2019-11

  Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top 5 photo editing apps, plus 5 simple tips to taking better photos.   Apps mentioned in this episode:   Afterlight – iOS | Android Lightroom – iOS | Android Photoshop Express – iOS | Android Snapseed – iOS | Android VSCO – iOS | Android   Also mentioned in this episode:   6 expert smartphone photography tips Understanding White Balance in Digital Photography What’s the Difference Between Lightroom Presets and Profiles?   More episodes you’ll like:   Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started. How Selling Insurance Gives Back In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019) Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more) 2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more) What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!   Mentioned in this episode: (In alphabetical order) Baby Shark Fingerlings– Amazon | Target | Walmart Baby Shark Hand Puppet – Amazon | Walmart Barbie Dream Plane – Amazon | Target | Walmart Blume Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart Frozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll Set – Amazon | Target Frozen 2 Ultimate Arendelle Castle Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart   Hatching Toothless – Amazon | Target | Walmart Hot Wheels id Smart Track Kit – Amazon | Target Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Imaginext Transforming Batmobile – Amazon | Target | Walmart Juno My Baby Elephant – Amazon | Target | Walmart Kindi Kids Snack Time Friends – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Amazing Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Glamper – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Winter Disco Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Winter Disco Fluffy Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Winter Disco Lils – Amazon | Target | Walmart Lego Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School – Amazon | Target | Walmart Melissa & Doug Slice-and-Bake Wooden Cookie Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Melissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit – Amazon | Walmart NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart NERF Fortnite Sp-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart NERF Fortnite Ap-R & Llama Targets – Amazon Nintendo Switch (HADSKABAA or HADSKAAAA) – Walmart Nintendo Switch Lite – Amazon | Target | Walmart PJ Masks PJ Seeker – Amazon | Target | Walmart Pictionary Air – Amazon | Target | Walmart Ryan’s World Treasure Safe – Walmart Scruff-A-Luv Electronic Mystery Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart Treasure X Alien Dissection Kit with Slime, Action Figure, and Treasure  – Amazon | Target | Walmart Treasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb – Amazon | Target | Walmart How to tell if you’re buying the old Nintendo Switch or the new one   More episodes you’ll like:   Build Your Brand with Community Involvement | ASG189 Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started. How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back | ASG190 In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! November 22, 2019 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for November 22, 2019: The Trump Administration announces health care transparency rules, Slack shares drop, Microsoft Teams' user base rises, beware of "juice-jacking" while traveling, Facebook and Instagram hide like counts, and find out what’s new and coming soon from the Agent Survival Guide team!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)... (read more) What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  The Friday Five for November 22, 2019: The Trump Administration announces Health Care Transparency Rules Slack shares drop with Microsoft Teams user count report Beware of ‘Juice-Jacking’ While Traveling Instagram hides likes, Facebook next? New and Coming Soon from the Agent Survival Guide team!   Mentioned in this episode:   7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans Facebook tries hiding Like counts to fight envy Facebook Trying Out Hidden Like Counts New Trump rule to make more health care rates public Slack stock falls after Microsoft boasts 20 million Teams users Stop! Don’t Charge Your Phone This Way The best-case and worst-case scenarios for Trump’s health care price transparency rule Trump Administration Releases Transparency Rule in Hospital Pricing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey praised Facebook’s experimental moves to hide Instagram ‘likes’ Why You Should Think Twice About Plugging Into Public USB Power Stations   More episodes you’ll like:   November 15, 2019 | The Friday Five CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles The Social Security COLA for 2020 Whoop closes their series D funding round Google’s Project Nightingale now under investigation Nike breaks up with Amazon 2020 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year. 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! The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries Retail healthcare is on the rise in the United States. But what exactly is it? And, how does it affect Medicare beneficiaries? Consider this your primer on all things retail healthcare. Tips on Working with a Difficult Client Ever have 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.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)... (read more) What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Retail healthcare is on the rise in the United States. But what exactly is it? And, how does it affect Medicare beneficiaries? Consider this your primer on all things retail healthcare.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase health care venture launches website and announces its name: Haven Anthem Announces Collaboration with Walmart Best Buy snaps up health services company GreatCall for $800M CVS and Aetna Merger Officially Complete CVS Minute Clinic Services CVS turning 1,500 stores into HealthHUB locations with less retail, more health care Can Retail Clinics Improve Patient Access, Reduce Costs for Payers? Does Medicare Cover Telehealth Services? Google parent company invests $375 million in Oscar Health Healthcare Innovation is Retail 101 How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy It’s Flu Season! Should You Get a Flu Shot? Medicare Advantage And The Future of Value-Based Care ‘Minute Clinics’ Increasingly Popular Among Elderly Americans Oak Street Health can Humana Expand Availability of Value-Based Care in Pennsylvania PillPack Rite Aid Rediclinic Target Clinic The Future of Healthcare Looks a Lot Like Retail Top Insurers Move to Bring PBM Partners In-House Two Years After Amazon Deal, Whole Foods Is Still Working To Shed Its ‘Whole Paycheck’ Image Walgreens And Humana Expand Senior Clinic Venture To More Markets Walgreens and Novant Health announce retail health care collaboration in North Carolina Walgreen MedExpress Urgent Care Walgreens Retail Healthcare Clinic Walmart, Anthem partner on Medicare program Walmart Care Clinics Walmart’s First Healthcare Services ‘Super Center’ Opens What’s Behind the Surge in Retail Healthcare Deals? What is the Difference Between Urgent Care, Retail Health Clinics? What’s to Keep Amazon from Competing in Brick-and-Mortar Healthcare? Not much When Healthcare Meets Retail   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP | ASG 178 The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. Tips on Working with a Difficult Client | ASG180 Ever have 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. Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP | ASG187 Are you prepared to talk about Medicare telehealth this AEP? Whether you call it telemedicine, telecare, or a virtual visit, this benefit is growing in popularity. Learn how your clients can utilize this benefit, which beneficiaries are most likely to access it, and more! November 15, 2019 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for November 15, 2019: CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles, The Social Security COLA for 2020, Whoop closed series D funding round, Google's Project Nightingale under investigation, and Nike broke up with Amazon.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more) Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!) It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  The Friday Five for November 15, 2019: CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles The Social Security COLA for 2020 Whoop closes their series D funding round Google’s Project Nightingale now under investigation Nike breaks up with Amazon   Mentioned in this episode:   Google’s patient data project “Nightingale’ is under investigation Google’s ‘Project Nightingale’ Gathers Personal Health Data on Millions of Americans Google is reportedly gathering health data on millions of Americans Medicare Part B Premium to Rise 6.7% Nike exec explains why the company broke up with Amazon Whoop, the sports tech and analytics company that makes discreet wearables, raises $55M   More episodes you’ll like:   November 8, 2019 | The Friday Five That Walgreen's buyout 2020 rates and income brackets Google planning to buy Fitbit Ritter Insurance Marketing webinars for the week of November 11, 2019 All the new content on AgentSurvivalGuide.com! 2020 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles | ASG News CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year. Tips on Working with a Difficult Client Ever have 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. Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans There’s more to $0-premium Medicare Advantage plans than just the premium. Learn about all the costs associated with these popular plans so you can help your senior clients know what to expect when they access their coverage. 5 Reasons Why Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents Keep your cool this AEP with tips from our Agent Survival Guide team. We’ll help you navigate through the Annual Enrollment Period and practice good self-care, too!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more) Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year.   Read the text version.   Join the Ritter family!   Mentioned in this episode:   2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles CMS July 2019 Fast Facts Here’s how much more you’ll pay for Medicare Part B in 2020   More episodes you’ll like:   November 15, 2019 | The Friday Five CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles The Social Security COLA for 2020 Whoop closes their series D funding round Google’s Project Nightingale now under investigation Nike breaks up with Amazon Tips on Working with a Difficult Client Ever have 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. Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans There’s more to $0-premium Medicare Advantage plans than just the premium. Learn about all the costs associated with these popular plans so you can help your senior clients know what to expect when they access their coverage. 5 Reasons Why Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents Keep your cool this AEP with tips from our Agent Survival Guide team. We’ll help you navigate through the Annual Enrollment Period and practice good self-care, too!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more) Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Discover the many ways hybrid long-term care insurance can be funded. These best practices can help you show your clients that they can afford to purchase linked-benefit LTCi coverage.   Read the text version.   Contact Ritter about LTCi   Mentioned in this Episode:   Are You Offering Multiple LTC insurance Options? 4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions An Alternative Approach to Long-Term Care Planning Kitces: Are retiree health care costs overblown? What is the Difference Between Qualified & Non-Qualified Annuities?  What is Tax-Qualified Money? What You Need to Know About 1035 Exchanges Why LTCi Alternatives Are Important in Today’s Market   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Out-of-The-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions | ASG182 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.  An Alternative Approach to Long-Term Care Planning | ASG145 Think traditional Long-Term Care insurance is the only way to cover your client's future LTC expenses? Show your clients a different way with linked-benefit Life/LTC policies. Are You Offering Multiple LTCi Options? | ASG142 Ready to offer more Long-Term Care insurance products in your portfolio? Learn the benefits and distinctions of each LTCi option – and how these products can boost your sales. The Increasing Value of Combining Life & LTC | ASG138 Do linked-benefit Life/LTC insurance products have a place in your portfolio? Find out why the market is ripe for these types of plans right now!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more) Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!) It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Are you familiar with all the Long-Term Care insurance options you can offer your clients? In this episode, we cover the alternatives to traditional LTC insurance and why these products deserve a place in your portfolio.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this Episode:   Combination Products Giving Life Back to Long-term Care Market It Is Time to Acknowledge Standard LTCi Alternatives Leading Through Change: 17th Annual Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference Long-Term Care Insurance: The SOA Pricing Project Long-Term Care Insurance Facts – Data - Statistics Long-Term Care Insurance Health Qualifications. Are You Even Insurable? Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Americans: Risks and Financing Research Brief Short-Term Care Insurance Policy Sales Grow 20 Percent The Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance Market Crumbles Who is Covered by Private Long-Term Care Insurance?   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Out-of-The-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions | ASG182 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.  An Alternative Approach to Long-Term Care Planning | ASG145 Think traditional Long-Term Care insurance is the only way to cover your client's future LTC expenses? Show your clients a different way with linked-benefit Life/LTC policies. Are You Offering Multiple LTCi Options? | ASG142 Ready to offer more Long-Term Care insurance products in your portfolio? Learn the benefits and distinctions of each LTCi option – and how these products can boost your sales. The Increasing Value of Combining Life & LTC | ASG138 Do linked-benefit Life/LTC insurance products have a place in your portfolio? Find out why the market is ripe for these types of plans right now!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more) Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!) It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  How does a 1035 Exchange work when you’re selling life insurance? Does using a 1035 Exchange make sense for your client? We’ve got the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this Episode:   4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions Identifying Ideal Clients for LTCi Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages ǀ ASG088 Pension Prevention Act of 2006 Becomes Law Tax Code 1035   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Out-of-The-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions | ASG182 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.  An Alternative Approach to Long-Term Care Planning | ASG145 Think traditional Long-Term Care insurance is the only way to cover your client's future LTC expenses? Show your clients a different way with linked-benefit Life/LTC policies. Are You Offering Multiple LTCi Options? | ASG142 Ready to offer more Long-Term Care insurance products in your portfolio? Learn the benefits and distinctions of each LTCi option – and how these products can boost your sales. The Increasing Value of Combining Life & LTC | ASG138 Do linked-benefit Life/LTC insurance products have a place in your portfolio? Find out why the market is ripe for these types of plans right now!   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more) 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more) Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!) It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Pairing VA benefits with Medicare can provide better protection for your Veteran clients. We cover what you need to know when you pitch veteran beneficiaries, like how benefits are distributed, when your client should enroll, and more!   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   American Fact Finder – US Census Bureau: Veteran Status The Number of Veterans That Use VA Health Care Services: A Fact Sheet VA Facility Finder VA Utilization Profile 2016   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP | ASG174 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. 5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP | ASG178 The Annual Enrollment Period isn’t just for new Medicare enrollees. It's also the time to review your current clients' Medicare coverage to see if switching plans could be beneficial. Start by learning the five reasons why enrollees switch their Medicare plans during AEP. How VA Benefits Work with Medicare | ASG063 Have you heard the rumor going around about VA Benefits and Medicare? We set the record straight in this episode of the ASG Podcast. What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan | ASG175 Want to improve your Medicare Advantage sales? Start by finding out more about your audience, and what they want from their insurance policy.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),...(read more) Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!) It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more...(read more) Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future All of us want our doctors to actually care about our health, not to just fill their patient quota for the day. Well, the government wants that too, for their own reasons... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn