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  The Friday Five for May 27, 2022: CMS Updates Medicare.gov Ruling on Medicaid Rebate Accumulator Rule HHS Announces State Grants for Opioid Response Social Security Administration Funding AHIP 2023 Certification Dates Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse TrainingBiden Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Funding Opportunity for State Opioid Response Grant ProgramCMS Unveils More User-Friendly Medicare WebsiteFederal district court strikes down CMS Medicaid rebate "accumulator" ruleInstagram announces visual refresh with brighter icon, new typography, no iPad appInstagram’s brand refresh brings new typeface and “new energy”Instagram's Brand Refresh InteractiveInstagram created custom fonts called ‘Instagram Sans,’ and some of them are truly wildInstagram rolls out a new typeface, slightly tweaked logo and more in ‘visual refresh’Judge strikes down CMS' Medicaid copay rule, handing PhRMA major winMedicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) RequirementsOfficial Medicare.gov WebsitePeople aren't loving Instagram's bright new app iconSocial Security Official Asks House for More Customer Service FundingState Opioid Response Grants   More episodes you’ll like:   May 20, 2022 | The Friday FiveStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All YearThe Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?Is It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?Tips for Traveling with Your Pet   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsA Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe State of the ACA Market in 2022Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  Listen to learn more about getting your clients the best coverage for them with 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing5-Star Special Enrollment PeriodMeet Your Sales TeamMedicarefulMedicare Quote EnginePart C and D Performance DataThe Ritter PlatformSpecial Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D Drug PlansWhat the Medicare Star Rating Means for You   More episodes you’ll like:   What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMOMore People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Do the 3 Most Common Natural Supplements Actually Work?What is Medicare’s Secondary Payer Program?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedHow to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and RetentionYour Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Innovate Your Medicare Business Marketing with Medicareful LivingUpdates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should KnowThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  Just like in-person sales, your over-the-phone selling strategy should with start with getting prepared! Determine your sales goals, write your script, and measure your progress to stay on track all in today’s episode. Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account     Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   More episodes you’ll like:   Agent Apps | Best Free Language AppsSenior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & OlderHow to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family Member Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Introducing The Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!The Causes and Treatments of Nasal CongestionCan Your Knee Really Predict the Weather? Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense InsuranceThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare SupplementsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug PlansThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   The State of the ACA Market in 2022Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All YearThe Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for May 20, 2022: Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group NAHU talking with CMS about Medicare Final Rule CBO Projects Costs for Medicare at Age 60 8 More COVID-19 Tests Available for Households Tik Tok Adds Feature to create "Culture of Credit"   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Budgetary Effects of a Policy That Would Lower the Age of Eligibility for Medicare to 60Covid.gov Official Website for Test KitsCutting Medicare Age to 60 Could Add $155B to U.S. Debt Over 6 YearsDunkin’® Debuts Vibrant Flavors, Delicious New Ingredients & the Return of Fan Favorites to Make the Most of Sunnier Days AheadFAQs on Medicare Financing and Trust Fund SolvencyIntegrity Acquires Ritter Insurance MarketingIntegrity Marketing Group Official SiteMedicare for All Act of 2022 (S. 4202)NAHU | BREAKING NEWS: NAHU Gets Clarification from CMS about Medicare Final RuleRitter Insurance Marketing and Integrity Announce Transformational Partnership to Help More AmericansStarbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is the newest way to cool down with cold coffee this summerThe federal government is offering another round of free COVID testsTikTok users can now credit specific videos to make sure viral creators get their due   More episodes you’ll like:   May 13, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library AppsLearn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica StoverMedicare Not Charging 2022 Late Enrollment Penalties Due to SSA DelaysTips for Working on the Road   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Tips for Traveling with Your Pet   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Definitive Guide to Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security DelaysRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  Is there such thing as an ideal client? Yes! Learn to recognize the perfect Med Supp candidates to know which clients will be more likely to enroll in a plan! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account     Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingThe State of Medicare Supplement CoverageWhen Can I Buy Medigap?How Many Seniors Live in Poverty?Standard Medicare Supplement Plans & BenefitsIn Some States, More Than Half of Older Residents Live in Rural AreasMedicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel EnthusiastsSeasonal Migration of Elderly Adults in FloridaWhen Do Med Supp Plans K, L ,M, & N Make Sense?The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare SupplementsMeet Ritter’s Sales TeamFour Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency   More episodes you’ll like:   Agent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling – White Noise AppsTips for Working on the RoadWhy College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Agent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling – White Noise AppsTips for Working on the RoadWhy College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare SupplementsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   The Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News HubRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

  There are many ways to access books and media through your local library. Check out this episode to find out what are the best apps for free reading! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   KanopySoraLibbyHooplaArthur: Library Card Song More episodes you’ll like:   Tips for Working on the RoadRitter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry RittnerPros and Cons of Having an Office Space Outside of Your Home   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Spring RollsMedicare Freezes Late Enrollment Penalties for Qualifying EnrolleesCan Your Knee Really Predict the Weather?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

  Let’s talk about the Medicare product that you can sell all year round, helping you expand and grow your portfolio! Read the text version. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account     Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingCarriers with RitterFinal Expense Plans   More episodes you’ll like:   May 13, 2022 | The Friday Five5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements SuccessfullyHow to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family MemberWhat to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for ClientsWhen Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Medigap Plans: Is It Covered?The Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseThe Different Types of Potatoes & When to Use ThemWhat are Medicare Supplements?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsA Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense InsuranceThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   The Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News HubThe State of the ACA Marketing in 2022Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

  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.   Register for the Webinar – Selling ACA as a Medicare Agent   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingRegister for your FREE RitterIM.com account   More episodes you’ll like:   The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMOThe State of the ACA Market in 2022What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!The Dangers of Toxic Positivity   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   The Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News HubMedicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security DelaysRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  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   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Apple to pull the plug on iPod After 20 yearsA Visual History of the Apple iPodDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedFarewell to the iPodFiscal and Enrollment Implications of Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement During and After the PHE EndsHow to Be a Mental Health AllyKFF: Up to 14M enrollees could lose Medicaid coverage as states restart eligibility checksKnight School – Building a Business PlanRIP iPod, you walked so smartphones could runThe Facts About Medicare SpendingThe iPod is finally dead. Long live the iPod.Up to 14M people could lose Medicaid coverage when health emergency ends: study   More episodes you’ll like:   May 6, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling - White Noise AppsThe Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMOThe State of the ACA Market in 2022What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Medicare Coverage for Treatment of PTSDWhat is Inflammation?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicareful 2021 Year-in-Review: The Records We Set TogetherRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News Hub   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  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   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans2021 Federal Health Insurance Exchange Weekly Enrollment Snapshot: Final SnapshotACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health InsuranceAmerican Rescue PlanAn SEP If Your Income Doesn’t Exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty LevelImproving Health for All AmericansMarketplace 2022 Open Enrollment Period Report: Final National SnapshotPresident Biden Moves to Fix a ‘Glitch’ in the Affordable Care ActThe ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer CoverageThe State of the ACA ReportUnwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after Covid-19   More episodes you’ll like:   How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) TrainingMedicare Not Charging 2022 Late Enrollment Penalties Due to SSA DelaysMore People Are Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare PlansRitter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry RittnerTips for Working on the Road   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Surprising Ways to Feel Better When You’re SadMedicare Coverage for Treatment of PTSDThe Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedSocial Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and RetentionYour Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All YearMedicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security DelaysHelp Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP Benefits   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram