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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Learn more about the new Medicare prescription payment plan program ahead of the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period. Get the information you need now so you can answer client questions this AEP!
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Resources:
5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024.
“Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part Two Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-two-guidance.pdf. Accessed 23 August 2024.
Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/.
“Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare Accessed 23 August 2024.
Cubanski, Juliette, and Anthony Damico. “Medicare Part D in 2024: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing.” KFF, KFF, 8 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-part-d-in-2024-a-first-look-at-prescription-drug-plan-availability-premiums-and-cost-sharing/.
“Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation Timeline.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 July 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Draft Part Two Guidance” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Part 1 Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf
“Welcome to Medicare.” Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov/. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
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Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
The first round of Medicare Part D negotiated drug prices is here! Find out which prescriptions are included and the savings your clients can see beginning in CY 2026!
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Resources:
2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-first-10-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation/
CMS Announces 2025 Part D Bid & Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240809
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:
“Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New, Lower Prices for First Ten Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation to Lower Costs for Millions of Americans.” The White House, The United States Government, 15 Aug. 2024, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/15/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-lower-prices-for-first-ten-drugs-selected-for-medicare-price-negotiation-to-lower-costs-for-millions-of-americans/.
“Fact Sheets Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Negotiated Prices for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-negotiated-prices-initial-price-applicability-year-2026.
Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 3 May 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-draft-guidance-ipay-2027-and-manufacturer-effectuation-mfp-2026-2027.pdf.
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
The Friday Five for August 23, 2024:
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits Next Week
Instagram Testing Rectangular Profile Grid
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Overturned
"Time is Money" Initiative from Biden-Harris Administration
CMS Announces First 10 Part D Negotiated Drug Prices
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Instagram Testing Rectangular Profile Grid:
Hutchinson, Andrew. “Instagram Chief Flags Coming Changes to Profile Grid Displays.” Social Media Today, Social Media Today, 18 Aug. 2024, www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-chief-flags-coming-changes-profile-grid-displays/724532/.
Moon, Mariella. “Instagram’s Experimental Profile Grid Has Rectangular Images Instead of Squares.” Engadget, Engadget, 17 Aug. 2024, www.engadget.com/social-media/instagrams-experimental-profile-grid-has-rectangular-images-instead-of-squares-160007086.html.
Mishra, Prakruti. “Instagram Explores Vertical Profile Grid in Shift from Classic Squares.” Business Standard, Business Standard, 19 Aug. 2024, www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/instagram-explores-vertical-profile-grid-in-shift-from-classic-squares-124081900317_1.html.
Peters, Jay. “Instagram Is Testing Vertical Profile Grids - and Knows That Might Mess up Layouts.” The Verge, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24222022/instagram-vertical-profile-grids-mess-up-layouts.
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Overturned:
“FTC’s Bid to Ban Noncompete Agreements Rejected by Federal Judge in Texas.” Dallas News, 21 Aug. 2024, www.dallasnews.com/news/2024/08/21/ftcs-bid-to-ban-noncompete-agreements-rejected-by-federal-judge-in-texas/.
Freedman, Robert. “FTC Exceeded Its Authority with Noncompete Ban, Judge Says.” Legal Dive, Legal Dive, 21 Aug. 2024, www.legaldive.com/news/ftc-exceeded-authority-noncompete-ban-judge-ada-brown/724871/.
Stoddart, Michelle, and Elizabeth Schulze. “FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Blocked by Federal Judge.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 20 Aug. 2024, abcnews.go.com/Politics/federal-trade-commissions-ban-worker-noncompete-agreements-blocked/story?id=113001832.
Hsu, Andrea. “Federal Judge Throws out U.S. Ban on Noncompetes.” NPR, NPR, 21 Aug. 2024, www.npr.org/2024/08/21/g-s1-18376/federal-judge-tosses-ftc-noncompetes-ban.
Weatherbed, Jess. “The FTC’s Noncompete Agreements Ban Is Blocked.” The Verge, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/8/21/24225112/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban-blocked-judge.
“Time is Money” Initiative from Biden-Harris Administration:
“Biden-Harris Administration Announces Broad New Actions to Protect Consumers from Billions in Junk Fees.” The White House, The United States Government, 11 Oct. 2023, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/11/biden-harris-administration-announces-broad-new-actions-to-protect-consumers-from-billions-in-junk-fees/.
Haslett, Cheyenne. “Canceling Subscriptions Should Be as Easy as Signing up, Newly Proposed Federal Rule Says.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 12 Aug. 2024, abcnews.go.com/Politics/canceling-subscriptions-easy-signing-new-federal-rule/story?id=112724977.
“Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Effort to Crack down on Everyday Headaches and Hassles That Waste Americans’ Time and Money.” The White House, The United States Government, 13 Aug. 2024, www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/12/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-new-effort-to-crack-down-on-everyday-headaches-and-hassles-that-waste-americans-time-and-money/.
Rosalsky, Greg. “The White House Plan to Stop Companies from Wasting Our Time.” NPR, NPR, 20 Aug. 2024, www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2024/08/19/g-s1-17604/the-white-house-plan-to-stop-companies-from-wasting-our-time.
CMS Announces First Part D Negotiated Drug Prices:
“Factsheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-selected-drug-negotiation-list-ipay-2026.pdf.
“Fact Sheets Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Negotiated Prices for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-negotiated-prices-initial-price-applicability-year-2026.
“HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 8 Feb. 2024, www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/29/hhs-selects-the-first-drugs-for-medicare-drug-price-negotiation.html.
“Negotiating for Lower Drug Prices Works, Saves Billions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/negotiating-lower-drug-prices-works-saves-billions.
Resources:
2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20240808
CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2026 Maximum Fair Prices for First 10 Medicare-Negotiated Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-announces-part-d-savings-and-2026-maximum-fair-prices-for-first-10-medicare-negotiated-drugs/
How Insurance Agents Can Use Stories to Sell Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG613
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240705
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Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Disruption in 2025 Medicare Part D plan pricing could be less than anticipated thanks to a new CMS program! Get the details on CMS plans to offset the cost of Inflation Reduction Act changes for beneficiaries.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Resources:
5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
2024 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240802
Signs It's Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:
“Fact Sheets CMS Releases 2025 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Announces Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-releases-2025-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-announces-premium-stabilization-demonstration.
“News Alert CMS Releases Preliminary 2025 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Announces Premium Stabilization Demonstration.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-releases-preliminary-2025-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-announces-premium-stabilization.
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Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
UPDATE! Because of current pending litigation, CMS adjusted 2025 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Get the details on the changes to commission amounts for agents writing MA and PDP business for CY 2025.
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Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
References:
“CMS Reverses Changes to Agent and Broker Compensation Rules.” DLA Piper, DLA Piper, www.dlapiper.com/en/insights/publications/2024/07/cms-reverses-changes-to-agent-broker-compensation-rules. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Fact Sheets 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
“The Federal Register.” Ecfr.Gov, Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V/section-422.2274. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
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Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
The Friday Five for August 2, 2024:
Target Denim Take Back Event
New Maps and Waze Updates from Google
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Now Available
FOMC July 2024 Meeting
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Target Denim Take Back Event:
Garlin, Shannon. “Target Announces a Limited-Time Denim Trade-in Program - How to Save.” TODAY.Com, TODAY, 29 July 2024, www.today.com/shop/target-denim-take-back-event-savings-rcna164033.
“Target Announces First Official Denim Take Back Event, Offering 20% off New Styles in Exchange for Previously-Worn Denim.” Target, Target, 29 July 2024, corporate.target.com/press/release/2024/07/target-announces-first-official-denim-take-back-event,-offering-20-off-new-styles-in-exchange-for-p.
Bregel, Sarah. “Target Will Give You Coupons If You Swap Your Old Jeans for Its Own Denim Styles.” FastCompany.Com, Fast Company, 29 July 2024, www.fastcompany.com/91164305/target-back-to-school-shopping-coupons-discounts-sales-denim-trade-in.
New Maps and Waze Updates from Google:
Shakir, Umar. “Google Maps Is Getting Even More like Waze.” The Verge, The Verge, 31 July 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/7/31/24209969/google-maps-destination-guidance-waze-camera-events.
Sorrentino, Mike. “Google Maps, Waze Make It Easier to Report Crashes, Cameras and Slowdowns.” CNET, CNET, 31 July 2024, www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-maps-waze-make-it-easier-to-report-crashes-cameras-and-slowdowns/.
Fielding, Sarah. “Google Maps Will Show You Where to Enter Your Destination.” Engadget, Engadget, 31 July 2024, www.engadget.com/google-maps-will-show-you-where-to-enter-your-destination-130021496.html.
Li, Abner. “New Google Maps Incident Reporting Comes to Mobile & Android Auto, Waze Gets Lockscreen Navigation.” 9to5Google, 9to5Google, 31 July 2024, 9to5google.com/2024/07/31/google-maps-incident-reporting/.
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Now Available:
“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Disney+, Disney+, www.disneyplus.com/welcome/disney-hulu-max-bundle. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Hulu, Hulu, www.hulu.com/disney-hulu-max-bundle. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle.” Max Help Center, Max, help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000002578. Accessed 31 July 2024.
Manfredi, Lucas. “How to Change Your Plan to the Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle as an Existing Subscriber.” TheWrap, The Wrap, 25 July 2024, www.thewrap.com/disney-hulu-max-bundle-how-to-change-plan/.
Weatherbed, Jess. “The Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max Streaming Bundle Is Now Available.” The Verge, The Verge, 25 July 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24205865/disney-plus-hulu-max-streaming-bundle-price-availability.
FOMC July 2024 Meeting:
“Consumer Price Index - June 2024.” Bls.Gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 July 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
Cox, Jeff. “Fed Holds Rates Steady and Notes Progress on Inflation.” CNBC, CNBC, 31 July 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/07/31/fed-rate-decision-july-2024.html.
Curran, Enda. “Fed Meeting Today: Live Analysis on Interest Rates, Powell Speech.” Edited by Michael Arnold and Chris Anstey, Bloomberg.Com, Bloomberg, 31 July 2024, www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-07-31/fomc-rate-decision-and-fed-chair-news-conference.
Smialek, Jeanna. “Fed Opens Door to September Rates Cut If Inflation Stays Cool.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 31 July 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/business/economy/fed-meeting-interest-rates.html.
Guida, Victoria. “Fed Poised to Cut Rates, Ignoring Trump and GOP Lawmakers.” Politico, Politico, 31 July 2024, www.politico.com/news/2024/07/31/fed-interest-rate-cuts-trump-republican-backlash-00171918.
“Meeting Calendars and Information.” FederalReserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 31 July 2024.
“Personal Income and Outlays, June 2024.” Bea.Gov, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 26 July 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-june-2024.
CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process:
Appleby, Julie. “Biden Administration Tightens Broker Access to Healthcare.Gov to Thwart Rogue Sign-Ups.” Fierce Healthcare, KFF Health News, 22 July 2024, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/biden-administration-tightens-broker-access-healthcaregov-thwart-rogue-sign-ups.
“CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity.
“CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity, Update.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 6 May 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity-update.
“CMS Statement on System Changes to Stop Unauthorized Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 19 July 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-system-changes-stop-unauthorized-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity.
Resources:
5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726
Agent's Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/events/
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/
Marketplace Call Center: 1-800-318-2596
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASDF20240719
Signs It's Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move! https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
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Ritter on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube
Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads
Tina on LinkedIn
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
The Friday Five for July 19, 2024:
Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks
Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors
Why Should Insurance Agents Hold In-Person Seminars?
Asset-Based LTCi vs. Traditional LTCi
Ritter Summits 2024
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Target No Longer Accepts Personal Checks:
Target will stop accepting personal checks: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/target-will-stop-accepting-personal-checks-rcna160702
Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of the payment method numbered? https://apnews.com/article/target-stop-accepting-personal-checks-d42d5e5d1f3c9a5f08c1899526c305bb
Target will stop accepting this old-school form of payment: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/10/business/target-personal-checks/index.html
Apple Watch Series 10 Rumors:
Apple May Be Bringing an Ultra-Sized Screen to the Series Watch 10: https://hypebeast.com/2024/7/apple-watch-ultra-screen-series-10-lineup
Apple Watch 10 tipped to get these 3 new features — but blood-pressure sensor faces 'snags': https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-10-3-features-rumored-blood-pressure-sensor
Report: Apple Watch Series 10 to Offer Larger Screens and Faster Chip, but New Health Features in Trouble: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/07/series-10-larger-screens-and-faster-chip/
What’s Next for the Apple Watch: Bigger Screens But a Similar Look: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-07/apple-watch-series-10-ultra-3-details-bigger-screens-blood-pressure-challenge-lybjqp0q
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits 2024:
Register for Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
Resources:
App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG604
Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240705
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Ritter Insurance Marketing is saying goodbye to Shop & Enroll as we transition to Integrity’s PlanEnroll platform. Find out what agents need to know as we hear from Craig and answer some frequently asked questions.
Learn More About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Shop & Enroll Phaseout Frequently Asked Questions: https://ritterim.com/documents/shop-and-enroll-phaseout-faq.pdf
Still have questions about Shop & Enroll? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
We're back with more podcast recommendations all in the name of celebrating International Podcast Day 2022! Sarah has updates, recommendations, and a brand-new feature this year. Listen, like, and follow along... we hope you find some new favorites!
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Podcast Recommendations:
Aftershock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/
Arcadia, CA: https://arcadiacalifornia.lawofnames.com/
Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-interest
The Beautiful Liar: https://qcodemedia.com/the-beautiful-liar
Bridgewater: https://www.grimandmild.com/bridgewater
From Now: https://qcodemedia.com/from-now
The Midnight Symphony: https://www.themidnightsymphony.com/
Missing Pages: https://thepodglomerate.com/shows/missing-pages/
Normal Gossip: https://defector.com/tag/normal-gossip/
Overleaper: https://www.realm.fm/shows/overleaper
The Polybius Conspiracy: https://www.radiotopia.fm/showcase/the-polybius-conspiracy
Sam Archer Third Grade Detective: https://www.gokidgo.com/samarcher
The Trojan Horse Affair: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/podcasts/trojan-horse-affair.html
X Marks the Spot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-marks-the-spot-the-legend-of-forrest-fenn/id1626203378
Young Ben Franklin: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/young-ben-franklin/
More Recommendations:
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
References:
Bridgewater Season 2 Update from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgewaterPod/status/1570019391907004418?s=20&t=YRxCMwOz98h2Txojk_49XA
Podcast Statistics and Data [August 2022]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-statistics
Radiotopia from PRX Announces Forthcoming Series from Acclaimed Indie Podcasters Avery Trufelman, Ian Chillag, and Kaitlin Prest: https://medium.com/prxofficial/radiotopia-from-prx-announces-forthcoming-series-from-acclaimed-indie-podcasters-cd4d42db8447
The Infinite Dial 2022: http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infinite-Dial-2022-Webinar-revised.pdf
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
After 400+ episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we've learned some things! Rather than keep that knowledge to ourselves, we're sharing it with you... and asking for your stories, too!!!
What’s the best business lesson you ever learned? We want to know!
Email the ASG Podcast or call the hotline at 1-717-562-7211!
Mentioned in this episode:
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?
More episodes you’ll like:
4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter Storms
The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs
What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.
Mentioned in this episode:
Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan Playset – Amazon | Walmart
Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL – Target
CoComelon Official Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll with Sounds – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Studios – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Osmo Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop – Amazon | Target
Pokemon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box – Amazon | Walmart
Purse Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee The Balloon Dino – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu – Amazon | Target
Tamagotchi Pix – Amazon | Target | Walmart
TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie – Amazon | Walmart
Vtech KidiZoom PrintCam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee My Squishy Little Dumplings – Amazon | Target | Walmart
More episodes you’ll like:
2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles
3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams
November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five
November 19, 2021 | The Friday Five
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Getting Creative with Thanksgiving Classics
Holiday Dinner Survival Guide
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Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!
Mentioned in this episode:
70 Over 70
Bridgewater
Endless Thread
Goodnight, World
Impostors
Nice Try!
Not Past It
Rabbits
The Alarmist
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Dropout
The Infinite Dial 2021
The Just Enough Family
Today, Explained
Toxic: The Britney Spears Story
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
More episodes you’ll like:
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021)
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020
International Podcast Day 2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019
International Podcast Day 2019
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target
Vtech KidiZoom Creator Cam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
More episodes you’ll like:
November 20, 2020 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for November 20, 2020: Amazon Pharmacy; Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine; A Zoom Thanksgiving?; TikTok Rolls Out Parental Controls; Thanksgiving Desserts (and BONUS: sides!)
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement
Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.
Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs
Get the scoop on the Part D Senior Savings Model! This new initiative brings major insulin savings to your Medicare clients. They could pay just $35 for a one-month supply of insulin. Learn all the details in this can't miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast.
How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back
In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!
The Agents Survival Guide Podcast Turns 3! Celebrate with us!!!
Three years, more than three hundred episodes published, dozens of rabbit holes explored, and countless cups of coffee consumed. Thanks for sticking with us! Listen for details on our 3rd Birthday Giveaway! 🥳
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Cariofi Alla Giudia
Carciofi alla Giudia is a classic Italian-Jewish fried artichoke dish that takes everything you love about potato chips and improves upon it. Ready to learn how to make them?
Subscription Boxes for Seniors Bring Wellness to Your Doorstep
Subscription boxes can be very beneficial for seniors, especially if they promote a hobby or healthy eating. We look at a few of the ways subscription boxes for seniors can be utilized.
Why Do We Celebrate That? Classic Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a holiday with many classic traditions, from the Christmas tree to parties and wassailing. But when you think about it, why do we celebrate that?
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
You need commissions, but you don’t want to catch, or spread, COVID. Can you compliantly check temperatures or ask health questions in person? Will more carriers allow remote Medicare sales? How can you have a profitable Annual Enrollment Period during the current health crisis?
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
Starting out as an insurance agent in the Medicare industry can seem daunting. There are many ins and outs of selling Medicare and quite a list of things you need to decide and do.
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
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
More episodes you’ll like:
2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
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.
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
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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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
You’re invited to our virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! You’ll get a chance to meet 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. It’s the AEP insurance training you don’t want to miss… Register today!
Register to Attend Ritter’s Virtual Summits
More episodes you’ll like:
2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
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.
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
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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