2018-11

  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! 💯🎉 Mentioned in this Episode: Register with RitterRitter’s Sales Team Podcast Recommendations: And That’s Why We DrinkThe Art of ManlinessBlackwoodBig Orange CouchBooks in the FreezerThe DailyThe Gary Vee Audio ExperienceThe Joe Rogan ExperienceKing Falls AMLife After / The MessageLimetownMy Favorite MurderOverdueRabbitsReply AllThe Rights to Ricky SanchezThe Ringer NBA ShowSandraShe PodcastSteal the StarsTED Radio HourThe Tim Ferris ShowThe Word on Fire Show Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Help your clients make the move from HSA to MSA! Learn the rules surrounding Medical Savings Accounts, the differences from a Health Savings Account, and how to get started selling MSA! Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: A tax-free account for Medicare that very few people useHealthCare.gov: Health Savings Account (HAS)Health Savings Accounts and Consumer-Directed Health Plans Grow as Valuable Financial Planning ToolsHow to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) ǀ ASG098IRS Publication 969 (2017), Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health PlansRitter’s Sales TeamSelling Medical Savings Accounts with Lasso Healthcare MSA Related: 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP5 Tips to Sell Insurance Over the PhoneWhat an FMO Can Do For Your Business Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Start selling Medicare Savings Accounts with help from the Agent Survival Guide. Learn more about MSA, including who they're meant for, some common concerns your clients might have about this product, and more!  Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 10 steps to use a Medicare MSA PlanBoost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity InsuranceHow Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyMedicare.gov: Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) PlansRitter’s Fact-FinderRitter’s Sales TeamSelling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While Related: 2019 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles4 Steps to Selling Cancer InsuranceDefinitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  What’s the cost of Medicare for your clients in 2019? CMS will raise Part A and B premiums and deductibles in the coming year. The good news? That's in response to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase from the Social Security Administration. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 2019 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles2019 Social Security Changes - Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)CMS announces 2019 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductiblesIncreases in Part B premiums and the hold harmless provisionSocial Security Administration: COLA Summary Related: 2019 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEPDo’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn