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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
The Friday Five for March 28, 2025:
CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled
Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee
CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP
Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast
Content Library for Insurance Agents Launches
CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled:
“CMS Innovation Center Announces Model Portfolio Changes to Better Protect Taxpayers and Help Americans Live Healthier Lives.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-innovation-center-announces-model-portfolio-changes-better-protect-taxpayers-and-help-americans.
Bell, Allison. “Trump Administration Ends Medicare’s $2 Drug Project.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 14 Mar. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/03/14/trump-administration-ends-medicares-2-drug-project/.
Dr. Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee:
Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Gets One Step Closer to Leading Medicare and Medicaid.” Npr.Org, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/25/g-s1-55766/dr-mehmet-oz-medicare-medicaid-cms-trump.
Tong, Noah. “Oz Confirmation Vote Advances out of Senate Finance Committee.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 25 Mar. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/oz-confirmation-vote-advances-out-senate-finance-committee.
Hubbard, Kaia. “Senate Committee Advances Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Nomination to Head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.” Cbsnews.Com, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025, www.cbsnews.com/news/dr-oz-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-senate-finance-committee-vote/.
Olsen, Emily. “Senate Committee Advances Dr. Oz to Lead CMS.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 26 Mar. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/dr-oz-nomination-cms-clears-senate-finance-committee/743570/.
CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP:
CMS Withdraws Changes to Disaster SEP Availability for Medicare Beneficiaries: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-withdraws-changes-to-disaster-sep-availability-for-medicare-beneficiaries/
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast:
Episode 79 – What Is CMS Doing? w/ Special Guest Sarah Rueppel! https://lnk.to/qzTwIw
The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast: https://sevenfigure.com/seven-figures-podcast/
The Seven Figure Medicare Agent Summit: https://sevenfiguremedicareagentsummit.com/
Content Library for Insurance Agents Launches:
Check Out the Content Library: https://library.ritterim.com/
Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/contentlibrary
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Resources:
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
Apps for Content Creation: https://lnk.to/ASGA81
CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Ritter Insurance Marketing just launched a brand-new marketing resource for agents - the Content Library! Learn how to use industry-specific (and compliant!) content to start, scale, and sustain your digital marketing efforts. We outline the details in this can't miss episode!
Check Out the Content Library for Insurance Agents: https://library.ritterim.com/
Resources:
Not a Ritter agent? Get registered now: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Why fit in when you can stand out and really shine? We highlight strategies insurance agents can use to elevate your marketing and set yourself apart in this industry.
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Expand Your Insurance Industry Knowledge with Knight School!
Resources:
5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/
Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-your-insurance-clients/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-face-to-face-communication/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication/
Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Should You Become a Certified Insurance Counselor? https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-become-a-certified-insurance-counselor/
References:
Bicaku, Enina. “16 Striking Business Card Trends of 2025 (+ 54 Examples).” Looka.Com, Looka, 2 Feb. 2025, looka.com/blog/business-card-trends/.
Khatri, Dimple. “28 Business Card Statistics That Will Surprise You in 2024.” Printtobrand.Com, Print To Brand, 2 Jan. 2025, printtobrand.com/business-cards-statistics/.
“AHIP.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“Business Cards Templates & Designs.” Vistaprint.Com, VistaPrint, www.vistaprint.com/business-cards/standard/templates. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“English Language & Usage Stack Exchange.” English.Stackexchange.Com/, English Language & Usage Stack Exchange, english.stackexchange.com/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“Fonts That Get Your Business Card Noticed.” Psprint.Com, PsPrint, www.psprint.com/resources/powerful-business-card-fonts/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“Grammarly.” Grammarly.Com, Grammarly, www.grammarly.com/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“Grammarly Blog.” Grammarly.Com, Grammarly, www.grammarly.com/blog/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
“How to Choose the Perfect Colors for Your Business Card.” Vistaprint.Com, VistaPrint, www.vistaprint.com/hub/business-card-colors. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Laws, Jasmine. “Map Shows Most Spoken Languages in Each State Besides English and Spanish.” Newsweek.Com, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024, www.newsweek.com/map-shows-most-spoken-languages-each-state-besides-english-spanish-1993046.
“NABIP: Who We Are.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, nabip.org/who-we-are. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Naifa. “National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.” Naifa.Org, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, belong.naifa.org/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Fogarty, Mignon. “Grammer Girl Podcast.” Quickanddirtytips.Com, Quick and Dirty Tips, www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
Venditti, Bruno. “The Most Spoken Language in Every U.S. State (Besides English and Spanish).” Visualcapitalist.Com, Visual Capitalist, 31 Oct. 2023, www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/the-most-spoken-language-in-every-u-s-state-besides-english-and-spanish/.
Geri. “The Psychology of Colors in Business Cards.” Clcme.Eu, Click Me Smart Card, 19 Feb. 2025, clcme.eu/the-psychology-of-colors-in-business-cards/.
Lockwood, Amy. “Why Business Cards Are Still Relevant in 2025.” Emailsignaturerescue.Com, Email Signature Rescue, 18 Dec. 2024, www.emailsignaturerescue.com/blog/why-business-cards-are-still-relevant-in-2025.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.