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January 28, 2022 | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for January 28, 2022: January 2022 Fed Meeting Recap CVS Health & Uber Health Team Up Cigna Study on Telehealth Government N-95 Mask Program Employee Happiness & Retention Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   CVS Health and Uber Health collaborate to advance health equity in communities nationwide CVS Health and Uber Health partner on free medical transportation to reduce barriers to care CVS Health Zones Convenient, Cost-Effective, and High-Quality Virtual Care Is Here To Stay Does Virtual Care Save Money? (PDF Download) Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in February 2022 FOMC: Meeting calendars, statements, and minutes (2017-2022) Fed plans to raise rates starting in March to cool inflation Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Here's how to get yours Free N95 masks roll out at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens this week: here's how to get yours Many stores expect to offer free government-issued N95 masks this week The Fed, citing high inflation and a strong job market, signals rate increase ‘soon.’   More episodes you’ll like:   January 21, 2022 | The Friday Five 4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Is Being a Snowbird for You? What You Should Know The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?

  Do think creating a website requires you to learn code? Is making a website complicated and expensive? The answer to all of these is no! Find out how and why you should create a website to expand your insurance business.   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing 10 Social Media Statistics You Need to Know in 2020 How to Better Market Yourself Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet Learn More About Medicareful Social Media Fact Sheet Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd How to Successfully Set SMART Goals Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dangers of a Cold Home for Seniors Measuring Your Health Apart from Weight Loss Using Cumin in Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) Sales 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents

  Are you fresh out of college or looking for a career change and don’t want a traditional 9-to-5? Find out the reasons you should consider becoming an insurance agent.   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent A Dozen Facts About Medicare Advantage in 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics Congressional Budget Office Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Create Your Own Medicareful Site Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent? Events at Ritter Insurance Marketing Free eBooks & Guides Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2022 Medicareful Medicare Quote Engine Online Contracting with Ritter Insurance Marketing Percentage of people covered by Medicare in the United States from 1990 to 2020 The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business   More episodes you’ll like:   January 21, 2022 | The Friday Five 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency How to Get Started in Medicare Sales Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover Respite Care? Measuring Your Health Apart From Weight Loss Using Cumin In Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) Sales 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

January 21, 2022 | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for January 21, 2022: CMS to Change Part B Premium? HHS Renews COVID Emergency Free COVID-19 Tests California, Health Insurance & Dependent Parents 3 States with New Medigap Birthday Rules Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   AB-570 Dependent parent health care coverage. Biden administration extends public health emergency for Covid-19 California First to Let Kids Add Parents to Insurance Plans COVID-19 Test Kit Official Government Site Lawmakers ratchet up pressure on CMS to change Part B premiums after Aduhelm price drop Medicare’s Coverage Decision for the New Alzheimer’s Drug and Why It Matters Medicare to Consider Lowering Part B Premiums New 'Birthday Rules' to Help Some Medigap Users Switch Plans Parent Healthcare Act (AB 570) Allows Californians to Add Parents to Their Healthcare Renewal of De​​termination That A Public Health Em​ergency Exists What you need to know about Biden’s free rapid test program Wordle   More episodes you’ll like:   January 14, 2022 | The Friday Five 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dangers of a Cold Home for Seniors How Can I Trust My Insurance Agent Has My Best Interests at Heart? Using Cumin in Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs

  What can you do to protect your clients from high out-of-pocket costs related to hospital stays or emergencies? Learn how to talk to your clients about Hospital Indemnity plans!   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   5 Strategies to Boost Your Annuity Sales Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans Four Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study Schedule a Call with Ritter Insurance Marketing Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage Plans: Is It Worth It? The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients This is the Real Reason Most Americans File for Bankruptcy Why Am I in Observational Status for Medicare?   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   This Year, Focus On Health, Not Weight Does Medicare cover Respite Care? Cooking for Beginners: Frying Tips   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans

  Amplify your reach with ACA sales! We've said it before – build your portfolio, grow your insurance business. The ASG team explores why Medicare agents should sell Under 65 plans, too.   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance ACA Marketplace Plan Year 2022 Registration and Training CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency Insurer Participation on the ACA Marketplaces, 2014-2021 Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market New, lower costs on Marketplace coverage New Special Enrollment Period for Low-Income People Could Boost Coverage Ritter Insurance Marketing Carrier & Product Map   More episodes you’ll like:   ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Here’s What Medicare Costs in 2022 This Year, Focus on Health, Not Weight Using Cumin in Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

January 14, 2022 | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for January 14, 2022: December 2021 CPI Report CMS announces Aduhelm decision CMS 2023 MA and Part D Proposed Rule Headspace Health acquires Sayana Scrolling Screenshot Guide Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Alzheimer's drug approved despite doubts about effectiveness Average Used Car Prices Soar to Over $30,000 CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Consumer prices rose by 7 percent in December over previous year, marking third straight month of high inflation CY 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule (CMS-4192-P) Headspace Health Headspace Health grabs startup Sayana to build out AI-based mental health tools How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on Any Device Medicare limits coverage of Biogen's $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug Oreo's 110th Birthday Oreo Is Celebrating Its 110th Birthday with New Chocolate Confetti Cake Cookies Sayana   More episodes you’ll like:   January 7, 2022 | The Friday Five 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency How to Successfully Set SMART Goals Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   6 Winter Driving Safety Tips This Year, Focus on Health, Not Weight Using Cumin in Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales

  Think what you've heard about selling D-SNPs is true? We'll give you a hint... it's probably not! Listen as the #ASGPodcast breaks down myths to build up your knowledge. Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents 3 Mistakes Medicare Agents Make When Selling D-SNPs Dual Eligibles as a Percent of Total Medicare Beneficiaries   More episodes you’ll like:   The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs How to Successfully Set SMART Goals Top 5 Podcasts of 2021   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Health Benefits of Gift-Giving Common Behaviors That Can Lead to Cancer Quick and Easy Recipes for One   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles 9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events   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 Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance

  Want to start selling Final Expense Insurance, but aren’t sure where to begin? Check out our free eBook to get you started!   Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to download your FREE copy today!   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   More episodes you’ll like:   Final Expense Insurance Sales Opportunities You May Be Missing 4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale 5 Out-of-the Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   The Health Benefits of Volunteering Probiotic-Rich Recipes for a Healthy Diet The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!)

Why are some insurance agents so successful, and others… not so much? Learn about the mistakes to avoid so your career (and business!) succeed.   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing 5 Reasons Why Customer Retention Is Key To Your Business The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel Enthusiasts    More episodes you’ll like:   4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This Year Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Why Do We Feel Fear? Why Siblings are Good for Your Health The Value of Family Recipes   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing 4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram