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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Join us for an episode written by Ritter Insurance Marketing’s CEO Craig Ritter. Explore recent enrollment trends and get the details of CMS’ plan for new legislation in the coming years.
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Rethinking the Senior Market webinar: https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/rethinking-the-senior-market-a-look-at-new-products-medicare-challenges
Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Resources:
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-medicare-helps-your-clients-stay-healthy/
How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-your-clients-get-the-most-out-of-their-medicare-advantage-plans/
What’s the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO: https://living.medicareful.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-and-a-ppo
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-seniors-value-most-in-an-ma-plan-asg175/
Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-people-are-choosing-part-c-over-original-medicare/
References:
Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/explaining-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
HHS Secretary Responds to the President’s Executive Order on Drug Prices: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-secretary-responds-presidents-executive-order-drug-prices
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
Key Facts About Medicare Part D Enrollment and Costs in 2022: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medicare-part-d-enrollment-and-costs-in-2022/
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/19/2022-22834/lowering-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans
Medicare Costs: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs
Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Research/ActuarialStudies/RxSafeHarbor
Who Didn’t Get a Second Shingrix Shot? Implications for Multidose COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/who-didnt-get-a-second-shingrix-shot-implications-for-multidose-covid-19-vaccines/
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
2023 State of the Senior Market: In Review
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
In case you missed it, we’re recapping our State of the Senior Market 2023 event. Craig Ritter reported on Medicare enrollment stats, industry trends, and upcoming regulations proposed by CMS in their 2024 Advance Notice.
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Resources:
5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Sales Call Recording): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
Health Risk Assessment Instructions - The Ritter Platform: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/hra/ (Requires RitterIM.com login)
How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script that Really Works: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-write-a-medicare-supplement-call-script-that-really-works-2022/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Major Compliance Changes Are Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritter-insurance-marketing-joins-integrity-marketing-group/
Ritter Carriers: https://www.ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-future-of-medicare-part-d-the-push-toward-mapd/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/the-ritter-platform/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Watch the full State of the Senior Market presentation by Craig Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-state-of-the-senior-market-in-review/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
Why We Added Multi-Factor Authentication to Ritter Logins: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-we-added-multi-factor-authentication-to-ritter-logins/
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Medicareful 2022 Year-in-Review: Mastering New Compliance Mandates
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Want to make your job a lot easier? Skip the hassle of paper applications! With Ritter’s easy-to-use Medicareful enrollment tool, you can streamline your business with clients and carriers and stay compliant with the latest CMS rules. Learn all about it in this episode.
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Get your own Medicareful site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Meet Your Sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Email us at ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About CallVault (Compliant Medicare Sales Recording) | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-using-medicareful-to-sell-more-medicare-plans/
A Review of the Top Medicare Quote engines for Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/a-review-of-the-top-medicare-quote-engines-for-insurance-agents/
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
Here’s How You Can Record Your Medicare Sales Calls Like a Pro Using CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/heres-how-you-can-record-your-medicare-sales-calls-like-a-pro-using-callvault/
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-provider-lookup-fasttrack-lead-sharing-for-the-2022-aep/
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending ft. Aaron Kassover
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Join Aaron Kassover, founder of AgentMethods, back to talk about why client outreach is more than just birthday emails. Learn about the three types of email you should be sending your clients. Aaron and Sarah also chat about how AgentMethods AMPlify helps automate those emails and so much more!
Ready to AMPlify your insurance sales, renewals and referrals? Turn up the volume with AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/amplify
More words of wisdom from Aaron:
On Birthday Emails:
“If that's when you're reaching out, and the rest of the year, it's crickets. It's not going to work very well.”
“There's no relationship, there's no value to add, you're just trying to disrupt somebody. But if there's a relationship, if there's trust, if there's value, it's a different story.”
When creating a call-to-action (CTA) on your website:
“If you stand five feet away from your computer and you squint, you can still see the call to action. Yes. One thing to do.”
Why content should be tailored to your audience:
“It’s kind of like a fingerprint, every agent’s customers are a little different. Some agents are super analytical and are all about percentages and those number details. And others are about relationships and family and people are drawn to you because of that. So, the kinds of content that you’re going to share, that’s going to get your audience to respond is going to be very different for those two agents.”
Highlights:
[1:45] Why is email marketing so effective and how can insurance agents get started?
[2:15] Aaron's new Thanksgiving story
[4:28] The biggest mistake most agents make when sending out birthday emails
[7:39] What else can insurance agents do with email marketing?
[8:32] Email Marketing Campaign #1
[9:32] Email Marketing Campaign #2
[10:36] Great discourse on call-to-action strategy and how to make your CTAs effective
[16:02] How does AgentMethods help insurance agents with no email marketing experience whatsoever?
[17:25] AMPlify: AgentMethods email automation platform
[18:44] How many leads in one day?!?
[19:38] Email Marketing Campaign #3
[20:38] More than just email with AMPlify from AgentMethods
[22:44] The magic of AMPlify
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/
Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-project-management-apps/
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-agents-through-technology-ft-aaron-kassover-from-agent-methods/
How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-add-technology-to-your-insurance-business/
How to Market Yourself Effectively: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-market-yourself-effectively/
Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/should-insurance-agents-have-their-own-website-2022/
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Think the conversation around mental health has shifted? You should see the Medicare coverage! Stay updated and informed with our newest explainer on mental health and substance use disorder coverage for your Medicare clients.
Question for the ASG Podcast? Ask away! ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
References:
Does Medicare cover mental health? https://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-qa-tool/does-medicare-cover-mental-health/
Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/does-medicare-cover-mental-health-services
FAQs on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare/
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Get the details on CMS compliance changes coming to Medicare Advantage and Part D in 2024. We highlight the major regulations agents need to know to stay compliant, all in this can't-miss episode!
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Medicare compliance questions? Email our Compliance Officer for clarification!
Questions for the podcast? Recommendations for an episode? Email the ASG Podcast!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
All About State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: https://living.medicareful.com/all-about-state-health-insurance-assistance-programs
CMS Compliance Memo & TPMO Frequently Asked Questions: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-compliance-memo-tpmo-frequently-asked-questions-the-friday-five/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Uncoupling, & the State of the Senior Market: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2023 Registration: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm
Updated Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/updated-medicare-enrollment-rules-for-2023/
References:
Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Friday Dec 30, 2022
5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule | The Friday Five
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
CMS just released the Contract Year 2024 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. Listen for our initial take on these policy and technical changes and what they mean for independent insurance agents like you!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
References:
Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule (CMS-4201-P): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
CMS releases the 2024 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule: What it means for Star ratings, prior authorization, and marketing requirements: https://www.risehealth.org/insights-articles/cms-releases-the-2024-medicare-advantage-proposed-rule-what-it-means-for-star-ratings-prior-authorization-and-marketing-requirements
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf
Medicare Program: Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, etc.: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2022-26956/medicare-program-contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
The Ideal Client for Medicare Advantage Plans
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Helping your clients get the coverage they need starts with knowing what to look for. Find out what circumstances can make Medicare Advantage Plans a good fit.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs): https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-pitch-medicare-medical-savings-accounts-msas/
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods/
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-c-snps/
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
Working with New Medicare Clients in Poor Health: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/working-with-new-medicare-clients-in-poor-health/
References:
In a Crowded Medicare Advantage Market, Know Thy Customer: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/understanding-customer-in-crowded-medicare-advantage-market
Income and Poverty in the United States: 2020: https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2021/demo/p60-273.html
Medicare Advantage in 2022: Enrollment Update and Key Trends: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2022-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/
Percent of U.S. Adults 55 and Over with Chronic Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/health_policy/adult_chronic_conditions.htm
Friday Sep 30, 2022
International Podcast Day 2022
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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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
2023 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Breaking news! CMS announced the 2023 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Get the details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in CY2023!
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Need a solution for compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording? Learn more about CallVault from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-callvault-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording-the-friday-five/
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References:
2023 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles 2023 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2023-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles-2023-medicare-part-d-income-related-monthly
CMS Fast Facts: https://data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts
CMS Fact Facts PDF (August 2022 Version): https://data.cms.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/4f0176a6-d634-47c1-8447-b074f014079a/CMSFastFactsAug2022.pdf
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
In August 2022 Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. That means there are a lot of big changes coming for agents and clients alike. Listen to find out how those changes affect you and your business.
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Resources:
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs: https://living.medicareful.com/cms-announces-2022-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-costs
CMS Projects Lower 2023 Part D Average Costs: https://living.medicareful.com/cms-announces-lower-projected-2023-part-d-average-costs
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-cross-selling-medicare-products/
References:
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/
Extending Health Subsidies Averts Premium Hikes, Risks Inflation: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/extending-health-subsidies-averts-premium-hikes-risks-inflation
Fact Sheet: What happens to premiums if the extra help from the American Rescue Plan expires: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/06/22/fact-sheet-what-happens-premiums-if-extra-help-american-rescue-plan-expires.html
Five Things to Know About the Renewal of Extra Affordable Care Subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/five-things-to-know-about-renewal-of-extra-affordable-care-act-subsidies-in-inflation-reduction-act/
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
Inflation Rebate Penalty for Drug Companies: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2021/jun/inflation-rebate-penalty-drug-companies
Marketplace Enrollment, 2014-2022: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/marketplace-enrollment/
Part D Senior Savings Model: https://innovation.cms.gov/innovation-models/part-d-savings-model
Public’s Top Priority for 2022: Strengthening the Nations Economy: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2022/02/16/publics-top-priority-for-2022-strengthening-the-nations-economy/
Why Insulin Is So Expensive in the U.S.—And What the Inflation Reduction Act Does About It: https://time.com/6206569/insulin-prices-inflation-reduction-act/
The Inflation Reduction Act is a Milestone Achievement in Lowering Americas’ Health Care Costs: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/inflation-reduction-act-milestone-achievement-lowering-americans-health-care-costs
What Are the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/slideshow/what-are-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means to Older Adults: https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-to-older-adults
What would ACA Subsidies Have Been in 2022 if COVID-19 Relief Had not passed: https://www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator-without-arpa/
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Google Ad Changes for Health Insurance Advertising Require Certification
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Planning to run Google ads for your insurance business this AEP? Google recently updated their rules so anyone advertising health and medical insurance needs G2 certification. We've got the details you need!
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Email Verisk Financial G2 at healthinsurancecertification@verisk.comG2 Health Insurance Providers CertificationHealth Insurance Providers Certification Price and States/Locales
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Don't get overwhelmed by certification and training details this AEP. Let Ritter keep track of them for you! Our Certification Center has been updated for the 2023 Annual Enrollment Period with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D cert and training info. Find out how to access carrier AHIP, MA and PDP certification, and product training details.
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingAHIP Medicare TrainingFAQs About NAHU Medicare CertificationFree eBooks and Guides for Insurance AgentsGet Started with Ritter – register here!NAHU Medicare Advantage (MA) CertificationRitter's Carrier Certification CenterThe Latest Available 2023 MA & PDP Carrier CertificationsWhat Does 'Ready-to-Sell" Mean for Medicare Agents?What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
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Articles to Share with Your Clients:
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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients featuring Danny Ford
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Retirement doesn't always mean the end of work. Your Medicare client may want or need to go back to work. What then? We talked to Danny Ford about the steps insurance agents should take when their client is considering a return to the workforce.
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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
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Thursday Jun 23, 2022
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Do often you struggle to put your feet up and relax? Or do you bring work home with you? You’re not alone! The ASG Podcast has advice on how to create a better work and life balance.
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingWhy Working in 90-Minute Intervals is Powerful for Your Body and Job, According to ScienceRelax! You’ll Be More ProductiveHappiness and ProductivityWhy Does the Brain Need So Much Power?Does Thinking Really Hard Burn More Calories?
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