2021-08

  Don't get stressed out over AEP, get organized! The Annual Enrollment Period can be a stressful time for insurance agents - but it doesn't have to be for you! Listen to learn tips and tricks to make this AEP go smoother than ever.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Appointlet Ask Our Medicareful Specialist About Lead Generation Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing DIY Desk Organizer: 18 Project Ideas Learn More about Medicareful’s Newest Feature – FastTrack! Medicareful Living Blog Organize Your Office and Improve Your Design Register to Attend Ritter’s Virtual Summits Ritter’s Event Calendar Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance Agents The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO The Ritter Platform Launches New Tools & Shared Client Records Things to Think About Post-AEP Use your calendar effectively   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them 5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents What are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Waiting Periods Is Wine Healthy for You? Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022? What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for August 27, 2021: Budget Reconciliation Dental Coverage & Medicare Expansion Productivity Hacks Early Signs of Alzheimers? COVID Vaccine News Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   6 Surprising Hacks to Make You More Productive Every Day Johnson & Johnson booster shot prompts large increase in immune response, company says Medicare and Dental Coverage: A Closer Look Medicare would be expanded under $3.5 trillion budget resolution approved by House Moderna wraps full FDA approval request of COVID-19 vaccine Seeking Early Signals of Dementia in Driving and Credit Scores Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte & Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Are Officially Back! That $56,000 Drug? Blame Medicare. What does it mean for the Pfizer vaccine to have full FDA approval? Our medical expert weighs in What’s Coming to Disney+ in September 2021 What’s Coming to Netflix in September 2021 Your vaccine card is far too easy to lose. 7 ways to keep a digital copy on your phone   More episodes you’ll like:   August 20, 2021 | The Friday Five Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022? What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell’ Mean for Medicare Agents?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover Obesity Screening and Behavioral Therapy? Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Steak Frites Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022? What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Communication can make or break your insurance sales. Keep your clients coming back for more by learning the art of face-to-face communication.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this Episode:   6 Benefits of Effective Communication 9 Powerful Body Language Tips to Instantly Boost Your Confidence Active Listening: Hear What People Are Really Saying Body Language: Picking Up and Understanding Nonverbal Signals Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales In ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Dear,’ a Hurt for the Elderly Is Nonverbal Communication a Numbers Game? The Importance of Effective Communication The Mistakes We Make Communicating with Elders (and How to Fix Them) Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority Why Communication Is So Important for Leaders   More episodes you’ll like:   Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Homemade Lobster Ravioli Recipe Historic 2022 COLA Prediction Increases to Largest Since 1980s Is Magnesium Healthy for You?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communications for 2022?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Improve your digital communication skills, benefit your insurance business! But where do you start? In this episode, we talk tips and resources to help you retain your current clients.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Social Media Use in 2021 3 reasons you shouldn't try to multitask 80 Customer Service Statistics: 8 Lessons to Fuel Growth in 2020 and Beyond Behind the Scenes: How To Write A Professional Email Fast Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent? Don’t Be Surprised to See Your Grandparents on Social Media Five Telephone Communication Skills Tips for Customer Service How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements Part D Communication Requirements Smiling on the Phone: Does it Really Work? Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority   More episodes you’ll like:   5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them 5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them What are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dealing with Bladder Control Issues Historic 2022 COLA Prediction Increases to Largest Since 1980s Is Magnesium Healthy for You?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Join Us at the Summits! Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for August 20, 2021: 2022 COLA Estimate Increase Medicare Part E ADA Support for Medicare Expansion COVID-19 Booster Shots Ritter Summits!   How to attend our annual Summits for insurance agents: Step One: Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account Step Two: Register to attend the Ritter Summit   Mentioned in this episode:   ADA advocates for Medicare dental benefits to focus on low-income seniors amid federal budget discussions ADA: Focus Medicare Dental Benefit Efforts on Those Who Need it Most—Low-income Seniors Choose Medicare Act Summary COVID-19 booster shot for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines will be available Sept. 20 COVID-19 booster shots will be offered to Americans in September, Biden administration says Dunkin' bringing back pumpkin spice latte, coffee, donut early with new fall cold brew Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums New Bill Creates Medicare Part E, Open to All Ritter Summits – Official Website 1261 – Choose Medicare Act Seniors Could Get a 6.2% Social Security Raise in 2022 Social Security COLA Estimate for 2022 Raised to 6.2% There’s growing support within the Fed to announce the tapering of bond purchases in September   More episodes you’ll like:   August 13, 2021 | The Friday Five 5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them 5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans What are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Cooking for Beginners: Even More Techniques and Tips COVID Vaccine Myths & Facts Historic 2022 COLA Prediction Increases to Largest Since 1980s   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Join Us at the Summits! Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  How do insurance agents achieve 'ready-to-sell' status? Learn more about the requirements to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans during the Annual Enrollment Period. We'll help you get RTS just in time for AEP.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   2022 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Contract Status Descriptions on the Ritter Platform FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification Medicare Products Available with Ritter Online Contracting with Ritter Insurance Marketing See How The Ritter Platform Works The Ritter Platform App What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Am I Eligible for Medicaid? Dealing with Bladder Control Issues Is Magnesium Healthy for You?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Join Us at the Summits! What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022? Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines had a rebrand! What’s changed now that they’re the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements? What’s staying the same? We’ve got all the details!   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Code of Federal Regulations – Recent Changes Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing complianceofficer@ritterim.com Federal Register 101 Federal Register Table of Contents Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements Part D Communication Requirements   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them 5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Is Magnesium Healthy for You? What are the Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits and Alternatives? When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Join Us at the Summits! Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents 2022 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Get ready for the Annual Enrollment Period with the Agent Survival Guide team. Use our tips for the most successful AEP yet!   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification Learn More about the Medicare Quote Engine Meet the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Online Contracting with Ritter Insurance Marketing Request a Portfolio Review for AEP Ritter Insurance Marketing Carrier Products Ritter Platform Contracting Ritter Platform’s Events Ritter’s Certification Center Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine Safe, Easy Medicare Enrollments Online with Medicareful The Ritter Referral Program   More episodes you’ll like:   2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover Aneurysm Scans and Treatment? Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to Las Vegas The Health Benefits of Lemon   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for August 13, 2021: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Budget Reconciliation & Medicare Expansion Medicare Expansion Debate Managing Stress Back-to-School Lists & Tips Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode: 5 adaptable lunch recipes for kids heading back to school — and parents, too 12 must-have back-to-school supplies — starting at $7 16 Cool Back-to-School Supplies for 2021 29 Cute School Supplies That'll Make Doing Homework WAY More Fun Back-to-school snack recipes and tips that encourage healthy eating habits Bio-inspired, blood-repelling tissue glue could seal wounds quickly Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration Democrats Hope To Beef Up Medicare With Dental, Vision And Hearing Benefits Five things you didn’t know were in the infrastructure bill Good Housekeeping Back-To-School Ideas and Advice How to tell if your stress levels are normal or the sign of something more Litterless lunches can ease your child’s return to school while helping the environment Medicare expansion and a lower eligibility age are included in Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget plan Senate approves framework of $3.5 trillion budget plan that would expand Medicare, tax credits and climate initiatives Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Advancing Sweeping Safety Net Expansion Senate passes infrastructure bill that restarts sequester cuts, delays rebate rule Should Medicare Offer Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefits? The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote   More episodes you’ll like:   August 6, 2021 | The Friday Five 5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them 5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Cooking for Beginners: Frying Safety What are the Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits and Alternatives? When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents The Survivor's AEP Checklist   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Ready for 5 more challenging insurance sales scenarios and their solutions? Listen to learn how you can handle these potential dilemmas and still close the sale.    Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP ASG Podcast Official Website COBRA and Medicare coordination Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Four Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care Get Your Own FREE Medicareful Site How Medicare works with other insurance How to Handle the Death of a Client How VA Benefits Work with Medicare Job-based insurance when you are disabled  Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages Medicare disability coverage information Part B late enrollment penalty Ritter’s More Than Medicare Team Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods Tricare for Life (TFL) basics Two is Better than One: Combining the Power of VA Benefits & Medicare Want to Reach & Retain More Customers? ASK for an Email Address   More episodes you’ll like:   2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info 4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP 5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly How to Get Your Enrollment Kits on Time Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods The Survivor’s AEP Checklist Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   The Benefits of Unplugging Three Healthy Nuts to Snack On What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram