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We’ve got the breakdown of all the Medicare and Medicare Advantage enrollment periods that beginner agents need to know.
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Resources:
10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/
Apps for Comparing Healthcare & Prescriptions: https://lnk.to/ASGA85
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/
Self-Guided Training with Knight School: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
The Difference Between Medicare & Medicaid: https://lnk.to/ASGAE01
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
Franchina, Chris. “AEP vs. OEP: Understanding the Differences for Medicare.” Policy Engineer, 11 Jan. 2025, https://policyengineer.com/aep-vs-oep-understanding-the-differences-for-medicare/.
“Get Ready to Buy.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy. Accessed 17 June 2025.
“Joining a Plan.” Medicare, “Joining a Plan.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan. Accessed 10 June 2025.
Worstell, Christian. “Medicare AEP vs. OEP: Know Your Enrollment Periods.” Medicare AEP vs. OEP | How to Enroll or Change Your Medicare Plan | MedicareAdvantage.Com, MedicareAdvantage.com, 18 Mar. 2025, https://www.medicareadvantage.com/enrollment/medicare-aep-vs-oep.
“Medicare Open Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/priorities/key-initiatives/medicare-open-enrollment-partner-resources. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2024-medicare-open-enrollment-fact-sheet.pdf. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, Medicare.gov, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“What Is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? | News & Articles | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC.Com, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/what-is-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“What If I Missed My Initial Enrollment Period? | News & Articles | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC.Com, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/what-if-i-missed-my-initial-enrollment-period. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“What Is the Medicare General Enrollment Period?” NOCA.Org, National Counsel of Aging, https://www.ncoa.org/article/a-closer-look-at-the-medicare-general-enrollment-period/. Accessed 10 June 2025.
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
In this episode of Agent Essentials, we’re covering the definition of the Health Insurance Marketplace!
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The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans
Resources:
FREE DOWNLOAD – The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
State Based Marketplaces:
“Covered California: The Official Site of California’s Health Insurance Marketplace.” Covered California, https://www.coveredca.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Colorado’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace.” Connect for Health Colorado, 27 May 2025, https://connectforhealthco.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
Access Health CT, https://www.accesshealthct.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Welcome to DC Health Link | DC Health Link.” DC Health Link, https://www.dchealthlink.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Find Affordable Health Insurance in Georgia.” Georgia Access, 23 Jan. 2025, https://georgiaaccess.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Your Health Idaho " Idaho’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace.” Your Health Idaho " Idaho’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace, 23 May 2025, https://www.yourhealthidaho.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“A Healthier, Happier Kentucky Starts Here.” Kynect, https://kynect.ky.gov/healthcoverage/s/?language=en_US. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home.” Maryland Health Connection, 11 June 2025, https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/.
“Welcome to the Massachusetts Health Connector.” MA Health Connector, https://www.mahealthconnector.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“A Plan That Fits. A Price That Works.” Home | CoverME.Gov, https://www.coverme.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“MNsure Home.” MNsure, https://www.mnsure.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Looking to Enroll in Health Insurance?” Nevada Health Link - Official Website, https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“GetCoveredNJ.” WWW.nj.gov, https://nj.gov/getcoverednj/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“BeWellnm - Your Health Insurance Marketplace in New Mexico.” BeWellnm, https://bewellnm.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace.” Ny.gov, 2013, https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/.
Home | Pennie. https://pennie.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home.” HealthSource RI, https://healthsourceri.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“VHC Landing Page.” Vermont.gov, 2020, https://portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov/VTHBELand/welcome.action. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home Page | Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace.” Www.marketplace.virginia.gov, https://www.marketplace.virginia.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home | Washington Healthplanfinder.” Wahealthplanfinder.org, 2018, https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“English (United States) Home.” Illinois.gov, 2020, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/.
References:
“ACA Health Insurance Plans & Coverage: Aetna CVS Health.” Aetna CVS Health, https://www.aetnacvshealth.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Fast, Easy ACA Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, https://www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Individual & Family ACA Marketplace Plans | Individuals & Families | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/individuals-families/aca-marketplace. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 3 June 2025.
“State Health Insurance Marketplace Types.” KFF, 29 May 2025, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/state-health-insurance-marketplace-types/.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 3 June 2025.
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Ever thought about incorporating your insurance business? Not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode, Sarah is joined by attorneys Frank Lavery and Justin Abodalo to learn more about business entities and how they’re structured. Frank focuses on the corporate law side, while Justin specializes in tax implications. Listen as theyir share their knowledge and weigh the pros and cons of each business structure option.
Find Frank Lavery Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-lavery-a05a57255/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/frank-lavery/
Find Justin Abodalo Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-abodalo-463b3547/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/justin-abodalo/
References:
Finnerty, Timothy, et al. “Closing Call for the Corporate Transparency Act: Fincen Removes Reporting Requirements for Domestic Business Entities.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 27 Mar. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/closing-call-corporate-transparency-act-fincen/.
Abodalo, Justin. “New Digital World, New Category of Form 1099.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 2 Oct. 2024, www.mcneeslaw.com/new-digital-world-form-1099/.
“Tax and Corporate Law Publications.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 30 Apr. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/practice/corporate-tax/.
Resources:
Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
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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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Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Sarah reflects on the insurance licensing process one year after passing the exam. Listen as she outlines her journey, how to get started, and what she learned along the way.
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Resources:
Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://lnk.to/asg658
Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
Summer 2025 Survival Guide: https://lnk.to/asgf20250606
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“Insurance Departments by State.” Content.Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies.” Dmu.Edu, Des Moines University, www.dmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MULTIPLE-CHOICE-TEST-TAKING-STRATEGIES.pdf. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“NAIC - National Association of Insurance Commissioners.” Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/. Accessed 10 June 2025.
“NIPR - National Insurance Producer Registry.” Nipr.Com, National Insurance Producer Registry, nipr.com/. Accessed 10 June 2025.
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Value is more than just a care model for Neil Reich. He recently joined Sarah to chat about his background in the Medicare Advantage space, his focus on value-based care, and how providing value still drives his business today.
Find Neil Reich Online:
Care Connect Agency: https://careconnectagency.com/advisors/
Get the Playbook: https://careconnectadvisors.com/agent-playbook-download-form/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-reich-3382498
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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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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wondering what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid is? Learn all about it in this episode!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655
2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
FREE DOWNLOAD – The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/
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References:
Alice Burns, Elizabeth Hinton. “10 Things to Know about Medicaid.” KFF, 10 Apr. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicaid/.
Nall, Rachel. “Am I Eligible for Medicare Part D?” Medicalnewstoday.com, Medical News Today, 21 Apr. 2020, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/am-i-eligible-for-medicare-part-d.
“Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/your-coverage-options/compare-original-medicare-medicare-advantage. Accessed 15 May 2025.
(DCD), Digital Communications Division. “What’s the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid?” HHS.Gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 7 Dec. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/what-is-the-difference-between-medicare-medicaid/index.html.
“Does Medicaid Cover Dental Care?” HHS.Gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 Dec. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/does-medicaid-cover-dental-care/index.html.
“Medicare Adult Dental Benefits Coverage by State.” Chcs.org, Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc., Sept. 2019, https://www.chcs.org/media/Medicaid-Adult-Dental-Benefits-Overview-Appendix_091519.pdf
“What’s the Difference between Medicare Part a and Part B?” Healthline, 25 Feb. 2020, https://www.healthline.com/health/medicare/medicare-part-a-vs-b.
”Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans.” Medicare.gov, Feb. 2025, https://www.medicare.gov/publications/12026-understanding-medicare-advantage-plans.pdf
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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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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
No need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, you just need to add a spoke! Robert Rothschild joins Sarah to chat about his background and what keeps him striving for more.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-rothschild-mba-a89a2133/
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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
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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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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
This week we’ve got apps that can help you with searching and comparing healthcare and prescriptions!
ZocDoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/ GoodRX: https://www.goodrx.com/
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Resources:
Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025
Healthy Habits for Feeling in Control: https://lnk.to/MM202547
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
References:
“Free Goodrx VS Gold Comparison Guide – Support.” GoodRx, https://support.goodrx.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004952903-Free-GoodRx-vs-Gold-Comparison-Guide. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“How Does Goodrx Rewards Work? – Support.” GoodRx, https://support.goodrx.com/hc/en-us/articles/4416674577179-How-does-GoodRx-Rewards-work. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“How Do I Join My Video Visit? | Help Center.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/patient-help/en/articles/8711864-how-do-i-join-my-video-visit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Prescription Prices, Coupons & Pharmacy Information - Goodrx.” Goodrx.Com, https://www.goodrx.com/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Zocdoc | Find a Doctor near You | Book Doctors Online.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Zocdoc’s Turnaround: From an Unsustainable Path to Profitable Growth | Zocdoc.” ZocDoc, https://www.zocdoc.com/about/news/zocdocs-turnaround-from-an-unsustainable-path-to-profitable-growth/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
There’s no substitute for hard work, or “making your own luck.” Michael Krantz, one of New York’s top insurance producers, joined Sarah to talk about success and what drives him to keep going in this industry.
Find Michael Krantz Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-krantz-2004401b
Official Website: https://www.withavid.com/
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Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
The Friday Five for May 16th, 2025:
Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus
Viral Music Charts for Content Creation
Potential Heart Benefit in Shingles Vaccine
Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates
Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus:
“Dunkin’ Summer Menu.” Dunkindonuts.Com, Dunkin’, www.dunkindonuts.com/en/summer-menu. Accessed 13 May 2025.
Fink, Bailey. “Starbucks Is Bringing Back Customers’ ‘Favorite Drink Ever’ This Summer.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, 17 Apr. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11717043.
Baker, Nicolette. “Starbucks’ Summer Menu Just Dropped — Including a Brand-New Iced Beverage.” Foodandwine.Com, Food & Wine, 15 Apr. 2025, www.foodandwine.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11715175.
Viral Music Charts for Content Creation:
“100 Top Trending Songs on TikTok.” Tokchart.Com, Tokchart, tokchart.com/. Accessed 14 May 2025.
Bowe, Tucker. “Apple Quietly Gave Your Iphone a Simple yet Fun New Feature.” Gearpatrol.Com, Gear Patrol, 12 May 2025, www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-music-shazam-viral-chart/.
“Shazam Viral Global Chart .” Shazam.Com, Shazam, www.shazam.com/charts/viral/world. Accessed 14 May 2025.
“Spotify Viral 50 - Global.” Spotify.Com, Spotify, open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZEVXbLiRSasKsNU9?si=4zvmJR7bQnajf6_StIGfuw. Accessed 14 May 2025.
“Viral Chart on Apple Music.” Music.Apple.Com, Apple Music, music.apple.com/us/playlist/viral-chart/pl.b127c05305ad413fb742e8585599ec84. Accessed 14 May 2025.
Potential Heart Health Benefit in Shingles Vaccine:
McLendon, Russell. “Shingles Vaccine Can Reduce Risk of Stroke And Heart Attack, Study Finds.” Sciencealert.Com, ScienceAlert, 12 May 2025, www.sciencealert.com/shingles-vaccine-can-reduce-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-attack-study-finds.
Rudy, Melissa. “Shingles Vaccine Has Unexpected Effect on Heart Health.” Foxnews.Com, FOX News Network, 9 May 2025, www.foxnews.com/health/shingles-vaccine-has-unexpected-effect-heart-health.
“Shingles Vaccine Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease for up to Eight Years.” Escardio.Org, European Society of Cardiology, 6 May 2025, www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/shingles-vaccine-lowers-the-risk-of-heart-disease-for-up-to-eight-years.
Griesser, Kameryn. “Shingles Vaccine Reduces Risk of Heart Disease by 23%, Study of One Million People Finds.” Cnn.Com, Cable News Network, 12 May 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/health/shingles-heart-disease-vaccine-shots-wellness.
Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026:
Tong, Noah. “CMS Hints at Possible Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments for Insurers, Impacting ACA Enrollment.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 7 May 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-hints-possible-cost-sharing-reduction-payments-insurers-impacting-aca-enrollment.
“Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies.” Kff.Org, KFF, 25 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/explaining-health-care-reform-questions-about-health-insurance-subsidies/.
“Offering of Off-Exchange-Only Plans without ‘CSR Loading.’” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 May 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/offering-exchange-only-plans-without-csr-loading.pdf.
“Plan Year 2026 Individual Market Rate Filing Instructions.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 May 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/py-26-individual-market-rate-filing-instructions.pdf.
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates:
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 13 May 2025.
Resources:
5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411CMS Updates to MA and Part D for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250425 Fact vs. Fiction: Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback: https://lnk.to/asg667
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