The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for May 27, 2022: CMS Updates Medicare.gov Ruling on Medicaid Rebate Accumulator Rule HHS Announces State Grants for Opioid Response Social Security Administration Funding AHIP 2023 Certification Dates Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse TrainingBiden Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Funding Opportunity for State Opioid Response Grant ProgramCMS Unveils More User-Friendly Medicare WebsiteFederal district court strikes down CMS Medicaid rebate "accumulator" ruleInstagram announces visual refresh with brighter icon, new typography, no iPad appInstagram’s brand refresh brings new typeface and “new energy”Instagram's Brand Refresh InteractiveInstagram created custom fonts called ‘Instagram Sans,’ and some of them are truly wildInstagram rolls out a new typeface, slightly tweaked logo and more in ‘visual refresh’Judge strikes down CMS' Medicaid copay rule, handing PhRMA major winMedicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) RequirementsOfficial Medicare.gov WebsitePeople aren't loving Instagram's bright new app iconSocial Security Official Asks House for More Customer Service FundingState Opioid Response Grants   More episodes you’ll like:   May 20, 2022 | The Friday FiveStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All YearThe Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?Is It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?Tips for Traveling with Your Pet   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsA Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe State of the ACA Market in 2022Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for May 20, 2022: Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group NAHU talking with CMS about Medicare Final Rule CBO Projects Costs for Medicare at Age 60 8 More COVID-19 Tests Available for Households Tik Tok Adds Feature to create "Culture of Credit"   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Budgetary Effects of a Policy That Would Lower the Age of Eligibility for Medicare to 60Covid.gov Official Website for Test KitsCutting Medicare Age to 60 Could Add $155B to U.S. Debt Over 6 YearsDunkin’® Debuts Vibrant Flavors, Delicious New Ingredients & the Return of Fan Favorites to Make the Most of Sunnier Days AheadFAQs on Medicare Financing and Trust Fund SolvencyIntegrity Acquires Ritter Insurance MarketingIntegrity Marketing Group Official SiteMedicare for All Act of 2022 (S. 4202)NAHU | BREAKING NEWS: NAHU Gets Clarification from CMS about Medicare Final RuleRitter Insurance Marketing and Integrity Announce Transformational Partnership to Help More AmericansStarbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is the newest way to cool down with cold coffee this summerThe federal government is offering another round of free COVID testsTikTok users can now credit specific videos to make sure viral creators get their due   More episodes you’ll like:   May 13, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library AppsLearn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica StoverMedicare Not Charging 2022 Late Enrollment Penalties Due to SSA DelaysTips for Working on the Road   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Tips for Traveling with Your Pet   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Definitive Guide to Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security DelaysRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for May 13, 2022: Medicaid Enrollment and the current PHE KFF: Facts About Medicare Spending Interactive Be a Mental Health Ally Develop Your Insurance Agency with Ritter So Long, iPod   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Apple to pull the plug on iPod After 20 yearsA Visual History of the Apple iPodDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedFarewell to the iPodFiscal and Enrollment Implications of Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement During and After the PHE EndsHow to Be a Mental Health AllyKFF: Up to 14M enrollees could lose Medicaid coverage as states restart eligibility checksKnight School – Building a Business PlanRIP iPod, you walked so smartphones could runThe Facts About Medicare SpendingThe iPod is finally dead. Long live the iPod.Up to 14M people could lose Medicaid coverage when health emergency ends: study   More episodes you’ll like:   May 6, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling - White Noise AppsThe Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMOThe State of the ACA Market in 2022What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!Medicare Coverage for Treatment of PTSDWhat is Inflammation?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicareful 2021 Year-in-Review: The Records We Set TogetherRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News Hub   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for May 6, 2022: Long Covid Still a Bit of a Mystery Frequency Therapeutics Potential Hearing Restoration Cerebral and ADHD Prescription Changes Fed Announces Interest Rate Increase Afer May Meeting New Study on Sleep for Ages 38-73 Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   A clash over online Adderall prescriptions is raising new questions about telehealthAgent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling - White Noise AppsCerebral Announces Program Changes and Process Improvements to Preserve the Highest Level of Clinical Quality and Patient SafetyFed issues biggest rate hike in 22 yearsFed raises interest rates by 0.50%, largest move since 2000Plans for Reducing the Size of the Federal Reserve's Balance SheetMIT scientists found a way to reverse hearing loss that may be as easy as LasikNew Study Reveals Exactly How Much Sleep Those Middle Aged and Up Should Be GettingTelehealth startup to stop prescribing Adderall for new ADHD patientsTheir virus symptoms were minor. Then they had long Covid.Truepill halts Adderall prescriptions, heart algorithm taps Apple Watch data, and home health sees a goldrush   More episodes you’ll like:   April 29, 2022 | The Friday FiveMedicare Not Charging 2022 Late Enrollment Penalties Due to SSA DelaysThe Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   The Causes and Treatments of Nasal CongestionWhat is a 5-Star Medicare Plan?What You Should Know When Buying Cast Iron Cookware   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Medicareful 2021 Year-in-Review: The Records We Set TogetherRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing SolutionsThe Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News Hub   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for April 29, 2022: CMS Proposed Rule CMS-4199-P (Consolidated Appropriations Act) Elon Musk Really Buying Twitter Low-Dose Aspirin Now a No-Go? How to Cut Down on Doomscrolling New Way to Save on Gas Prices   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive MedicationCMS Proposes Updates to Reduce Barriers to Coverage, Simplify Medicare Enrollment and Expand AccessDisney+: Every New Movie & TV Show Coming In May 2022Every movie and TV show coming to Netflix in May 2022How to Delete Your Twitter Account, and Reactivate It if You Change Your MindHow to Stop Doomscrolling—With PsychologyImplementing Certain Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and other Revisions to Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Rules (CMS-4199-P)Industry Voices—The consequences of doomscrolling: How to protect your mental healthMedicare Program; Implementing Certain Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Revisions to Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility RulesOlder adults shouldn't start a routine of daily aspirin, task force saysTechScape: 25 tweet-long takes on Twitter’s future under Elon MuskThere’s a Reason No Smart Buyer Already Purchased TwitterWalmart+ Increases Fuel Discount and Expands to Exxon and Mobil Stations, Pumping Additional Savings Into Member WalletsWalmart Plus will double its fuel discount to 10 cents a gallon, add 12,000 Exxon Mobil stations   More episodes you’ll like:   April 22, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Best Free Language AppsMedicareful 2021 Year-in-Review: The Records We Set TogetherMore People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare PlansTips for Working on the Road   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Community GardensDishes to Impress Your Friends: Spring RollsThe Causes and Treatments of Nasal Congestion   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 State of the Senior Market: In ReviewBayCarePlus Medicare Advantage Contracting Now Available with Ritter!Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for April 22, 2022: Washington Cares Fund Delayed Long-Term Care Expectations vs. Reality – Still Savings in Medicare Advantage compared to Fee-For-Service Updates to Student Loan Programs Reminder: More than Medicare Agent Tools Webinar   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   A Long-Term Care Market SnapshotAn Alternative Approach to Long-Term Care PlanningChanges to student loan programs could bring millions closer to getting out of debt, Education Department saysDepartment of Education Announces Actions to Fix Longstanding Failures in the Student Loan ProgramsMexican Pizza Is Finally Returning to the Taco Bell MenuMillions move closer to student loan forgiveness with one-time government waivers.Register for the More Than Medicare Webinar: Agent Improvement – Tool Time!Ritter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry RittnerStudent loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaintsStudy: Medicare Advantage Saves Seniors Nearly $2,000 a Year Compared to FFS MedicareWA Cares FundWashington state retools first-in-nation payroll tax plan for long-term care costs   More episodes you’ll like:   Help Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP BenefitsHow to Follow Up with Medicare Clients CompliantlyLearning from Lost Medicare Insurance SalesMore People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare PlansTips for Working on the Road   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   5 Healthy Ways to Stay Busy on a Rainy DayMedicare Freezes Late Enrollment Penalties for Qualifying EnrolleesWhat is PTSD?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense InsuranceThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   BayCarePlus Medicare Advantage Contracting Now Available with Ritter!Help Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP BenefitsRitter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for April 15, 2022: Task Force Suggests Kids 8 and Older Could Benefit from Anxiety Screenings March CPI Highest Since December 1981 – 8.5% Increase Elon Musk Won’t Join Twitter Board, Faces New Lawsuit What To Do If You’re Getting Text Spam Spotify Car Thing Adds More Features   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   All Children 8 and Older Should Be Screened for Anxiety, U.S. Task Force SaysConsumer price inflation hit a new 40-year high in MarchDid You Receive a Text Message From Yourself? You’re Not Alone.Elon Musk is no free speech messiahElon Musk Sued by Twitter Investor Over Illegal Stock Purchase SecrecyFed to raise rates aggressively in coming months, say economists: Reuters pollHow to Block Spam Messages on Your iPhone Using the Settings and Your Carrier's HelpIn major reversal, Elon Musk won’t join Twitter boardI want Spotify’s Car Thing, but without the SpotifySpotify's Car Thing can now take calls and control other appsThis Is How an Elon Musk Twitter Takeover Could WorkU.S. Preventive Services Draft Recommendation Statement: Screening for Anxiety in Children and AdolescentsUS inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981   More episodes you’ll like:   April 8, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Unlocking the Best Puzzle Apps!How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients CompliantlyMore People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare PlansPros and Cons of Having an Office Space Outside of Your Home   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Finding Relief from Seasonal AllergiesStart Your Green Thumb with a Windowsill GardenUsing Basil in Your Cooking   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 State of the Senior Market: In ReviewBayCarePlus Medicare Advantage Contracting Now Available with Ritter!Help Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP Benefits   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for April 8, 2022: CMS 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement Biden Administration to Address the ACA Family Glitch New Efforts to Address Long COVID Google Maps Update Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Largest Shareholder   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate AnnouncementAgent Apps | The Quest for Navigation AppsBiden administration ramps up long Covid research efforts following criticismCMS 2023 Rate Announcement PDFEverything You Need to Know About the First Private Mission to the International Space StationGoogle Maps adds more traffic information and new iPhone featuresGoogle Maps is getting toll pricing and other route detailsHealth care: Obamacare 'family glitch' is finally getting an overhaulPresident Biden Moves to Fix a 'Glitch' in the Affordable Care ActSpaceX rolls Falcon 9 rocket, Dragon capsule out to pad for Ax-1 astronaut launch (photos)The ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer CoverageTwitter plans edit button, says Elon Musk’s poll had nothing to do with itWhat Elon Musk Could Mean for Twitter   More episodes you’ll like:   April 1, 2022 | The Friday FiveHow to Follow Up with Medicare Clients CompliantlyLearning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   The Different Types of Potatoes & When to Use ThemWhat is Inflammation?What is Medicare's Secondary Payer Program?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2022 State of the Senior Market: In ReviewRitter's Quest for Cash Is Back Again for 2022!Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for April 1, 2022: 2022 State Of The Senior Market Q&A Biden-Harris Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Highlights Making (and keeping!) New Habits Instagram Chronological Feeds Insta Testing Tik-Tok-Like Feed? Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   2022 State of the Senior Market Q&A VideoEverything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in April 2022Habitica – Official WebsiteHabitica for iOSHabitica for AndroidInstagram's Chronological Feed Is Back, BabyInstagram’s new chronological mode is exactly what a feed should beInstagram's Testing a New, Full-Screen Main Feed of Feed Posts, Stories and Reels ContentNetflix Shares Interactive 3D Series ‘Battle Kitty’ TrailerStatement by HHS Secretary Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 BudgetTwo New Ways to Control Your Instagram Feed   More episodes you’ll like:   March 25, 2022 | The Friday FiveHelp Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP BenefitsInsurance Cross-Sales: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started featuring Josh HurleyLearning from Lost Medicare Insurance SalesMedicareful: Frequently Asked Questions featuring Jimmy Weber   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Do These 3 Most Common Natural Supplements Actually Work?Seasonal Picks: 3 Foods You Should Try This SpringWhat are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   BayCarePlus Medicare Advantage Contracting Now Available with Ritter!Help Medicare & Medicaid Clients Secure SNAP BenefitsHow to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for March 25, 2022: Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary – Webinar Chair Powell Doubles Down on Inflation ACA Marketplace Turns 12 Cool SXSW Health Tech 2022 Ambies Winners PLUS Our Picks   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   2022 Ambies Winners ListACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health InsuranceA look at the most interesting innovations at SXSW 2022: From holograms to the future of psychedelicsFed will raise rates more aggressively if needed, Powell saysHow to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) TrainingHow to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family MemberMore than Medicare Basic Training: The Basics of Ancillary Cross-SellingOn 12-Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, New HHS Report Shows Ways the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan Investments Are Lowering Health Care Costs and Expanding CoveragePowell says ‘inflation is much too high’ and the Fed will take ‘necessary steps’ to addressThe State of the ACA Report   More episodes you’ll like:   How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment PenaltiesInsurance Cross-Sales: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started featuring Josh HurleyMedicareful: Frequently Asked Questions featuring Jimmy Weber   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Can Your Knee Really Predict the Weather?The Different Types of Potatoes & When to Use ThemWhy Gardening Makes Seniors Happier & Healthier   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance AgentsHow to Transition from AEP to D-SNPsThe Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher