Agent Survival Guide Podcast

August 21, 2020 | The Friday Five

What is the Ritter Platform?

August 26, 2020

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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?!?

Learn more about the Ritter Platform TODAY!

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Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant?

Are you following the rules for marketing Medicare plans? We're sharing the answers to frequently asked compliance questions to help you ensure you stay on good terms with CMS.

Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business

Optimize your Medicare insurance business with help from our FMO – Ritter Insurance Marketing! Our strategies generate leads and sales. Find out how you can apply these tips just in time for AEP success.

Tips for Becoming a Top-Producing Insurance Agency

Becoming a top-producing insurance agency is a great goal. But how do you get there? In this episode of our ASG Podcast, we've got some tips to help you get started. We've also got a link to a FREE guide that takes a deep dive on starting and developing your agency.

What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments

Do you have everything you need for a full day of Medicare sales appointments? What about the client who wants to talk Med Supp but lives an hour away? This small list of actionable to-dos will make a big impact on keeping you organized and stress-free this AEP.

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Join Us at the Summits!

Each summer, Ritter Insurance Marketing hosts the annual Summits, where insurance agents can receive an exclusive first look at the next year’s Medicare Advantage and Part D plan offerings. This year, we’re hosting our Summits a little differently.

5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans

Medicareful gives agents the potential to double or triple their capacity to safely engage prospects and enroll clients! How can you maximize your site and Medicare sales? To start, request your free Medicareful page here!

Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business

How you present yourself as an agent can make or break your business. You may think, “It doesn’t matter what other people think of me,” which in some ways is true. But when it comes to how people view you professionally, their opinions do matter.

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2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info

Join Us Online for Ritter Summits 2020

July 29, 2020

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You’re invited to Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! These Summits are interactive, tailored to your local markets, and you’ll be able to chat with our staff and the carriers we work with! During these online presentations, our carriers will reveal exclusive first looks for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D products, too. You don’t want to miss this AEP insurance training… Register today!

Register to Attend Ritter’s Virtual Summits

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Looking for 2021 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D agent certification and product training details? Find out how to get carrier AHIP, Medicare Advantage certification, Part D certification, and product training details in one convenient place!

AHIP Test Tips & Tricks for Medicare Certification

Learn the rules for taking the AHIP test, information on discounts and reimbursement, how to prepare yourself, test-taking tips, legit tech hacks, and more! Before you begin your first attempt at AHIP certification, be sure to listen to this ASG Podcast episode!

FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification

Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! In this episode, we talk about the cost of NAHU certification, CE credits, training module topics, and more – you don’t want to miss it!!!

Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider

Thinking about partnering with an FMO? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with a field marketing organization.

The Survivor's AEP Checklist

Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before we know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.

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2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

Ritter has everything you need to know about 2021 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Note: Insurance providers are NOT REQUIRED to pay the maximum commission rate.

Ritter and Carrier Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. A compilation of information from the carriers Ritter supports regarding their capacity to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries Most

Do you know what your Medicare clients likely spend the most money on out of pocket? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket costs they can expect with Medicare? The stats are in!

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How Much Do Medicare Beneficiaries Spend Out of Pocket on Health Care?

Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most

July 21, 2020

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How much do your Medicare clients spend on their Medicare coverage in a year? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket expenses they can expect with Medicare? In this episode, we explore the costs your clients pay out-of-pocket for Medicare, whether they've got Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage, or MAPD. We look beyond premiums, breaking down out-of-pocket exposure into deductibles, coinsurance, copays, prescription drug costs, medical supplies, ancillary expenses, networks, and other deciding factors. It's a must-listen for every insurance agent!

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Mentioned in this episode:

2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles

7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans

Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options?

Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans

Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage

Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements

How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs

Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan’s Network? How to Tell

Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans

Your Formulary: Knowing What’s Covered

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NEW: NAHU 2021 Medicare Certification Training

NAHU just launched a brand-new Medicare certification training for agents selling Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D for the 2021 Annual Enrollment Period. Find out the details on this alternative to AHIP Medicare certification, including pros and cons, NAHU vs. AHIP, and more!

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How to Check for Your First Looks

The moment when carrier First Looks become available is a very exciting time for insurance agents! It can put a spring in your step and help you get in the mood for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period!

2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

Ritter has everything you need to know about 2021 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Note: Insurance providers are NOT REQUIRED to pay the maximum commission rate.

Reassuring Clients During Difficult Times

During times of uncertainty, like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that your clients will look to you for reassurance, and answers. Are you prepared to provide the support they are seeking?

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