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  What is Medicare's Value-Based Care Model? Our team takes a deep dive into this topic, defining the care model that CMS adopted in 2011. Learn the types of value-based care programs CMS offers, how they can help you sell insurance plans, what this kind of care looks like for your clients, and carriers' value-based care initiatives. We even talk about what your clients can expect in the future!   Read the text version.   CMS Value-Based Care Programs:   End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP) Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction Program Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Program (SNFVBP) Home Health Value Based Program (HHVBP)   Mentioned in this episode:   Americans ‘fed up’ with high healthcare costs, surprise billing, Verma says Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP CMS Unveils New Value-Based Care Models for Primary Care Providers Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Medicare Advantage And The Future Of Value-Based Care Medicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019 Payers, Providers Create New Medicare Advantage Partnerships Silver&Fit® SilverSneakers® The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries The Future of Value-Based Care: 2019 Survey Results Top Insurers Move to Bring PBM Partners In-House   Carrier Value-Based Care Initiatives:   Aetna Anthem Cigna Humana UnitedHealthcare   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods Drive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.  Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   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) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (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  

  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.    Mentioned in this episode:   Dolly Parton’s America Motherhacker Passenger List Six Minutes The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel   More episode you’ll like:   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 planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more! 💯🎉 International Podcast Day 2019 We celebrate International Podcast Day! 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! 🎙🎧🤓 Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos. 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 five of 2019? Find out in this special Friday Five episode! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent 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.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs Have you ever considered selling Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)? Yes or no, we’ve got the quick guide that you need to read! C-SNPs can allow health insurance agents to keep...(read more) How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs The lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from...(read more) The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients You’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need… (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Drive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.    Read the text version.   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Official Ritter Insurance Marketing Website   Mentioned in this Episode:   Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period How SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New Business Medicare Managed Care Manual The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs The Complete Guide on How To Sell Medicare Supplements The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 Things to Think About Post-AEP AEP is over. 🥳 So, now what? 🤔 If you’re not sure how to proceed after the rush of the Annual Enrollment Period, fear not! We unpack your next steps in this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   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) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (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  

  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!   Mentioned in this episode:   99% Invisible Episode 368 - All Rings Considered Episode 340 - The Secret Lives of Color Episode 323 - The House that Came in the Mail Episode 314 - Interrobang Episode 305 - The Laff Box Episode 303 - The Hair Chart Episode 281 - La Sagrada Familia Episode 267 - The Trials of Dan and Dave Episode 181 - Milk Carton Kids Episode 176 - Hard to Love a Brute   Arden – Start with Episode 0 – “Who Did It?” Episode 7 – “The Skunk Ape Did It”   Girl in Space – Start with Episode 101: Cheese Is Delicious Science Episode 112: Find Me Episode 113: Force of Nature Trailer   The Bridge – Start with Episode 01: Bedtime Stories Mini-Episode 01: Fight or Flight Mini-Episode 03: The Wager Trailer   The Bright Sessions – Start with Episode 101 – Patient #12-D-10 (Sam), Session 1 Episode 410 – Rose Spinoff – The AM Archives Luminary   More episodes you’ll like:   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 wegot planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more! 💯🎉   International Podcast Day 2019 We celebrate International Podcast Day! 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! 🎙🎧🤓   November 26, 2019 | Tuesday 10 (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!   Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent 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.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs Have you ever considered selling Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)? Yes or no, we’ve got the quick guide that you need to read! C-SNPs can allow health insurance agents to keep... (read more) How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs The lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from... (read more) The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients You’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need… (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Improve your Facebook marketing strategy. Learn how to read the data collected from your Facebook business page and start using it to grow your brand.   Mentioned in this episode:   Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents [FREE eBook]   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! 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. December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 How Selling Insurance Helps Give 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! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   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) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (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  

  Need to learn how to create a Facebook page for your insurance business? We’ve got you covered! Find out how simple it can be to get your page up and running!   Get the eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   Mentioned in this episode:   33 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2020   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! 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. December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 How Selling Insurance Helps Give 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! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   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) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (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 December 13, 2019: Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services Medicare Plan Finder glitches and the value of following-up with clients The Supreme Court hearing arguments over ACA's risk corridors losses and repayments Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills? Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040   Mentioned in this episode:   Congress’ new plan to end surprise medical bills, explained Extending Medicaid to schools Future of Medicine Means No More Fibbing To Your Doctor Lower Health Care Cost Act Section by Section More kids on Medicaid to get health care in school Supreme Court Could Help Health Insurers Collect $12 Billion From USA Upright Posture Training Device Will Glitches in Medicare’s ‘Plan Finder’ Leave Some Seniors Stuck in the Wrong Plan?   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! 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! 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 Helps Give 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! 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.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients You’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can...(read more) Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website? To put it simply, insurance agents in 2020 should have a website. If you don’t have a website, you’re not only missing out on more lead opportunities, you could also potentially be...(read more) 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)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Not using Facebook for your business? We outline five key reasons why you should create a page. (And the fact that 71 percent of American adults use this platform isn’t even one of them!)   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents   Mentioned in this episode:   5 Ways to Dominate 2020 with Social Media Marketing on Facebook 33 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2020 Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! 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! 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 Helps Give 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! 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.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more) The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs About 12 million Americans (20 percent of the Medicare population) have dual eligible status. If that’s not reason enough for you to enter this market, there are several benefits of selling Dual... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  The Friday Five for December 6, 2019: NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Vetoes CE Bill Benefiting Agents Centene plans to divest IlliniCare, CVS Health to buy it New CEO for Alphabet, Google's parent company A Senate panel approves FDA commissioner nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Ritter launches a Facebook Group for agents!   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Join Our Facebook Group – Ritter’s Round Table http://bit.ly/2DLeNcl   Mentioned in this episode:   N.Y. Governor Discusses Association Continuing Ed Credit Bill Veto CVS To Buy Centene’s Divested Illinois Medicare Advantage Plan Google’s Third Era Gov. Cuomo vetoes CE bill Larry Page steps down; Sundar Pichai to lead both Alphabet, Google as CEO Senate panel approves Hahn as FDA head Senate panel advances Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! 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 Helps Give 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 | The 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! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more) The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs About 12 million Americans (20 percent of the Medicare population) have dual eligible status. If that’s not reason enough for you to enter this market, there are several benefits of selling Dual... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  What's new in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! Read the text version. Meet our Team of Experts Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing Join Our Facebook Group – Ritter’s Round Table http://bit.ly/2DLeNcl   Mentioned in this episode:   Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Data Note) Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Executive Summary) Medicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019 New Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) in 2020 SNPs: The Secret to Surviving Lock-In The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries The Beginner’s Guide to DSNPs Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)   More episodes you’ll like:   Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, and Travel Enthusiasts Master the art of providing Medicare coverage for clients who travel. The ASG team has solutions for snowbirds, sunbirds, and every traveler in between. 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! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps 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 for taking better photos.   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) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (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