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Aetna ships Caring for You kits to millions of Medicare members

September 18, 2020 | The Friday Five

September 18, 2020

The Friday Five for September 18, 2020:

Aetna Care Kits
Cigna introduces Evernorth
Anthem, Apple, and UCI team up for health study
The latest from the Federal Reserve
Mental Health Tips from a former Monk

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Anthem Announces Research Study with Apple Watch to Help Improve Asthma Management

Apple Fitness+

Cigna to rebrand health services business line as Evernorth

CVS signs on with Apple’s new Fitness+ service

Federal Reserve press release 9/16/2020

Fed sees interest rates near zero until end of 2023, sets new economic conditions to be met before raising rates

This Quick Morning Ritual Is The Perfect Way to Start Your Day, Says This Former Monk

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September 11, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for September 11, 2020: Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief, CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund, Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum, Aetna & Landmark Health team up, and a pandemic stimulus update.

4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care

Ready to get started cross-selling? What products can you cross-sell with Medicare? Build up your insurance portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products!

Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products

Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.

Ready to boost your Medicare business? Increase your sales commissions and improve client retention at the same time, all without additional certifications. Learn about the power of cross-selling and how you can get started today!

Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion?

Maintaining CMS compliance while selling Medicare is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But why? In this episode, we're answering that question a few different ways as we look at the "why" behind running a compliant insurance agency.

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How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro

>With Annual Enrollment Period quickly approaching, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re fully prepared and ready to sell. By following these steps, you’ll be ready by October 15.

How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence

As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.

Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance

Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.

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9/11 Memorial & Museum Official Website

September 11, 2020 | The Friday Five

September 11, 2020

The Friday Five for September 11, 2020:

Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief
CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund
Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum
Aetna & Landmark Health Team Up
Pandemic Stimulus Update

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Aetna and Landmark Health working together to bring in-home health services to Individual Medicare Advantage members in New York

Apple event 2020: Apple Watch 6, iPad Air 4 and what else to expect on September 15

Covid-19 is pushing red states to finally expand Medicaid

Data Brief: Social Risk Factors Are High Among Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage

Here’s what’s in the GOP’s ‘skinny’ stimulus bill – and what’s missing

How Progressives Flipped the Script on Medicaid Expansion

iPhone 12: When will Apple announce its new iPhones?

Medicare’s Finances Have Gotten Much Worse in Recent Years, Foreshadowing Tough Choices for November’s Winners

New Study: Medicare Advantage Serves Beneficiaries with Higher Social Risk Factors

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September 4, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for September 4, 2020: Medicare Advantage Hospice Carve-In; GoodRx To Go Public; Flu Shot Guidance from CDC; Twitter Tackles Trending Topics; and Ritter Insurance Marketing Acquires Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA).

Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion

Maintaining CMS compliance while selling Medicare is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But why? In this episode, we're answering that question a few different ways as we look at the "why" behind running a compliant insurance agency.

How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence

Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.

Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance

Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.

How to Keep Your Product Portfolio Fresh

As an agent in the Medicare insurance industry, you need to stay competitive. An effective way to do this is by routinely examining your portfolio to determine if you’re prepared to work at your full potential. An outdated portfolio can hinder your success as you could be missing out on new products, carriers, and service area expansions.

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Coffee, ketchup and Nike Air Max: it’s the COVID consumer economy

September 4, 2020 | The Friday Five

September 4, 2020

The Friday Five for September 4, 2020:

Medicare Advantage Hospice Carve-In
GoodRx To Go Public
Flu Shot Guidance from CDC
Twitter Tackles Trending Topics
Ritter Insurance Marketing Acquires Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA)

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Explaining the Newly-Released Medicare Advantage “Carve-In” Model

Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2020-2021 Season

Getting Upstream: A Hospice Playbook for Value-Based Care

GoodRx files to go public, boasting track record of profitability

Hospice Must Demonstrate Value to Medicare Advantage Plans

Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance

Twitter tries to explain trending topics

Vaccine Finder

What Is the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care

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August 28, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for August 28, 2020: Closing the Sale & Managing Rejection; CDC Changes Travel Quarantine Guidance; Teams vs. Zoom; Pandemic Relief for Small Businesses; and Client Conversation Starters.

The Hidden Value of Medicare Supplements During AEP

Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.

AEP is about more than just Medicare Advantage. Don't miss out on sales because you're missing the product your client wants. Learn why Med Supps make a crucial addition to your insurance portfolio, whether it's Annual Enrollment or not.

The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications

Big News! We've added two brand-new features to The Ritter Platform - a Prescription Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications! Learn more about these new additions and how they can simplify your selling process this AEP.

What is the Ritter Platform?

The Ritter Platform is a CRM for insurance agents selling Medicare and other senior market products! Consolidate client info, analyze prescription drug costs, access carrier resources, get info on commissions and more. What could you be saving time on?!?

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How to Keep Your Product Portfolio Fresh

As an agent in the Medicare insurance industry, you need to stay competitive. An effective way to do this is by routinely examining your portfolio to determine if you’re prepared to work at your full potential.

The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications

With the Annual Enrollment Period approaching, you may be strategizing to have more success selling Medicare Advantage plans this year.

Two brand-new features have been added to our comprehensive agent dashboard. Say “hello” to the Drug Cost Estimator and prefilled applications!

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