Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Ritter
Episodes
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
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.
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Learn More About Shop & Enroll
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Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads
Tina on LinkedIn
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
Friday Oct 20, 2023
CMS Recap for Agents Selling Medicare During AEP 2024
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
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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Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads
Tina on LinkedIn
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
Friday Oct 13, 2023
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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.
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Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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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 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
Friday Oct 13, 2023
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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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Ritter on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and Youtube
Agent Survival Guide Podcast on Facebook
Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads
Tina on LinkedIn
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)
Friday Oct 06, 2023
9 Days Until AEP 2024
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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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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/
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
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Countdown to AEP 2024
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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/
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
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.”
*Must be registered and logged into ritterim.com for access.
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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:
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
Monday Sep 25, 2023
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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!
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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/
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/
Friday Sep 22, 2023
CMS Announces Q4 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
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
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Medicare Switching & AEP 2024
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
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!
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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:
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/
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Weber
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
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 Here
Shop & 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/
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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/
Friday Sep 01, 2023
CMS Unveils First Medicare Drug Price Negotiation List
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Unpacking the first Medicare drug price negotiation list, the NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens merger, Apple’s Wonderlust Event and more!
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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
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
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?
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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://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
Friday Aug 25, 2023
5 Things I Learned This Week
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
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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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:
CMS Newsroom: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom
Follow along with our show where you like to listen: https://link.chtbl.com/asgpodcast
Get more info on Ritter Summits and register for NJ and NY! https://summits.ritterim.com
Instagram Threads: https://www.threads.net/
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/
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
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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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:
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