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Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
We’ve got updates* on the 2026 ACA Exchange, requirements, and training resources!
*UPDATE: Since publishing this episode, 2026 FFM Certification has gone live. State-based trainings in Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are also live.
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List of State Exchange Websites
Resources:
Certification Center - Ritter Docs
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces
FREE eBook download The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with FFM Training
OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist for New Agents
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing
Simplify Marketplace Enrollment HealthSherpa
References:
“Brokers.” Marketplace Individual & Families, https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent/. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
“Brokers: Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority.” PHIEA, https://agency.pennie.com/brokers/. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
“FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” Agent Broker FAQ CMS, https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/What-is-the-Marketplace-Learning-Management-System-and-how-do-I-access-it. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
“Find Affordable Health Insurance in Georgia.” Georgia Access, 8 Aug. 2025, https://georgiaaccess.gov/.
“For Certified Brokers.” Connect for Health Colorado, 10 June 2025, https://connectforhealthco.com/for-certified-brokers/.
“Home.” Maryland Health Connection, 5 Aug. 2025, https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/.
“Official Site of the State of New Jersey.” GetCoveredNJ | Brokers & Agents, https://nj.gov/getcoverednj/home/assisters_ba.shtml. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025
“Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
“Welcome to Kynect Health Coverage.” HealthCoverage, https://kynect.ky.gov/healthcoverage/s/?language=en_US. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
The Friday Five for August 29, 2025:
Ritter Summits Takeaways & Shoutouts
What I’m Watching Right Now
Apple “Awe Dropping” Event Announced
Spotify Slips Into the DMs
Judge Grants Stay on Many 2025 ACA Final Rule Provisions
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Ritter Summits Takeaways & Shoutouts:
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
What I’m Watching Right Now:
The Residence on Netflix
Apple “Awe Dropping” Event Announced:
Esposito, Filipe. “5 iPhone 17 Rumors Apple Basically Confirmed in Its ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Invite.” Macworld.Com, Macworld, 27 Aug. 2025, www.macworld.com/article/2889966/5-iphone-17-rumors-apple-just-confirmed-in-its-awe-dropping-event-invite.html.
Lord, Sarah. “Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch.” PCMAG.Com, PCMAG, 27 Aug. 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/apple-awe-dropping-iphone-17-event-what-to-expect-how-to-watch.
Hall, Zac. “Apple Officially Announces iPhone 17 Event: ‘Awe Dropping.’” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 26 Aug. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/08/26/iphone-17-event-announcement-2/.
Carlson, Jeff. “Deciphering Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 Event Invite.” CNET.Com, CNET, 27 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/deciphering-apples-awe-dropping-iphone-17-event-invite/.
Hardwick, Tim. “What Not to Expect at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ September 9 Event.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 28 Aug. 2025, www.macrumors.com/2025/08/28/what-not-to-expect-apple-iphone-17-event/.
Spotify Slips Into the DMs:
“Introducing Messages, A New Way To Share What You Love on Spotify with Friends and Family.” Newsroom.Spotify.Com, Spotify, 26 Aug. 2025, newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-26/introducing-messages-a-new-way-to-share-what-you-love-on-spotify-with-friends-and-family/.
Schneider, Marc. “Spotify’s DMS Are Open.” Billboard.Com, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025, www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-messages-app-sharing-dms-feature/.
Weatherbed, Jess. “Spotify Is Adding DMS.” TheVerge.Com, The Verge, 26 Aug. 2025, https://www.theverge.com/news/765771/spotify-messages-dms-audio-sharing-feature.
Spangler, Todd. “Spotify Launches In-App Messaging, Hoping New DM Feature Will Boost Listening and ‘Drive Hype.’” Variety.Com, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025, variety.com/2025/digital/news/spotify-launches-in-app-messaging-1236497588/.
Judge Grants Stay on Many 2025 ACA Final Rule Provisions:
Hurson, Brendan A. “City of Columbus Et Al. vs. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Et Al.” Democracyforward.Org, Democracy Forward, 22 Aug. 2025, democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/35-City-of-Columbus-memorandum-opinion.pdf.
Minemyer, Paige. “Courts Press Pause on Key Elements of Trump Administration’s ACA Rule.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 25 Aug. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/courts-press-pause-key-elements-trump-administrations-aca-rule.
Bruner, Bethany. “Federal Judge Halts Implementation of Health Insurance Changes in Lawsuit Columbus Filed.” Dispatch.Com, The Columbus Dispatch, 25 Aug. 2025, www.dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2025/08/22/federal-judge-halts-trump-administration-health-insurance-rules-columbus-ohio-lawsuit-aca-obamacare/85782252007/.
“Healthcare.Gov’s Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, HealthCare.gov, www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
Pifer, Rebecca. “Judge Stays Provisions of Trump Administration Rule Overhauling ACA.” Healthcare Dive, healthcaredive.com, 25 Aug. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/trump-affordable-care-act-rule-stay-cms/758474/.
Clason, Lauren. “RFK Jr.’s Obamacare Changes Partially Paused by Federal Judge.” Bloomberglaw.Com, Bloomberg Law, 22 Aug. 2025, news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/rfk-jr-s-obamacare-changes-partially-paused-by-federal-judge.
Oeschner, Troy, et al. “What’s at Stake in California v. Kennedy?” Rockinst.Org, Rockefeller Institute of Government, 22 Aug. 2025, www.rockinst.org/blog/whats-at-stake-in-california-v-kennedy/.
Resources:
3 Benefits of Selling ACA Insurance Plans
5 Things About ICHRA
2026 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections
ACA Enrollment Periods Explained
Content Library: Mastering Medicare Insurance Coverage ft. Jeff Snyder
The ICHRA Opportunity for Agents ft. Lisa Marzolino & Danica Stover
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Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
The Friday Five for August 22, 2025:
Field Notes on OBBBA, Spotify, and TikTok
D. Power Medicare Advantage Member Satisfaction Survey
Sonder Health Plans Inc. Termination
Short-Term Medical Plan Regulation Update
Judge Vacates HHS MA Commissions Lawsuit
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Field Notes on OBBBA:
5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Health Insurance Agents Should Know
Field Notes on Spotify:
“Mix Your Favorite Playlists Seamlessly by Adding Your Own Transitions.” Newsroom.Spotify.Com, Spotify, 19 Aug. 2025, newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-19/mix-your-favorite-playlists-seamlessly-by-adding-your-own-transitions/.
Romero, Andrew. “Spotify Is Doubling down on Track Transitions with New Custom Options.” 9to5google.Com, 9to5google, 19 Aug. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/08/19/spotify-custom-playlist-transitions/.
Perez, Sarah. “Spotify’s Latest Feature Lets You Add Your Own Transitions to Playlists.” TechCrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 19 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/19/spotifys-latest-feature-lets-you-add-your-own-transitions-to-playlists/.
Weatherbed, Jess. “Spotify’s New Track Mixing Tool Adds DJ Features to Your Playlists.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2025, www.theverge.com/news/761290/spotify-playlist-mix-audio-transition-feature.
Mauran, Cecily. “Spotify Now Allows Custom Transitions in Playlists.” Mashable.Com, Mashable, 19 Aug. 2025, mashable.com/article/spotify-custom-transitions-in-playlists.
Field Notes on TikTok:
West, Chloe. “TikTok Hashtags: How to Use the Best Hashtags for More Views in 2025.” Sproutsocial.Com, Sprout Social, 14 Aug. 2025, sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-hashtags/.
Hutchinson, Andrew. “TikTok Implements Hashtag Limit.” Socialmediatoday.Com, Social Media Today, 17 Aug. 2025, www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-implements-five-hashtag-limit-per-post/757857/.
Adegbola, Anu. “TikTok Limits Posts to Five Hashtags.” Searchengineland.Com, Search Engine Land, 18 Aug. 2025, searchengineland.com/tiktok-limits-hashtags-460894.
J.D. Power Medicare Advantage Member Satisfaction Survey:
“2025 U.S. Medicare Advantage Study.” Jdpower.Com, J.D. Power, 19 Aug. 2025, www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-medicare-advantage-study.
“J.D. Power: Medicare Advantage Headwinds Impacting Member Satisfaction.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 19 Aug. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/jd-power-medicare-advantage-headwinds-impacting-member-satisfaction.
Payerchin, Richard. “Medicare Advantage Policy Changes Fuel Confusion, Skepticism among Beneficiaries.” Edited by Todd Shryock, MedicalEconomics.Com, MedicalEconomics, 19 Aug. 2025, www.medicaleconomics.com/view/medicare-advantage-policy-changes-fuel-confusion-skepticism-among-beneficiaries.
Sonder Health Plans Inc. Termination:
Contact Ritter’s Team in Georgia – Steve Telander, Jada Morthland, and Betsy Bond!
“Important Announcement Regarding Sonder Health Plans, Inc.” Oci.Eorgia.Gov, Georgie Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Fire Safety, oci.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-08-15/important-announcement-regarding-sonder-health-plans-inc. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
“Sonder Health Plans, Inc. - In Receivership.” Sonderhealthplans-Inreceivership.Com, Sonder Health Plans, sonderhealthplans-inreceivership.com/. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Short-Term Medical Plan Regulation Update:
“Federal Agencies Signal a Shift in Enforcement of Short-Term Health Insurance Rules.” Aha.Org, American Hospital Association, 8 Aug. 2025, www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-08-08-federal-agencies-signal-shift-enforcement-short-term-health-insurance-rules.
“Short-Term Health Insurance Availability and Limits by State.” Healthinsurance.Org, healthinsurance.org, 15 Aug. 2025, www.healthinsurance.org/short-term-health-insurance/.
“Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, 3 Apr. 2024, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/03/2024-06551/short-term-limited-duration-insurance-and-independent-noncoordinated-excepted-benefits-coverage.
“Statement of U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Regarding Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7 Aug. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/statement-regarding-short-term-limited-duration-insurance.pdf.
Judge Vacates HHS MA Commissions Lawsuit:
O’Conner, Reed. “Americans for Beneficiary Choice & Council for Medicare Choice vs. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.” Gove.Uscourts.Com, U.S. District Court, 18 Aug. 2025, storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txnd.389767/gov.uscourts.txnd.389767.62.0.pdf.
“Judge Vacates Medicare Advantage Marketing Rule Provisions.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 19 Aug. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/judge-vacates-medicare-advantage-marketing-rule-provisions.
Resources:
2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends
2026 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections
2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity
2026 D-SNP Market Snapshot
5 Things About ICHRA
Americans for Beneficiary Choice Wins Medicare Advantage Broker Compensation Ruling Lawsuit
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Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
The Friday Five for August 15, 2025:
Threads, Waze, AEP Countdown
CMS 2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information
Medicare Part B Cost Projections
2026 COLA Estimate
CY2026 ACA Premium Rate Filings
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Threads, Waze, AEP Countdown:
“Number of Threads Users.” Backlinko.Com, Backlinko, 17 July 2025, backlinko.com/threads-users.
Mendes, Marcus. “Threads Crosses 400M Monthly Active Users as It Gains on X.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 13 Aug. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/08/12/threads-crosses-400m-monthly-active-users-as-it-gains-on-x/.
Price, Emily. “Threads Just Achieved Its Biggest Milestone Yet.” FastCompany.Com, Fast Company, 12 Aug. 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91384230/meta-threads-just-achieved-its-biggest-milestone-yet.
Malik, Aisha. “Threads Now Has More than 400 Million Monthly Active Users.” TechCrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 12 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/12/threads-now-has-more-than-400-million-monthly-active-users/.
“Waze Will End Updates for Older Android Devices Soon.” 9to5google.Com, Google, 11 Aug. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/08/11/waze-will-end-updates-for-older-android-devices-soon/.
CMS 2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information:
“2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Parameters.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 28 July 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-part-d-premium-stabilization-demonstration-parameters.
2026 Medicare Part D Bid Info Likely Means Higher Premiums & Plan Disruption — Here's Why
The 2026 Medicare Part D Redesign Updates Agents Should Know
Medicare Part B Cost Projections:
“2025 Medicare Trustees Report.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 18 June 2025, www.cms.gov/oact/tr/2025.
LeValley, Donna. “Seven Medicare Changes Coming in 2026.” Kiplinger.Com, Kiplinger, 8 Aug. 2025, www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/medicare-changes-coming-in-2026.
2026 COLA Estimate:
“2025 Medicare Trustees Report.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 18 June 2025, www.cms.gov/oact/tr/2025.
LeValley, Donna. “Seven Medicare Changes Coming in 2026.” Kiplinger.Com, Kiplinger, 8 Aug. 2025, www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/medicare-changes-coming-in-2026.
CY2026 ACA Premium Rate Filings:
Minemyer, Paige. “KFF Analysis Finds a Median ACA Premium Hike of 18% for 2026.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, FierceHealthcare, 8 Aug. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/kff-analysis-finds-median-aca-premium-hike-18-2026.
Ortaliza, Jared, Matt McGough, Kaitlyn Vu, et al. “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going up in 2026.” Healthsystemtracker.Org, KFF, 6 Aug. 2025, www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/how-much-and-why-aca-marketplace-premiums-are-going-up-in-2026/.
Resources:
5 Things About ICHRA
2026 D-SNP Market Snapshot
2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity
Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?
What New Insurance Agents Need to Know
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Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
The Friday Five for August 8, 2025:
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
Linda Yaccarino Enters Health Industry
iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta Takeaways
New Instagram Features
2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends
Register to Attend Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
Work with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
Linda Yaccarino Enters Health Industry:
“eMed® Population Health Announces Appointment of Former X (Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino as New Chief Executive Officer.” Emed.Com, eMed, 5 Aug. 2025, www.emed.com/media/exploring-glp1.
Capoot, Ashley. “Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino Takes Helm at Digital Health Company eMed.” CNBC.Com, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025, www.cnbc.com/2025/08/05/former-x-ceo-linda-yaccarino-takes-helm-at-digital-health-company-emed.html.
Roy, Sriparna, and Sneha S K. “Former X CEO Yaccarino Takes Helm at GLP-1 Focused Telehealth Firm eMed.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 5 Aug. 2025, www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/former-x-ceo-yaccarino-takes-helm-glp-1-focused-telehealth-firm-emed-2025-08-05/.
Silberling, Amanda. “Linda Yaccarino Joins Health Tech Platform eMed as CEO after Leaving X.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 5 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/05/linda-yaccarino-joins-health-tech-platform-emed-as-ceo-after-leaving-x/.
iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta Takeaways:
“Apple iOS 26 Will Screen Cold Calls.” Collincadmus.Com, Collin Cadmus, www.collincadmus.com/blog/apple-ios-26-will-screen-cold-calls. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Teague, Katie. “Can You Download the iOS 26 Beta Today? Here’s a Comprehensive List of All Compatible iPhones.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 6 Aug. 2025, www.engadget.com/mobile/can-you-download-the-ios-26-beta-today-heres-a-comprehensive-list-of-all-compatible-iphones-191854920.html.
Stimac, Blake. “iOS 18 vs. iOS 26: How Much Does Liquid Glass Impact Your iPhone’s Look?” CNET.Com, CNET, 4 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-vs-ios-26-how-much-does-liquid-glass-impact-your-iphones-look/.
Halton, Clay. “I Tried the iOS 26 Beta—These 5 Features Make My iPhone Feel Like New Again.” Pcmag.Com, PC Mag, 5 Aug. 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/i-tried-the-ios-26-beta-these-5-features-make-my-iphone-feel-like-new-again.
McAuliffe, Zachary. “Say Goodbye to Spam Calls With Call Screening in iOS 26.” CNET, cnet.com, 5 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/say-goodbye-to-spam-calls-with-call-screening-in-ios-26/.
New Instagram Features:
“How to Repost a Reel or a Post on Instagram.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/1059575985490156. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Gallaga, Omar. “Instagram Adds New Features, Including Reposts and Maps.” CNET.Com, CNET, 6 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/news/social-media/instagram-adds-new-features-including-reposts-and-maps/.
Pathak, Khamosh. “Instagram’s Latest Update Added Reposts and a Snap Map Clone.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 6 Aug. 2025, lifehacker.com/tech/instagram-added-reposts-and-snap-map-clone.
Malik, Aisha. “Instagram Takes on Snapchat with New ‘Instagram Map.’” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 6 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/instagram-takes-on-snapchat-with-new-instagram-map/.
Heathera. “New Instagram Features to Help You Connect.” About.Fb.Com, Meta Newsroom, 6 Aug. 2025, about.fb.com/news/2025/08/new-instagram-features-help-you-connect/.
2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends:
Ochieng, Nancy, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2025: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF.Org, KFF, 28 July 2025, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.
Resources:
5 Things About ICHRA
5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill
2026 D-SNP Market Snapshot
2026 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget
ICHRA vs. QSEHRA vs. Group Health Plans: Sales Opportunities for Insurance Agents
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Health Insurance Agents Should Know
The Pros and Cons of Working with Regional and National Carriers
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
This week's Friday Five is a mini-explainer on ICHRA: the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Learn more about this type of coverage and partnership opportunities for Ritter Insurance Marketing agents to offer it.
Have questions about ICHRA or QSEHRA? Send them our way by email ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill
2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions
Field Notes on Partner Marketing Resources
How an ICHRA Partnership Can Support ACA Sales
ICHRA vs. QSEHRA vs. Group Health Plans: Sales Opportunities for Insurance Agents
The ICHRA Opportunity for Agents ft. Lisa Marzolino & Danica Stover
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
References:
“6 Reasons to Appreciate All That ICHRAs Have to Offer.” Nexben.Com, Nexben, 24 June 2025, www.nexben.com/blog/6-reasons-to-appreciate-all-that-ichras-have-to-offer.
“A Broker’s Guide to ICHRA Defined Contributions: Strategies, Affordability, and Examples.” Nexxben.Com, Nexben, 17 July 2025, www.nexben.com/blog/a-brokers-guide-to-ichra-defined-contributions-strategies-affordability-and-examples.
Charaba, Chase. “A Look at the Growth of ICHRA.” Remodelhealth.Com, Remodel Health, 21 May 2025, remodelhealth.com/a-look-at-the-growth-of-ichra/.
“Defining ICHRA Classes.” ICHRA.Com, ICHRA, 7 Apr. 2025, ichra.com/ichra-and-employee-classes/.
Olsen, Emily. “Employer Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2025: AON.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 19 Aug. 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/employer-healthcare-costs-increase-2025-aon/724505/.
“Growth Trends for ICHRA & QSEHRA Volume 4: 2024-2025.” Hracouncil.Org, HRA Council, 17 June 2025, www.hracouncil.org/resources/FINAL%20-%202025%20HRAC%20Data%20Report.pdf.
“HRA Council.” Hracouncil.Org, HRA Council, www.hracouncil.org/. Accessed 22 July 2025.
“ICHRA Guide for Individual Coverage HRAs 2025.” Takecommandhealth.Com, TakeCommand Health, 10 June 2025, www.takecommandhealth.com/ichra-guide.
Cattanach, Jamie. “ICHRAs Are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know about This New Coverage Option.” Valuepenguin.Com, ValuePenguin, 24 June 2025, www.valuepenguin.com/news/ichra-increasing-in-popularity.
“Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) Basics for ACA Agents.” Healthsherpa.Com, HealthSherpa, blog.healthsherpa.com/agents/agent-ichra/. Accessed 21 July 2025.
“New: 2025 HRA Council Data Report.” Hracouncil.Org, HRA Council, www.hracouncil.org/report. Accessed 22 July 2025.
“New Data Shows Continued Expansion of Health Reimbursement Arrangements: Latest HRA Council ICHRA & QSEHRA Report.” Hracouncil.Org, HRA Council, 17 June 2025, www.hracouncil.org/resources/2025%20HRA%20Council%20Data%20Report%20News%20Release.pdf.
“The Power of an ICHRA: ICHRA Benefits for Employees, Employers, and Brokers.” Nexben.Com, Nexben, 17 Apr. 2025, www.nexben.com/blog/the-power-of-an-ichra-ichra-benefits-for-employees-employers-and-brokers.
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Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
The Friday Five for July 18, 2025:
Update on Regulation Banning Medical Debt from Credit Reporting
Google Announces NotebookLM Featured Notebooks
This week in Apple Rumors
Threads Usage Up, Meta Testing Facebook Login
2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity
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Update on Regulation Banning Medical Debt from Credit Reporting:
Wise, Alana. “Americans’ Medical Debt Can Stay in Credit Reports, Judge Rules. What Does That Mean?” NPR.Org, NPR, 15 July 2025, www.npr.org/2025/07/15/nx-s1-5468438/medical-debt-credit-reports-ruling.
“Can Medical Collection Debt Impact Credit Scores?” Equifax.Com, Equifax, www.equifax.com/personal/education/credit/score/articles/-/learn/can-medical-debt-impact-credit-scores/. Accessed 16 July 2025.
Picchi, Aimee. “Federal Judge Reverses a CFPB Rule to Strip Medical Debt from Credit Reports. Here’s What It Means.” Cbsnews.Com, CBS, 15 July 2025, www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-judge-reverses-medical-debt-rule-credit-reports-cfpb/.
Morga, Adriana, and Cora Lewis. “Federal Judge Reverses Rule That Would Have Removed Medical Debt from Credit Reports.” Apnews.Com, AP News, 15 July 2025, apnews.com/article/cfpb-medical-debt-credit-reports-41f212ee6b89f9902deb267d75ab8443.
Axelton, Karen. “How Does Medical Debt Affect Your Credit Score?” Experian.Com, Experian, 7 Feb. 2025, www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/medical-debt-and-your-credit-score/.
“How Does Medical Debt Appear on My Credit Report?” Transunion.Com, Transunion, www.transunion.com/credit-disputes/credit-collections. Accessed 16 July 2025.
Muoio, Dave. “Judge Grants CFPB, Trade Groups’ Request to Toss Biden-Era Medical Debt Rule.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 14 July 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/judge-grants-cfpb-trade-groups-request-toss-biden-era-medical-debt-rule.
Google Announces NotebookLM Featured Notebooks:
McHugh-Johnson, Molly. “8 Expert Tips for Getting Started with NotebookLM.” Blog.Google.Com, Google, 18 Oct. 2024, blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-beginner-tips/.
Roth, Emma. “Google’s Curated AI ‘Notebooks’ Talk You through Topics from Parenting to Shakespeare.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 14 July 2025, www.theverge.com/news/706854/google-notebooklm-featured-notebook-ai-topics.
Perez, Sarah. “NotebookLM Adds Featured Notebooks from The Economist, The Atlantic, and Others.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 14 July 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/notebooklm-adds-featured-notebooks-from-the-economist-the-atlantic-and-others/.
Johnson, Steven. “Try Featured Notebooks on Selected Topics in NotebookLM.” Blog.Google.Com, Google, 14 July 2025, blog.google/technology/google-labs/notebooklm-featured-notebooks/.
This week in Apple Rumors:
Rossignol, Joe. “All 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 16 July 2025, www.macrumors.com/2025/07/16/all-new-iphone-17-and-17-pro-colors-leaked/.
Christoffel, Ryan. “IOS 26 Public Beta Rumored to Launch next Week.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 15 July 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/07/15/ios-26-public-beta-rumored-to-launch-next-week/.
Threads Usage Up, Meta Testing Facebook Login:
“Global Social Media Statistics.” Datareportal.Com, DataReportal, Apr. 2025, datareportal.com/social-media-users.
Campbell, Ian Carlos. “Threads Is Testing Facebook Account Sign-Ups.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 16 July 2025, www.engadget.com/social-media/threads-is-testing-facebook-account-sign-ups-191214734.html.
Perez, Sarah. “Threads Is Nearing X’s Daily App Users, New Data Shows.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 7 July 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/07/07/threads-is-nearing-xs-daily-app-users-new-data-shows/.
Hutchinson, Andrew. “Threads Tests Option To Sign up for an Account Using Facebook.” Socialmediatoday.Com, Social Media Today, 15 July 2025, www.socialmediatoday.com/news/threads-tests-sign-up-using-facebook-profile-instead-of-instagram/753156/.
2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity:
Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
Event Registration: Strategically Increasing Your Market Share with D-SNPs
Midwest State D-SNP Disruption
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs
The Midwest D-SNP Market Shifts to Integrated Plans for 2026 — Will You?
Resources:
5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill
Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources
Field Notes on Partner Marketing Resources
Field Notes on Traditional Marketing Resources
Takeaways from Apple WWDC 2025
The Complete Guide on How to Sell D-SNPs
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Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
In this week’s Friday Five, Sarah gives her first impressions on what agents need to know about the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill. Learn more about what’s changed for Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, and more!
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Resources:
2025 ACA Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Final Rule Takeaways
2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
Key Takeaways From the 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability CMS Final Rule
Summer 2025 Survival Guide
References:
Konish, Lorie. “‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Help Some Seniors on Social Security. But It Doesn’t Eliminate Taxes on Benefits.” CNBC.Com, CNBC, 8 July 2025, www.cnbc.com/2025/07/07/why-big-beautiful-bill-doesnt-end-taxes-on-social-security-benefits.html.
“Health Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 July 2025, www.kff.org/tracking-the-medicaid-provisions-in-the-2025-budget-bill/.
Published: Nov 21, 2024. “How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums If the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expired?” KFF, KFF.org, 15 Apr. 2025, www.kff.org/interactive/how-much-more-would-people-pay-in-premiums-if-the-acas-enhanced-subsidies-expired/.
Ortaliza, Jared, et al. “How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affect the ACA, Medicaid, and the Uninsured Rate?” KFF.Org, KFF, 18 June 2025, www.kff.org/policy-watch/how-will-the-2025-budget-reconciliation-affect-the-aca-medicaid-and-the-uninsured-rate/.
“One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Congress.Gov, Congress, www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text. Accessed 9 July 2025.
“‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Tax Policies: Details and Analysis.” Taxfoundation.Org, Tax Foundation, 7 July 2025, taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/big-beautiful-bill-senate-gop-tax-plan/.
Muoio, Dave. “Trump Signs Big Tax and Spending Bill into Law as Industry Groups Decry Healthcare Cuts.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 6 July 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/house-votes-218-214-send-reconciliation-bill-trumps-desk.
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Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Join Sarah for a rundown of this week’s updates for insurance agents, featuring her deep dive into the CMS 2025 ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.
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Resources:
5 Things About the Insurance License Exam, 1 Year Later
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success?
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich
Key Takeaways From the 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability CMS Final Rule
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle
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Seven Figures or Bust Episode 79 - What Is CMS Doing? w/ Special Guest Sarah Rueppel!
Summer 2025 Survival Guide
References:
“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 20 June 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-final-rule.
“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 10 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-proposed-rule.
“CMS Finalizes Major Rule to Lower Individual Health Insurance Premiums for Americans.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 20 June 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-major-rule-lower-individual-health-insurance-premiums-americans.
Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Finalizes Rule Aimed at ‘improper’ Sign-Ups on the ACA Exchanges.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 20 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-finalizes-rule-aimed-improper-sign-ups-aca-exchanges.
Minemyer, Paige. “Democrats Introduce Bill to Establish a Medicare ‘part E’ Public Option.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 16 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/democrats-introduce-bill-establish-medicare-part-e-public-option.
Mercado, Darla. “Fed Decision Recap: Central Bank Signals Stagflation Fears, Powell Says Fed ‘Well Positioned to Wait’ on Rates.” CNBC.Com, CNBC, 18 June 2025, www.cnbc.com/2025/06/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-feds-interest-rate-projections-loom.html.
“HHS Secretary Kennedy, CMS Administrator Oz Secure Industry Pledge to Fix Broken Prior Authorization System.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 23 June 2025, www.hhs.gov/press-room/kennedy-oz-cms-secure-healthcare-industry-pledge-to-fix-prior-authorization-system.html.
Minemyer, Paige. “Mehmet Oz: Insurers’ Prior Auth Pledge ‘an Opportunity for the Industry to Show Itself.’” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 23 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/oz-insurers-prior-auth-pledge-opportunity-industry-show-itself.
“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/25/2025-11606/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability. Accessed 25 June 2025.
Schneider, Howard. “Powell Repeats Rate Cuts Can Wait as Fed Studies Tariff Impacts.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 24 June 2025, www.reuters.com/business/powell-repeats-rate-cuts-can-wait-fed-studies-tariff-impacts-2025-06-24/.
Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Say Health Insurers Will Cut Red Tape on ‘Prior Authorizations.’” NPR.Org, NPR, 24 June 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/24/nx-s1-5442713/rfk-jr-dr-oz-health-insurance-prior-authorization.
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
This just in: CMS 2026 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Listen to learn more about commission structure and the caps writing MA and PDP business in your market for the upcoming 2026 plan year.
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Resources:
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250516
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
How to Avoid Using Elderspeak: https://lnk.to/asgf20250530
Reach out to the team at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
Agent Broker Compensation and Training and Testing Requirements CY2026: https://ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/memo-agent-broker-compensation-and-training-and-testing-requirements-cy2026.pdf
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification center and Ritter Blog weekly roundups. Listen to find out how to access carrier AHIP, NABIP, MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more!
Resources:
eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/guides/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 30 May 2025.
“Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training. Accessed 30 May 2025.
“Miramar:Agent.” Miramar-Agent.Com, Miramar, miramar-agent.com/KnowledgeBase/Article?kb=5. Accessed 30 May 2025.
“Medicare Certification System.” Pinpointglobal.Com, Pinpoint Global, www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-system. Accessed 30 May 2025.
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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
The Friday Five for June 13, 2025:
Field Notes 6.13.2025
Apple Renames OS Versions
Apple Liquid Glass
Apple iPad Windowing
New Apple Features: Sarah’s Picks
Register for the ICHRA Introduction Webinar from Ritter & Nexben
Field Notes for June 13, 2025:
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 10 June 2025.
ICHRA Webinar Information & Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20edcbcf-3b83-4971-8e26-b1c7854a8180@70dbad32-6e58-4114-88e8-84f5666158df
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 10 June 2025.
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Apple Renames OS Versions:
Shibu, Sherin, and Melissa Malamut. “Apple Is Making a Major Change to Its Operating Systems Across All Products. Here’s What We Know.” Entrepreneur.Com, Entrepreneur, 29 May 2025, www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/apple-is-renaming-its-operating-systems-for-iphone-ipad/492439.
Mendes, Marcus. “Apple’s New OS Naming Could Make ‘iPhone 17’ Sound Even Weirder.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 28 May 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/apples-new-os-naming-vs-iphone-17/.
Preston, Dominic. “Apple Renames Its Operating Systems.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 9 June 2025, www.theverge.com/news/679221/apple-ios-macos-watchos-ipados-26-name.
Apple Liquid Glass:
Peters, Jay. “Apple’s Liquid Glass Was a Wild Change to My iPhone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 10 June 2025, www.theverge.com/apple/683914/apple-iphone-ios-26-changes-liquid-glass.
Mickle, Tripp, and Brian X. Chen. “Apple’s New Software Focuses on Design Aesthetics Over A.I.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 9 June 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/technology/apple-wwdc-ios-26.html.
Perez, Sarah. “Apple Redesigns Its Operating Systems with ‘Liquid Glass’ at WWDC 25.” TechCrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-redesigns-its-operating-systems-with-liquid-glass/.
Lovejoy, Ben. “Here’s a Closer Look at the Liquid Glass Design in iOS 26 on the iPhone.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/10/heres-a-closer-look-at-the-liquid-glass-design-in-ios-26-on-the-iphone/.
Apple iPad Windowing:
Shanklin, Will. “Apple’s Walled Garden Is the iPad’s Biggest Roadblock to Becoming a Mac.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 9 June 2025, www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/apples-walled-garden-is-the-ipads-biggest-roadblock-to-becoming-a-mac-223014619.html.
“iPadOS 26 Introduces Powerful New Features That Push the Capabilities and Versatility of iPad Even Further.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-further/.
Christoffel, Ryan. “PSA: iPadOS 26 Removes Split View and Slide Over Multitasking Features.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 9 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/psa-ipados-26-removes-split-view-and-slide-over-multitasking-features/.
New Apple Features (Sarah’s Picks):
“Apple Elevates the iPhone Experience with iOS 26.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/.
“Apple finally brings Journal to iPad & Mac for better writing, sketching & reflection” appleinsider.com, Apple Insider, 9 June 2025, https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/09/apple-finally-brings-journal-to-ipad-for-better-writing-sketching-reflection.
Malik, Aisha. “Apple Unveils watchOS 26 with New Design, Wrist-Flick Gesture, and AI Workout Buddy Feature.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-unveils-watchos-26-with-new-design-wrist-flick-gesture-and-ai-workout-buddy-feature/.
“Journal App Finally Coming to Mac and iPad.” Macrumors.com, MacRumors, 9 June 2025, https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/09/journal-app-finally-coming-to-mac-and-ipad/.
“watchOS 26 Delivers More Personalized Ways to Stay Active, Healthy, and Connected.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/watchos-26-delivers-more-personalized-ways-to-stay-active-and-connected/.
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
This week, Sarah unpacks all kinds of content to help you and your clients survive Summer 2025!
Field Notes:
Malik, Aisha. “Adobe Launches Beta Version of Its Photoshop App on Android.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 3 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/adobe-launches-beta-version-of-its-photoshop-app-on-android/.
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 3 June 2025.
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 3 June 2025.
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Summer Podcast Listening for Kids:
Kids Summer Podcast Sampler Playlist: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/summer-kids-podcast-sampler-11SKLQjpO2
Shippen, Lauren. “Maxine Miles and the Loose Ends - An Interactive Mystery!” Atypicalartists.Co, ATYPICAL ARTISTS, www.atypicalartists.co/loose-ends. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Shippen, Lauren. “Maxine Miles - A YA Mystery Fiction Podcast.” Atypicalartists.Co, Atypical Artists, www.atypicalartists.co/maxine. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Summer Listening Challenge: Listen to a Summer of Stories!” Jonincharacter.Com, Jonathan Cormur, 20 May 2025, jonincharacter.com/summer-listening/.
Summer Reading Challenges & Recommendations:
“Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program.” Barnesandnobleinc.Com, Barnes & Noble Inc, www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Beanstack Mobile App.” Landing.Beanstack.Com, Beanstack, landing.beanstack.com/mobile-app. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Fun Summer Reading Challenges for Kids.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, 29 May 2025, www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/reading-challenges-kids.html.
“Hot Ones: Readers’ 80 Most Anticipated New Summer Books.” Goodreads.Com, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2922. Accessed 4 June 2025.
“Pizza Hut Book It!® Program.” Bookitprogram.Com, Pizza Hut, www.bookitprogram.com/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Maxine Miles: https://lnk.to/maxinemilespod
“Pizza Hut Debuts First-Ever BOOK IT!® App.” Blog.Pizzahut.Com, Pizza Hut, 27 May 2025, blog.pizzahut.com/pizza-hut-debuts-first-ever-book-it-app/.
“Scholastic Summer Reading.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Vance, Usha. “Summer Reading Challenge.” Whitehouse.Gov, The White House, 2 June 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/read/.
Diamond, Anna. “Summer Reading Challenges Aren’t Just for Kids.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 30 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/books/summer-reading-adults.html.
NYT Staff. “The New York Times’s Summer Reading Bucket List.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 30 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/books/summer-reading-bucket-list.html.
“The Ultimate Middle School Summer Reading List.” Scholastic.Com, Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/summer-reading-list-for-middle-school.html. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Staying Hydrated During Summer:
“6 Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home.” Economictimes.Indiatimes.Com, The Economic Times, economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/6-refreshing-summer-drinks-you-can-make-at-home/classic-lemonade/slideshow/121248292.cms. Accessed 4 June 2025.
DeAngelis, Danielle. “9 Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated This Summer.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 11 June 2024, www.eatingwell.com/drinks-to-keep-healthy-hydrated-this-summer-8661651.
Walsh, Karla. “10 Ways Your Body Changes When You’re Drinking Enough Water.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, www.allrecipes.com/article/drinking-enough-water/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Joshi, Priyankaa. “13 Best Electrolyte Drinks to Keep You Hydrated This Summer, Approved by Nutritionists.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping. www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/health-leisure/g60319999/best-electrolyte-powders-drinks/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Wimberly, Camryn Alexa. “23 Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated This Summer.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 1 June 2025, www.eatingwell.com/drink-recipes-to-keep-you-hydrated-this-summer-2025-11745692.
Biggs, Suzanne. “How to Make Electrolyte Water (Plus Easy Recipes to Try at Home).” Lifemd.Com, LifeMD, 19 Nov. 2024, lifemd.com/learn/how-to-make-electrolyte-water.
Killeen, Breana Lai. “Spinach-Apple Juice Recipe.” Eatingwell.Com, Eating Well, 18 Apr. 2024, www.eatingwell.com/recipe/250846/spinach-apple-juice/.
Capritto, Amanda, and Nasha Addarich Martinez. “Summer Hydration: Your Daily Water Requirements Guide.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 31 May 2025, www.cnet.com/health/medical/summer-hydration-daily-water-requirements/.
Kumer, Emma B. “The Best and Worst Drinks to Keep You Hydrated.” Tasteofhome.Com, Taste of Home, 11 Jan. 2025, www.tasteofhome.com/article/best-and-worst-hydrating-drinks-ranked/.
“There’s More To Staying Hydrated Than Just Drinking Water.” Delish.Com, Delish, www.delish.com/food-news/a61624242/how-to-stay-hydrated-in-heat/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
Schneider, Jamie. “This Green Smoothie Recipe Is As Hydrating As 3 Cups Of Water, Says An MD.” Mindbodygreen.Com, mindbodygreen, 10 Apr. 2025, www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/functional-mds-green-smoothie-recipe-for-max-hydration.
Kanya, Laura. “Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7967577/watermelon-basil-agua-fresca/. Accessed 4 June 2025.
On-The-Go Summer Eating:
Bjarnadottir, Adda. “9 Fast-Food Restaurants That Serve Healthy Foods.” Edited by Alissa Palladino, Healthline.Com, Healthline Media, 14 May 2025, www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-fast-food-restaurants.
Rajput, Priyanka. “10 Items You Can Eat at Fast-Food Chains If You’re on the Mediterranean Diet.” Businessinsider.Com, Business Insider, 4 Feb. 2025, www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-chain-items-mediterranean-diet-2025-2#little-hamburger-at-five-guys-10.
Madormo, Carrie. “25 Healthy Fast-Food Orders That You Can Grab and Go.” Tasteofhome.Com, Taste of Home, 2 Jan. 2025, www.tasteofhome.com/collection/healthy-fast-food/.
Jung, Alyssa. “45 Healthiest Fast-Food Orders, According to Experts.” Edited by Valerie Agyeman, Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2025, www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/g4622/healthiest-fast-food/.
Groth, Leah. “Dunkin’ Just Introduced Wild New Summer Menu.” Eatthis.Com, Eat This, Not That!, 3 June 2025, www.eatthis.com/dunkin-summer-menu-2025-new-items/.
Boesch, Samantha. “I Tried the 7 Healthiest Fast-Food Meals—Here’s What I’ll Actually Order Again.” Eatthis.Com, Eat This, Not That! , 10 Aug. 2024, www.eatthis.com/healthy-fast-food-taste-test/.
Losciale, Marisa. “McDonald’s Snack Wrap Officially Gets Release Date.” Parade.Com, Parade, 3 June 2025, parade.com/food/mcdonalds-snack-wrap-release-date-confirmed-returning-july-2025.
Resources:
Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025
How to Avoid Elderspeak: https://lnk.to/asgf20250530
Location Sharing Apps: https://lnk.to/ASGA84
Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
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Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
The Friday Five for May 30, 2025:
Field Notes for This Week
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
Mozilla Pocket Alternatives
YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart
How to Avoid Using Elderspeak
Field Notes:
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 28 May 2025.
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts:
Wawro, Alex. “9 MacBook Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know First.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 20 Apr. 2025, www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/9-macbook-keyboard-shortcuts-you-need-to-know-first.
Kasiya, Chifundo. “12 Windows Key Shortcuts I Use Every Day.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 23 Feb. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/windows-key-shortcuts-i-use-every-day/.
Brookes, Tim. “13 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts I Couldn’t Live Without.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 10 Apr. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-i-couldnt-live-without/.
“Mac Split Screen: How to Chop Your Screen in Half for Multitasking.” Cnet.Com, CNET, 3 Feb. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mac-split-screen-how-to-chop-your-screen-in-half-for-multitasking/.
Aamoth, Doug. “These 10 Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Will Boost Your Productivity.” Fastcompany.Com, Fast Company, 27 May 2025, www.fastcompany.com/91337250/best-windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts.
Fisher, Tim. “Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to Know in 2025.” Lifewire.Com, Lifewire, 14 Jan. 2025, www.lifewire.com/best-windows-keyboard-shortcuts-6503973.
Mozilla Pocket Alternatives:
Reddy, Ramesh. “6 Best Pocket Alternatives to Save and Read Articles Later [2025].” Techpp.Com, TechPP, 24 May 2025, techpp.com/2025/05/24/best-pocket-alternatives/.
Manuel, Beatrice. “Best Read-It-Later Apps in 2025: Top Ways to Save Web Pages & Content.” Edited by Samuel Chapman and Eugenie Tiu, Cloudwards.Net, Cloudwards, 16 May 2025, www.cloudwards.net/best-read-it-later-apps/.
Instapaper: https://instapaper.com/
Matter: https://hq.getmatter.com/
Blake, Alex. “Mozilla Is Shutting down Pocket – Here Are the 3 Best Bookmarking Alternatives.” TechRadar, techradar.com, 23 May 2025, www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/mozilla-is-shutting-down-pocket-here-are-the-3-best-bookmarking-alternatives.
Delima, David. “Mozilla’s Pocket Shuts down in July: Try These Four Pocket Alternatives.” Gadgets360.Com, Gadgets 360, 24 May 2025, www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/mozilla-pocket-shutdown-alternatives-bookmarks-app-8497286.
Krasnoff, Barbara. “Pocket Alternatives for Bookmarking Your Content.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 23 May 2025, www.theverge.com/22927750/bookmarks-pocket-firefox-instapaper-raindrop.
Raindrop.io: https://raindrop.io/
Mehta, Ivan, and Sarah Perez. “Read-It-Later App Pocket Is Shutting down - Here Are the Best Alternatives.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 27 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/27/read-it-later-app-pocket-is-shutting-down-here-are-the-best-alternatives/.
Peckham, James. “Read-It-Later Pocket App Will Shut down on July 8.” Pcmag.Com, PCMAG, 23 May 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/pocket-shut-down-the-read-it-later-app-will-close-on-july-8.
Pot, Justin. “The 4 Best Read It Later Apps.” Zapier.Com, Zapier, 15 Aug. 2024, zapier.com/blog/best-bookmaking-read-it-later-app/.
YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart:
“Apple Podcast Charts.” Podcasts.Apple.Com, Apple, podcasts.apple.com/us/charts. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“Spotify Podcast Charts.” Podcastcharts.Byspotify.Com, Spotify, podcastcharts.byspotify.com/. Accessed 28 May 2025.
“YouTube Podcast Charts.” Charts.Youtube.Com, YouTube, charts.youtube.com/podcasts. Accessed 28 May 2025.
How to Avoid Using Elderspeak:
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://ritterim.com/blog/senior-speak-talking-to-medicare-clients-age-65-and-older/
Shaw, Clarissa A., et al. “The Iowa Coding Scheme for Elderspeak: Development and Validation.” Academic.Oup.Com, Oxford Academic, 4 Mar. 2025, academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/65/6/gnaf093/8051882.
Span, Paula. “Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 3 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/health/elderly-treatment-aides.html.
Rueppel Recommends:
Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in June 2025.” ComicBook.Com, Comic Book, 26 May 2025, comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-movies-tv-june-2025-netflix-disney-hbo-services/.
Resources:
4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670
Apps for Comparing Healthcare & Prescriptions: https://lnk.to/ASGA85
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://lnk.to/ASG665
Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
The Friday Five for May 23, 2025:
Field Notes 5.23.2025
Google Announces NotebookLM App
AI Actions in Microsoft Windows 11
TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens
2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report
Field Notes 5.23.2025:
Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Google Announces NotebookLM App:
Beaty, Artie. “Google’s Popular AI Tool Gets Its Own Android App - How to Use NotebookLM on Your Phone.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 19 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/googles-popular-ai-tool-gets-its-own-android-app-how-to-use-notebooklm-on-your-phone/.
Peters, Jay. “Google Releases Its NotebookLM Mobile App.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/669828/google-releases-its-notebooklm-mobile-app.
Wang, Biao. “Understand Anything, Anywhere with the New NotebookLM App.” Blog.Google, Google Blog, 19 May 2025, blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-app/.
Microsoft Announces AI Actions in Windows 11:
Warren, Tom. “Microsoft Is Putting AI Actions into the Windows File Explorer.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 20 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/670251/microsoft-windows-11-ai-actions-file-explorer-context-menu.
Whitney, Lance. “Microsoft’s New AI Tool Lets You Edit Images and Summarize Docs Right in File Explorer.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 20 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-new-ai-tool-lets-you-edit-images-and-summarize-docs-right-in-file-explorer/.
TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens:
Hasan, Sadiba. “Can TikTok Help Young People Take a Break From Screens?” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/style/tiktok-guided-meditation-sleep.html.
Malik, Aisha. “Tiktok Rolls out a New Meditation Feature to Help You Get off the App and Sleep.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 15 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/tiktok-rolls-out-a-new-meditation-feature-to-help-you-get-off-the-app-and-sleep/.
Roth, Emma. “Tiktok Will Show Teens Guided Meditation after 10pm.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 15 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/668051/tiktok-guided-meditation-wind-down-10pm.
2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report:
Stelzner, Michael A. “2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report.” Socialmediaexaminer.Com, Social Media Examiner, www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report-2025/. Accessed 21 May 2025.
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/
Resources:
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions: https://lnk.to/ASG665
From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/
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