The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for July 1, 2022: Updates on ACA Exchange Trainings Family Glitch Fix Might Not Happen Gmail Redesign Is Here Snapchat Subscription for Superfans Roku Now Offers Free News Channels   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Agent Apps | Free TV & Movie Streaming Apps Biden’s Proposed Fix To The “Family Glitch” Illegally Sidesteps Congress Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in July 2022 Gmail’s new look is about to appear for more people, even if they didn’t ask for it Gmail's redesigned interface including Chat and Meet is now the new default Gmail Redesign Is Now Rolling Out: Here’s What to Expect Snapchat adds paid subscription with more features for power users Snapchat+ is a new $4 monthly subscription service for 'passionate' users Snap announces Snapchat+ subscription plan that costs $3.99 a month The IRS Cannot "Fix" The "Family Glitch" Your Roku Now Has Free Local News Channels Built-In   More episodes you’ll like:   June 24, 2022 | The Friday Five 3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022 Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients featuring Danny Ford   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Classic Summer ‘Mocktails’ for Seniors Is It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer? The Difference Between Common Cooking Papers and Foils   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for June 24, 2022: Ritter's Plan to Help Agents Record Calls Per New CMS Rule AHIP and NAHU Certifications for CY2023 Live AEP Prep Webinar featuring AEP Checklist PDF How to Break Out of the Procrastination Station Google News Debuts a New Look   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online CourseGary Keller — How to Focus on the One Important Thing (#401)Get Access to the Ritter PlatformGoogle News gets more personal with desktop redesignGoogle News redesign puts a greater emphasis on local storiesKrispy Kreme debuts soft serve ice cream in 10 markets. And yes, it tastes like doughnutsLearn How to Add Clients in the Ritter PlatformList of Carriers Accepting NAHU CertificationNAHU Medicare CertificationOur Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAsPreparing for AEP with the Ritter Platform Webinar RegistrationResearch Shows This Is How You Stop Procrastinating for GoodThe One Thing SummaryTraining Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter featuring Jake Fyrster and Derrick Pershing   More episodes you’ll like:   June 17, 2022 | The Friday FiveAgent Apps | Apps All-Around: Staff Picks Summer 2022Important 2023 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should KnowPodcast Recommendations for Summer 2022What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs PlansHealthy Ways to Spice Up Your WaterIdentifying Toxic Relationships in Your Life   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and RetentionThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   CMS Rules ACA Broker Commissions for SEP & OEP Sales Must Be EqualJoin Us at the Summits!NAHU 2023 Medicare Certification Training   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for June 17, 2022: AHIP Certification for CY2023 Fed Meeting & Rate Hike FTC announces Cerebral Investigation Farewell, Internet Explorer Summertime & Mosquito Repellant Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   10 Natural Ingredients That Repel MosquitoesCerebral under federal investigation for possible violations of controlled substances lawDomestic cat damage to plant leaves containing iridoids enhances chemical repellency to pestsFed Hikes 75 Basis Points, Powell Says 75 or 50 Likely in JulyFed hikes its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage point, the biggest increase since 1994FTC investigating mental health startup Cerebral's business practices: media reportHow To Treat Bug Bites The Way Dermatologists Do At HomeInstagram and TikTok pull ads from startup Cerebral linking ADHD to obesityKyle Robertson Is Out As CEO Of Mental Health Startup CerebralNew Study Finds Catnip Protects Cats from MosquitoesRIP, Internet ExplorerUpdates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should KnowWhy cats go so crazy for catnip   More episodes you’ll like:   June 10, 2022 | The Friday FiveFAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 PlansTraining Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs PlansThe Signs of Heatstroke and Heat ExhaustionWant to Get Back to Work? 3 Great Jobs for Seniors   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or ExpertsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part DStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All YearThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  The Friday Five for June 10, 2022: CMS publishes clarification on SEP ACA commissions New Security Requirements for FFM Certification NAHU Announces 2023 Certification Date Elon Musk and Twitter Update Apple WWDC 2022 Announcements Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   A Closer Look at the Uninsured Marketplace Eligible Population Following the American Rescue Plan ActAgent CMS MFA requirementApple just cut off these iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches from updatesApple unveils an all-new Lock Screen experience and new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16Apple WWDC 2022: the 16 biggest announcementsCarriers Accepting NAHU CertificationElon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter dealEverything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in June 2022Exclusive: Wendy's is finally selling this 'highly anticipated' Frosty flavorFAQs About NAHU Medicare CertificationHealth insurers cut commissions for brokers in bid to curb ACA signupsIn reversal, Twitter plans to comply with Musk’s demands for dataManaging Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Many Medicaid Recipients Could Lose Coverage as Pandemic EndsNAHU Medicare Advantage CertificationTwitter will give Elon Musk ‘firehose’ data access to settle bot complaintsUPDATE: HHS and CMS Take Steps to Help Keep Families Connected to Coverage After the Eventual End of the COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyWWDC 2022: Catch up on everything you missed right hereWendy's is serving a Strawberry Frosty. Here's how you can order one.   More episodes you’ll like:   June 3, 2022 | The Friday Five2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part DHelping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It)Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   4 More Easy Ways to Cool Down on a Hot DayIs It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?Tips for Vacationing with Pets   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsHow to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare CertificationHow to Check for Your First LooksLower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Expected After Reassessment by CMSUpdates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should KnowWhat Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  CMS just reexamined the 2022 Medicare Part B Premium. Why the analysis, and what did they find? Most importantly, what does it mean for Medicare beneficiaries like your clients?   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   A “disgraceful decision:” Researchers blast FDA for approving Alzheimer’s drugAduhelm price cut, limited coverage leads CMS to lower Medicare premiums in 2023Alzheimer's drug approved despite doubts about effectivenessBiogen halves Aduhelm's price and plots cost cuts as Medicare decision on controversial Alzheimer's drug nearsCMS finalizes narrow coverage for Aduhelm, unveils second pathway for broader access to Alzheimer's drugCMS Proposes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s DiseaseCMS Releases Analysis on 2022 Medicare Part B Premium ReexaminationHigh inflation continues to point to bigger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023Experts: CMS should act quickly on a national coverage decision for Biogen's newly approved Alzheimer's drugMedicare limits coverage of Biogen's $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drugMedicare Owes Retirees a Refund, Says Powerful Senior GroupMedicare recipients to see premium cut — but not until 2023Reexamination of the 2022 Medicare Part B PremiumStatement from HHS Secretary Becerra: 2022 Medicare Part B Premium Increase Attributable to Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Will Be Adjusted and Incorporated Into Upcoming 2023 Medicare Premium DeterminationSocial Security recipients could get an 8.6% cost-of-living increase in 2023 as inflation spikes   Past ASG Podcast Coverage:   New controversial Alzheimer's drug (June 11, 2021 | The Friday Five)Social Security announces official 2022 COLA (October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five)2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles (November 19, 2021 | The Friday Five)CMS announces Aduhelm decision (January 14, 2022 | The Friday Five)CMS to Change Part B Premium? (January 21, 2022 | The Friday Five)   More episodes you’ll like:   May 27, 2022 | The Friday FiveLearn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica StoverStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Could Be on the WayFDA Approves First Alzheimer's Drug Since 2003Why Did My Medicare Part B Premiums Change?   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 Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Expected After Reassessment by CMSDoes Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets?Medicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security Delays   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

  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