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6 days ago
We searched the internet to compile a list of the top 5 business podcasts in 2024. Listen to find out what shows made the list, and let us know what you’ve been listening to this year!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Business Podcasts to Follow:
Pivot: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot
The $100 MBA: https://100mba.net/mba2549/
Business Breakdowns: https://joincolossus.com/series/business-breakdowns/
The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/podcast/
Money Rehab: https://chartable.com/podcasts/money-rehab-with-nicole-lapin
Resources:
Agent Apps | Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://pod.fo/e/27a355
Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
References:
Han, Juliette. “3 Great Business Podcasts for Business Leaders and Builders.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliettehan/2024/02/17/3-great-business-podcasts-for-business-leaders-and-builders/.
Schooley, Skye. “Best Business Podcasts of 2024.” Business.Com, https://www.business.com/articles/best-business-podcasts/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
“Business on Apple Podcasts.” Apple Podcasts, podcasts.apple.com/us/genre/1321. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
“Business Podcasts 2024.” Winners Webby Awards, The Webby Awards, winners.webbyawards.com/winners/podcasts/shows/business?years=0. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. “The 20 Best
Business Podcasts in 2024.” The Investor’s Podcast Network, 6 Aug. 2024, https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/podcasts/20-best-business-podcasts/.
Lower Street. “The 18 Best Business Podcasts Worth Listening To.” Lower Street, lowerstreet.co/blog/best-business-podcasts. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Howarth, Josh. “Top 18 Business Podcasts (2024).” Exploding Topics, Exploding Topics, 3 June 2024, explodingtopics.com/blog/business-podcasts.
“Top Free Business Podcasts.” Audible.Com, https://www.audible.com/charts/free-business-podcasts/23593497011. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
You made it halfway through the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment! We’ve got market updates, sales and lead generation tips, and more with special guests Danica Stover and Olivia Williams from Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Under-65 Health Team.
Get in touch with the Under-65 Health Team at u65healthsupport@ritterim.com or call 1-800-469-1847. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
Resources:
ACA Basics – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
ASG Content Info: Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Consumer Authorization Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf
Ritter Docs Site Under 65 Health: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
Guides to Marketing & Communications:
Agent's Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4d
Agent's Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab27
Agent's Guide to Mail Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab0b
Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4b
Agent's Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab12
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab16
Agent's Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab24
Agent's Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4e
Agent's Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2b
References:
“Home Page.” Health Reform Beyond the Basics, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 8 Nov. 2023, https://www.healthreformbeyondthebasics.org/.
“Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-fact-sheet/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“Nearly 988,000 New Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace so Far.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nearly-988000-new-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-so-far/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“Plan Year 2025 Qualified Health Plan Choice and Premiums in HealthCare.Gov Marketplaces.” CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2025-qhp-premiums-choice-report.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
Lo, Justin, et al. “Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment.” KFF, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/ten-things-to-watch-for-2025-aca-open-enrollment/.
“The Premium Tax Credit and Related Spending.” CBO, Congressional Budget Office, https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-07/60523-2024-07-premium-tax-credit.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
“With ACA Subsidies Set to Expire in 2025, Millions of Americans Stand to Lose Health Insurance.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aca-subsidies-health-insurance-affordable-care-act-congress/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Expand your sales success with these strategies for selling in the ACA market!
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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 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://pod.fo/e/27a368
Agent Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication-2024/
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-insurance-agents-can-learn-about-their-social-media-audience/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
References:
“All Topics.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/topics/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Decision Fatigue: What It Is and How to Avoid It.” Washington State University Carson College of Business, https://onlinemba.wsu.edu/blog/decision-fatigue. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Fast, Easy ACA Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Internet, Broadband Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/?tabItem=9a15d0d3-3bff-4e9e-a329-6e328bc7bcce.
“In-Person Assistance in the Health Insurance Marketplaces.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/in-person-assisters/programs-procedures/in-person-assistance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“One Platform to Connect.” Zoom, www.zoom.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Petrosyan, Ani, and Feb 29. “Internet Usage by Age in U.S. 2023.” Statista, 29 Feb. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/266587/percentage-of-internet-users-by-age-groups-in-the-us/.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling: Microsoft Teams.” Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams, Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
“X.Com.” X (Formerly Twitter), www.x.com/?lang=en. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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://pod.fo/e/28aae8
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets: https://pod.fo/e/27f3bc
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://pod.fo/e/28aae6
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://pod.fo/e/27a36a
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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Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
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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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
Contact Integrity Support: support@clients.integrity.com
FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) Disclaimers: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf0
Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf1
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
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://pod.fo/e/28aae8
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://pod.fo/e/27a36b
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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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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