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Saturday Jan 06, 2024
4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This Winter
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Wondering how to keep your business burning bright outside of AEP? We’ve got sales strategies, products to add to your portfolio, and a lot more in this episode!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
4 Ways to Calculate Your Client's Life Insurance Needs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG561
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497
Marketing & Incentives: https://www.ritterim.com/marketing-incentives/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG501
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG313
References:
2012 Facts From LIMRA: https://www.scribd.com/document/191507513/2012-Facts-From-LIMRA
Beyond martech: building trust with consumers and engaging where sentiment is high: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2021/beyond-martech-building-trust-with-consumers-and-engaging-where-sentiment-is-high/
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health)
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Discover the untapped potential of Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans. Ben Miller (Zing Health) discusses the C-SNP product and its growing market. Learn more about the opportunity available for insurance agents selling this specialized plan.
Learn more about Zing Health and request contracting: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/zing-health/
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Zing Health Resources & Social Links:
Official Website: https://www.myzinghealth.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyZingHealth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myamazinghealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zing-health
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMnOoDiUTO_dEiQ58qp_YA
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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/
More Episode Like This One:
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales/
Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-professional-networking-events/
Best Practices for Conducting an Interview featuring Dylan Cook: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-conducting-an-interview-featuring-dylan-cook/
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro-2023/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
It’s the Agent Survival Guide explainer on selling Affordable Care Act Marketplace Plans! Learn about how these plans work and why they're a great addition to your portfolio. All that and more in this episode!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/6-reasons-insurance-agencies-selling-medicare-products-should-sell-aca/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2024 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
ACA’s Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/
How the Affordable Care Act transformed our health-care system: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/29/how-the-affordable-care-act-transformed-the-us-health-care-system.html
How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/
In-Person Assistance in Health Insurance Marketplaces: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/assistance
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The State of the ACA Market in 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2023/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/
References:
CMS Enterprise Portal: https://portal.cms.gov/portal/
Health Insurance Marketplace Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/
Income Eligibility for Individuals and Households Pennsylvania: https://dced.pa.gov/housing-and-development/weatherization/income-eligibility/
Is There a Penalty for Being Uninsured in 2023? https://www.verywellhealth.com/obamacare-penalty-for-being-uninsured-4132434
Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022 Final Rule Part Two Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2022-final-rule-part-two-fact-sheet
Plan Year 2023 Registration and Training: https://www.cms.gov/cciio/programs-and-initiatives/health-insurance-marketplaces/marketplace-registration-and-training
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare’s Lock-In Period
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Looking for ways to earn commissions outside of AEP? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of every insurance agent’s portfolio!
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Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Read up on ways to boost your portfolio on the Ritter blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/portfolio/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Cancer/Critical Illness Plans:
4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-selling-cancer-insurance/
Critical Illness Plans: Your Cure for Unhealthy Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/critical-illness-plans-your-cure-for-unhealthy-sales-%c7%80-asg044/
Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/every-second-counts-why-sell-cancer-heart-attack-and-stroke-insurance-1615473798/
These Plans Are Critical to Your Business Strategy: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/these-plans-are-critical-to-your-business-strategy-%c7%80-asg043/
Why Is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-is-cancer-insurance-worth-selling-1634760846/
Dental, Vision, Hearing Insurance:
4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance-1618232783/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
Hospital Indemnity Insurance:
Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-business-selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance/
Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cover-those-copays-with-hospital-indemnity-plans/
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-msa-plans-hospital-indemnity-insurance-the-perfect-pair/
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Life Insurance:
3 Ways to Calculate Your Clients’ Life Insurance Needs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-ways-to-calculate-your-clients-life-insurance-needs/
5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-life-insurance-myths-your-clients-may-believe-1630614007/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/life-insurance-for-each-of-life-s-stages/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/
When to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-to-recommend-life-insurance-based-on-its-tax-advantages-%c7%80-asg122/
Long-Term Care/Short-Term Care Insurance:
4 Ways to Fund Long-Term Care: Hybrid Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-ways-to-fund-long-term-care-hybrid-insurance-asg186/
4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care insurance Solutions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-out-of-the-box-long-term-care-insurance-solutions/
Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/are-you-offering-multiple-ltc-insurance-options/
Short-Term Insurance: A Top LCTi Alternative for Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/short-term-care-insurance-a-long-term-care-insurance-alternative-for-clients/
STCi Solutions for LTCi Prospects: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/infographics/stci-solutions-for-ltci-prospects-infographic.pdf
The Real Cost of Long-Term Care: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-real-cost-of-long-term-care/
Special Needs Plans:
How to Transition From AEP to D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-transition-from-aep-to-d-snps-1638826396/
Should You Sell D-SNPs? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/should-you-sell-d-snps/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPS: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
References:
Cancer Stat Facts: Cancer of Any Site: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/all.html
Cardiovascular Disease: A Costly Burden for America – Projections Through 2035: https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/About-Us/Policy-Research/Fact-Sheets/Public-Health-Advocacy-and-Research/CVD-A-Costly-Burden-for-America-Projections-Through-2035.pdf
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/C-SNPs
Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans poised for popularity: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/column-why-these-unique-medicare-advantage-plans-are-poised-for-popularity
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/D-SNPs
Facts & Figures 2019: US Cancer Death Rate has Dropped 27% in 25 Years: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/facts-and-figures-2019.html
What is Long-Term Care (LTC) and Who Needs it? https://acl.gov/ltc
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Think the conversation around mental health has shifted? You should see the Medicare coverage! Stay updated and informed with our newest explainer on mental health and substance use disorder coverage for your Medicare clients.
Question for the ASG Podcast? Ask away! ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
References:
Does Medicare cover mental health? https://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-qa-tool/does-medicare-cover-mental-health/
Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/does-medicare-cover-mental-health-services
FAQs on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare/
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Expand your portfolio with Medicare Supplements. We guide you through basics, benefits, even how to create side-by-side comparisons with Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine. Read the text version
RSVP for the 2023 State of the Senior Market: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
Request a smart sheet from our sales team: https://www.ritterim.com/portfolio/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/finding-the-best-medicare-supplement-plan-letter-for-your-client/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter’s Quest for Cash is Back 2023: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritters-quest-for-cash-is-back/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-value-of-medicare-supplements-during-aep/
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-n-make-sense/
References:
Implementation Guidance for MACRA Revisions to Medigap Model Regulation: https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/2019%20MACRA%20FAQ%20-%20updated%20for%202020.pdf
Retirement Statistics for 2022: 15 Important Face You Should Know: https://legaljobs.io/blog/retirement-statistics/
When can I buy Medigap?: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/when-can-i-buy-medigap
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference?
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Learn more about fixed and indexed annuities, both great options for funding retirement. We compare both types of annuities, talk about interest calculation and other particulars, and how to help your clients choose between the two.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Things Highly Successful Annuity Agents Do Right: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-things-highly-successful-annuity-agents-do-right-%c7%80-asg026/
3 Steps for Preparing for Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/3-steps-for-preparing-for-retirement
5 Strategies to Boost Your Annuity Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-strategies-to-boost-your-annuity-sales-%c7%80-asg028/
Funding Your Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/funding-your-retirement
Protect the Nest Egg with Fixed Index Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/protect-the-nest-egg-with-fixed-index-annuities/
Ritter Fact Finder: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/
References:
2022 Data: Americans Have Less Than Half the Recommended Retirement Savings: https://anytimeestimate.com/research/retirement-savings-2022/
FINRA Overview on Annuities: https://www.finra.org/investors/investing/investment-products/annuities
Here’s How Much Americans Have Saved for Retirement at Every Age: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/30/vanguard-how-much-americans-have-saved-for-retirement-by-age.html
Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Compendium About U.S. Workers’ Retirement Outlook: https://transamericainstitute.org/docs/default-source/research/emerging-from-covid-19-pandemic-compendium-worker-retirement-outlook-report.pdf
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Still thinking of Hospital Indemnity as a cross-sale? Discover a new way of thinking about this product, how it pairs with plans in your portfolio, a new strategy for pitching HI, and how to overcome the anxiety that's causing you to leave money on the table!
Email Us to Learn More!
ASG Podcast: ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
Damon Logan: Damon.Logan@RitterIM.com
Harry Rittner: Harold.Rittner@RitterIM.com
Highlights:
[01:15] Hospital Indemnity definition & product basics
[02:32] The Hospital Gap in Medicare Advantage
[06:12] Compliance!
[10:26] 🔮 Hospital Indemnity as a companion plan to Medicare Advantage. (Not dissimilar to Med Supp for Original Medicare)
[13:46] The Elephant in the Room
[15:09] Due Diligence and a New Strategy
[20:28] Fear of Losing the Sale
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Cover Those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cover-those-copays-with-hospital-indemnity-plans/
How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-does-a-hospital-indemnity-plan-work-with-medicare-a-case-study/
How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-sell-hospital-indemnity-plans-and-combat-health-care-costs/
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-msa-plans-hospital-indemnity-insurance-the-perfect-pair/
Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
There's no such thing as a “perfect” plan. Learn why beneficiaries are choosing Part C over Original Medicare and how you can help your clients navigate finding the right fit for them.
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Download your FREE copy of The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/
Email us your questions: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-your-clients-get-the-most-out-of-their-medicare-advantage-plans/
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/selling-hospital-indemnity-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/start-selling-5-star-medicare-advantage-plans-all-year/
Understanding Your Medicare Advantage Plan MOOP Limit: https://living.medicareful.com/understanding-your-medicare-advantage-moop-limit
What’s the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO: https://living.medicareful.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-and-a-ppo
References:
Key Drivers Behind Continued Medicare Advantage Penetration: https://www.lek.com/sites/default/files/insights/pdf-attachments/2135-Medicare-Advantage-Penetration.pdf
Maximum out-of-pocket limit Medicare Advantage Plan overview: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/medicare-health-coverage-options/medicare-advantage-plan-overview/maximum-out-of-pocket-limit
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continues to Surge in an Increasingly Complex and Competitive Landscape: https://www.chartis.com/insights/medicare-advantage-enrollment-continues-surge-increasingly-complex-and-competitive
Medicare Advantage 2022 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2022-spotlight-first-look/
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-cost-sharing-supplemental-benefits-prior-authorization-and-star-ratings/
Medigap Guaranteed Issue Rights: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/when-can-i-buy-medigap/guaranteed-issue-rights
Most Medicare Advantage enrollees like their plans, survey finds: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/most-medicare-advantage-enrollees-like-plans-ehealth/625429/
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Get the facts on ACA insurance sales from the Agent Survival Guide team! Listen as we set the record straight.
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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Cross-Selling During AEP featuring Megan Morrow
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
When we think Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), Medicare Advantage plans usually come to mind. Megan Morrow joins Sarah to talk about positioning your portfolio for more than just Medicare.
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Thursday May 19, 2022
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Is there such thing as an ideal client? Yes! Learn to recognize the perfect Med Supp candidates to know which clients will be more likely to enroll in a plan!
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Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Medicareful: Frequently Asked Questions featuring Jimmy Weber
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
You've got Medicareful questions and we've got answers! Sarah talks Medicareful with Jimmy Weber. Get the details on features, why agents should use it, how to get started, and more!
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Learn how to start cross-selling to your Medicare clients. Josh Hurley from Ritter's More Than Medicare team joins Sarah to talk ancillary products and cross-sales examples.
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Thursday Feb 24, 2022
How to Explain the Cost of a Funeral & Help Your Clients Plan for One
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Funerals are expensive. Learn more about the full cost involved so you can help prepare and educate your clients.
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