong-learning-online-educational-resources/
Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-premium-podcast-subscriptions-for-the-holidays-the-friday-five/
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-10-holiday-toys-2022-the-tuesday-ten/
References:CMS Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-rule-expand-access-health-information-and-improve-prior-authorization-process
How Is Everyone Making Those A.I. Selfies? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/07/style/lensa-ai-selfies.html
The Difference between COVID-19, the Flu, Allergies, RSV, and a Cold: https://tulsaer.com/the-difference-between-covid-19-the-flu-allergies-rsv-and-a-cold/
The Mental Health Benefits Of A Clean Home: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/mental-health-clean-home/
Rapid disenrollments don't have to happen to you! Learn how better communication can smooth over most Medicare plan disenrollment issues. We outline 7 strategies that are simple for agents to implement.Read the text versionFollow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/five-reasons-clients-switch-medicare-plans-during-aep/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly-1648559155/
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/
Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan's Network? How to Tell: https://living.medicareful.com/is-your-doctor-in-your-medicare-plans-network-how-to-tell
What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-seniors-value-most-in-an-ma-plan/
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-client-retention-should-be-your-top-priority/
Your Formulary: Knowing What's Covered: https://living.medicareful.com/your-formulary-knowing-whats-covered
References:40% of the American middle class face poverty in retirement: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/12/40percent-of-american-middle-class-face-poverty-in-retirement-study-says.html
6 Outbound Education and Verification Calls to All New Enrollees: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/downloads/MMGSection70-6Rev.pdf
Medicare and the High Cost of Prescription Drugs: https://www.investmentnews.com/medicare-and-the-high-cost-of-prescription-drugs-78332
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
We all use smart phones and electronic devices throughout our day, but we sometimes forget the basic care and maintenance that go with them. We created a list of 5 basic care tips you should implement into your routine to help prolong the life of your devices.Follow Us on Social!Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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Resources:Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-protect-your-privacy-password-manager-apps/
Agent Apps | Work-On-The-Go: Document Scanner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-work-on-the-go-document-scanner-apps/
Mastodon, QR Codes, & NightWare | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/mastodon-qr-codes-nightware-the-friday-five/
References:How Often Should You Turn Off Your Phone? https://www.batteriesplus.com/blog/tech/should-you-turn-off-your-phone
How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
Mobile phones: Reservoirs for the transmission of nosocomial pathogens: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/02/26/your-smartphone-screen-probably-disgusting-heres-how-clean/2950106002/
The Best Antivirus Software for 2022: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-antivirus-protection
True or False: You need antivirus protection for your phone: https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/antivirus-protection-for-your-phone/792161/
Get ready to put procrastination in its place! Sarah talks about eating frogs and slaying dragons, helping motivate you to organize your to-do list and Get. Stuff. Done.How do you stay motivated? Are you an eat-the-frog type, or does another method work for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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Want more motivation? Try these episodes:Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-get-focused-with-these-apps/
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/celebrating-every-step-of-the-process-monday-motivation/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
What Does Success Look Like? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-success-look-like-monday-motivation/
Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-network/
References:Eat the Frog: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog
Why you should eat the frog first: https://asana.com/resources/eat-the-frog
The Friday Five for December 2, 2022:* Last Days of AEP 2023 – Make Them Count! * Senate Calling for Medicare & Me Handbook Changes * Recapping 2022 Medicare Bills * Expert Takes on TikTok Viral Health Trends * Hive Social Offline for Security Fixes
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Resources:Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2022: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-december-2022-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#4
Hive Social, a Twitter and Instagram Alternative, is Exploding in Popularity: https://petapixel.com/2022/11/30/hive-social-a-twitter-and-instagram-alternative-is-exploding-in-popularity/
Hive Social Temporarily Shuts Down Severs to Address Security Issues: https://www.ign.com/articles/hive-social-temporarily-shuts-down-severs-to-address-security-issues
Monday Motivation episodes from ASG Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/category/monday-motivation
Senate bill seeks to improve Medicare handbook amid spike in marketing complaints: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senate-bill-seeks-improve-medicare-handbook-amid-spike-marketing-complaints
Social Networks Are Going Much, Much Smaller: https://slate.com/technology/2022/11/mastodon-discord-small-social-networks.html
Top 10 Medicare Bills of 2022, So Far: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/11/30/top-10-medicare-bills-of-2022-so-far/
What Nutritionists Think Of TikTok Health Trends, From Healthy Coke To Lettuce Water: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tiktok-health-food-trends_l_6374fd2de4b0e818be4854d0
Close more sales by avoiding these 5 common mistakes. Learn how to identify these bad habits and what to do instead!
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Marketing & Incentives – Learn more about lead programs available when you work with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/marketing-incentives/
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10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application/
Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-get-focused-with-these-apps/
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/halfway-through-aep-reflect-renew-your-medicare-sales-strategies/
How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prevent-insurance-agent-negligence-2022/
References:
5 Ways to Work with Pre Qualified Leads: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/pre-qualified-lead
8 Reasons Your Salespeople Are Not Closing Sales: https://salesdrive.info/reasons-salespeople-not-closing-sales/
10 Steps To Effective Listening: https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2012/11/09/10-steps-to-effective-listening/?sh=58cb45823891
24 Sales Mistakes to Avoid in 2022 (and Beyond): https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/sales-closing-mistakes
55 Open-Ended Sales Questions To Qualify And Close More Leads: https://spotio.com/blog/open-ended-sales-questions/
How to Close a Sale: 10 Strategies for Success: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/small-business/crm/articles/how-to-close-a-sale/
Golf is a popular part of business culture, it’s a great way to network and relieve stress. Chase Arnold, Ritter’s social media specialist, shares what his favorite golf apps are. Listen to find out more and get into the swing of things!
GolfNow: https://www.golfnow.com/mobile
SwingU: https://www.swingu.com/
LeaderBoard: https://www.leaderboardgolf.co/
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Have you thought of furthering your education? Tina found some online resources to help you get active in your learning! Send us an email at ASGPodcast@ritterim.com or give us a call at 1-717-562-7211.
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Knight School: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/ Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/ EdX: https://www.edx.org
References:
Learning a New Skill Can Slow Cognitive Aging: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-new-skill-can-slow-cognitive-aging-201604279502
Feeling stagnant? Listen to find ways to get out of your bubble and find inspiration outside the office!
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Resources:
20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Sarah loves podcasts, so in this week's episode, she highlights her top five premium podcast subscription options to gift this holiday season. And if you want to gift one or more of these to yourself, well, we won't tell!
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Premium Podcast Subscriptions From This Episode:
Pinna: https://account.pinna.fm/sign-up
Pinna Boredom Busters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/boredom-busters/id6442457880
Pinna Chill or Thrills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/chill-or-thrills/id6442457909
Pinna Podcast Playdates: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/podcast-playdates/id6442457914
QCode+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/qcode/id6442456136
Realm on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/realm/id6442463487
Realm Unlimited Pricing Info: https://www.realm.fm/w/unlimited
Spotify Premium: https://www.spotify.com/us/premium/
Wondery+ Plan Info & Pricing: https://wondery.com/plus/
Wondery on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/wondery/id6442475667
Wondery Kids on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/wondery-kids/id6442504168
Survive and thrive this holiday season! Sarah has created her list, checked it twice, and now she's ready to share this year's must-have toys. Listen for her Top Holiday Toy picks for 2022.
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Shop the List:
Baby Alive Princess Grows Up Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Barbie Dreamcamper Vehicle – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Barbie Dreamhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse with Lucky – Amazon | Target | Walmart
CoCoMelon Boo Boo JJ Interactive Light Up Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Disney Encanto EZ Link Karaoke Machine – Target | Walmart
Disney Junior Alice's Wonderland Bakery– Amazon | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats Interactive Musical Learning Toy – Amazon | Target | Walmart
RurReal Cinnamon My Stylin' Pony Toy – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Gabby's Dollhouse Purrfect Dollhouse Playset – Target | Walmart
LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Disney Encanto The Madrigal House – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Little Live Pets Mama Surprise –Walmart
LOL Fashion Show Hair Edition – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LOL Fashion Show Mega Runway – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Monster Jam Garage Playset – Amazon | Target
Nerf Elite 2.0 Motoblitz motorized Nerf Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Osmo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Ice Cream Truck – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Pop It! Pro Light-Up Fidget Toy – Target | Walmart
Squishmallows 16" Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows Mystery Box – Amazon | Walmart
Vtech LevelUp Gaming Chair – Amazon | Target | Walmart
More episodes you'll love:
20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Agent Apps | Apps for the Holiday Season: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-the-holiday/
Mastodon, QR Codes, & NightWare | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/mastodon-qr-codes-nightware-the-friday-five/
Thanksgiving means thinking thankfulness and gratitude. How do you practice that in real life? This week, Sarah has 5 new ways to practice gratitude.
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More ASG Podcast episodes like this one:
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/celebrating-every-step-of-the-process-monday-motivation/
Developing a Service Mindset: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/developing-a-service-mindset-monday-motivation/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-selling-insurance-helps-give-back/
What Does Success Look Like? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-success-look-like-monday-motivation/
Resources:
13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises & Activities: https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-exercises/
14 Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude In Your Everyday Professional Life: https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2021/12/01/14-simple-ways-to-practice-gratitude-in-your-everyday-professional-life/?sh=15e677d1521d
40 Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/40-simple-ways-practice-gratitude.html
How to Practice Gratitude: https://www.mindful.org/an-introduction-to-mindful-gratitude/
How to Practice Gratitude: 23 Tips: https://www.choosingtherapy.com/how-to-practice-gratitude/
Journey App: https://journey.cloud/
The Friday Five for November 18, 2022: * KFF Medicare Advantage Spotlight 2023 * KFF MA Spotlight: MA Benefits and Plan Switchers * Medicare Client Refuses Call Recording. Now What? * Senate Democrats Suggest MA Changes to CMS * Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
Love the podcast? Have a question about compliant call recording? Want to tell us what your favorite Thanksgiving side dish is? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call and leave a message at 1-717-562-7211.
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References:
26 Easy Thanksgiving Sides That Still Taste Impressive: https://tasty.co/article/melissaharrison/easy-thanksgiving-side-dishes
105 Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes To Make For The Holiday: https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g248/easy-thanksgiving-side-dishes/
Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Soup: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/butternut-squash-and-italian-sausage-soup-3645724
Extra Benefits Offered by Medicare Advantage Firms Vary: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/extra-benefits-offered-by-medicare-advantage-firms-varies/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
French's Green Bean Casserole: https://www.mccormick.com/frenchs/recipes/salads-sides/frenchs-green-bean-casserole
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
Medicare Beneficiaries Rarely Change Their Coverage During Open Enrollment: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-beneficiaries-rarely-change-their-coverage-during-open-enrollment/
November 11 MA Marketing Letter to CMS: https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/111122%20MA%20Marketing%20Letter%20to%20CMS.pdf
Senate Dems press CMS for more consumer protections in Medicare Advantage: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senate-dems-press-cms-more-consumer-protections-medicare-advantage
Thanksgiving meal prices rise to new record high: https://www.axios.com/2022/11/16/thanksgiving-2022-dinner-prices-inflation
The Average Medicare Beneficiary Has a Choice of 43 Medicare Advantage Plans and 24 Part D Stand-Alone Plans for Coverage in 2023: https://www.kff.org/medicare/press-release/the-average-medicare-beneficiary-has-a-choice-of-43-medicare-advantage-plans-and-24-part-d-stand-alone-plans-for-coverage-in-2023/
Overcome stress and anxiety with natural methods of relief. We've got quite the list of tips and techniques to battle feelings of stress and combat burnout.
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More Episodes You'll Love:
AEP 2023 Kickoff! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aep-2023-kickoff-monday-motivation/
Apps to Help Get Organized with Household Chores: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-help-get-organized-with-household-chores/
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/celebrating-every-step-of-the-process-monday-motivation/
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/
Fitness Apps for Busy People: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fitness-for-busy-people/
Mental Health & Wellness Apps (August 6, 2021 | The Friday Five): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/august-6-2021-the-friday-five/
Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling - White Noise Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-tips-for-getting-a-good-night-s-sleep-while-traveling-white-noise-apps/
Resources: Title:
10 Ways You Can Relieve Stress Right Now: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-relieve-stress/
14 Ways to Deal With Stress in 2022: https://declutterthemind.com/blog/deal-with-stress/
15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety15 Stress-Reducing Activities You Can Do at Home, According to Experts: https://www.stress.org/15-stress-reducing-activities-you-can-do-at-home-according-to-experts
25 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress: https://www.colorado.edu/law/25-quick-ways-reduce-stress
27 Stress Relief Activities to Keep Your Cool: https://www.berries.com/blog/stress-relief-activities
Breathing exercises to reduce stress: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/breathing-exercises
Calm: https://www.calm.com/
Calm on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSpME3QaSFAWK8Hpmg-Dyw
Fun And Calming Activities To Relieve Stress: https://www.henryford.com/blog/2020/06/fun-calming-activities-relieve-stress
Goodnight, World: https://goodnight-world.simplecast.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
Headspace on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/headspace
How to Deal with Stress: 16 Expert Ways to Cope: https://www.innerbody.com/how-to-deal-with-stress
How to Relieve Stress: https://www.headspace.com/articles/how-to-relieve-stress
Managing Stress: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Taking-Care-of-Your-Body/Managing-Stress
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories
Original Ways to Show More Appreciation In Everyday Life: https://www.fatherly.com/life/original-ways-to-show-more-appreciation-in-everyday-life
Sayana App: https://www.sayana.app/
Stress-Relief Activities Your Family Can Try Together: https://www.familyaware.org/stress-relief-activities/
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257
What Is a Bullet Journal? (And How to Get Started): https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/work-money/a32155559/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal/
What to Know About 4-7-8 Breathing: https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-to-know-4-7-8-breathing
Tina has apps to make the holiday season easier, educational, and fun!
Google Santa Tracker: https://santatracker.google.com/
Elfster: https://www.elfster.com/
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We break down what to look for and what questions to ask when pitching Med Supps. Ritter and our resources are here to help your find the right path of coverage for your client.
Read the text version Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Free Infographic: Download and print the Standard Med Supp Plans & Benefits Chart to show clients: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/standard-medicare-supplement-plans-and-benefits-infographic.pdf
Download and print the Med Supp Pick-a-Letter Chart: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/med-supp-pick-a-letter-chart.pdf
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Resources:
3 Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-easy-ways-to-build-your-insurance-sales-territory/
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-face-to-face-communication/
Knight School – Understanding Medicare Supplements: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/understanding-medicare-supplements/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Med Supp Plans K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits, the Medicare Enrollment Protection Act, and More |The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/med-supp-plans-k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-the-medicare-enrollment-protection-act-and-more-the-friday-five/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements: https://www.ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ideal-client-for-medicare-supplement-plans/
What are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-the-new-medicare-advantage-part-d-communication-requirements-for-2022/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-n-make-sense/
References:
What Many Seniors Are Getting Wrong About The 2020 Exit Of Medigap Plan C And Plan F: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2019/10/15/what-many-seniors-are-getting-wrong-about-the-2020-exit-of-medigap-plan-c-and-plan-f/?sh=6a49b8ff764d
Success looks different for everyone. Join Tina as she shares how to define success for yourself in this Monday Motivation!
Want an extra dose of Motivation? Check out these past episodes:
AEP 2023 Kickoff! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221017
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
Developing a Service Mindset: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221031
Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221107
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The Friday Five for November 11, 2022: * Alternatives to Twitter, including Mastodon * Meta Q3 Earnings & Layoffs * How to Read a QR Code * NightWare App to Fight PTSD Nightmares * Tech Tools for Insurance Agents
Email the Agent Survival Guide Podcast team your questions at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Ritter's Tech Tools for Insurance Agents:
CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
References:
A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the Twitter alternative that’s on 🔥: https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/08/tech/mastodon-twitter-explainer-trnd/index.html
Considering joining the Twitter migration? Check out these platform alternatives. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2022/11/06/twitter-alternatives-mastodon-bluesky-countersocial-more/8287038001/
How Apple Watch is helping veterans and active service members deal with nightmares from PTSD: https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/07/apple-watch-nightware-veterans/
How to Scan a QR Code on an iPhone or Android: https://www.hellotech.com/guide/for/how-to-scan-qr-code-iphone-android
Mastodon Official Site: https://joinmastodon.org/
Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative? https://www.reuters.com/technology/mastodon-what-is-social-network-hailed-twitter-alternative-2022-11-07/
Meta Lays Off More Than 11,000 Employees: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/09/technology/meta-layoffs-facebook.html
Meta’s Profit Slides by More Than 50 Percent as Challenges Mount: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/technology/meta-facebook-q3-earnings.html
Meta Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results: https://investor.fb.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2022/Meta-Reports-Third-Quarter-2022-Results/default.aspx
Meta shares plummet on weak fourth-quarter forecast and earnings miss: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/26/facebook-parent-meta-earnings-q3-2022.html
Nightware: https://nightware.com/
Veterans find relief from nightmares with NightWare and Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/veterans-find-relief-from-nightmares-with-nightware-and-apple-watch/
What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/07/technology/mastodon-twitter-elon-musk.html
We're halfway through AEP 2023! Now that we've reached the midpoint, it's time to reflect on how it's going. What's going well? How can you improve? Let's maximize your sales potential for the remaining half of the Annual Enrollment Period. Learn how to reflect, renew, and re-energize your sales! Read text version Get a FREE Portfolio Review from Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/portfolio/
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Resources:
CMS Compliance Memo & TPMO Frequently Asked Questions: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-compliance-memo-tpmo-frequently-asked-questions-the-friday-five/
Contracting Made Simple & Smart: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Learn How to Get Your Medicareful Website: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2022/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2022/
See How the Ritter Platform Works! https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform
Veterans give so much to serve and protect this country. Find out how you can help veteran clients utilize VA Benefits, Tricare, and Medicare. Learn more about how this coverage works to get veterans the care they need!
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Resources:
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/pdp-ebook The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook
References:
2021 Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Use of Health care: https://www.va.gov/VHASTRATEGY/SOE2021/2021_Enrollee_Data_Findings_Report-508_Compliant.pdf
Medicare-Eligible Beneficiaries: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/Eligibility/Medicare
TRICARE and VA Benefit Comparison: https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/InjuredonAD/TransitionVA/BenefitComparison.aspx
TRICARE and VA Benefits with Medicare: https://www.medicareyourway.com/tricare-va-and-medicare.html
TRICARE For Life: https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans/TFL
United States Census Bureau American Community Survey S2101 Veteran Status: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=veteran&tid=ACSST1Y2021.S2101
VA priority groups: https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/priority-groups/
Veterans Affairs Facilities: https://www.tricare4u.com/wps/portal/tdb/tricare4u/benefits/use-of-veterans-affairs-va-facilities/
Mindfulness is a powerful practice to build into your routine. Join Sarah as she chats with Ritter's Marketing Director, Lisa Rider to learn more about mindfulness and what motivates her.
Want more motivation to keep you going? Listen to these episodes:
AEP 2023 Kickoff! https://link.chtbl.com/N_naqgUT
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
Developing a Service Mindset: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221031
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The Friday Five for November 4, 2022: * ACA Open Enrollment Underway * 4th Consecutive Fed Interest Rate Hike * Twitter Under Elon Musk * Book Industry Antitrust Case * Holiday Menus at Dunkin' & Starbucks
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Resources:
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2023 COLA, ACA Family Glitch Fix, and AEP Begins! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-cola-aca-family-glitch-fix-and-aep-begins-the-friday-five/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
CMS Rules ACA Broker Commissions for SEP & OEP Sales Must Be Equal: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/cms-rules-aca-broker-commissions-for-sep-oep-sales-must-be-equal
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-the-aca-sticking-around-long-term/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
References:
Biden-Harris Administration Launches 10th Year of Marketplace Open Enrollment with Four Out of Five Customers Eligible for Coverage at $10 or Less, Thanks to Subsidies: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-launches-10th-year-marketplace-open-enrollment-four-out-five-customers
Dunkin's Holiday Menu Includes a New Cookie Butter Cold Brew: https://people.com/food/dunkins-holiday-lineup-cookie-butter-cold-brew/
Elon Musk lays out his ideas for Twitter’s new verification system: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/01/elon-musk-lays-out-his-ideas-for-twitters-new-verification-system.html
Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay for their blue checks. What could possibly go wrong? https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/elon-musk-just-changed-meaning-twitters-coveted-blue-check-rcna55121
Elon Musk wastes no time changing Twitter: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/30/23430008/elon-musk-twitter-homepage-subscriptions-changes
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in November 2022: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/november-new-streaming-movies-tv-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#24
Fed Orders Another Big Rate Increase, Keeps Options Open for Next Moves: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/11/02/business/fed-interest-rates-inflation
Missing Pages: https://thepodglomerate.com/shows/missing-pages/
Season’s Treatings: Dunkin’s Holiday Menu Sleighs with Host of New Seasonal Beverages and On-the-Go Snacks: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/seasons-treatings-dunkins-holiday-menu-sleighs-with-host-of-new-seasonal-beverages-and-on-the-go-snacks
Starbucks holiday beverages arrive on Nov. 3: https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/starbucks-holiday-beverages-arrive-on-nov-third/
Starbucks' Red Cups Are Back — and So Are Their Beloved Holiday Drinks: https://people.com/food/starbucks-red-cups-are-back-return-of-holiday-drinks/
The Fed makes history with a fourth straight three-quarter-point rate hike: https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/02/economy/federal-reserve-meeting-inflation/index.html
The messy true story of the last time we beat inflation: https://www.vox.com/2022/11/2/23433474/federal-reserve-interest-rate-inflation-volcker
Twitter is planning to start charging $20 per month for verification: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/30/23431931/twitter-paid-verification-elon-musk-blue-monthly-subscription
What to expect from the Federal Reserve meeting: https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/02/economy/federal-reserve-meeting-inflation/index.html
Eligibility doesn’t mean ideal, help your clients find the coverage best suited for them. The ASG team gives you the breakdown of what makes someone an ideal client for Prescription Drug Plans. Read the text version
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Resources:
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG154
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG413
More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG418
Sign Up for Your Free Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-survivors-aep-checklist/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
References:
A Record 3,834 Medicare Advantage Plans Will be Available in 2022, While the Numbers of Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Plans is Decreasing: https://www.kff.org/medicare/press-release/a-record-3834-medicare-advantage-plans-will-be-available-in-2022-up-8-percent-from-2021-while-the-number-of-medicare-part-d-stand-alone-plans-is-decreasing-mainly-due-to-firm-consolidations/
Contact Summary July 2022: https://www.cms.gov/httpswwwcmsgovresearch-statistics-data-and-systemsstatistics-trends-and/contract-summary-2022-07-0
Data Note: Prescription Drugs and Older Adults: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/data-note-prescription-drugs-and-older-adults/
Eligibility for Premium-free Part A if you are over 65 and Medicare-eligible: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/medicare-health-coverage-options/original-medicare-costs/eligibility-for-premium-free-part-a-if-you-are-over-65-and-medicare-eligible
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2021-pdp-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf
Original Medicare (Part A and B) Eligibility and Enrollment: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Eligibility-and-Enrollment/OrigMedicarePartABEligEnrol
Overview of Drug Therapy in Older Adults: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/geriatrics/drug-therapy-in-older-adults/overview-of-drug-therapy-in-older-adults
Part D Late Enrollment Penalty: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2021-pdp-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf
Prescription Drugs (outpatient): https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/prescription-drugs-outpatient
What’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap): https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/whats-medicare-supplement-insurance-medigap
What Is a Medicare Cost Plan?: https://www.healthline.com/health/medicare/what-is-a-medicare-cost-plan
Tina searched high and low for the best apps to keep you off your phone and stay focused! Check out these apps and start spending your time more wisely. Forest App: https://www.forestapp.cc/
Focus Quest Apple: https://apps.apple.com/sa/app/focus-quest-pomodoro-timer/id1516624331
Focus Quest Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shikudo.focus.study.forest.pomodoro.productivity.hero.rpg.android&hl=en_US≷=US
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Hosting Medicare Sales and Educational events is a great way to expand your reach to the community. Check out this episode for what you can’t say during these events per CMS and resources to help you stay compliant! Read the text version
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Resources:
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant?: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG450
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG460
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG473
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG472
What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG303
References:
Are Medicare Advantage Plans Cherry Picking Healthier Members?: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/are-medicare-advantage-plans-cherry-picking-healthier-members
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Agency owner Burman Clark has been in the industry since 1988 and there's one philosophy that keeps him going. Listen to learn more about what motivates him and refresh your own mindset!
Want an extra dose of Motivation? Check out these past episodes:
AEP 2023 Kickoff!: https://link.chtbl.com/N_naqgUT
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
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Did you see the compliance memo CMS sent out last week? We did, and we're doing a deep dive on what CMS found, actions they're taking, and what agents like you should focus on!
Need a call recording solution? Learn more about CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/ Email the Agent Survival Guide Podcast at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com (Send us your questions, let us know what topics you love, what do you want to hear more about?)
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Compliance Resources:
5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20220923
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean For You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG460
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG473
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG474
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG472
References:
CMS Monitoring Activities and Best Practices during the Annual Election Period: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/2022-10-19-cms-memo.pdf
Contract Year 2023 Medicare Advantage Marketing Policies – Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-marketing-faqs-10-19-2022.pdf
Elon Musk makes splashy visit to Twitter headquarters carrying sink: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/oct/26/elon-musk-twitter-visit-sink
Elon Musk: Twitter won't become a "free-for-all hellscape": https://www.axios.com/2022/10/27/elon-musk-twitter-free-speech-advertisers
Elon Musk visits Twitter carrying sink as deal looms: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63408384
The Agent Survival Guide team has put together 10 Tips for submitting a pristine application. We’re here to make your business run smoother and your AEP less stressful! Read the text version Call Ritter at 1-800-769-1847
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Resources:
Agent Apps | Work-On-the-Go: Document Scanner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-work-on-the-go-document-scanner-apps/
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
Learn More About How to Get Your Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
The Ritter Platform – See how it works and get registered: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-escope-fasttrack-app-profile-features/
What to Know about SOA’s in Senior Market Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-senior-market-sales/
References:
How to use Airdrop with your iPhone or iPad: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144
Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/01/13/share-of-those-65-and-older-who-are-tech-users-has-grown-in-the-past-decade/
Social Security Administration (SSA) Monthly Data for Retirement Insurance Applications Filed via the Internet: https://www.ssa.gov/open/data/retirement-insurance-online-apps-2012-onward.html
Join the ASG for another Monday Motivation! This week Tina shares what motivates her to reach her goals and how she tracks progress.
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The Friday Five for October 21, 2022: * COVID-19 Public Health Emergency & The Great Unwinding * Update on COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters for Kids * Federal Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Info * IRS Announces 2023 Inflation Adjustments * Apple Unveils New iPads, Release Date for iPad OS 16
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References:
10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Requirement: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-requirement/
Apple’s new entry-level iPad just got more expensive: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/18/apple-ipad-2022-redesign-price/
Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colors/
CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 5 Through 11: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s1012-COVID-19-Vaccines.html
Declarations of a Public Health Emergency: https://aspr.hhs.gov/legal/PHE/Pages/default.aspx
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/
Feds release preliminary application for student loan forgiveness; relief to come later: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/10/14/student-loan-forgiveness-beta-application-form-test/10502156002/
Inflation Adjustments Mean Lower Tax Rates for Some in 2023: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/business/irs-tax-rates-inflation-2023.html
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2023: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2023
IRS Sets Higher 2023 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions And Other Inflation Adjustments: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2022/10/18/irs-sets-higher-2023-tax-brackets-standard-deductions-and-other-inflation-adjustments/
KFF Analysts Find That Between 5.3 Million and 14.2 Million People Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Following the End of the Public Health Emergency and Continuous Enrollment Requirement, With an Unknown Number Able to Find New Coverage: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/press-release/kff-analysts-find-that-between-5-3-million-and-14-2-million-people-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-following-the-end-of-the-public-health-emergency-and-continuous-enrollment-requirement-with-an-unknown/
Lifetime Estate And Gift Tax Exemption Will Hit $12.92 Million In 2023: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2022/10/18/new-higher-estate-and-gift-tax-limits-for-2023-couples-can-pass-on-extra-172-million-tax-free/
Remarks by President Biden on the Student Debt Relief Portal Beta Test: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/10/17/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-student-debt-relief-portal-beta-test/
The Great Unwinding: The opportunity for brokers: https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/the-great-unwinding-the-opportunity-for-brokers
U.S. extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-extends-covid-19-public-health-emergency-declaration-2022-10-13/
Looking for ways to make household chores more organized and simpler? Tina has two apps for you that gamify chores and get the whole family involved. Sweepy: https://sweepy.app/
OurHome: http://ourhomeapp.com/
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We're kicking off AEP 2023 with a brand-new series! Join Sarah as she talks about reframing, how it helped her tame anxious thoughts, and how agents can use it as a sales strategy.
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Resources:
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch-2022/
2023 COLA, ACA Family Glitch Fix, and AEP Begins! | The Friday Five:
Agent Apps | HelloFresh vs EveryPlate: Honest Review: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-hello-fresh-vs-every-plate-honest-review/
How to Use Sales Psychology to Change Buyers' Mindsets: https://blog.thecenterforsalesstrategy.com/how-to-use-sales-psychology-to-change-buyers-mindsets
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-toxic-positivity-real-and-how-to-avoid-it/
What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-i-ve-learned-about-imposter-syndrome-so-far/
The Friday Five for October 14, 2022: * AEP 2023 Resources * 2023 Social Security COLA Announced * Fix for ACA "Family Glitch" Finalized * Ways of Thinking * On-the-Go Healthy Food Options
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Resources:
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch-2022/
5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-must-haves-for-every-agent-this-aep/
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-face-to-face-communication/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication/
The COLA Increase for 2023 & What This Means for Your Clients: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-cola-increase-for-2023-what-this-means-for-your-clients/
Tips for Working on the Road: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/tips-for-working-on-the-road/
References:
6 Ways You're Thinking Wrong--and What You Can Do About Them: https://www.inc.com/magazine/202210/woo-kyoung-ahn/thinking-101-book-excerpt-2022.html
14 Surprisingly Healthy Fast-Food Orders, According to Dietitians: https://www.eatthis.com/healthy-fast-food/
2023 Social Security Changes Fact Sheet: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2023.pdf
2023 Social Security COLA Largest in Decades: https://living.medicareful.com/2023-social-security-cola-largest-in-decades
Affordability of Employer Coverage for Family Members of Employees: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-22184.pdf
Analysis Estimates 5.1 Million People Fall into the Affordable Care Act’s “Family Glitch”: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/analysis-estimates-5-1-million-people-fall-into-the-affordable-care-acts-family-glitch/
Biden administration finalizes rule to get rid of ACA's 'family glitch': https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/biden-administration-finalizes-rule-get-rid-acas-family-glitch
Fixing the ACA’s Medicare Glitch: https://www.healthinsurancecolorado.net/fixing-the-acas-medicare-glitch/
Health Insurance Subsidies When You Add or Subtract Family Members: https://www.verywellhealth.com/obamacare-subsidies-change-with-family-size-4065153
IRS regulations fix the ACA’s ‘family glitch’ as of 2023: https://www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/no-family-left-behind-by-obamacare/
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2022/#10-2022-2
Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustments Chart: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/colaseries.html
Statement by President Joe Biden on “Family Glitch” Final Rule: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/11/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-family-glitch-final-rule/
The Midnight Symphony Podcast: https://www.themidnightsymphony.com/
Thinking 101 by Woo-Kyoung Ahn: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250805959/thinking101
Life happens, client’s circumstances and health may change year to year. That’s why it’s important to know the reason beneficiaries switch plans, and how you can help them this AEP. Read the text version
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Resources:
Medicareful: https://medicareful.com/
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/start-selling-5-star-medicare-advantage-plans-all-year/
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-clients-may-not-be-automatically-enrolled-in-medicare/
References:
2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2023-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-star-ratings
Explore Your Medicare Coverage Options: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?year=2022⟨=en
How are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?: https://www.kff.org/medicare/report/how-are-seniors-choosing-and-changing-health-insurance-plans/
Joining a health or drug plan: https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/joining-a-health-or-drug-plan
The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP): https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/medicare/enrollment/medicare-annual-election-period-aep/
Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?: https://www.kff.org/medicare/report/medicare-advantage-how-robust-are-plans-physician-networks/
Medicare Advantage in 2022 – Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
Medicare Advantage in 2022 – Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-cost-sharing-supplemental-benefits-prior-authorization-and-star-ratings/
Medicare Advantage Plan Switching: Exception or Norm?: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicare-advantage-plan-switching-exception-or-norm-issue-brief/
Narrow Primary Care Networks in Medicare Advantage: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-020-06534-2
No Itch to Switch: Few Medicare Beneficiaries Switch Plans During Open Enrollment Period: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/no-itch-to-switch-few-medicare-beneficiaries-switch-plans-during-the-open-enrollment-period/
Understanding Medicare Advantage & Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Periods: https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11219-understanding-medicare-part-c-d.pdf
Helping your clients get the coverage they need starts with knowing what to look for. Find out what circumstances can make Medicare Advantage Plans a good fit. Read the text version
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Resources:
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs): https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-pitch-medicare-medical-savings-accounts-msas/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
Working with New Medicare Clients in Poor Health: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/working-with-new-medicare-clients-in-poor-health/
References:
In a Crowded Medicare Advantage Market, Know Thy Customer: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/understanding-customer-in-crowded-medicare-advantage-market
Income and Poverty in the United States: 2020: https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2021/demo/p60-273.html
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
Percent of U.S. Adults 55 and Over with Chronic Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/health_policy/adult_chronic_conditions.htm
The Friday Five for October 7, 2022: * Med Supp Plans K & L OOP Limits * Medicare Enrollment Protection Act * New Study on Consumer Health Care Concerns * New Guidelines for "Healthy" Foods Proposed by FDA * McDonald's Happy Meals Target Millennial Nostalgia
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Resources:
2023 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-medicare-part-a-b-premiums-and-deductibles/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-n-make-sense/
References:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf
FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages to Help Improve Diet, Reduce Chronic Disease: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-updated-definition-healthy-claim-food-packages-help-improve-diet-reduce-chronic-disease
Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/09/29/2022-20975/food-labeling-nutrient-content-claims-definition-of-term-healthy
How to compare Medigap policies: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/how-to-compare-medigap-policies
K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/kandl
McDonald’s ‘Boo Bucket’ Halloween Pails Are Officially Coming Back: https://thetakeout.com/mcdonalds-boo-bucket-halloween-pails-return-date-2022-1849620747
McDonald's Officially Announces Return of Halloween Pails: https://comicbook.com/irl/news/mcdonalds-halloween-pails-confirmed-how-to-get/
New Study Shows Consumer Concern for Rising Healthcare Costs This Open Enrollment Season: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-shows-consumer-concern-for-rising-healthcare-costs-this-open-enrollment-season-301639999.html
Some seniors make this costly Medicare enrollment mistake. A bipartisan bill looks to fix it: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/02/a-costly-medicare-enrollment-mistake-is-target-of-a-bipartisan-bill.html
"They Doubled In Price": 34 Common Grocery Items That People Say Are Costing Them Way, Way More Than They Used To: https://www.buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/grocery-price-inflation-2022
Join Tina as she gives her honest reviews of the popular meal kit delivery services HelloFresh and EveryPlate. Find out the pros and cons to each, and which one may be a better fit for your lifestyle!
Email us your questions: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
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HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/
EveryPlate: https://www.everyplate.com/
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Enrollment in Medicare plans can happen a few different ways, across a variety of enrollment periods, even depending on the type of plan! What are the different Medicare enrollment periods? How and when do clients qualify for them? Listen to our enrollment period explainer for insurance agents to find out!
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
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Resources:
5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-reasons-clients-switch-medicare-plans-during-aep-asg178/
Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/definitive-guidelines-for-the-new-open-enrollment-period/
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments with Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-started-in-medicare-sales/
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods/
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-clients-may-not-be-automatically-enrolled-in-medicare/
References:
CY 2019 MA Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Eligibility-and-Enrollment/MedicareMangCareEligEnrol/Downloads/CY_2019_MA_Enrollment_and_Disenrollment_Guidance.pdf
Disability & Medicare eligibility and enrollment – What you need to know in 2022: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/help-i-have-a-disability-and-i-want-to-enroll-in-medicare
Fact Sheet on Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MSA/downloads/MSAFactSheet-3-13-08.pdf
How to avoid paying Medicare late enrollment penalties: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/try-to-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-premium-penalties
Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP): https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/medicare/enrollment/medicare-advantage-enrollment-periods-including-initial-coverage-election-period-icep/
Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment Rules: https://www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-advantage-enrollment-and-disenrollment-rules
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods, Including the Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-advantage-special-enrollment-periods
We're back with more podcast recommendations all in the name of celebrating International Podcast Day 2022! Sarah has updates, recommendations, and a brand-new feature this year. Listen, like, and follow along... we hope you find some new favorites!
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Podcast Recommendations:
Afterschock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/
Arcadia, CA: https://arcadiacalifornia.lawofnames.com/
Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-interest
The Beautiful Liar: https://qcodemedia.com/the-beautiful-liar
Bridgewater: https://www.grimandmild.com/bridgewater
From Now: https://qcodemedia.com/from-now
The Midnight Symphony: https://www.themidnightsymphony.com/
Missing Pages: https://thepodglomerate.com/shows/missing-pages/
Normal Gossip: https://defector.com/tag/normal-gossip/
Overleaper: https://www.realm.fm/shows/overleaper
The Polybius Conspiracy: https://www.radiotopia.fm/showcase/the-polybius-conspiracy
Sam Archer Third Grade Detective: https://www.gokidgo.com/samarcher
The Trojan Horse Affair: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/podcasts/trojan-horse-affair.html
X Marks the Spot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-marks-the-spot-the-legend-of-forrest-fenn/id1626203378
Young Ben Franklin: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/young-ben-franklin/
More Recommendations:
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
References:
Bridgewater Season 2 Update from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgewaterPod/status/1570019391907004418?s=20&t=YRxCMwOz98h2Txojk_49XA
Podcast Statistics and Data [August 2022]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-statistics
Radiotopia from PRX Announces Forthcoming Series from Acclaimed Indie Podcasters Avery Trufelman, Ian Chillag, and Kaitlin Prest: https://medium.com/prxofficial/radiotopia-from-prx-announces-forthcoming-series-from-acclaimed-indie-podcasters-cd4d42db8447
The Infinite Dial 2022: http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infinite-Dial-2022-Webinar-revised.pdf
Some exciting changes are coming to Medicare enrollment in 2023, thanks to the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Learn more about how these changes improve the enrollment experience for your clients! Read text version Gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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References:
CMS Proposes Updates to Reduce Barriers to Coverage, Simplify Medicare Enrollment and Expand Access:
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-updates-reduce-barriers-coverage-simplify-medicare-enrollment-and-expand-access
Implementing Certain Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and other Revisions to Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Rules (CMS-4199-P): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/implementing-certain-provisions-consolidated-appropriations-act-2021-and-other-revisions-medicare-1
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods-asg194/
The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
Breaking news! CMS announced the 2023 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Get the details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in CY2023!
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References:
2023 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles 2023 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2023-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles-2023-medicare-part-d-income-related-monthly
CMS Fast Facts: https://data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts
CMS Fact Facts PDF (August 2022 Version): https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/4f0176a6-d634-47c1-8447-b074f014079a/CMSFastFactsAug2022.pdf
Everyone makes mistakes, but as an insurance agent, errors can cost you and your clients a lot of time and money. In this episode, learn what “agent negligence” means and some tips to a avoid it. Hint: Compliance! Read the text version Have questions? Give us a call at 1 (717) 562-7211 or email at asgpodcast@ritterim.com
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Resources:
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
References:
Code of Federal Regulations – Title 42 – Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Code of Federal Regulations – Title 42 – Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
HG Legal Resources Insurance Agent Negligence Claim: https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/insurance-agent-negligence-claim-20750
Insurance Agent Negligence or Misrepresentation: https://www.findlaw.com/consumer/insurance/insurance-agent-negligence-or-misrepresentation.html
Negligence and the 'Reasonable Person': https://www.findlaw.com/injury/accident-injury-law/standards-of-care-and-the-reasonable-person.html
Types of Insurance Loss: https://www.merlinlawgroup.com/types-of-loss/
What are the Elements of Negligence: https://www.findlaw.com/injury/accident-injury-law/proving-fault-what-is-negligence.html
What is Insurance Law? https://www.findlaw.com/hirealawyer/choosing-the-right-lawyer/insurance-law.html
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Learn more about the Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/our-plan-to-help-agents-record-calls-for-medicare-sales-soas/
Ritter Integrates Compliant Sales Call Recording Capability to Their High-Functioning Client Management Platform: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/13/2515099/0/en/Ritter-Integrates-Compliant-Sales-Call-Recording-Capability-to-Their-High-Functioning-Client-Management-Platform.html
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
References:
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and#p-1291
There's no such thing as a “perfect” plan. Learn why beneficiaries are choosing Part C over Original Medicare and how you can help your clients navigate finding the right fit for them. Read the text version Download your FREE copy of The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
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Resources:
How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-your-clients-get-the-most-out-of-their-medicare-advantage-plans/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/selling-hospital-indemnity-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/start-selling-5-star-medicare-advantage-plans-all-year/
Understanding Your Medicare Advantage Plan MOOP Limit: https://living.medicareful.com/understanding-your-medicare-advantage-moop-limit
What’s the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO: https://living.medicareful.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-and-a-ppo
References:
Key Drivers Behind Continued Medicare Advantage Penetration: https://www.lek.com/sites/default/files/insights/pdf-attachments/2135-Medicare-Advantage-Penetration.pdf
Maximum out-of-pocket limit Medicare Advantage Plan overview: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/medicare-health-coverage-options/medicare-advantage-plan-overview/maximum-out-of-pocket-limit
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continues to Surge in an Increasingly Complex and Competitive Landscape: https://www.chartis.com/insights/medicare-advantage-enrollment-continues-surge-increasingly-complex-and-competitive
Medicare Advantage 2022 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2022-spotlight-first-look/
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-cost-sharing-supplemental-benefits-prior-authorization-and-star-ratings/
Medigap Guaranteed Issue Rights: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/when-can-i-buy-medigap/guaranteed-issue-rights
Most Medicare Advantage enrollees like their plans, survey finds: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/most-medicare-advantage-enrollees-like-plans-ehealth/625429/
Thank you all for supporting the Agent Apps series thus far! In this episode Tina shares two apps that she uses frequently to order dinner and keep her ideas organized! Slice: https://slicelife.com/
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At some point you may be in a situation where a client has a grievance about you or their coverage. There are ways to help prevent these situations, but as an agent you should also be prepared with how to go through the process with a client. Learn what Medicare grievances are and how to help prevent and handle them in this episode.
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Resources:
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
Get Your Medicareful Website: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Learning from Lost Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/learning-from-lost-medicare-insurance-sales/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/our-plan-to-help-agents-record-calls-for-medicare-sales-soas/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/
What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-are-the-new-medicare-advantage-part-d-communication-requirements-for-2022/
What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-senior-market-sales/
What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-not-to-say-during-medicare-educational-and-sales-events/
References:
Closed Confirmed Consumer Complaints by Coverage Type: https://content.naic.org/cis_agg_type.htm
Closed Confirmed Consumer Complaints by Reason: https://content.naic.org/cis_agg_reason.htm
CMS website: https://www.cms.gov/
How to File a Complaint (Grievance): https://www.medicare.gov/claims-appeals/how-to-file-a-complaint-grievance
How Do I File an Appeal: https://www.medicare.gov/claims-appeals/how-do-i-file-an-appeal
Marketing and Communications Requirements on MA and Part D Plans to Assist Their Enrollees: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and#p-106
Medicare website: https://www.medicare.gov/
The Friday Five for September 16, 2022: * Updated COVID-19 Boosters * August 2022 Inflation Report * Productivity Tips from The WERK Life * Apple Watch OS 9 * Apple iOS 16
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References:
3-2-1 Productivity Rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kDaWB6odHM
20 Ways to Fill an Empty Notebook: https://www.thewerklife.com/20-ways-to-fill-an-empty-notebook/
Apple's "magic" iOS 16 photo cutout hack wows iPhone users: https://www.creativebloq.com/news/ios-16-photo-cutout
Apple Releases watchOS 9 With Medication Tracking, New Watch Faces, Sleep Updates, and More: https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/12/apple-releases-watchos-9/
CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html
Consumer Price Index - August 2022: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
Inflation: Consumer prices rise 8.3% over last year in August, tanking stocks and clinching rate hikes: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/august-inflation-data-cpi-september-13-211038620.html
Social Security COLA for 2023 Estimated at 8.7%: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/09/13/social-security-cola-for-2023-estimated-at-8-7/
The WERK Life: https://www.thewerklife.com/
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Providing Protection Against Omicron Variant Available at No Cost: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/updated-covid-19-vaccines-providing-protection-against-omicron-variant-available-no-cost
US Inflation Tops Forecasts, Cementing Odds of Big Fed Hike: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-13/us-inflation-tops-forecasts-cementing-odds-of-big-fed-hike
In August 2022 Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. That means there are a lot of big changes coming for agents and clients alike. Listen to find out how those changes affect you and your business.
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Resources:
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs: https://living.medicareful.com/cms-announces-2022-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-costs
CMS Projects Lower 2023 Part D Average Costs: https://living.medicareful.com/cms-announces-lower-projected-2023-part-d-average-costs
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-cross-selling-medicare-products/
References:
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/
Extending Health Subsidies Averts Premium Hikes, Risks Inflation: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/extending-health-subsidies-averts-premium-hikes-risks-inflation
Fact Sheet: What happens to premiums if the extra help from the American Rescue Plan expires: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/06/22/fact-sheet-what-happens-premiums-if-extra-help-american-rescue-plan-expires.html
Five Things to Know About the Renewal of Extra Affordable Care Subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/five-things-to-know-about-renewal-of-extra-affordable-care-act-subsidies-in-inflation-reduction-act/
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
Inflation Rebate Penalty for Drug Companies: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2021/jun/inflation-rebate-penalty-drug-companies
Marketplace Enrollment, 2014-2022: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/marketplace-enrollment/
Part D Senior Savings Model: https://innovation.cms.gov/innovation-models/part-d-savings-model
Public’s Top Priority for 2022: Strengthening the Nations Economy: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2022/02/16/publics-top-priority-for-2022-strengthening-the-nations-economy/
Why Insulin Is So Expensive in the U.S.—And What the Inflation Reduction Act Does About It: https://time.com/6206569/insulin-prices-inflation-reduction-act/
The Inflation Reduction Act is a Milestone Achievement in Lowering Americas’ Health Care Costs: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/inflation-reduction-act-milestone-achievement-lowering-americans-health-care-costs
What Are the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/slideshow/what-are-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means to Older Adults: https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-to-older-adults
What would ACA Subsidies Have Been in 2022 if COVID-19 Relief Had not passed: https://www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator-without-arpa/
Ritter’s newest resource is “The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans”. Find out how the ACA has changed since the beginning. Learn the benefits of selling ACA plans, how to market them, and so much more in our new eBook! Get started by downloading your free copy of the eBook to find out more.
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The Affordable Care Act has been around for over a decade, is it here to stay? Listen to learn more about the history and changes the ACA has withstood and where it's headed in the future.
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Resources:
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
References:
State Actions to Improve Affordability on Health Insurance in the Individual Market: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/state-actions-to-improve-the-affordability-of-health-insurance-in-the-individual-market/
Healthcare Reform Overview: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/healthreform/healthcare-overview
5 Charts About Public Opinion on the Affordable Care Act: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/5-charts-about-public-opinion-on-the-affordable-care-act-and-the-supreme-court/
Executive Order 1395 An American-First Healthcare Plan: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-202000722/pdf/DCPD-202000722.pdf
Obamacare Enrollment is Shrinking After Trump’s Sabotage: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/11/16447504/obamacare-open-enrollment-trump-sabotage
Six Ways Trump Has Sabotaged the Affordable Care Act: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/10/09/six-ways-trump-has-sabotaged-the-affordable-care-act/
Explaining California v. Texas: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/explaining-california-v-texas-a-guide-to-the-case-challenging-the-aca/
The Supreme Court Throws Out the ACA Lawsuit, Not the ACA: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/supreme-court-throws-out-aca-lawsuit-not-aca
The Chaos of Repealing the Affordable Care Act During the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/chaos-repealing-affordable-care-act-coronavirus-pandemic/
A Closer Look at the Uninsured Marketplace Eligible Population Following the American Rescue Plan Act: https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/a-closer-look-at-the-uninsured-marketplace-eligible-population-following-the-american-rescue-plan-act/
Chuck Grassley Says He Won’t Vote to Repeal Affordable Care Act: https://iowastartingline.com/2022/04/12/chuck-grassley-says-he-wont-vote-to-repeal-affordable-care-act/
The Effect of Eliminating the Individual Mandate Penalty and the Role of Behaviors Facts: https://iowastartingline.com/2022/04/12/chuck-grassley-says-he-wont-vote-to-repeal-affordable-care-act/
Why do so many American’s opposed the Affordable Care Act?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25731135/
Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions Interactive Map: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/status-of-state-medicaid-expansion-decisions-interactive-map/
The ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer Coverage: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/the-aca-family-glitch-and-affordability-of-employer-coverage/
The Affordable Care Act in the Biden Era: Identifying Federal Priorities for Administrative Action: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/may/affordable-care-act-biden-era-federal-priorities
The Friday Five for September 9, 2022: * Life Insurance Awareness Month 2022 * Apple iOS 16 Release Date * Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra * The Deep Purple Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (and other iPhones) * CallVault: Ritter's New Agent-Client Call Recording Tool
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Resources:
5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-life-insurance-myths-your-clients-may-believe-1630614007/
How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-make-the-most-of-life-insurance-awareness-month/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/life-insurance-for-each-of-life-s-stages/
References:
Apple iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, New AirPods Pro Hands-On: All You Need For Modern Life: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-14-plus-pro-watch-ultra-airpods-hands-on-1849509107
Apple’s low power mode isn’t just for the new watches: https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/7/23342001/apple-watch-low-power-mode-series-4-watchos-9
Apple might have fixed the notch by putting it on an island: https://www.theverge.com/23341555/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-notch-dynamic-island-fix
Apple's Official Website: https://www.apple.com/
Apple Watch 8 Hands-On: Early Impressions of All Those New Sensors: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-8-hands-on-early-impressions-of-all-those-new-sensors/
Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra hands-on: triple the fun: https://www.theverge.com/23324010/apple-watch-series-8-se-ultra-hands-on-features-apple-event
iOS 16 update: 5 Things NEW you will see instantly on your iPhone: https://tech.hindustantimes.com/mobile/news/ios-16-update-5-things-you-will-see-new-instantly-on-your-iphone-71662638337862-4.html
First Look: Hands On With Apple's iPhone 14 Lineup: https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-look-hands-on-with-apples-iphone-14-lineup
Life Happens: https://lifehappens.org/
Life Insurance Awareness Month Arrives Amid COVID-19 Lull: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/09/02/life-insurance-awareness-month-arrives-amid-covid-19-lull/
Connecting with other like-minded insurance agents can expand your knowledge, business, and so much more! Use these five resources to surround yourself with other passionate agents.
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Network with other agents at our Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Find out about upcoming Ritter events: https://www.ritterim.com/events/
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Resources:
A20h! Rewards: https://nccagent.com/wp-content/uploads/a2oh-rewards-uhc-1.1.22-12.1.22.pdf
American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance Travel Tours: https://medicaresupp.org/travel-tours-with-agents/
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-keep-social-media-professional-and-personal-simultaneously/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline/
Insurance Forums: https://insurance-forums.com/community/register
Medicarians Website: https://medicarians.com/
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
The NAHU Membership: https://nahu.org/membership/why-join-nahu
The NAHU Events: https://nahu.org/events/list
The NAHU B2B Discussion Groups: https://nahu.org/membership-resources/b2b-discussion-groups
National Association of Health Underwriters Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/nahusocial/
Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters: https://pahu.org/membership/
Ritter’s Round Table: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RittersRoundTable
Senior Supplement Insurance Rewards 2022 Aetna: https://nccagent.com/wp-content/uploads/aetna2022_SSIRewardsFlyer.pdf
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency/
Back to school, early Christmas, birthdays, you don’t need an excuse to get great deals on shopping! Tina shares her favorite shopping apps that will help you be thrifty.
Fetch Rewards Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fetch-rewards/id1182474649
Fetch Rewards Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fetchrewards.fetchrewards.hop&hl=en_US≷=US
Capital One Shopping: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/capital-one-shopping/id1089294040
Capital One Shopping: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wikibuy.prod.main&hl=en_US≷=US
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CMS implemented new Third-Party Marketing Organization (TPMO) compliance regulations in their Final Rule for 2023. Get the details on disclaimers and a checklist to help you review your marketing materials (website included!) prior to AEP. Read the text version
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Resources:
Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/our-plan-to-help-agents-record-calls-for-medicare-sales-soas/
What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-not-to-say-during-medicare-educational-and-sales-events/
References:
CMS Issues New Rule Liming Third-Parties Who Conduct Medicare Advantage Marketing: https://www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2022/06/cms-issues-new-rule-limiting-thirdparties
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Before we take on AEP 2023, we're taking a deep dive into Medicare Advantage stats. Join Sarah for this special Friday Five installment: 5 Things About Medicare Advantage Enrollment in 2022
Have questions? Reach out to our Agent Survival Guide team by phone at 1-717-562-7211 or email ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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References:
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp could soon have exclusive features for those willing to pay: https://www.engadget.com/meta-paid-features-instagram-facebook-whatsapp-232419989.html
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-cost-sharing-supplemental-benefits-prior-authorization-and-star-ratings/
Meta is planning more paid features for Facebook and Instagram: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/31/23331342/meta-plans-paid-features-facebook-instagram-whatsapp
Start your AEP Prep with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! The countdown is on to Annual Enrollment. Use our tips to get your ducks in a row with plenty of time to spare.
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Resources: 4 Reasons Why Agents Should Sell Medicare Advantage Plans for 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/2022-medicare-advantage-opportunity/
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nahu-medicare-certification/
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments with Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Medicareful Site Qualification Requirements: https://docs.ritterim.com/medicareful/getting-started/
Online Contracting Made Simple & Smart: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Preparing for AEP Webinar: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c31vqCV0qtV
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The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-new-escope-fasttrack-app-profile-features/
Ritter’s Carrier & Product Map: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Download Your Copy Today: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/ Did you ever play the game Hot and Cold as a kid? Finding leads and prospecting Medicare Sales can feel a lot like that game. You might be asking yourself what are the right practices to turn cold leads into hot ones? Here at Ritter Insurance Marketing, we can help get you warmer!
When seeking out potential clients, it’s important to stay ethical, compliant, and protect vulnerable populations in your sales endeavors.
With the help of Ritter’s new eBook “The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales”, you can be assured what the right practices are to prospect new clients and generate more leads!
In this eBook, learn how to host Medicare sales events, the importance of getting involved in your community, and just as importantly, what NOT to do when prospecting clients. Cold-calls and door-to-door sales are a no-go in the Medicare world!
There is also a chapter on how you can use social media, marketing, and word of mouth to boost your advertising, and many more topics!
As an insurance agent, it’s your job to provide clients with the care they need. To get to that point, it’s vital to be a trusted and respectful advocate for clients and potential clients.
This guide features tips for new insurance agents learning the trade and helps to keep seasoned agents up to date on compliance and generating leads!
The Definitive Guide to Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales Guide: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
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Resources:
August 26, 2022 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/august-26-2022-the-friday-five/
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/does-your-medicare-sales-approach-satisfy-different-budgets-2022/
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-create-a-healthy-balance-between-work-and-life/
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency-2022/
Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients featuring Danny Ford: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/unretiring-and-what-it-means-for-your-medicare-clients/
Innovation moves fast. The industry changes. Technology evolves. Sarah talks with AgentMethods founder Aaron Kassover about what that means for insurance agents and his company's mission to make agents successful online. From building your website and scheduling appointments to marketing outreach and social media, AgentMethods can help your insurance business!
Agent Methods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/
Download 159 Marketing Tips for Insurance Agents: https://resources.agentmethods.com/159-marketing-tips
Some words of wisdom from Aaron Kassover:
"They have to trust you, and if they get an email from you and they don't know who you are, they don't know why they got it, at best, they're going to say 'delete.' At worst, they're going to say, 'Who is this scammer? This is spam.'
"And then we also have a scheduling automation system. We call it 'The Scheduler." We built it specifically for AEP, but you can use it year-round. And so, what it does, it automates scheduling appointments for you."
"I love the power of email. I think that nothing beats it as a really cost-effective way to make things happen fast."
Highlights:
[6:31] Agent Methods services & products
[9:14] The Agent Methods website build process
[13:30] What is the process like for an agent without any background in tech or website creation?
[28:20] What's the future of technology in relation to the insurance market? What does insuretech mean for insurance agents?
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Resources:
How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-add-technology-to-your-insurance-business/
How to Market Yourself Effectively: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-market-yourself-effectively/
Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/should-insurance-agents-have-their-own-website-2022/
The Friday Five for August 26, 2022: * Anthony Fauci Retires. Sort of. * New Healthcare Customer Satisfaction Survey * Time Management During AEP * Apple confirms "Far Out" Event * Finding Nuance in Quiet Quitting
Reach out to the Agent Survival Guide team by phone at 1-717-562-7211 or email ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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References:
3 millennials on their experience of quiet quitting: ‘I’m not going to overwork myself anymore’: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/19/quiet-quitting-millennials-with-experience-explain.html
9 Time Management Tips That Will Boost Your Productivity: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432430
Agent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling - White Noise Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-tips-for-getting-a-good-night-s-sleep-while-traveling-white-noise-apps/
Americans frustrated with insurance coverage and costs: https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/americans-frustrated-insurance-coverage-costs
Anthony Fauci Says Retirement Timing “Not At All” About Avoiding GOP Investigation: “I Have Nothing To Hide”: https://deadline.com/2022/08/fauci-retirement-not-about-gop-investigation-1235098718/
Apple expected to unveil new iPhones at 'far out' event on September 7: https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/tech/apple-event-iphones/index.html
Apple's 'Far Out' Launch Event Will Be Sept. 7, iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8 on Tap: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-far-out-launch-event-will-be-sept-7-iphone-14-and-apple-watch-8-on-tap/
Apple’s iPhone 14 launch event is happening September 7th: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/24/23310522/apple-iphone-14-event-announcement-date-time-september-2022
Best TV Series Coming to Amazon Prime Video in September 2022: https://movieweb.com/amazon-prime-video-tv-series-september-2022/
Consumers express dissatisfaction with healthcare coverage: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/consumers-express-dissatisfaction-healthcare-coverage
Does Apple’s ‘Far out’ invite artwork hint at iPhone 14 features? Here are some guesses: https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/24/iphone-14-event-invite-artwork/
Don’t try quiet quitting, says Kevin O’Leary: It’s ‘a really bad idea’: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/20/kevin-oleary-quiet-quitting-is-a-really-bad-idea.html?forYou=true
Everything new streaming on Hulu in September 2022: https://bgr.com/entertainment/everything-new-streaming-on-hulu-in-september-2022/
Fauci plans to step down in December after half a century in government: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08/22/fauci-retiring/
Full PhRMA/Ipsos poll on insurance coverage costs: https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2022-02/PhRMA%20Topline%20FINAL.pdf
Health Care — Fauci era in government coming to a close: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/overnights/3611601-health-care-fauci-era-in-government-coming-to-a-close/
Here’s Everything Coming To & Leaving Netflix In September: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/new-on-netflix-september-2022-all-the-tv-shows-movies-coming-to-leaving-streaming
New Disney+ TV Shows and Movies Coming in September 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/new-disney-plus-tv-shows-and-movies-september-2022/
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories
Quiet quitting is the latest workplace trend, but it doesn't mean what you think: https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/22/business/quiet-quitting-tiktok-work-wellness/index.html
‘Quiet quitting’ isn’t really about quitting. Here are the signs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/08/21/quiet-quitting-what-to-know/
Sayana Sleep App: https://apps.apple.com/fi/app/sayana-sleep-stories-sounds/id1548985672
Unengaged workers are fired up about “quiet quitting”: https://www.marketplace.org/2022/08/22/unengaged-workers-are-fired-up-about-quiet-quitting/
What Is Quiet Quitting? Inside the Work Trend Taking Over TikTok: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/what-is-quiet-quitting-inside-the-work-trend-taking-over-tiktok/3825531/
Annual Enrollment is on the horizon! It’s the time to renew those certifications and polish your portfolio. Medicare Advantage plans are a great addition to your list of products. If you don’t have these plans in your portfolio, check our list of resources to get started. In this episode we came up with 5 tips to best utilize these plans for your insurance business. Listen to learn more. Read the text version Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/contact/
Download The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
Email Us Your Questions at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments with Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
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Resources:
4 Reasons Why Agents Should Sell Medicare Advantage Plans for 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/2022-medicare-advantage-opportunity/
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event/
What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get Ihttps://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
References:
Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Course: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
This week Tina has apps that help you create an office away from home! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
Mentioned in this episode:
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Resources:
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa:
https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-relationship-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents-featuring-remindermedia-s-luke-acree-and-andrew-saksa/
Agent Survival Guide Blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/
How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly-1648559155/
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients/
References:
More Seniors Are Embracing Technology. But Can They Use It? UCSD Researchers Suggest Asking Them. https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinseatonjefferson/2019/06/28/more-seniors-are-embracing-technology-but-can-they-use-it-ucsd-researchers-suggest-asking-them/?sh=2475bca32323
The Top 5 Benefits of Positive Thinking: https://wlmtesting.stillnessproject.com/benefits-of-positive-thinking/
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The Friday Five for August 19, 2022: * Inflation Reduction Act Signed by President Biden * Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Coming Mid-October * Morning Routines, Motivation, and a Call to Agents Listening * Checking In With Snapchat Plus Numbers * Apple Event Coming on September 7th?!?
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References:
4 entrepreneurs who’ve raised millions on the morning routines that set them up for success: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/18/the-morning-routines-of-four-entrepreneurs-whove-raised-millions.html
Access To Hearing Care Services Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries Using Hearing Aids: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2018.05217
Apple may unveil iPhone 14 and other devices on September 7: https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-may-unveil-iphone-14-and-other-devices-on-september-7/
Apple reportedly plans iPhone and Apple Watch event for September 7th: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/report-apple-will-hold-next-iphone-focused-event-on-september-7/
August 12, 2022 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/august-12-2022-the-friday-five/
Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Should Be in Stores by October, FDA Says:
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-08-16/cheaper-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-should-be-in-stores-by-october-fda-says
H.R. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376/text
iPhone 14 rumored release date, price, specs and all the latest leaks: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-14
Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US: https://www.yahoo.com/news/over-counter-hearing-aids-expected-141603488.html
Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin’: Introducing Smooth Pumpkin Sippin’, Limited-Time Bakery Line-Up and Brand-New Dunkin’ Refresher: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/fall-menu-2022
Snapchat’s paid subscription is already a hit: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23306268/snapchat-plus-subscription-one-million-users-new-features
Snap says Snapchat+ now has 1 million subscribers, introduces new features: https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/15/snap-says-snapchat-now-has-1-million-subscribers-introduces-new-features/
US regulators lay out plan for over-the-counter hearing aids: https://apnews.com/article/science-business-health-0908cbc7cfc2ee95cbc507128d5688eb
Introducing Knight School, an online training experience for insurance agents! Jake Fyrster and Derrick Pershing are back to chat about Ritter's on-demand video training platform. They talk about how to get started, chat about behind-the-scenes details, and so much more!
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"[Knight School] It's really designed to be or an agent that whatever level your career is at, so whether you're a well-seasoned agent or just considering getting started, there's going to be some content in there that you'll find helpful." Jake Fyrster, Sales Learning and Resource Development Supervisor
"We're going to continue to put out new content, especially as there are changes in our industry. We want to be putting out new content and putting out new resources to help our agents grow." Derrick Pershing, Senior Learning & Resource Development Coordinator
"Eventually you realize you're leaving some money on the table, some opportunities, some ways to help your clients that they may be seeking out that coverage from other agents anyway. So, to be able to offer those additional plans to your clients, get out of your comfort zone, add some new opportunity to your book of business is just an all-around great move." Jake Fyrster, Sales Learning and Resource Development Supervisor
Highlights: [02:39] Knight School has five distinct learning paths, which correspond to an agent's journey from starting their career through retirement.
[17:03] How to access Knight School
[17:50] Why you should register with Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Listen to "Adventures in Knight School," the podcast trailer: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/adventures-in-knight-school/
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Hear ye, hear ye… Knight School from Ritter Insurance Marketing has arrived! Find out more about this online training experience for insurance agents, and start your own quest for knowledge.
Start Your Knight School Adventure Sarah: Welcome to Knight School! Are you ready for your training?
Knight: Yes, I'm eager to learn.
Sarah: Great! Simply choose your quest.
Knight: Hmm I think I'll go with swordplay.
Sarah: What? Sir you realize this is for insurance agents, right?
Knight: You mean I'm not going to learn how to ride on horseback?
Sarah: No
Knight: Or joust?
Sarah: Nope.
Knight: What about going on a crusade?
Sarah: Not at all.
Knight: Then what is knight school?
Sarah: Well, I'm glad you asked. Knight school is a multimedia training experience that insurance agents can use to learn on their own schedule. It was developed by our experienced sales training staff right here at Ritter.
Knight: Huh, that does sound interesting. Almost like a crusade!
Sarah: Not a crusade, per se, but there are 5 pathways that consist of short videos with transcripts and downloadable resources. The courses cover product fundamentals and sales tactics, as well as using our software applications to grow a business. And this is a self-guided learning experience so wherever you are in your journey, we’ve got you covered.
So are you ready to take on this new adventure?
Knight: Still sounds like a crusade, but yes, I think I am! One question, can I keep the suit?
Sarah: Oh, why not, after all this is Knight School!
Sarah: Hey there! It's me, Sarah Rueppel, host of the Agent Survival Guide, and also part of the Knight School team here at Ritter Insurance Marketing.
Knight School is our interactive training experience specifically for insurance agents.
We separate the learning experience into paths depending on where you are in your selling journey.
Then, within each path, we break learning down into modules. Each module contains a series of lessons so you can learn in bite-sized chunks.
Best of all, Knight School works on your schedule. It's on-demand learning for when you have time to complete it… whether it's morning, afternoon, or night.
You can get started on your own Knight School quest by visiting school.ritterim.com. That's school.ritterim.com.
As per our usual, we will have the link to Knight School in the episode notes, along with the other usuals, additional podcast episodes, eBooks and Guides, articles from our blog, and articles you can share with your clients.
Lots of great stuff in the notes, and we put all of that there because this is your survival guide to life as an insurance agent.
It doesn't matter what part of the journey you're on right now, we've got resources to come alongside you where you are and we can also help you get where you want to go.
Make sure you're following along with us, because the conversation about Knight School and all things insurance will continue, and you can be a part of that!
If you've got a topic you'd like us to tackle here on the show, let us know!
You can email us at ASGPodcast@ritterim.com call in to the hotline at 717-562-7211, reach out on our social accounts, we would love to here from you.
Thanks for listening, we'll see you next episode!
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There's a whole area of insurance with untapped potential, just waiting for you and your clients! Learn the perks of selling fraternal benefit society life insurance. Read the text version Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Tina reviews the best hiking apps to take with you on your next adventure… happy trails! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Don't get overwhelmed by certification and training details this AEP. Let Ritter keep track of them for you! Our Certification Center has been updated for the 2023 Annual Enrollment Period with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D cert and training info. Find out how to access carrier AHIP, MA and PDP certification, and product training details. Read the text version Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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AEP prep season is here and we've got details on AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, info on AHIP discounts and so much more. Get ready for AEP 2023 is the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
Frequently Asked Questions about AHIP: [07:25] Do I need to pass AHIP if I already passed last year?
[08:09] Do I need to complete the AHIP training review questions?
[08:34] How many attempts at the AHIP test do I get?
[08:59] How long must I take between failed attempts?
[09:30] Do I have to take AHIP directly through their website?
[10:00] Do I have to take the training on a computer?
[10:14] How much does AHIP cost?
[10:25] Can I get an AHIP certification discount?
[10:47] Is it possible to get a $125 AHIP reimbursement?
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[11:23] Is AHIP an open-book test?
[11:32] Is AHIP a timed test?
[11:54] What score do I need to pass?
[12:03] How much should I prepare?
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Summertime and the listening is easy… but if you don't know what to listen to, let us help! Sarah's got a fresh new list of ten podcast recommendations for Summer 2022.
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AHIP certification for 2023 is LIVE! Get the details and learn about Ritter's tool for keeping carrier requirements straight! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Get started selling under-65 ACA products. ACA Specialist Danica Stover joins Sarah to talk about how Medicare agents can easily add this product to their portfolio.
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The Friday Five for May 13, 2022: * Medicaid Enrollment and the current PHE * KFF: Facts About Medicare Spending Interactive * Be a Mental Health Ally * Develop Your Insurance Agency with Ritter * So Long, iPod
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Let’s talk about what’s happening in the under-65 health insurance market and how it might affect insurance agents. We’ve got the stats in today’s ACA episode! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Independent agents listen up… this episode has all the right reasons to partner with a Field Marketing Organization (FMO) for maximum success! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Clients experiencing SSA delays? 🙋🏽♀️ We've heard that's the case from a lot of agents, and so has Medicare. Get the details on what's being done in this can't miss news episode! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Are you or a friend looking for a career after graduation? One that offers flexibility, creating your own hours and being your own boss? Here’s are reasons to look into the job of an insurance agent.
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Take a look at the ways Medicareful helped agents achieve high success in 2021. And discover how your business can keep growing in 2022 with this tool! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Stay focused and driven while you're out on the road! We've got tips to help you plan, know what to take along, and more. From appointments to conferences and everything in-between, find out how your insurance business can run smoother. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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This week we have language learning apps! Find out how you can brush up on or learn a new language for free! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Discover the must-have tools for insurance agents! Join Harry and Sarah as they talk through the tools and resources offered by Ritter Insurance Marketing. Register for More Than Medicare: Agent Improvement – Tool Time!
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It’s hard to slow down anything in our fast-paced world. But going slow and steady with your business can lead to a lot of success down the road!
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Wondering if it’s time to expand your business outside of the home? The ASG came up with the pros and cons to help you decide your next step! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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How does Medicare work for clients over the age of 65? We get this question from our agents frequently! Listen to learn how to help clients enroll in Medicare when they plan to continue working. We'll even cover how to help a client that's already on Medicare who wants to "unretire" and rejoin the workforce! Read the text version.
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4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch Am I Eligible for Medicare? Labor force projections to 2024: the labor force is growing, but slowly More older Americans are “unretiring” Should I Enroll in Medicare When I’m First Eligible Should I get Parts A & B? Social Security Field Office Locator Staying Ahead of the Curve 2013: The AARP Work and Career Study What is the Social Security Retirement Age? Where can I buy Medigap? Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare
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After closing a sale, your job isn’t done yet! Following up with clients is a critical part of being a successful Medicare sales agent. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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2019 Medicare OEP: You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression 4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This Winter Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart IV Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 423 Subpart V Center for Medicare & Medicare Services Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy How to Get Started in Medicare Sales Humana Ignite: The 3-30-60-90 Day Conversation Guide Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication SilverSneakers Silver&Fit What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
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2022 State of the Senior Market Q&A Video Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in April 2022 Habitica – Official Website Habitica for iOS Habitica for Android Instagram's Chronological Feed Is Back, Baby Instagram’s new chronological mode is exactly what a feed should be Instagram's Testing a New, Full-Screen Main Feed of Feed Posts, Stories and Reels Content Netflix Shares Interactive 3D Series ‘Battle Kitty’ Trailer Statement by HHS Secretary Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Two New Ways to Control Your Instagram Feed
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Nothing hits quite like a lost sale. And, while it's easy to focus on the loss, we choose to focus on solutions. Find out how you can, too, and make lost opportunities few and far between. Read the text version.
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Find out how you, as an insurance agent, can coordinate SNAP benefits for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries!
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5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans Adding SNAP Benefits for Older Adults in Medicare, Medicaid Can Reduce Hospital Visits, Healthcare Costs Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options? Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan Four Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales Senior Food Insecurity Studies Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP Retailer Locator SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled SNAP State Directory of Resources The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance The Importance of a Good Breakfast Understanding the Details of Annuities
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The Friday Five for March 25, 2022: * Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary – Webinar * Chair Powell Doubles Down on Inflation * ACA Marketplace Turns 12 * Cool SXSW Health Tech * 2022 Ambies Winners PLUS Our Picks
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You've got Medicareful questions and we've got answers! Sarah talks Medicareful with Jimmy Weber. Get the details on features, why agents should use it, how to get started, and more!
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2:48: What is Medicareful? 5:02: Why should I use Medicareful? What makes it different from other quoting tools? 8:18: How do you use Medicareful? 9:47: Can I use Medicareful for face-to-face enrollment and remote sales? 10:54: What video conferencing tools do you recommend for remote insurance sales? 12:19: How difficult is adding Medicareful to my sales process? 16:38: Let’s talk upcoming features. What’s coming to Medicareful? 17:45: Does Medicareful have compliance rules? Is Medicareful compliant with CMS? 21:08: How to I register and qualify for my own Medicareful page? 22:41: How long does it take to get my Medicareful page? 23:31: How does Medicareful help me get insurance leads? 24:36: Can Medicareful help me with marketing strategies? 31:36: What if another agent in my area is using Medicareful, too? 33:03: What do agents love about Medicareful?
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Medicare enrollment penalties can be avoided with prior knowledge. Keep your clients informed so they don't incur these extra costs! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing 80% of Medicare beneficiaries don't know this rule - or its penalties CMS Fact Sheet: Deciding Whether to Enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B When You Turn 65 Medicare Misunderstandings Could Put Millions of Seniors in Jeopardy Medicare Part D – Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered Part A late enrollment penalty Part B late enrollment penalty Part D late enrollment penalty Ritter's Medicare Quote Engine The Ritter Platform
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Do you like checking off lists? Or are you not naturally organized? Tina found some apps to help your busy work week run smoother! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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It’s a common mistake to speak with baby-boomers using ‘elderspeak’. Learn what to do and what to avoid when speaking to the 65 plus population during insurance sales! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Health Insurance is more accessible now than ever. Learn how you can sell insurance plans to multiple generations in one household! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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The Friday Five for March 11, 2022: * Protecting mental health in times of stress * New study on mental health & Medicare eligibles * Biden wants to protect veterans exposed to burn pits * Medicare Advantage study from The Commonwealth Fund * Substack launches an App for iOS, Android coming soon
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Learn how to start cross-selling to your Medicare clients. Josh Hurley from Ritter's More Than Medicare team joins Sarah to talk ancillary products and cross-sales examples. Register for Ritter’s More Than Medicare Boot Camp!
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Not sure what to make for dinner during the week? Tina reviews apps that make grocery shopping and meal prep easy! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Want to improve your cross-selling business? We recommend being more than just a salesman to your clients. Here’s how you can start. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Did you know there are two types of Insurance Agents? There are pros and cons to both, but we highlight 3 advantages to being an Independent Insurance Agent. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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The Friday Five for February 25, 2022: * Senators voice support for Medicare Advantage * Free COVID-19 Tests? Double-check Expiration! * First Inflation, Next Interest Rates * Small Business Marketing Strategies * Reddit Announces New Features
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Funerals are expensive. Learn more about the full cost involved so you can help prepare and educate your clients. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Have you found the navigation apps you use to be out of date or incorrect? Have you had problems with losing signal? The ASG team has reviewed some apps for you! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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What happens when your client passes away? What can you do for their loved ones? We outline the proper steps to take in this difficult situation. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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The Friday Five for February 18, 2022: * 2022 State of the Senior Market * Direct Contracting Model for Medicare * Jessica Altman moves to Covered California * Google and the Privacy Sandbox * Top Audio Equipment for 2022
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Master the art of remote sales! We can't say for certain that virtual selling is the way of the future. But we do have tips on how you can make the most of working (and selling!) from home.
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Agent life is busy, but don’t let that stop you from keeping up with the industry! Our list of podcasts can help the busiest of insurance agents stay current.
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Get moving with these holistic fitness apps! This brand new series introduces you to apps that will make daily life and your business run smoother.
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Do think creating a website requires you to learn code? Is making a website complicated and expensive? The answer to all of these is no! Find out how and why you should create a website to expand your insurance business.
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Are you fresh out of college or looking for a career change and don’t want a traditional 9-to-5? Find out the reasons you should consider becoming an insurance agent.
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What can you do to protect your clients from high out-of-pocket costs related to hospital stays or emergencies? Learn how to talk to your clients about Hospital Indemnity plans!
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Amplify your reach with ACA sales! We've said it before – build your portfolio, grow your insurance business. The ASG team explores why Medicare agents should sell Under 65 plans, too.
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The Friday Five for January 14, 2022: * December 2021 CPI Report * CMS announces Aduhelm decision * CMS 2023 MA and Part D Proposed Rule * Headspace Health acquires Sayana * Scrolling Screenshot Guide
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Think what you've heard about selling D-SNPs is true? We'll give you a hint... it's probably not! Listen as the #ASGPodcast breaks down myths to build up your knowledge. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
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Want to start selling Final Expense Insurance, but aren’t sure where to begin? Check out our free eBook to get you started!
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Why are some insurance agents so successful, and others… not so much? Learn about the mistakes to avoid so your career (and business!) succeed.
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The Friday Five for January 7, 2022: * BBB, inflation, and the 2022 CPI index weight update * 2021 Child Tax Credit and Letter 6419 * Elizabeth Holmes found guilty on 4 counts * Mental Wellness in 2022 * Spotify Star Ratings
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Did you know that genomic sequencing is now a benefit in some cancer plans? Learn more about this newer form of treatment and how insurance can mitigate its cost.
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Not sure where to start or grow your insurance agency? Ritter has you covered with our FREE eBook!
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Ritter Insurance Marketing has a toolbox filled with tools and resources to share with agents like you. Here are four reasons you should choose us as your Field Marketing Organization Insurance Agency.
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Need some podcast recommendations? The Agent Survival Guide Team has you covered with their podcast recommendations for Winter 2021!
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It's that time of year again! Sarah's looking back at the year that was, through the lens of her Top 5 Podcasts of 2021. These are the shows she went back to again and again, favorite episodes included!
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Learn how you can get business year-round! Start cross-selling ancillary products with the help of our FREE guide!
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Keep your Medicare business alive, even in the dead of winter! Wondering what can you sell outside of AEP? We talk products for your portfolio, selling strategies, and compliant follow-up, and more!
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Short Summary: Learn how to shift your focus from the AEP to Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. These are one way to keep a steady flow of business all year-round!
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The Friday Five for December 10, 2021: * AEP 2022 is over. Now what? * Build Back Better Act Update * 2021 Top Medicare Legislation * Google Introduces New Healthcare Search Options * Spotify Wrapped 2021
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10 things you didn't know are in the Democrats' Build Back Better bill
10 Top Medicare Bills Introduced in 2021
Google rolls out new search tools for health information on Medicare services, languages spoken by providers
Making healthcare options more accessible on Search
Pantone Color of the Year 2022
Senate revs up work on $2 trillion spending proposal, aiming to complete vote on Biden-backed bill before Christmas
Spotify Wrapped
Things to Think About Post-AEP
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2021 | The Tuesday Ten
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Are you leveraging social media to grow your insurance business? We dig into social media analytics - a powerful tool for insurance agents! Learn how to use this insight to improve your results.
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11th Annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Facebook's annual revenue from 2009 to 2020, by segment
Facebook Audience Insights
Facebook - Statistics & Facts
Forecast of the number of LinkedIn users in the United States from 2017 to 2025
How To Create An Effective Poll: The Beginner’s Guide
How to Efficiently Use Demographics to Understand Your Target Audience
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline
LinkedIn Page Analytics 101: A Crash Course
LinkedIn Page Analytics - Overview
LinkedIn Website Demographics
Number of monthly active Facebook users worldwide as of 2nd quarter 2021
Percentage of U.S. adults who use Facebook as of February 2021, by age group
Percentage of U.S. adults who use Twitter as of February 2021, by age group
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Selected online companies ranked by total digital advertising revenue from 2012 to 2020
Social Media Fact Sheet
Twitter Analytics
What a Social Media Target Audience Is and How to Find It
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We would like to congratulate you on surviving another AEP! Take time to relax, but don’t pause for too long, here at ASG we have steps to get organized after the busy season!
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2022 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
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The Friday Five for December 3, 2021: * Fed Chairman Powell on Tapering and “Transitory” * FTC Orders Supply Chain Info from Major Retailers & Wholesalers * Better Business Bureau Lists The 12 Scams of Christmas * Jack Dorsey Steps Down * British Regulator Tells Meta to Sell Giphy
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2021 Spotify Wrapped
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At the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we’ll help you stay HIPAA compliant! Find out what you’re responsible for under HIPAA regulations.
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Have clients who like to travel? Help them navigate to Medicare coverage that works for them. The ASG team has solutions for travelers of all kinds.
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Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.
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Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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The Friday Five for November 19, 2021: * 2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles * We're talking about the 4% rule... again * How to attend an event post-pandemic (when you don't really want to) * Spotify announces new acquisition in audio * Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Earbuds Warning
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Save your clients from falling prey to insurance scams or fraud! Learn how to help your clients avoid scams and keep their information safe.
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Have you ever had a difficult client? Check out our tips on how to work through three frustrating (but common!) situations insurance agents face in the field. We've got some advice on when to walk away, too!
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CMS just announced the 2022 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year.
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The Friday Five for November 12, 2021: * Bi-Partisan infrastructure bill passes * Vaccine mandate for large companies & health care workers * Noom Mood Mental Wellness Program * Twitter Blue Subscription Service * Instagram Creator Subscriptions
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We've hit the halfway point of AEP! It’s a great time to think about what you're doing well! But it’s also beneficial to consider what could be improved on to really maximize your sales potential. Learn how to reflect, renew, and re-energize your sales for the remainder of the Annual Enrollment Period.
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Want to improve your selling skills? Learn how to make a better insurance sales pitch! We outline four game-changing sales presentation tips for insurance agents.
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Don’t let Medicare compliance overwhelm you. Listen to this episode! We outline three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that you could spend selling.
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The Friday Five for November 5, 2021: * Medicare Drug Price Negotiation * The Fed & Bond Tapering * COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 5-11 * Meta, Facebook Files, and Facial Recognition * ‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Coffee
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Did you know you can boost leads and sales while educating your clients about Medicare? Learn how you can use Medicareful Living as part of your insurance sales strategy.
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Medicareful Living Blog
Diet Articles from Medicareful Living
Health Articles from Medicareful Living
Lifestyle Articles from Medicareful Living
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Learn How Medicareful Works
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Not sure what you can or can't say during a Medicare sales appointment? We sifted through the CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements to bring you 9 examples of what NOT to say the next time you make a Medicare sales pitch.
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The Friday Five for October 29, 2021: * New study: Stress in AmericaTM 2021 * Worry vs. Stress vs. Anxiety * Practicing Mindfulness * Journaling to Combat Worry * 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
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It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, yes AEP is here! But that doesn’t mean you need to stress. Take a deep breath and listen to our tips on avoiding burn out during busy season.
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Are you prepared to talk about Medicare telehealth benefits this AEP? Whether you call it telemedicine, telecare, or a virtual visit, these benefits are growing in popularity. Learn how your clients can utilize them, which beneficiaries are most likely to access them, and more!
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The Friday Five for October 22, 2021: * Social Security announces official 2022 COLA * Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust * Over-the-counter Hearing Aids? * Medicare Beneficiaries & Plan Comparison * Headspace & Ginger Merger Finalized
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Unsure about adding cancer insurance to your sales portfolio? We outline the details of this ancillary product, including its benefits for your Medicare clients!
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How much do your Medicare clients spend on their coverage in a year? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket expenses they can expect? In this episode, we explore the costs your clients pay out-of-pocket for Medicare, whether they've got Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage, or MAPD. We look beyond premiums, breaking down out-of-pocket exposure into deductibles, coinsurance, copays, prescription drug costs, medical supplies, ancillary expenses, networks, and other deciding factors. It's a must-listen for every insurance agent!
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AEP 2022 has officially begun! We're kicking off annual enrollment period with tips agents can use during sales presentations. Jason Meyers, West Director of Sales for Ritter Insurance Marketing joins Sarah to share his sales expertise. You don't want to miss this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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Ready to hold a Medicare sales event? Don’t miss this updated episode! You'll learn best practices for planning, promoting, and presenting your sales event while staying compliant with the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements!
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CMS 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
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Not sure about hosting a Medicare educational event this year? Get the details to make sure you’re compliant with the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communications Requirements! We’ve updated this episode to cover how to plan, promote, and present your next event, amidst the 2nd pandemic AEP.
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AEP 2022 is coming, but the COVID-19 pandemic is still here. What does that mean for your insurance business? Learn the strategies to sell Medicare plans safely and compliantly during this time.
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Looking for Medicare Advantage portfolio recommendations? We’ve got the info you want – plan benefits and features, plus competitive states. We break it down carrier by carrier in this episode of our ASG Podcast!
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The Friday Five for October 1, 2021: * AEP Marketing Begins! * Latest Update on Medicare Expansion * USPS Delays Start Today * COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data for Kids 5-11 Submitted to FDA * YouTube bans vaccine misinformation videos and accounts
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Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!
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You want to talk life insurance, and your client says, “I’m on a budget.” Truth be told, most of us are! The thing is, this conversation about life insurance can keep going. Learn how you can move past this objection respectfully and clear up some common misconceptions along the way.
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The Friday Five for September 24, 2021: * We're Hiring! * CMS Final Rule for 2022 * Federal Reserve Meeting Notes * Alternative to eat less, move more * Cool iOS 15 Features
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How do agents prepare for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? What can you do before October 15th? What can’t you do? Listen to find out how to stay compliant as you prep for AEP!
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Get ready to find out what selling Medicare Advantage is all about! Whether you’re already an insurance agent selling Medicare or you’re transitioning to MA sales, we want to help you build your career. Our eBook is packed with information on Medicare Advantage – certification, contracting, sales pitches, cross-selling tips, training, marketing, and more! Wondering who qualifies for MA plans or when you can enroll your clients? We answer those questions, and give you an AEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist, FAQs on AHIP, and info on enrolling clients online with Medicareful. Download your copy of our FREE eBook today! Grab Your FREE Copy of How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
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Help your clients choose the right type of life insurance product! In this episode, we go over what life insurance means in every stage life including which products you can recommend.
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The Friday Five for September 17, 2021: * Surviving AEP * COLA estimate for 2022 * Ginger Mental Health App in Spanish * Inflation & Shipping * California Streaming Recap
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Want to stand out from the rest of the insurance agents selling Medicare? Not sure how to get started? Use these tips to elevate your marketing to the next level!
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Looking for a refresher on Medicare compliance before AEP? We’ve got you covered with the important Medicare Guideline updates you need to know about, like how the MCMG are now the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements. We outline what is and isn’t allowed in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.
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We tackle 5 life insurance myths and why your clients may believe them. Learn how to counter these objections so your clients can truly understand life insurance and you can make the sale!
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Want to survive AEP? Get prepared with us! We've updated our Surviving AEP resource. The team talks AEP prep, AHIP, compliance, and more! Oh, and did we mention you can get a free portfolio review?
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Client retention is inextricably linked to trust. Find out why it's also a crucial strategy for a healthy insurance business.
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September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, or LIAM for short. Discover how you can use the momentum of this national campaign to boost your own marketing efforts.
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Don't get stressed out over AEP, get organized! The Annual Enrollment Period can be a stressful time for insurance agents - but it doesn't have to be for you! Listen to learn tips and tricks to make this AEP go smoother than ever.
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Communication can make or break your insurance sales. Keep your clients coming back for more by learning the art of face-to-face communication.
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Improve your digital communication skills, benefit your insurance business! But where do you start? In this episode, we talk tips and resources to help you retain your current clients.
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The Friday Five for August 20, 2021: * 2022 COLA Estimate Increase * Medicare Part E * ADA Support for Medicare Expansion * COVID-19 Booster Shots * Ritter Summits!
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How do insurance agents achieve 'ready-to-sell' status? Learn more about the requirements to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans during the Annual Enrollment Period. We'll help you get RTS just in time for AEP.
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The Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines had a rebrand! What’s changed now that they’re the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements? What’s staying the same? We’ve got all the details!
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Get ready for the Annual Enrollment Period with the Agent Survival Guide team. Use our tips for the most successful AEP yet!
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The Friday Five for August 13, 2021: * Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act * Budget Reconciliation & Medicare Expansion * Medicare Expansion Debate * Managing Stress * Back-to-School Lists & Tips
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Ready for 5 more challenging insurance sales scenarios and their solutions? Listen to learn how you can handle these potential dilemmas and still close the sale.
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Job-based insurance when you are disabled
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Just because a client's situation is more challenging, doesn't mean you can't help them get the coverage they need and complete the sale. In this episode, we help you prepare for some of the tougher cases you may encounter out in the field.
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We’re focusing on self-care in this mashup of Agent Apps and the Friday Five. Sarah talks about mental well-being, the importance of self-care, and 5 apps you can use to start practicing mindfulness.
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Are these must-haves part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight five essentials to simplify your Medicare sales this AEP.
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Find out how Medicaid and Medicare compare in this explainer episode. These two different programs are often confused for each other. But they can also combine to provide your clients with powerful insurance coverage.
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Think it's too soon to get started on AEP Prep? It's not! We're giving agents the inside scoop on how to get enrollment kits and materials from carriers before the AEP rush.
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Make a better Medicare Advantage sales presentation this AEP! Learn how to show your clients all the benefits they get with their new plan. Listen now, then try these tips during your next MA sales appointment!
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The Friday Five for July 23, 2021: * Ritter’s Certification Center is LIVE * Evernote Plan Updates * The Great Inflation * HalloApp * Staying Cool
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Ready to sell health insurance plans to the Under-65 market? Start by listening to this info-packed episode! We've got all the info you want on the ACA marketplace to feel confident pursuing this new line of business.
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Seniors aren't the only beneficiaries in Medicare plans. Increase your Medicare sales by broadening your client demographics. Learn how in this can't miss episode!
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The Friday Five for July 16, 2021: * CMS names new Director of Center for Medicare * Infrastructure legislation & Medicare expansion * Amazon Care update * Inflation is still here * What to do when you can’t sleep
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I’m Often Wide Awake at 3 A.M. How Do I Get Back to Sleep?
Inflation Is Running Hot. Treasuries Are Preparing for the Fed’s First Move.
Molly of Denali – start with “S1 EP1: The Birthday Cake Thief”
Nothing Much Happens
Senate Democrats Announce $3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Package
Senate Democrats reveal $3.5 trillion plan to invest in health care, climate change and more
Senate Dems aim to offer dental, hearing and vision to Medicare as part of $3.5T infrastructure deal
Wall Street isn't so sure inflation will be transitory
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July 9, 2021 | The Friday Five
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
Understanding the Details of Annuities
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Medicare on the Go: How My Plan Works on Vacation
Recharging After a Bad Night’s Sleep
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
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3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
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Find out how Hospital Indemnity plans combine with Medicare for powerful coverage solutions. We take a look at a specific case in this episode.
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Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?
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July 9, 2021 | The Friday Five
In this episode: Medicare DVH expansion, HHS & surprise medical bills, summer reading for Advisors, can breathing exercises lower blood pressure, and shrinkflation.
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before you know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.
Understanding the Details of Annuities
Learn the ins and outs of annuity insurance sales. We've packed all the info in this explainer episode, what annuities are, the different types, how they work, and how to sell them.
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The Health Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to serve your community, but did you know that you can also get something out of it? Here's how volunteering can be great for your health!
The Truth About MSG
The chemical monosodium glutamate is a surprisingly controversial one. What's the truth behind MSG, and is it really that bad for you?
Why Am I in Observation Status for Medicare?
You recently needed to go to the hospital and take a short trip to a skilled nursing facility for rehab afterwards. Luckily, it’s all covered, right? Not if you’ve only been receiving observation services...
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
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FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers!
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your chances of getting AHIP certified on the first try!
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
Like AHIP, NAHU is back offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. NAHU’s 2022 certification opens July 1, 2021!
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Get 2022 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D agent certification and product training info - all in one place! Learn how to access your carrier AHIP, MA certification, PDP certification, even product training details in Ritter's Certification Center.
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Learn More About Medicareful
Ritter's Certification Center
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents?
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
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AHIP Test Tips & Tricks for Medicare Certification
Learn the rules for taking the AHIP test, information on discounts and reimbursement, how to prepare yourself, test-taking tips, legit tech hacks, and more! Before you begin your first attempt at AHIP certification, be sure to listen to this ASG Podcast episode!
FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! In this episode, we talk about the cost of NAHU certification, CE credits, training module topics, and more – you don’t want to miss it!!!
Advertising Medicare Through Facebook
Is your insurance business on Facebook? We walk you through getting started, networking, advertising, and so much more!
How to Recruit Insurance Agents on LinkedIn
Not sure how to use LinkedIn as an insurance agent? We talk through the steps like creating your page, recruiting, and more! If you're just starting to use LinkedIn for your insurance business, you won't want to miss this episode.
Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know
2022 AHIP certification is LIVE! Find out what's changed from last year and where you can find carrier-specific cert requirements!
Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums
What does the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) look like for 2022? Does the COLA impact Medicare Part B premiums? What about inflation, and Social Security Income? We cover it all in this info-packed episode!
Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
CMS recently released the 2022 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Find out the dollar amounts you could receive for writing MA and PDP business this AEP.
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
NAHU's Medicare training certification is back for 2022. We talk about what's new with NAHU Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and compliance requirements training for the 2022 AEP.
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before we know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
Get the details on AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, ways to find discounts, and more. If you're getting ready for AEP, you don't want to miss this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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4 Easy Ways to Cool Down on a Hot Day
Summer is a fun time to be outdoors. It’s warm, the weather is usually great, and there’s so much to do. But on hot days, it’s easy to get overheated. How can you quickly cool down on hot days?
The Benefits of Unplugging
Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes.
What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
Whether Medicare considers something medically necessary or not can define your coverage and what you'll be paying out-of-pocket. Here's what you need to know!
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
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Understanding the Details of Annuities
As an agent in the insurance market, what’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word annuities?
How to Check for Your First Looks
The moment when carrier First Looks become available is a very exciting time for insurance agents! It can put a spring in your step and help you get in the mood for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period!
2021 State of the Senior Market: In Review
Craig Ritter, CEO of Ritter Insurance Marketing, recently gave his annual State of the Senior Market address to 412 agents, who attended from all across the U.S.
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The Friday Five for July 9, 2021: * Medicare DVH Expansion * HHS & Surprise Medical Bills * Summer Reading for Advisors * Breathing Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure? * Shrinkflation
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HHS Announces Rule to Protect Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills
5-Minute Daily Breathing Exercise May Equal Meds in Lowering Blood Pressure
10 Books Advisors Should Read This Summer
Baked Feta 'TikTok Pasta': We Need To Talk About Where It Really Came From
Beware Of 'Shrinkflation,' Inflation's Devious Cousin
Endless Thread – “Shrinkflation”
First rules to protect patients from unexpected medical bills issued by agencies
Most surprise medical bills to end under new rule
No Surprises Act Regs Leave Out Broker Comp Disclosure Regs
One way companies are concealing higher prices: Smaller packages
The Health 202: Expansions could be coming to Medicare
TikTok made me buy it
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July 2, 2021 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for July 2, 2021: third installment of CMS Proposed Rule 2022, update on attempts to add DVH to Medicare, Walmart & Novo Nordisk partner in new effort, how to take a mental health day, and how to block and report text spam.
Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums
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Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Did someone say Summer 2021 Podcast Recommendations? Back by popular demand, Sarah has 10 more podcast recommendations to fill the void in your Summer vacation. Whether you’re taking a family vacation, staycation, traveling back into the office, or just need something new to listen to, we’ve got you covered! 🌞😎🎧
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Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Steak Frites
You may connect steak and fries with an essential bit of Americana, but it's also a favorite in classic French cuisine. Take your steak game up a notch with a delicious homemade steak frites recipe, complete with a decadent bearnaise sauce!
Limiting Charges and Excess Charges in Medicare
Limiting charges and excess charges are connected concepts with Medicare, but the link can be confusing. What are they and how do they affect your costs in Medicare?
The National Park Senior Pass: Lifetime Access to America the Beautiful
The National Parks are the crown jewels of the United States. With the National Park Senior Pass, seeing them all is even easier!
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Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
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How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study
Meet Grace — a 65-year-old woman with a Medicare Advantage plan. Though her plan is great, it leaves her with a copay of $250 per day for the first five days of an inpatient hospital stay. Should you recommend that she buy a hospital indemnity plan?
FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers!
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your chances of getting AHIP certified on the first try!
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Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before you know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.
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AHIP Website
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Register with RitterIM.com
Ritter’s Carrier Pages
Ritter’s Certification Center
Ritter’s Event Calendar
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding
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FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! In this episode, we talk about the cost of NAHU certification, CE credits, training module topics, and more – you don’t want to miss it!!!
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent
Joining a professional organization could be just the boost your career needs. Learn 5 ways this strategy can benefit you and your insurance business.
Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums
What does the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) look like for 2022? Does the COLA impact Medicare Part B premiums? What about inflation, and Social Security Income? We cover it all in this info-packed episode!
Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
CMS recently released the 2022 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Find out the dollar amounts you could receive for writing MA and PDP business this AEP.
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COVID Vaccine Myths & Facts
There are a lot of scary-sounding stories flying around the internet about COVID vaccines right now. Let's decipher which ones are myths and the truth about the COVID vaccines.
Using Basil in Your Cooking
Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, but you can lose a lot of its benefits if you prepare or cook it wrong. Here's how you can get the most out of using basil in your cooking!
What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
Whether Medicare considers something medically necessary or not can define your coverage and what you'll be paying out-of-pocket. Here's what you need to know!
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AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your chances of getting AHIP certified on the first try!
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NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
Like AHIP, NAHU is back offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. NAHU’s 2022 certification is now open!
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Not sure how to use LinkedIn as an insurance agent? We talk through the steps like creating your page, recruiting, and more! If you're just starting to use LinkedIn for your insurance business, you won't want to miss this episode.
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Get the Guide: Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
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Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Did someone say summer 2021 podcast recommendations? Back by popular demand, Sarah has 10 more podcast recommendations to fill the void in your summer vacation. Whether you’re taking a family vacation, staycation, traveling back into the office, or just need something new to listen to, we’ve got you covered! 🌞😎🎧
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All About Community Gardens
Do you want to start a garden, but don't have the space or ability? Or, are you looking for something to bring your neighborhood together? You can do all that with a community garden!
The Health Benefits of Lemon
Lemon is a great ingredient to use in your cooking, but can it also be healthy for you? Yes! Lemons are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that can be great for your health.
What are Medicare Deductibles?
We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so you don't have to ask – what are Medicare deductibles?
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3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP
Anyone in the Medicare industry is familiar with the rush to prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period. What if you could take care of a key sales task before AEP ramps up?
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
Like AHIP, NAHU is back offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. NAHU’s 2022 certification is now open!
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The Friday Five for July 2, 2021: * Third Installment of CMS Proposed Rule 2022 * Update on Attempts to add DVH to Medicare * Walmart & Novo Nordisk partner in new effort * How to take a mental health day * How to block and report text spam
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CMS Proposed Rule to Increase Americans’ Access to Health Coverage for 2022
EXPLAINER: Dental, vision and hearing benefits for Medicare
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video in July 2021
How to block and report text spam
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June 25, 2021 | The Friday Five
In this episode: KFF Medicare Advantage in 2021 studies, How CVS helps cut wasteful consumer spending, DVH benefits possibly coming to Medicare, American Rescue Plan Child Tax Credit info, and the Never Less, Never More strategy.
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Did someone say summer 2021 podcast recommendations? Back by popular demand, Sarah has 10 more podcast recommendations to fill the void in your summer vacation. Whether you’re taking a family vacation, staycation, traveling back into the office, or just need something new to listen to, we’ve got you covered! 🌞😎🎧
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
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Get the details on AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, ways to find discounts, and more. If you're getting ready for AEP, you don't want to miss this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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CMS recently released the 2022 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Find out the dollar amounts you could receive for writing MA and PDP business this AEP.
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Camping Tips for Seniors
Camping is the perfect trip of the COVID era. It's outside, socially-distanced, and still fun. Make sure your trip is safe and fun with these camping tips for seniors looking to return to nature!
Limiting Charges and Excess Charges in Medicare
Limiting charges and excess charges are connected concepts with Medicare, but the link can be confusing. What are they and how do they affect your costs in Medicare?
The Truth About MSG
The chemical monosodium glutamate is a surprisingly controversial one. What's the truth behind MSG, and is it really that bad for you?
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Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
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The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans
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AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your chances of getting AHIP certified on the first try!
3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP
Anyone in the Medicare industry is familiar with the rush to prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period. What if you could take care of a key sales task before AEP ramps up?
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
Like AHIP, NAHU is back offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. NAHU’s 2022 certification is now open!
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Learn the ins and outs of annuity insurance sales. We've packed all the info in this explainer episode, what annuities are, the different types, how they work, and how to sell them.
Read the text version.
Contact the More Than Medicare Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Annuities: Insurance for Retirement
Funding Your Retirement
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference?
How to Find New Annuity Leads
Protect the Nest Egg with Fixed Index Annuities
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities
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Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference?
Discover the differences between fixed and indexed annuities. Find out how to market them and how to help your clients choose the right one.
How to Find New Annuity Leads
Optimize your annuity sales process! Learn where you can find annuity leads to boost your business.
Protect the Nest Egg with Fixed Index Annuities
Build a retirement strategy for your clients with fixed income annuities. Learn how this kind of investment can pay off.
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities
Learn more about Single-Premium Immediate Annuities, how they work, and why you should recommend them to your clients!
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3 Steps for Preparing for Retirement
If you’re about to retire, there will be many questions that you’ll face. How will you spend your time? How will you stay healthy? And how will you afford all of this?
Different Medicare Notices
Paperwork isn't the most fun or exciting topic, and you receive a lot with your Medicare plan already. But some of that paperwork may be important notices and forms that relate to your coverage!
Healthy Hacks for Your Favorite Snacks: Burgers
Burgers are a summer staple. Unfortunately, they tend to also be bad for us. With a little creativity, you can make healthy burgers with these healthy hacks!
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The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
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AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your chances of getting AHIP certified on the first try!
3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP
Anyone in the Medicare industry is familiar with the rush to prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period. What if you could take care of a key sales task before AEP ramps up?
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
Like AHIP, NAHU is back offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period. NAHU’s 2022 certification opens July 1, 2021!
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Did someone say Summer 2021 Podcast Recommendations? Back by popular demand, Sarah has 10 more podcast recommendations to fill the void in your Summer vacation. Whether you’re taking a family vacation, staycation, traveling back into the office, or just need something new to listen to, we’ve got you covered! 🌞😎🎧
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Alba Salix, Royal Physician – Start with “Alba Salix E101: Well Met”
Blackout by QCode – Start with “Pilot | S1E1”
Dreamful Bedtime Stories
Eleanor Amplified – Start with “Ep 01: Pilot (Robot)
Memory Lane by Realm – Start with “None of this is Real”
Mockery Manor – Start with “1. Where Childhood Never Dies”
Newsy Jacuzzi
Passenger List by Radiotopia – Start with “Pre-Flight Announcement”
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Wireframe with Khoi Vinh
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Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021) | The Friday Five
We’re kicking off the first Friday Five episode of 2021 with podcast recommendations! Here are five podcasts that our host, Sarah is currently listening to. 🎧
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020 | The Friday Five
We don’t just make a podcast, we love listening to them, too! Despite 2020 effectively cancelling her commute, our host Sarah listened to over 7,000 minutes of podcast audio. Which shows made it into her top 5 for 2020? Listen to find out in this bonus Friday Five episode!
International Podcast Day 2020
Happy International Podcast Day! 2020 has certainly been a year to, er, remember. There’s a lot of that reflected in this year’s episode. But there’s also a fair bit of fun. Sarah shares it all in this episode – podcast recommendations, standout episodes, updates, bonus content, and more, including what makes her want to listen.
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020 | The Tuesday Ten
Summer is here! 🌞 That means it’s time for MORE podcast recommendations! If you need something to listen to during a long drive, while you’re on a vacation, staycation, or just walking around the neighborhood after dinner… Sarah has 10 new podcast recommendations for your listening enjoyment.
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To | The Friday Five
Need more podcast recommendations? (Who doesn’t?!) For our last Friday Five of 2019, Sarah gives you a glimpse of what she’s currently listening to.
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019 | The Friday Five
We love podcasts! Our host, Sarah listened to over 8,500 minutes of podcast audio this year. Which shows made the cut for her top 5 of 2019? Find out in this special Friday Five episode!
International Podcast Day 2019
It's International Podcast Day and we're celebrating! This special episode has updates on our favorite podcasts, MORE podcast recommendations, and Sarah talks about how she got into podcasts. You don’t want to miss it! 🎙🎧🤓
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast ǀ ASG100
Celebrate 100 episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! In this special episode, we talk about how Agent Survival Guide and the ASG Podcast started, what we’ve got planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more! 💯🎉
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The Friday Five for June 25, 2021: * KFF Medicare Advantage in 2021 studies * How CVS helps cut wasteful consumer spending * DVH benefits coming to Medicare? * American Rescue Plan Child Tax Credit Info * The Never Less, Never More Strategy
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Mentioned in this episode:
2021 Child Tax Credit: Here's who will get up to $1,800 per child in cash — and who will need to opt out
Advance Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant
CVS cut 72 drugs with 'hyperinflated' prices from its formulary last year
Medicare Advantage in 2021: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
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Medicare Advantage in 2021: Star Ratings and Bonuses
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NAHU's Medicare training certification is back for 2022. We talk about what's new with NAHU Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Compliance Requirements training for the 2022 AEP.
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Get the details on AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, ways to find discounts, and more. If you're getting ready for AEP, you don't want to miss this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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Frequently Asked Questions about AHIP: [5:56.086] Do I need to pass AHIP if I already passed last year?
[6:34.257] Do I need to complete the AHIP training review questions?
[6:55.029] How many attempts at the AHIP test do I get?
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[7:41.793] Do I have to take AHIP directly through their website?
[8:07.803] Do I have to take the training on a computer?
[8:23.557] How much does AHIP cost?>
[8:32.321] Can I get an AHIP certification discount?
[9:04.170] Is it possible to get a $125 AHIP reimbursement?
[10:20.844] Is there a deadline to pass AHIP to sell in 2022?
[10:39.696] Is AHIP an open-book test?
[10:48.254] Is AHIP a timed test?
[11:06.595] What score do I need to pass?
[11:15.187] How much should I prepare?
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What does long-term care planning look like these days? How has the pandemic affected the industry? Find out what independent insurance agents should know in this can't-miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast.
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Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site
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A Dozen Facts About Medicare Advantage in 2020
Biggest Industries by Revenue in the US in 2021
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Get the Details on the Ritter Platform
How Original Medicare Works
National Insurance Producer Registry
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Insurance Sales Agent
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Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents
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The Friday Five for April 2, 2021: * COVID-19 Vaccine Passports * Should I Laminate my Vaccine Card? * New Study on Medicare Advantage Beneficiary Savings * Ever Given's Trouble in the Suez Canal * Facebook Bringing Back Chronological Feeds?
Mentioned in this episode:
BMA: Medicare Advantage beneficiaries save more money on out-of-pocket costs than Medicare fee-for-service
Clearing the Suez Canal Took Days. Figuring Out the Costs May Take Years.
Don’t laminate your COVID vaccination card before doing these 5 things
Ever Given refloated and freed! How did they get the ship out of the Suez Canal?
Everything you need to know about vaccine passports
Facebook makes it easier for users to see News Feed stories in chronological order
February 12, 2021 | The Friday Five
Study: Medicare Advantage Saves Beneficiaries $1,640 Year, Delivering 40% Lower Cost-Burden than Traditional Medicare
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Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To)
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Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents
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Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start.
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Mentioned in this episode:
2019 Medicare OEP: You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan
CMS.gov Official Website
Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period
Download the Ritter Fact-Finder!
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
Humana Ignite 3-30-60-90 Conversation Guide
Silver&Fit
SilverSneakers
What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales
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How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant.
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Affinity Marketing
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Pew Research Center Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet
Ritter Insurance Marketing – Marketing & Incentives
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools and Shared Client Records
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The Friday Five for March 26, 2021: * Xavier Becerra confirmed as HHS secretary * CMS Payment Model Updates * USPS Delivering for America 10-Year Plan * Anthem to acquire myNEXUS * Ritter Insurance Marketing Holding D-SNP Summit (Register Now!)
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Anthem, Inc. To Acquire myNEXUS, Home Health Benefits Manager
Becerra squeaks through confirmation vote to become HHS secretary
Delivering for America PDF
Delivering for America Summary PDF
Disney+: Every New Move & TV Show Coming in April 2021
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Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)
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Discover how to keep existing clients coming back for more. We talk strategy and give you practical steps you can easily implement in your own insurance business.
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Download the Complete Guide to Client Retention and Loyalty!
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Don't let a client's not-so-great medical history scare you away! Learn how to walk them through their options to find the Medicare coverage that fits their needs and budget.
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CDC: Chronic Diseases in America
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
Medicare Advantage: CMS Should Use Data on Disenrollment and Beneficiary Health Status to Strengthen Oversight
Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Periods
Medicare Supplement Plan G Costs 2020
Medigap Enrollment and Consumer Protections Vary Across States
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs
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The Friday Five for March 19, 2021: * The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 * Dr. B & leftover COVID vaccines * COVID vaccine hesitancy * Your Online Presence & Branding * The COVID-19 Pandemic - One Year Later
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Final Coverage Provisions In The American Rescue Plan And What Comes Next
H.R.1319 – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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One Year into the Pandemic: Implications of COVID-19 for Social Determinants of Health
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One Year Later
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The First Steps to Take When Creating an Online Presence for Your Company
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Ready to start selling Hospital Indemnity? This episode covers the benefits of these insurance plans and how to cross-sell them with existing products in your portfolio. *Ritter does not currently contract for hospital indemnity plans in AK, CA, NH, or NY.
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A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
FREE eBooks and Guides for Insurance Agents
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Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.
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CDC: Leading Causes of Death
Cancer Stat Facts: Cancer of Any Site
Cardiovascular Disease: A Costly Burden for America | Projections Through 2035
Critical Illness Plans: Your Cure for Unhealthy Sales
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2021 Update
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Long-Term Survival and Causes of Death After Stroke
Oncologists Worry About Rising Costs of Cancer Treatment
Why Is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?
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Did someone say FriYAY Five? 🥳 We're kicking off the weekend AND celebrating our host's birthday today. Sarah's another year wiser and she's got five more podcast recommendations to share!
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Decoder Ring
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Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
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Start Your Green Thumb with a Windowsill Garden
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Ritter is More Than Medicare & Our New Team Brand Shows Why
When selling Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement policies, it’s important to remember that More than Medicare products are the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents
If you have a client who enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan but wants to go (back) to Original Medicare, they may qualify for a Medicare Advantage trial right! This would allow them to update their coverage outside of the Annual Enrollment Period.
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Ready to branch out from Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Insurance sales? Learn how ancillary products can help you expand your reach and add more value to your portfolio.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan
Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans
These Plans Are Critical to Your Business Strategy
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3 Senior Women Who Have Changed the World
Happy Women's History Month! To celebrate, we want to honor these three women who have shown you can achieve great things over the age of 65!
Cookbooks vs. Cooking Books: What's the Difference?
If you're looking to improve your cooking, there are options you can try at home. Among these are cookbooks and cooking books. You may be surprised by the difference between the two.
Start Your Green Thumb with a Windowsill Garden
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Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)
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Ritter is More Than Medicare & Our New Team Brand Shows Why
When selling Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement policies, it’s important to remember that More than Medicare products are the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents
If you have a client who enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan but wants to go (back) to Original Medicare, they may qualify for a Medicare Advantage trial right! This would allow them to update their coverage outside of the Annual Enrollment Period.
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Does your Medicare sales portfolio have all the pieces of the coverage puzzle? In this episode, we talk about our new team brand and what More Than Medicare means for our agents.
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Meet Ritter’s More Than Medicare Team
More Than Medicare on Ritter Docs
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The Friday Five for March 5, 2021: * KFF Analysis on Healthcare Spending Using Medicare Rates * CMS Geographic Direct Contracting Model News * PET Imaging and CMS * Rural Medicare Beneficiaries & Switching Coverage * Work From Home Allergies
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CMS finally relents after decade of not covering PET imaging for infection, inflammation
CMS pushes pause on controversial Geographic Direct Contracting model
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video in March 2021
Geographic Direct Contracting Model (CMS Official Site)
Limiting Private Insurance Reimbursement to Medicare Rates Would Reduce Health Spending by About $350 Billion in 2021
More Than Half of All People on Medicare Do Not Compare Their Coverage Options Annually
Reese’s is launching a peanut butter cup without any chocolate
Rural Enrollees in Medicare Advantage Have Substantial Rates of Switching to Traditional Medicare
Study: Rural patients struggle with access under Medicare Advantage
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Maximize your reach and grow your selling territory! We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow.
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Build Your Brand with Community Involvement
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Learn How Medicareful Saves Insurance Agents Time
What is Medicare? (Medicare 101 Video)
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority
Why Traditional Marketing is Still Effective
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Learn more about becoming a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). Take your agent status to expert level with this insurance industry designation!
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See what Ritter Insurance Marketing has to offer!
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4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Certified Insurance Counselor Program
IA&B Certified Insurance Counselor Program Info
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Website
Top 5 Insurance Designations
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The Friday Five for February 26, 2021: * President Biden nominates CMS Administrator * CMMI Admin picked by Biden Administration * Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine News * Fighting Zoom Fatigue * YouTube Supervised Experiences
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Get ready to improve your PDP selling strategy! We cover 7 best practices for insurance agents selling Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. These tips will help you save time and they're easy to implement.
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Medicare’s Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
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Write emails with confidence! We outline the best (and easy to implement!) practices for insurance agents to use when emailing clients.
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Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
How to Write a Professional Email
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients
The Costs of Poor Business Writing [Statistics, Examples, & Case Studies]
The danger of overusing exclamation marks
The Importance of Proofreading in the Workforce
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What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
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Did you know that Medicare is about more than just those moments when your clients are sick? Learn more about the health and wellness side of selling insurance.
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See how Medicareful Works! https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Medicareful Living Links
Add ?agent=YOURSLUG to the end of any Medicareful Living link you share, replacing YOURSLUG with your personal agent slug.
Example:
Medicareful Living link: https://living.medicareful.com/superfood-snack-hack-kale
Personalized Medicareful Living link: https://living.medicareful.com/superfood-snack-hack-kale?agent=YOURSLUG
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Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
Grow your Medicare Business with Medicareful
Investopedia: Preventive Services
Medicare coverage of preventive care services
Medicareful Living
New Study: Daily Walk Can Add 7 Years to Your Life
Welcome to Medicare preventive visit
What is a Medicare Wellness Visit?
What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older
Why Seniors Should Avoid Isolation
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What is Medicareful? How does it work? If you've been looking for a tool that combines online enrollment, client-facing plan quotes, drug cost estimates, a free CMS-compliant website, and more... don't miss this episode! We review updates to the Medicareful platform over the past year, and what our agents achieved while using it!
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5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP
5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans
A Review of the Top Medicare Quote Engines for Insurance Agents
Connect with a member of the Ritter team!
Medicareful – Safe, Easy Medicare Enrollments Online. Learn More!
Prefilled Submissions for Clients on Medicareful
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Chamath Palihapitiya-backed Clover Health gets notice of SEC investigation
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Clover Health Official Statement – In Response to Short Seller Firm’s Questions
Consumers earn a ‘D’ on health insurance knowledge
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Zoom – Customizing your profile
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Master the art of treating your client as the renewal, not their policy. Learn why building relationships with your current clients is more beneficial (and cost effective!) than courting new ones.
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Five Customer Retention Tips for Entrepreneurs
Loyalty Rewards
Seeing Beyond the Illusion: It's Time You Invest More Wisely
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention (Free Guide!)
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Learn more about the Medicare Advantage Trial Right Period. If you have a client who enrolled in Medicare Advantage but wants to go back to Original Medicare, they may qualify. Listen to find out more about how it works!
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Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period
Guaranteed issue rights
Join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan
Medigap & Medicare Advantage Plans
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods
What to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for Clients
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New to the Medicare insurance industry? Welcome, and congratulations! We packed this episode with all the agent essentials - training, tools, enrollment periods and more! Basically, everything you want to know when starting out!
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Get started with Ritter Insurance Marketing as your FMO!
Mentioned in this episode:
[01:20] Consider Joining a Field Marketing Organization
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO
[03:07] Complete Medicare Insurance Agent Training
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
[03:34] - AHIP Training Overview
[04:26] - Details on Completing the AHIP Training
AHIP Medicare and Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) Training (Official Site)
[07:28] Create a Well-Rounded Medicare Portfolio
[07:56] - Which Medicare Products Should I Choose?
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?
4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance
[08:29] - How Do I Choose the Right Medicare Products?
[09:29] Complete Medicare Contracts and Certifications
[10:04] - Medicare Contracting with Preferred Carriers
[11:00] - Medicare Product Certification
Ritter’s Certification Center
2021 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
[12:17] Secure Medicare Leads and Clients
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents?
[12:47] - FMO Lead and Marketing Programs
[13:37] - Follow-up to Keep Medicare Leads
[14:53] - Establish a Website to Create Medicare Leads
Demographics of Internet and Home Broadband Usage
[15:51] Use Efficient Medicare Sales Tools
[16:47] - What is Medicareful?
Medicareful – A CMS-Approved tool for insurance agents selling Medicare
[17:26] - Remote Medicare Sales Capabilities with Medicareful
Medicareful Enrollment Process Guide
[18:13] - Shared Client Records through Medicareful Accounts
[19:43] - The Ritter Platform
See how the Ritter Platform Works!
[20:25] - Medicare Quote Engine
[21:43] - Drug Cost Estimator
The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications
View the Drug Cost Estimator in action!
[22:35] - Clients
[23:41] - Tasks
[24:28] - Notes
[25:12] Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods
[25:35] - Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
The Medicare Initial Enrollment Period vs. the Medicare Initial Coverage Election Period
Late Enrollment Penalties
Enrolling in Medicare If You’re on Disability
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
[27:59] - Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP)
Medicare Advantage: Enrollment and Disenrollment Basics
[29:26] - Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP
[30:44] - Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP)
CY 2019 MA Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance
Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period
[32:17] - MSA Plan Enrollment Period
Fact Sheet on Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
[33:57] - Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods
Medicare Advantage: Special Enrollment Periods
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
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The Friday Five for January 22, 2021: * Biden Names Dr. Rachel Levine in Cabinet Picks * Mark Cuban Announces Cost Plus Drugs * Mental Health and the Fake Commute * Talkspace To Go Public * Ritter Insurance Marketing and HTA Financial Services
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Cost Plus Drugs
Information for HTA Agents New to Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Ritter and HTA Financial Services Merge Medicare Wholesale Businesses
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Is your client eligible for Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy/LIS)? Learn how insurance agents can look up that information, what the income limits are, and more in this can’t miss episode! Read the text version.
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Application for Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSI.gov)
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Low income subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Low Income Subsidy: Get Extra Help Paying for Part D
Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage Chart
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Have a client who's struggling to pay their permanent life insurance premium? Before they let their policy lapse, they DO have options! Help them salvage their benefits with our tips.
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Contact our “More Than Medicare” Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
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2017 Insurance Barometer Study
Americans were already struggling to save for retirement. The pandemic is making it worse.
COVID-19 impact to life insurance and annuity companies
Creating an Irrevocable Burial Trust
Definition of Lapse
Get Information on Contracting with Single Premium Whole Life Carriers
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CES 2021 products you can actually buy this year
Girl Scout Cookies Will Be Sold Online Nationwide This Year, Including Via Grubhub
Girl Scouts Official Website
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The Best Tech of CES 2020: Where Are They Now?
The Propel Center
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Your portfolio likely includes different types of insurance for different coverage needs. But what about different financial needs? How do you factor cost into the equation compliantly?
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A prospect wants to switch their Medicare Part D coverage, but AEP is over. Can you still help? YES! Listen to learn the different scenarios that can help qualify your client for coverage through a Special Election Period.
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How SPAPs and their SEPs Can Bring You New Business
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Special circumstances (Special Enrollment Periods)
Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D Drug Plans
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods
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We've got a lot of jargon to keep up with in the insurance industry. In this episode, we're going to unpack the acronyms for the types of individuals and organizations that exist in the industry to help you make your some of your business decisions a whole lot easier.
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3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Agent Survival Guide Podcast – Our Official Site!
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Website
Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO
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We’re kicking off the first Friday Five episode of 2021 with podcast recommendations! Here are five podcasts that our host, Sarah is currently listening to. 🎧
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ArtCurious
Art Attack!
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How to Successfully Set SMART Goals
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Are you a productive insurance agent? Is your way of doing business efficient? We talk efficiency, productivity, and how to find a balance between the two in this exclusive episode.
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10 Productivity Tips From Top Business Leaders
Pomodoro Timer
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We don’t just make a podcast, we love listening to them, too! Despite 2020 effectively cancelling her commute, our host Sarah listened to over 7,000 minutes of podcast audio. Which shows made it into her top 5 for 2020? Listen to find out in this bonus Friday Five episode!
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What does your online activity say about you? How about your insurance business? If you've never scrubbed your social media profiles or Googled yourself, this episode is a must-listen!
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The Friday Five for December 18, 2020: * The COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives * COVID-19 Vaccine Scams and Misinformation * Google's Year in Search Trends 2020 * Netflix to Unveil Audio-Only Mode? * Top 10 New Business Books in 2020
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Ready to learn more about C-SNPs? In this episode, we go over all the details of Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans, like what they are, who qualifies, and why you should be selling them!
Read the text version.
Learn more about C-SNPs in your area!
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Basics About COPD
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018 At-A-Glance
How Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) Work
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Statistics About Diabetes
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Keep your Medicare sales flowing outside of AEP! Get the details on adding D-SNPs (dual-eligible special needs plans) to your portfolio.
Read the text version.
Chat with your Ritter Representative about D-SNPs
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Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While
Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
Using CMS Data to Understand D-SNP Market Trends and Performance, Dual Eligible Characteristics, and State Medicaid Managed Care Programs
Why do identical twins have different fingerprints?
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The Friday Five for December 11, 2020: * President-Elect Joe Biden’s pick for HHS Secretary * Potential health policy under Biden Administration * NPR creates COVID-19 hospital lookup with HHS data * Webex announces new features * Managing Holiday stress
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Biden picks thorn in Trump’s side as new health secretary
HHS Publishes COVOID-19 Hospital Facility-Level Data
Issue Brief – Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions Under President Biden
Managing Stress During the 2020 Holidays
Managing stress, prioritizing mental health during the holidays
New Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full. Is Yours?
Overview – Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions Under President Biden
Webex beefs up its features to stay competitive with Zoom
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November 24, 2020 | The Tuesday Ten (Top Holiday Toys 2020) | Apple | Google | Spotify
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2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
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Client retention starts with outreach, but if you’re not sure how to do that, we’ve got you covered. Listen to get four ways to reach out and the details on some FREE templates you’ll want to get your hands on! Read the text version & get your FREE templates!
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Email Template for Client Check-In (Download)
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication
Phone Scripts to Keep in Contact with Clients (Download)
The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority
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The Friday Five for December 4, 2020: * CMS Finalizes Telehealth Expansion and Releases Annual Physician Fee Schedule * Who will Biden choose for HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator roles? * CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Time * Another Stimulus Update * Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7 Billion
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CDC says coronavirus quarantines can be shortened from 14 days
Here’s What’s New to Stream in December on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, and More
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Stimulus package update: Negotiations circus expected to lead a bill by this weekend
Top picks for who could run HHS, CMS under Biden
Trump Administration Finalizes Permanent Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services and Improved Payment for Time Doctors Spend with Patients
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Compliance is an important part of selling insurance for agents to remember. But what about preventing negligence? In this episode, we define insurance agent negligence and offer some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.
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Insurance Agent Negligence Claim
Insurance Agent Negligence or Misinterpretation
Medicare Supplements Fill the Gaps in Your Portfolio
Negligence and the Reasonable Person
What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
What are the Elements of Negligence
What is Insurance Law?
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Want to know how much money insurance agents can make selling Medicare? We talk commissions to give you a better idea of how lucrative expanding your portfolio into the senior market can be.
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2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
Assignment of Commissions Definition
Potential Medicare Commissions Calculator Template
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider
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It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!
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Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target
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Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.
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Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan
How Community Involvement Programs Can Grow Your Business
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In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!
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Build Your Brand with Community Involvement
Cone Cause Evolution Study
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- Thanksgiving Desserts (and BONUS: sides!)
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30 Best Thanksgiving Desserts To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
36 Mini Thanksgiving Treats For When You’re Too Stuffed For Pie
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Think Long-Term Care insurance is your client’s only option? Explore Short-Term Care Insurance and its benefits.
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Buyers Ages for LTC Insurance Reported
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Traditional isn't the only way to go when it comes to Long-Term Care insurance for your clients. We've got four non-traditional LTC solutions that just might do the trick.
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Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products
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Lack of Funds for LTC is Americans’ Greatest Fear About Aging
LTC Planning: Sales Strategies & Market Trends featuring Bob Vandy and Mike Baker
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What does the long-term care insurance market look like for agents in 2020 and beyond? We sat down with AIB's Bob Vandy and Ritter's Mike Baker to learn more. Find out the difference between long-term care planning and LTCi sales in addition to market trends and practical strategies for insurance agents.
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Three years, more than three hundred episodes published, dozens of rabbit holes explored, and countless cups of coffee consumed. Thanks for sticking with us! Listen for details on our 3rd Birthday Giveaway! 🥳
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Learn how to better connect with your sales prospects - even if those interactions are now happening virtually. We have 6 tips you can add to your insurance sales process today!
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Learn how you can prevent rapid disenrollments from Medicare plans! Nothing is more frustrating for insurance agents than a rapid disenrollment. But there are some ways you can make sure this doesn't happen to you. We outline 7 best practices in this can't-miss episode!
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Master the art of treating your client as the renewal, not their policy. Learn why building relationships with your current clients is more beneficial (and cost effective!) than courting new ones.
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication
Improving your digital communication skills can benefit your business, but where do you start? Use the tips and resources outlined in this episode of the ASG Podcast!
Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Medicare compliance, then this episode is one you simply must listen to! We've got three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that could be spent selling. Check out our show notes for a special bonus section with links to our compliance resources.
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How to Build Rapport Selling Insurance Online Or Over the Phone
Don’t let social distancing get in the way of your insurance sales! If you’re trying to foster trust with prospects, we’ve got six tips for building rapport over the phone or online, fast.
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
While events are often a great way to generate leads, holding Medicare educational events during the COVID pandemic is a legal and ethical grey area. What is allowed at seminars for the 2021 AEP?
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents
You have to be “ready-to-sell” with carriers before the Annual Enrollment Period if you want to sell Medicare products for the upcoming plan year, but what does it mean to be “ready-to-sell” Medicare plans?
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The Friday Five for October 30, 2020: * New Tax Numbers from IRS for 2021 * Walmart sues DOJ * Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Section 230 * Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 * Handling Stress During AEP, COVID-19, and an election cycle
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10 New Tax Number Changes for 2021, for Life and Health Agents
IRS Revenue Procedure 20-45
Bud Light’s Ugly Sweater Spiked Seltzer Variety Pack Has Peppermint Pattie And Apple Crisp Flavors
Democrats and Republicans agree that Section 230 is flawed
Election Stress Getting To You? 4 Ways To Keep Calm
Everything Coming to Streaming in November
Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs to tell senators changing liability law will destroy how we communicate online
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify to Senate: What To Watch For
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas
Managing stress using the 4 Rs approach
New retirement bill has perks for seniors, student loan borrowers
Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020
Stressed about the election? You’re not alone. How to stay calm ahead of Nov. 3
Tech hearing live updates: Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs clash with Congress in pre-election showdown
Walmart Sues DOJ and DEA Seeking Clarity for Pharmacists in Dispensing Prescription Opioids
Walmart sues United State government over opioid case
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Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Need a recap on Medicare compliance this AEP? We break down the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines for insurance agents, including new compliance rules for 2021. We’ll go over what’s allowed — and what’s not — in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.
Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021
Get the details on what's new in the Medicare Advantage and Part D industry for 2021! Learn about the improvements coming to these plans and how your clients will benefit from these changes!
Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Medicare compliance, then this episode is one you simply must listen to! We've got three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that could be spent selling. Check out our show notes for a special bonus section with links to our compliance resources.
Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)
Gaining knowledge through training is more than just a necessity. It’s a strategy that helps you stand out from your competition and grow your insurance business.
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How to Build Rapport Selling Insurance Online Or Over the Phone
Don’t let social distancing get in the way of your insurance sales! If you’re trying to foster trust with prospects, we’ve got six tips for building rapport over the phone or online, fast.
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
While events are often a great way to generate leads, holding Medicare educational events during the COVID pandemic is a legal and ethical grey area. What is allowed at seminars for the 2021 AEP?
What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents
You have to be “ready-to-sell” with carriers before the Annual Enrollment Period if you want to sell Medicare products for the upcoming plan year, but what does it mean to be “ready-to-sell” Medicare plans?
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Use these steps to sell your next (or first!) cancer insurance policy. Find out how to start the conversation, overcome common objections, and more.
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1 in 4 cancer survivors is going broke fighting to stay alive
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch
Cancer Facts & Figures 2020
Cost of Cancer Care Reaches Nearly $150B Nationally
Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?
Financial toxicity: 1 in 3 cancer patients have to turn to friends or family to pay for care
High Cost of Cancer Treatment
Lifetime Risk of Developing or Dying From Cancer
Risk Factors for Cancer
Study: Almost half of new cancer patients lose their entire life savings
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority
Why Critical Illness Insurance Can Breathe New Life into Your Business
Why is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?
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4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care
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Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?
Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.
Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Ready to boost your Medicare business? Increase your sales commissions and improve client retention at the same time, all without additional certifications. Learn about the power of cross-selling and how you can get started today!
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products
Want to branch out from Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement sales? Learn how ancillary products can help you expand your reach and add more value to your portfolio.
Why is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?
How would an unexpected diagnosis affect your clients? Give them peace of mind with coverage that can help ease the stress of cancer treatment.
Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)
Gaining knowledge through training is more than just a necessity. It’s a strategy that helps you stand out from your competition and grow your insurance business.
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Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021
Thinking of selling Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2021? Agents and beneficiaries can expect to see six major improvements in several categories associated with the 2021 MA & PDP market: enrollment, affordability, accessibility, value, and plan choice. Keep reading to get all the details!
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
While events are often a great way to generate leads, holding Medicare educational events during the COVID pandemic is a legal and ethical grey area. What is allowed at seminars for the 2021 AEP?
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Are you considering holding a marketing event to get the attention of more Medicare clients? You’ll need to follow CMS’ rules for hosting sales events.
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Gaining knowledge through training is more than just a necessity. It’s a strategy that helps you stand out from your competition and grow your insurance business.
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Mentioned in this episode:
2021 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site
AHIP Online Courses
AHIP News
AHIP Research
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
Building Client Loyalty: Most than Just a Plan
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Newsroom
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Research, Statistics, Data & Systems
Find Out How Medicareful Works!
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
Learn More About Ritter’s Summits
Need CE Credits? (AHIP)
Ritter Insurance Marketing FREE eBooks and Guides
Ritter’s Event Calendar
What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?
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5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans
Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare
Will your clients be automatically enrolled in Medicare? Maybe not. There's more to Medicare enrollment than your clients may think. And there are a few factors that they should know about prior to turning 65 or retiring. In this episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we cover the ins and outs so you can teach your clients what you expect.
Understanding Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods
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How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence
As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.
Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance
Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.
How to Keep Your Product Portfolio Fresh
As an agent in the Medicare insurance industry, you need to stay competitive. An effective way to do this is by routinely examining your portfolio to determine if you’re prepared to work at your full potential.
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The Friday Five for October 23, 2020: * COLA legislation to up increase for 2021 * Purdue Pharma and DOJ reach settlement * DOJ sues Google for antitrust activity * Whole Foods announces 1-hour grocery pickup * Black Friday 2020
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3% Social Security boost? $1,200 stimulus checks? How to get needed money to seniors
Amazon launches one-hour grocery pickup at all U.S. Whole Foods Stores
Emergency Bill Would Raise Social Security COLA to 3% for 2021
Google’s antitrust battles: Here’s what you need to know
Google is a search monopoly, Justice Department says in landmark antitrust lawsuit
iPhone 12’s four models compared: Differences between iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini
Justice Department Sues Monopolistic Google For Violating Antitrust Laws
OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, pay $8 billion, and will close company
Walmart, Lowe’s have announced Black Friday plans: Here’s how the holiday shopping season is different amid COVID-19
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The Friday Five for October 16, 2020: Medicare Advantage carrier recommendations for 2021, SSA announces COLA for 2021, webinars for insurance agents selling Medicare, ways to quickly relax, and a recap from Apple’s Hi, Speed event.
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Need a recap on Medicare compliance this AEP? We break down the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines for insurance agents, including new compliance rules for 2021. We’ll go over what’s allowed — and what’s not — in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.
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Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship
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Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021
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Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021
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How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?
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The Friday Five for October 16, 2020: * Medicare Advantage Carrier Recommendations for 2021 * SSA announces COLA for 2021 * Webinars for Insurance Agents selling Medicare * Ways to Quickly Relax * Recap from Apple’s Hi, Speed Event
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2021 Social Security Changes (COLA Tables on SSA.gov)
5 Ways to Relax in Under 5 Minutes
Facebook Messenger gets a new logo and a fresh design
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021
iPhone 12 with 5G, HomePod Mini and more: Everything apple just announced
Medicareful Affinity Partner Marketing with Jimmy Weber
Medicareful Overview with Jimmy Weber
Ritter Agent Training & Development Webinar Series
Ritter Carrier Map
Ritter Insurance Marketing Events
Social Security COLA Set at 1.3% for 2021
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5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
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Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback
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Get the details on what's new in the Medicare Advantage and Part D industry for 2021! Learn about the improvements coming to these plans and how your clients will benefit from these changes!
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Mentioned in this episode:
5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
CMS MA and Part D Landscape Files
CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Fact Sheet (released 9/24/2020)
H.R.34 – 21st Century Cures Act Official Text
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans
How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder & FAQs
Medicare Advantage: What Is Changing For Beneficiaries with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in 2021?
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
Trump Administration Announces Historically Low Medicare Advantage Premiums and New Payment Model to Make Insulin Affordable Again for Seniors
Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future
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Kick off AEP with these 5 sales and marketing tips. We want this Annual Enrollment Period to be your most successful season yet!
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Mentioned in this episode:
AHIP Medicare Training
How to Market Yourself Effectively
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro
Secure a Bigger, Better, Business with Ancillary Products
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
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Are these must-haves part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight five essentials to simplify your Medicare sales this AEP.
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
Are you prepared to talk about Medicare telehealth benefits this AEP? Whether you call it telemedicine, telecare, or a virtual visit, these benefits are growing in popularity. Learn how your clients can utilize them, which beneficiaries are most likely to access them, and more!
How to Survive AEP
Get ready to make the most of AEP! We just launched our newest resource page - Surviving AEP - on the Agent Survival Guide Blog. If you want to really thrive this Annual Enrollment season, check it out! We talk AEP prep, AHIP, compliance, and more. There's even an opportunity for a portfolio review. Find "Surviving AEP" online at ritterim.com/aep!
Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
Don't get stressed out over AEP, get organized! The Annual Enrollment Period can be a stressful time for insurance agents - but it doesn't have to be for you! Listen to learn tips and tricks to make this AEP go smoother than ever.
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
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How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence
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Will your clients be automatically enrolled in Medicare? Maybe not. There's more to Medicare enrollment than your clients may think. And there are a few factors that they should know about prior to turning 65 or retiring. In this episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we cover the ins and outs so you can teach your clients what you expect.
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Mentioned in this episode:
CMS: Enrolling in Medicare Part A & Part B
How to Apply Online for Medicare Only
Should I Enroll in Medicare When I’m First Eligible?
Social Security Administration: Medicare Benefits
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Examining the Part B Premium Giveback
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The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications
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The Friday Five for October 9, 2020: * Last Chance for a Stimulus Deal? * Walmart will sell Medicare plans this AEP * Clover Health Goes Public * CVSHealth's Aetna MA expansion for 2021 * Apple announces iPhone event
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CVS Health’s Aetna To Sell Medicare Advantage In 115 More U.S. Counties
House approves $2.2 trillion stimulus plan from Democrats with no bipartisan deal in sight
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Squawk Pod By CNBC – Apple | Spotify | Google
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International Podcast Day 2020
Happy International Podcast Day! 2020 has certainly been a year to, er, remember. There’s a lot of that reflected in this year’s episode. But there’s also a fair bit of fun. Sarah shares it all in this episode – podcast recommendations, standout episodes, updates, bonus content, and more, including what makes her want to listen.
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Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs
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2021 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine
We have some exciting news to get you ready for AEP! All 2021 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan details are now available on Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Medicare Quote Engine.
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Lower your clients’ Medicare Advantage costs with the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback! Learn more about how this unique plan benefit works.
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Mentioned in this episode:
2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – It’s FREE!
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How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans – FREE Guide
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The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications
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Get the quoting tools that help simplify your insurance sales process! With the 2021 Annual Enrollment Period just around the corner, we’re talking tools, specifically Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine. Learn how you can get access in time for AEP!
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Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Medicareful
Online Contracting with Ritter Insurance Marketing
Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine
The Ritter Platform
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International Podcast Day 2020
Happy International Podcast Day! 2020 has certainly been a year to, er, remember. There’s a lot of that reflected in this year’s episode. But there’s also a fair bit of fun. Sarah shares it all in this episode – podcast recommendations, standout episodes, updates, bonus content, and more, including what makes her want to listen.
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
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Understanding Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods
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7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
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How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder & FAQs
As the Annual Enrollment Period approaches, it’s important to be aware of changes affecting the tools and resources you use and understand how to navigate through any updates.
4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client
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The Friday Five for October 2, 2020: * 2021 Medicare Part B Premium * Stimulus relief talks start up again * Molina acquires Affinity Health Plan * CMS estimates low MA premiums for 2021 * Anthem and Humana tackle food insecurity
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How Anthem, Humana quickly moved to meet food insecurity needs of MA members due to COVID-19
Joey King to Star and Exec Produce Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘Uglies’ With McG Directing
Mnuchin says he is ‘hopeful’ White House and Democrats can strike coronavirus stimulus deal
Molina To Buy Affinity Health Plan For $380 Million in Medicaid Deal
Trump Administration Announces Historically Low Medicare Advantage Premiums and New Payment Model to Make Insulin Affordable Again for Seniors
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International Podcast Day 2020
Happy International Podcast Day! 2020 has certainly been a year to, er, remember. There’s a lot of that reflected in this year’s episode. But there’s also a fair bit of fun. Sarah shares it all in this episode – podcast recommendations, standout episodes, updates, bonus content, and more, including what makes her want to listen.
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
AEP is coming and COVID-19 is still here. What does that mean for your Medicare sales and commissions this year? Learn how to pivot your sales strategy and adapt your business to sell Medicare Advantage, Med Supp, and Medicare Part D Prescription plans compliantly during AEP and the pandemic. We're here to help you do it!
Understanding Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods
Medicare Advantage has different enrollment periods than Medicare Supplements. What are the Med Advantage enrollment periods? How and when do your Medicare clients qualify for them? Get the answers to your MA enrollment period questions right now!
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
Everyone on Medicare needs credible prescription drug coverage. If you’re offering Medicare Advantage only plans or Medigap plans, you can easily earn more selling prescription drug insurance. We’ll tell you how!
How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder & FAQs
As the Annual Enrollment Period approaches, it’s important to be aware of changes affecting the tools and resources you use and understand how to navigate through any updates.
4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client
One vital tool that we recommend every agent become familiar with is our new Drug Cost Estimator within the Ritter Platform. Knowing the tool exists is one thing, but making it work for you and your clients is another.
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Medicare Advantage has different enrollment periods than Medicare Supplements. What are the Med Advantage enrollment periods? How and when do your Medicare clients qualify for them? Get the answers to your MA enrollment period questions right now!
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5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP
5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
CMS: Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance
Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period
Fact Sheet on Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
If You’re on Disability
Late Enrollment Penalties
Learn About Online Medicare Enrollments with Medicareful
Medicare Advantage: Enrollment and Disenrollment Basics
Medicare Advantage: Special Enrollment Periods
Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
The Medicare Initial Enrollment Period vs. the Medicare Initial Coverage Election Period
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare
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Happy International Podcast Day! 2020 has certainly been a year to, er, remember. There’s a lot of that reflected in this year’s episode. But there’s also a fair bit of fun. Sarah shares it all in this episode – podcast recommendations, standout episodes, updates, bonus content, and more, including what makes her want to listen.
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Mentioned in this episode:
99% Invisible – Apple | Spotify | Google The 99% Invisible City
The 99% Invisible City Challenge Coin:
Arden – Apple | Spotify | Google
Articles of Interest Perfume: Articles of Interest #9 – Apple | Spotify | Google
Beyond Today – Apple | Spotify | Google
Ellie and the Wave – Apple | Spotify | Google
Fake Heiress – Apple | Spotify
Get Sleepy – Apple | Spotify | Google
History Becomes Her – Apple | Spotify | Google
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Apple | Spotify | Google
Passenger List – Apple | Spotify | Google
Rabbits By Terry Miles – Apple | Spotify | Google Rabbits By Terry Miles (Book)
Reply All
166 Country of Liars – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Rewatchables – Apple | Spotify | Google
Sayer – Apple | Spotify | Google
Spectacular Failures Napster fought the law and the law won – Apple | Spotify | Google
Tara Tremendous – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Artfully Podcast – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Bridge Podcast – Apple | Spotify | Google The Valley and The Flood By Rebecca Mahoney
The Cut Rich People Problems – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Daily Cancel Culture, Part 1: Where It Came From – Apple | Spotify | Google Cancel Culture, Part 2: A Case Study – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Dream – Apple | Spotify | Google
The Missing Cryptoqueen – Apple | Spotify
Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism – Apple | Spotify | Google
Twenty-Thousand Hertz – Apple | Spotify | Google
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Top 5 Podcasts of 2019
We love podcasts! Our host, Sarah listened to over 8,500 minutes of podcast audio this year. Which shows made the cut for her top 5 of 2019? Find out in this special Friday Five episode!
Top 10 Podcast Apps
Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To
Need more podcast recommendations? (Who doesn’t?!) For our last Friday Five of 2019, Sarah gives you a glimpse of what she’s currently listening to.
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
Celebrate 100 episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! In this special episode, we talk about how Agent Survival Guide and the ASG Podcast started, what we’ve got planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more! 💯🎉
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AEP is coming and COVID-19 is still here. What does that mean for your Medicare sales and commissions this year? Learn how to pivot your sales strategy and adapt your business to sell Medicare Advantage, Med Supp, and Medicare Part D Prescription plans compliantly during AEP and the pandemic. We're here to help you do it! Note: This episode was updated on November 5, 2020 to include additional information on compliance.
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Mentioned in this episode: Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
CDC COVID Data Tracker – Cases and Deaths by State
CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
(Facebook) Messenger
Google Hangouts
How to Properly Wear a Face Mask: Infographic
Join.me
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Medicareful Overview
Microsoft Teams
President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak
Ritter and Carrier Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ritter’s Event Calendar
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA?
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Zoom
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The Friday Five for September 25, 2020: * Walmart Testing Drone Delivery * Social Security Outflow 2021 * Latest Microsoft Teams Updates * How Anxiety Affects You * Apple iOS14 & Productivity
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165 million Americans will witness a Social Security first in 2021
Hallmark Reveals Christmas Movie Schedule for 2020
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Mentioned in this episode:
3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory
Activate Medicareful Online Enrollment
How Medicareful Helps You Sell Ancillary Products
Learn More About the Ritter Platform
Medicareful How-To Videos on YouTube
Medicareful Living Blog – living.medicareful.com
Medicareful Marketing Material Examples and Advertising Request Form
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Medicareful Sales Process
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Ritter’s Event Calendar
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How can you shield your Medicare clients from the rising cost of a hospital stay? With hospital indemnity insurance! Discover why this plan is a must-have for your selling portfolio.
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Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans
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Learn how Medicare MSA and hospital indemnity insurance pair up to create a dynamic duo! Trust us, you don’t want to leave these plans out of your portfolio this AEP!
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Cover Those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans
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How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
Medicare MSA Plan costs & financial considerations
Qualified medical expenses
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The Friday Five for September 11, 2020: * Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief * CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund * Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum * Aetna & Landmark Health Team Up * Pandemic Stimulus Update
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Ready to get started cross-selling? What products can you cross-sell with Medicare? Build up your insurance portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products!
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Download the FREE Guide: Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
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Maintaining CMS compliance while selling Medicare is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But why? In this episode, we're answering that question a few different ways as we look at the "why" behind running a compliant insurance agency.
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5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked!
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Official Website
CMS 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Website
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The Friday Five for September 4, 2020: * Medicare Advantage Hospice Carve-In * GoodRx To Go Public * Flu Shot Guidance from CDC * Twitter Tackles Trending Topics * Ritter Insurance Marketing Acquires Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA)
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Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.
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AEP is about more than just Medicare Advantage. Don't miss out on sales because you're missing the product your client wants. Learn why Med Supps make a crucial addition to your insurance portfolio, whether it's Annual Enrollment or not.
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Med Supp Underwriting Fast Facts PDF
Part D late enrollment penalty
Prepare for Upcoming Medicare Supplement Changes
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Big News! We've added two brand-new features to The Ritter Platform - a Prescription Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications! Learn more about these new additions and how they can simplify your selling process this AEP.
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The Friday Five for August 14, 2020: * More Executive Orders * Microsoft & TikTok * Twitter’s Newest Feature * Kroger to take on Amazon, Walmart * The Ultimate Work From Home Guide
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The Friday Five for August 7, 2020: * Healthy Hacks for the Drive-Thru * Large Coffee, Hold the Calories * Pandemic Productivity Hacks * How to Ask For Referrals * Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Optimize your Medicare insurance business with help from our FMO – Ritter Insurance Marketing! Our strategies generate leads and sales. Find out how you can apply these tips just in time for AEP success.
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The Friday Five for July 31, 2020: * Trump’s Executive Orders on Drug Pricing * Movement on Next Stimulus Bill * 2021 Medicare Part B Premium Proposal * Humana & Heal * Kaiser Family Foundation Study on COVID-19 and Kids
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Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! In this episode, we talk about the cost of NAHU certification, CE credits, training module topics, and more – you don’t want to miss it!!!
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Email NAHU with questions at professionaldevelopment@nahu.org
Information on NAHU Corporate Partnerships
Medicare Advantage Certification Training Guidebook
NAHU Course Credit Details
NAHU’s Online Learning Institute
State Rules for Insurance Continuing Education
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How do you calculate the amount of life insurance your client needs? We outline three methods insurance agents can use to find the right amount of coverage.
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The Friday Five for June 12, 2020:
- The Cost of Treating COVID-19
- Coronavirus cases on the rise in Arizona
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- Lemonade files for IPO
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The Friday Five for May 22, 2020:
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- Dental Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Vault Health and hims & hers offer at-home coronavirus test kits
- Joe Rogan Experience and Spotify
Not sure what you can or can't say during a Medicare sales appointment? CMS has a lot of rules regarding marketing Medicare, but they're not always simple to understand. We sifted through the MCMG to bring you 9 examples of what NOT to say the next time you make a Medicare sales pitch.
How do you track your Medicare commissions? Want a better solution? Listen to this episode of our ASG Podcast for suggestions on tracking (and troubleshooting!) your hard-earned insurance commissions.
Want to increase your insurance sales and your commissions? Learn how adding DVH insurance to your sales portfolio can open up those opportunities! Consider this your primer on dental, vision, and hearing insurance products.
Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart!
The Friday Five for May 1, 2020:
1. Expanded COVID-19 Testing
2. Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus
3. COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping â How to Stay Safe
4. Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet
5. Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?
Build your Medicare portfolio with our Med Supp sales tips! We walk you through the process of getting started, from finding the carrier info you need to helping you get contracted and ready-to-sell. Medicare Supplement sales success can be yours!
Use these tips to get started selling Med Supp or enhance your existing strategies! Our Medicare Supplement eBook covers everything you need to know; the basics, marketing, lead gen, ideal clients, competitive plans, compliance rules, 2020 changes, and more! Bonus materials include phone scripts, an underwriting flow chart, and plan comparison table!
Selling Medicare Supplements over the phone? Now is a great time to rework your current Med Supp call script! We outline the best practices to follow while working Medigap leads.
The Friday Five for April 24, 2020:
1. Phase 3.5 of COVID-19 Federal Relief
2. A Surprise End to Balance Billing?
3. Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
4. FAQ on COVID-19 Germ Resilience Outside The Body
5. How to Hang Up? Video Call Etiquette
Need to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to begin? Start by listening to this episode! Weâll help you revamp your insurance sales process.
COVID-19 has changed the way we currently do business. Learn how technology can help mitigate the space between how you used to sell insurance and the ânew normalâ weâve found ourselves in.
Survive today. Thrive tomorrow. That's our motto, and we're committed to bringing insurance agents the information you need to know to run your business more efficiently! Learn more about what the ASG Podcast has to offer. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The Agent Survival Guide Podcast is a production of Ritter Insurance Marketing.
Itâs not easy building your insurance business. But itâs also not a race! Listen to learn why taking it slow is a great strategy for insurance agents!
Why is client retention so important for insurance agents? How do you know where to start? We talk about the why and give you some practical tips to help you retain your Medicare clients.
The Friday Five for April 3, 2020:
1. Some Good News
2. CARES Act Stimulus Checks
3. Mental Health Minute
4. Brothers Cuomo and Momâs Sauce
5. Girl Scouts Cookie Care
Branding yourself sets your insurance business apart from the competition. Check out our tips before you begin developing your personal brand.
Which carriers topped the Medicare market for AEP 2020? Who should you add to your portfolio for 2021? Craig looks at MA and PDP enrollment statistics from 2019 and AEP 2020 in the third installment of our State of the Senior Market series. Bonus: He also breaks down high-producing states and their top carriers.