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4 days ago
4 days ago
Change happens, and this year, there’s been a lot of it. Learn more about why beneficiaries switch plans so you can be the agent to help them.
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Resources:
5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-aep/
2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R3
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller
References:
Emerson, Jakob. “28 Health Systems Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans: 2024.” Beckershospitalreview.Com, Becker’s Hospital Review, 14 Oct. 2024, www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/15-health-systems-dropping-medicare-advantage-plans-2024.html.
“2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 13 Oct. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-star-ratings.
Coleman, Kathryn A., and Lindsay P. Barnette. “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan ‘Look-Alike’ Transitions for Contract Year 2025.” Hhs.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 5 Apr. 2024, www.hhs.gov/guidance/sites/default/files/hhs-guidance-documents/CY25_DSNP_LookAlike_Transition_Memo040524_G.pdf.
Pifer, Rebecca. “Humana and CVS Are Downsizing Their Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025. Which Insurers Could Benefit?” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 10 June 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/humana-cvs-medicare-advantage-benefit-plan-cuts-2025-unitedhealth/716764/.
Freed, Meredith, Anthony Damico, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight: First Look.” KFF, KFF, 15 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
CMS requires marketing, sales, and enrollment calls between agents and clients to be recorded. If you have questions about these call requirements, this is the episode for you!
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Resources:
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG515
Contact Integrity Support: support@clients.integrity.com
FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225
Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG505
Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-grievances-how-insurance-agents-can-try-to-prevent-them/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Ritter Blog Compliance Section: https://ritterim.com/blog/compliance/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event/
Terms of Service for Integrity: https://integrity.com/terms-of-service/
The Ritter Compliance Program: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:
“Agent Broker Marketing Frequently Asked Questions.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-marketing-faqs-10-19-2022.pdf. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
“Employer Group Waiver Plans (EQWPs).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage-contracting/employer-group-waiver-plans-egwps. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
“Security Overview.” Twilio, Twilio, www.twilio.com/en-us/legal/security-overview. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Get the details on Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) in this ASG Podcast explainer. Find out how agents can look up this info for clients, the income limits, and more!
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Resources:
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/
The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-part-d-sep-triggers-that-can-help-you-post-aep/
What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
References:
“Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help Program.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, Social Security.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, secure.ssa.gov/i1020/Ee001View.action. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Guide to Consumer Mailings from CMS, Social Security, and Plans in 2024/2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources/downloads/consumer-mailings.pdf. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage.” NCOA.Org, National Council on Aging, 27 Feb. 2024, www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-savings-programs-eligibility-coverage/.
“News and General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare/resources-0. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).” Shiphelp.Org, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, www.shiphelp.org/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Supplemental Security Income (SSI).” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/ssi. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Understanding the Extra Help with Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 1 Feb. 2024, www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10508.pdf.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
We’re at the midway mark for AEP! It’s time to stop, listen to this episode, and assess if your sales strategy could use some improvements.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/
Ask Integrity: https://www.askintegrity.com/
Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOS) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225
Free eBook & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
Get Your Medicare Advantages Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-your-medicare-advantage-sales-contracts-here-recommendations-for-2025/
Get Your Portfolio Reviewed: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553
Insurance Agents as TPMOS: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578
Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Learn About Integrity’s Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
PlanEnroll Lead Program Training Registration: https://trainings.planenroll.com/
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-hire-an-assistant-for-your-insurance-business/
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
Surviving AEP Resource List: https://ritterim.com/aep/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-selling-medicare-supplements-during-aep/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense: https://ritterim.com/blog/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-and-n-make-sense/
X (fka Twitter) Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG609
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
You’re Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104
References:
Diamond, Dan. “10,000 People Are Now Enrolling in Medicare - Every Day.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 11 June 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/07/13/aging-in-america-10000-people-enroll-in-medicare-every-day/#1ebb581f3657.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Fichtner, Jason J. “The Peak 65® Zone Is Here Creating a New Framework for America’s Retirement Security.” Protected Income, Protected Lifetime Income Alliance for Lifetime Income, www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Whitepaper_Fichtner.pdf. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Neil Kokemuller. “Why Do People Buy Brand Names?” Small Business - Chron.Com, Chron.com, 29 Jan. 2019, www.smallbusiness.chron.com/people-buy-brand-names-69654.html.
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Monday Nov 11, 2024
VA Benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicare for Veteran Clients
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Discover how you can help veteran clients utilize VA Benefits, Tricare, and Medicare. Press play to learn more about how these benefits work together!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG623
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
The Definite Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
References:
“3 Ways to Avoid the Part D Late Enrollment Penalty.” Medicare.Gov, www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/costs-for-medicare-drug-coverage/part-d-late-enrollment-penalty/3-ways-to-avoid-the-part-d-late-enrollment-penalty. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“About VA health benefits.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Current VA Health Care Copay Rates.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/copay-rates/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Getting Urgent Care at VA or In-Network Community Providers.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/resources/getting-urgent-care-at-va-or-in-network-community-providers/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Pharmacy Benefits Management Services.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 23 Oct. 2013, www.pbm.va.gov/nationalformulary.asp.
Schaeffer, Katherine. “The Changing Face of America’s Veteran Population.” Pew Research Center, 8 Nov. 2023, www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/08/the-changing-face-of-americas-veteran-population/.
“Tricare for Life.” TRICARE, www.tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans/TFL. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
“Understanding Medicare, Veteran Benefits, and Tricare for Life.” Policy Engineer, 15 Aug. 2024, www.policyengineer.com/understanding-medicare-veteran-benefits-and-tricare-for-life/.
“VA Health Care and Other Insurance.” U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/va-health-care-and-other-insurance/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024
5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Utilize these resources to generate Affordable Care Act leads in your community! At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we’re here to help you expand your insurance business.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-insurance-marketing-tips-to-help-agents-stand-out-from-the-crowd/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
Carriers & Products with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Effective Marketing Strategies for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Marketing & Incentives with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581
Why Being a Likeable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-being-a-likable-agent-is-good-for-your-business/
References:
“Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” Medicaid, www.medicaid.gov/chip/index.html. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” CMS Enterprise Portal, https://portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/Where-can-I-update-my-public-facing-agent-broker-profile-information-so-that-consumers-can-find-me-and-request-assistance. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, www.data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Find Local Help.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/find-local-help/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
Instagram, www.instagram.com/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/home. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024
“Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 Marketplace Registration and Training.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets?
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
All clients have different needs, health concerns, and budgets! Learn how to approach budget conversations tactfully to help clients find plans that fit their varying needs.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
Ancillary Products at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/ancillary/
A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software
Carrier Partners at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Medicare Products at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/medicare/
Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register
PlanEnroll Client User Guide PDF: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/Client-Sync-Consumer-User-Guide.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-basics-of-selling-insurance-from-home/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
References:
“Compare Medigap Plan Benefits.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
“Fidelity® Releases 2023 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate: For the First Time in Nearly a Decade, Retirees See Relief as Estimate Stays Flat Year-over-Year.” Newsroom.Fidelity.Com, Fidelity, 21 June 2023, newsroom.fidelity.com/pressreleases/fidelity--releases-2023-retiree-health-care-cost-estimate--for-the-first-time-in-nearly-a-decade--re/s/b826bf3a-29dc-477c-ad65-3ede88606d1c.
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024
REWIND: Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients ft. Dan Ford
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Retirement doesn't always mean the end of work. Your Medicare client may want or need to go back to work. What then? We talked to Danny Ford about the steps insurance agents should take when their client is considering a return to the workforce.
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Resources:
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-medicare-enrollment-application/
A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools: https://ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-integrity-offered-medicare-quoting-software/
KFF 2025 Medicare Part D Snapshot Report: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241018
The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
What CMS Requires Medicare Agents to Discuss Prior to Enrollments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-cms-requires-medicare-agents-to-discuss-prior-to-enrollments/
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Prepare for potential CMS secret shoppers! We outline best practices to help agents stay compliant during calls, whether you’re talking to a client, lead, or potential secret shopper.
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Resources:
Common Questions From Secret Shoppers PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/common-questions-for-secret-shoppers.pdf
FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-medicare-call-recording-requirements/
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
How to Keep Clients Safe from Insurance Fraud: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG619
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622
Join the Integrity Family: https://identity.integrity.com/register
Learn More About Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
References:
“2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 5 Apr. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
There’s more than one way to enroll clients into marketplace plans. Learn the advantages of using HealthSherpa as your ACA enrollment platform in this episode!
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The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
ACA 101:Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248
Carriers & Products with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Create a HealthSherpa Account Through Ritter: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/#create-a-healthsherpa-account
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker from HealthSherpa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG2024RossBaker
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
New Required Document Agents Need for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/new-required-documents-agents-need-for-aca-sales/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
References:
“Agent Help Center.” HealthSherpa Help Center, HealthSherpa, www.faq.healthsherpa.com/en/collections/166253-agent-help-center. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Direct Enrollment and Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/direct-enrollment-partners. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Enhanced Direct Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/ede. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Free Preventive Care & the Affordable Care Act.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/preventive-care-services. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“HealthSherpa Privacy Notice.” HealthSherpa, 5 Oct. 2020, www.healthsherpa.com/privacy_notice.
“Maximize Your ACA Revenue with HealthSherpa.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/carrier. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Member Defense Network: Ensuring Health Insurance Marketplace Integrity.” Member Defense Network, www.memberdefense.org/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Secure Your ACA Book with Two-Factor Authentication.” HealthSherpa Blog, HealthSherpa, https://blog.healthsherpa.com/agents/agent-2fa/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
“Work your ACA book faster and easier.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Discover the tech solutions packed into Ask Integrity™, our industry's first AI-powered digital assistant just for insurance agents.
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Resources:
Ask Integrity™ and its features: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/
Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register
Ritter Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
What to Do If Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-medicare-part-d-plans-become-non-commissionable/
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
8 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace can be a lucrative market for agents in Medicare. Listen to find out 8 reasons why selling ACA plans will benefit your business and help your clients and their families.
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Resources:
6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-isnt-just-for-seniors-selling-to-the-under-65-market/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Products & Carriers with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal Exchange States & State-Based Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6215
References:
“CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Sept. 2021, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-extends-open-enrollment-period-and-launches-initiatives-expand-health-coverage-access-nationwide.
McDermott, Daniel, and Cynthia Cox. “Insurer Participation on the ACA Marketplaces, 2014-2021.” KFF, KFF, 23 Feb. 2021, www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/insurer-participation-on-the-aca-marketplaces-2014-2021/.
“New, Lower Costs on Marketplace Marketplace Coverage.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/more-savings/. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
Keith, Katie. “New Special Enrollment Period for Low-Income People Could Boost Coverage.” Commonwealth Fund, The Commonwealth Fund, 7 Sept. 2021, www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/new-special-enrollment-period-low-income-people-could-boost-coverage.
“Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Flip the script from disruption to opportunity! Ted Sims from Integrity Marketing Group joins Sarah to chat about how to prepare for potential Medicare beneficiary shopping as well as how agents can use Integrity tools to streamline work and save time.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Register for Ted Sims' Plan N for the Win Webinar!
Resources:
Ask Integrity Guide: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/Integrity-Getting-Started-Ask-Integrity.pdf
Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/
Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/
Integrity Learning Center: https://clients.integrity.com/learning-center
Integrity Training Schedule: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf
MedicareCENTER:https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/
Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
Tech News Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240927
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:
Haubensak, Carrie. “2023 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios by Plan.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/news/2023-medicare-supplement-loss-ratios-by-plan. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“2023 Minnesota Statutes.” Revisor.MN.Gov, Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
Feekin, Doug. “Average Medicare Supplement Rate Increases Lower in 2021.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, 15 Sept. 2021, www.csgactuarial.com/news/average-medicare-supplement-rate-increases-lower-in-2021/.
“Does Your Provider Accept Medicare as Full Payment?” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs/provider-accept-Medicare. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“GA R&R - Guaranteed Issue for Eligible Persons.” Rules.Sos.GA.Gov, State of Georgia, rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/120-2-8-.12?urlRedirected=yes&data=admin&lookingfor=120-2-8-.12. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Health Care Practitioners Medicare Fee Control Act.” Legis.State.Pa.Us, PA General Assembly, 10 July 1990, www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1990/0/0081..PDF.
“March 2023 Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy.” MedPAC.Gov, Med Pac, 15 Mar. 2023, www.medpac.gov/document/march-2023-report-to-the-congress-medicare-payment-policy/.
“Massachusetts Bulletin for People with Medicare.” Mass.Gov, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, https://www.mass.gov/doc/addendumpdf/download. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Balance Billing Brochure.” ODH.Ohio.Gov, Ohio Department of Health, odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/medicare-balance-billing/resources/medicare-balance-billing-brochure. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare E-Visits.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/coverage/e-visits-0. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Nov. 2022, www.cms.gov/medicare/cms-forms/cms-forms/downloads/cms460.pdf.
“Medicare Participation Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-participation-announcement.pdf. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medigap Plan N Benefits & Costs 2024.” MedicareSupplement.Com, TZ Insurance Solutions, www.medicaresupplement.com/medigap/plans/n/?force_destination=c3cee4730cf2fe66. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards.” Rules.Sos.Ri.Gov, Rhode Island Department of State, rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/230-20-30-7. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards Regulations.” Dfr.Vermont.Gov, State of Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, dfr.vermont.gov/reg-bul-ord/medicare-supplement-insurance-minimum-standards-regulations. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
“Medicare Supplement Premium Rates – Looking to the Past and Planning for the Future.” GenRe.Com, Gen Re, 24 Oct. 2023, www.genre.com/us/knowledge/publications/2023/october/medicare-supplement-premium-rates-en.
Noga, Russel. “Rate Increase History for Medigap Plans.” Medisupps.Com, Medisupps.com, 10 Jan. 2024, www.medisupps.com/rate-increase-history-for-medigap-plans/.
Boccuti, Cristina. “Paying a Visit to the Doctor: Current Financial Protections for Medicare Patients When Receiving Physician Services.” KFF, KFF, 9 Jan. 2017, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/paying-a-visit-to-the-doctor-current-financial-protections-for-medicare-patients-when-receiving-physician-services/.
“Revised Questions and Answers Regarding Implementation of Medicare Supplement Plan N Copayment, Deductible and Coinsurance .” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Apr. 2010, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/medigap-news-email-updates-items/cms1234920.
“Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) Plans in Georgia.” Medicare.Gov, Medicare, www.medicare.gov/medigap-supplemental-insurance-plans/#/m/plans?fips=13057&zip=30115&year=2025&lang=en. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.
Fuglesten Biniek, Jeannie, et al. “Traditional Medicare Spending Fell Almost 6% in 2020 as Service Use Declined Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” KFF, KFF, 1 June 2022, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/traditional-medicare-spending-fell-almost-6-in-2020-as-service-use-declined-early-in-the-covid-19-pandemic/.
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Do you have everything you’ll need for a full day of sales appointments? This small list of actionable to-dos can make a big impact on staying organized and stress-free this AEP!
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Resources:
2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro/
Learn more about Ask Integrity: https://www.askintegrity.com/
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:
“5 Tips for Using a Cell Phone Car Charger.” Nonda.Co, Nonda, 21 June 2018, www.nonda.co/blogs/news/5-tips-for-using-a-cell-phone-car-charger.
Nesmith, Meghan. “Clean IQ: What’s Really in Those Tide to Go Pens? And Why Don’t You Have to Rinse Them?” Apartment Therapy, Apartment Therapy, 3 May 2019, www.apartmenttherapy.com/tide-to-go-how-to-use-268453.
Braverman, Jody. “What Are the Side Effects of Not Eating? | Livestrong.” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, www.livestrong.com/article/134155-what-are-side-effects-not-eating/. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
Naftulin, Julia. “What Is ‘Hangry’? Feeling Angry from Not Eating Is a Real Thing.” Health.Com, Health, 24 Sept. 2024, www.health.com/nutrition/what-is-hangry.
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Helping Clients with Marketplace Eligibility Appeals
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Your client receives a letter saying they are ineligible for Marketplace Coverage. What can they do? Learn how to assist your clients with filing Marketplace eligibility appeals!
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in Sate-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG579/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://ritterim.com/blog/simplify-marketplace-enrollments-with-healthsherpa/
References:
“Find Out What Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Cover.” HealthCare.Gov, Health Insurance Marketplace, www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
“What to Do If Your Marketplace Appeal Is ‘Invalid.’” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace, www.cms.gov/marketplace/outreach-and-education/marketplace-appeal-invalid.pdf. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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