Agent Survival Guide Podcast

The Postseason Game Plan for Agents

 
The Friday Five for February 14, 2024:
Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates
Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch?
Egg Substitutions for Baking & Protein
Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts)
The Postseason Game Plan
 
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Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates:
Adorno, José. “IOS 18.3.1 Now Available Ahead of Big Ios 18.4 Upgrade.” Bgr.Com, BGR, 10 Feb. 2025, bgr.com/tech/ios-18-3-1-now-available-ahead-of-big-ios-18-4-upgrade/.
Disotto, John-Anthony. “iOS 18.4 Could Be the Biggest iPhone Upgrade Ever – Here’s Why.” TechRadar.Com, TechRadar, 11 Feb. 2025, www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/ios-18-4-could-be-the-biggest-iphone-upgrade-ever-heres-why.
Phelan, David. “Apple iOS 18.4 Release Date: The Major iPhone Update Is On Its Way.” Forbes.Com, Forbes Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/02/08/apple-ios-184-release-date-the-major-free-iphone-update-is-on-its-way/.
Rossignol, Joe. “iOS 18.4 Will Include These New Features for Your iPhone.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 5 Feb. 2025, www.macrumors.com/2025/02/05/ios-18-4-expected-features/.
 
Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch?
Lovejoy, Ben. “The Five Reasons Some People Wear Their Apple Watch on Their Ankle.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/the-five-reasons-some-people-wear-their-apple-watch-on-their-ankle/.
Skwarecki, Beth. “Why (and How) to Wear Your Apple Watch on Your Ankle.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 11 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/health/why-and-how-to-wear-an-apple-watch-on-your-ankle.
Heater, Brian. “Tiktok Influencers Are Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 10 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/tiktok-influencers-are-wearing-apple-watches-on-their-ankles/.
 
Egg Substitutes for Baking & Protein:
David, Lauren. “8 Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking.” Aarp.Org, AARP, 10 Feb. 2025, www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2025/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking.html.
Valente, Lisa. “10 Foods with More Protein Than an Egg.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 18 Nov. 2024, www.eatingwell.com/article/291485/10-foods-with-more-protein-than-an-egg/.
McDonell, Kayla. “13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs.” Healthline.Com, Healthline Media, 7 Feb. 2024, www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes.
Phaneuf, Taryn. “Egg Prices Are Rising Again. Here’s Why They’re So High.” Edited by Laura McMullen, Nerdwallet.Com, NerdWallet, 11 Feb. 2025, www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/why-are-eggs-so-expensive.
Lannon, KJ. “Egg Prices Got You Scrambling? Here’s 3 Substitutes to Use in Your Cake Mix.” Tastingtable.Com, Tasting Table, 10 Feb. 2025, www.tastingtable.com/1780478/egg-substitutes-boxed-cake-mix/.
 
Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts)
Bell, Allison. “10 House GOP Health Program and Tax Change Ideas.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 24 Jan. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/01/24/10-house-gop-health-program-and-tax-change-ideas/.
Muoio, Dave. “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Shake-up Leaves Medical Debt Reform in Limbo.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 6 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-shakeup-leaves-medical-debt-reform-limbo.
Muoio, Dave, et al. “Healthcare Lobbying 2025: Here Are the Top Policy Issues for Hospitals, Payers, Docs and Tech.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/healthcare-lobbying-2025-here-are-top-policy-issues-hospitals-payers-docs-and-tech.
 
The Postseason Game Plan:
https://postseasongameplan.com/
 
Resources:
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
Best Apps for Sports Fans: https://lnk.to/asga78
Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs: https://lnk.to/asg647
MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645
PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646
 
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Agent Apps | Apps to Use Instead of Social Media

 
 
Want something to replace scrolling on social media? Tina has some apps to help you be more intentional with your screen time.
 
Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/Pocket App: https://getpocket.com/home
 
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Resources:
4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-helpful-podcasts-for-busy-insurance-agents/
Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/ASGgenZblogredirect  
References:
Blinkist: Best Book Summaries & Audio Book Guides.” Blinkist, https://www.blinkist.com/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
Build a Home for Everything That Interests You.” Pocket, https://getpocket.com/home. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
 
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Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs

 
Stay compliant while sharing beneficiary data with other TPMOs. We explain the CMS rules for agents obtaining prior express written consent.
 
Read the text version
 
Resources:
2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/ 
Contact the Ritter Insurance Marketing Compliance Team by emailing complianceofficer@ritterim.com
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://lnk.to/IO4lRf
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
TCPA Regulations: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/sales-communication-practices/#tcpa
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/
 
References:
“.Com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising.” Ftc.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-staff-revises-online-advertising-disclosure-guidelines/130312dotcomdisclosures.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Clear and Conspicuous Definition.” Ecfr.Gov, The Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-255#p-255.0(f). Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f.
“Integrity Compliance Guidelines Third Party Marketing Organization (‘TPMO’) Sharing of Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs.” Ritter Insurance Marketing, Integrity, ritterim.com/documents/personal-beneficiary-data-sharing-tpmo-guidelines.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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Invites, Tapestry, & the 2025 Senior Market Symposium

 
The Friday Five for February 7, 2025:
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update
Apple Announces Invites
Tapestry from The IconFactory
2025 Senior Market Symposium
 
Register for the 2025 Senior Market Symposium!
 
RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update:
Halleman, Sydney, et al. “RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle on Path to HHS Secretary.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 4 Feb. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/rfk-jr-clears-key-hurdle-on-path-to-hhs-secretary/739096/.
Nix, Jessica. “RFK Jr. Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote to Lead HHS.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 4 Feb. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-clears-senate-committee-heads-to-full-vote-to-lead-hhs/.
Diamond, Dan, et al. “RFK Jr. Closes in on HHS Cabinet Post after Senate Panel Vote.” Washingtonpost.Com, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2025, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-confirmation-committee-vote-hhs-secretary/.
Korecki, Natasha, et al. “Senate Panel Advances RFK Jr.’s Nomination to Be Health Secretary.” NBCNews.Com, NBC Universal News Group, 4 Feb. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-panel-advances-rfk-jrs-nomination-health-secretary-rcna190438.
 
Apple Announces Invites:
Apple Invites: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-invites/id6472498645
Peterson, Jake. “Apple’s New ‘Invites’ App Is Coming for Partiful.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 4 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/tech/apple-new-invites-app.
Christoffel, Ryan. “Here Are Five Apple Invites Features You Might Have Missed.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 5 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/here-are-five-apple-invites-features-you-might-have-missed/.
“Introducing Apple Invites, a New App That Brings People Together.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 4 Feb. 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/introducing-apple-invites-a-new-app-that-brings-people-together/.
 
Tapestry from The IconFactory:
Perez, Sarah. “A Review of Tapestry, an App Powered by the Growing Open Web.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/a-review-of-tapestry-an-app-powered-by-the-growing-open-web/.
Scott, Steven, and Shaun Preece. “Tapestry Combines Social Media, Podcasts & YouTube in One App.” Spotify, Double Tap Podcast, 4 Feb. 2025, open.spotify.com/episode/6klC52wDtTANVIpBO9AH0O.
Tapestry by Iconfactory: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapestry-by-iconfactory/id6448078074
Mehta, Ivan. “Team behind Twitterrific Launches a Multi-Feed App Called Tapestry.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/team-behind-twitterrific-launches-a-multi-feed-app-called-tapestry/.
Pierce, David. “The Timeline Apps Are Here, and They’re Awesome.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 4 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/apps/605756/tapestry-reeder-surf-timeline-apps.
Christoffel, Ryan. “Twitterrific Team Launches New ‘Tapestry’ iPhone App for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, More.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 4 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/twitterrific-team-launches-new-iphone-app-tapestry-for-bluesky-mastodon-more/.
 
2025 Senior Market Symposium:
Register to Attend the 2025 Ritter Insurance Marketing Senior Market Symposium
 
Resources:
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643 
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644 
MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645
PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646
 
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
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PlanEnroll FAQs

 
Sarah and Tina team up in the studio to tackle your questions about PlanEnroll. Learn how to create your site, work with clients, and boost your marketing with this tool!
 
Read the text version
  
Get in touch with your Ritter Sales Specialists: 1 800-769-1847 or email ASGpodcast@ritterim.com
 
Contact Integrity at 888-818-3760 or email support@clients.integrity.com
 
Resources:
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-planenroll-will-make-this-your-best-aep-yet/
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-access-to-exclusive-leads-when-you-become-a-planenroll-network-agent/
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
PlanEnroll Lead Program Training: https://trainings.planenroll.com/
Register with Integrity: https://identity.integrity.com/register?client_id=AEPortal
Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
Integrity Marketing Group: https://integrity.com/
Integrity Webinars: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7
Webinars & Events with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/events/ 
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn
 
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MedicareCENTER FAQs

 
Get the details on MedicareCENTER! Join Sarah and Tina for a deep dive into frequently asked agent questions.
 
Read the text version
 
Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register 
 
Resources:
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1  
Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://lnk.to/ueDEY0  
Integrity Official Site: https://integrity.com/
Integrity On Demand Trainings: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7 
Integrity Support Email: support@clients.integrity.com
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ (Don’t forget to choose “Agent Survival Guide” as how you heard about Ritter!)
Ritter Events, Training, & Webinar List: https://ritterim.com/events/
 
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5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media

 
At a loss for what to post on your business socials? Sarah highlights 5 types of content agents can share on social media – and they’re not all insurance related!
 
Resources:
5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638 
Boost Sales and Productivity with Our Medicare Sales Planner: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-sales-and-productivity-with-our-medicare-sales-planner
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
 
References:
Pierre, Yasmin. “Social Media Holiday Calendar 2025.” Brandwatch.Com, Brandwatch, 5 Dec. 2024, www.brandwatch.com/blog/social-media-holiday-calendar/.
“Your Ultimate Social Media Calendar Guide for 2025.” Theblogsocial.Com, The Blog Social, 7 Nov. 2024, www.theblogsocial.com/social-media-calendar-guide-2025/.
Marino, Susie. “The Big List of 500+ Social Media Holidays for Every Month of 2025.” Localiq.Com, Local IQ, 11 Dec. 2024, localiq.com/blog/social-media-holidays/.
 
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Agent Apps | Best Apps for Sports Fans

 
Are you a sports fan? You need to check out these apps to stay up to date with your favorite teams!
ESPN App: https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espnBleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/Apple Sports: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
 
Resources:
Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77
How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-find-balance-between-life-and-work/
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Live Webinars & Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients/
 
References: 
“B/R Sports on Max.” Max, https://bleacherreport.com/team-stream-now. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
Apple. “Apple Sports.” App Store, 21 Feb. 2024, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829.
“Bleacher Report.” Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now., https://bleacherreport.com/. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
“ESPN App - Download on IOS App Store & Google Play.” ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
“Team Stream Now.” Bleacher Report, https://help.max.com/US/Answer/Detail/000002560. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
 
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Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow

 
How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight.
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Linda Ugelow Official Website: https://lindaugelow.com/
Listen to Linda’s Podcast: https://lindaugelow.com/ditl-podcast/
Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/
Read Linda’s Blog From My Mind to Yours: https://lindaugelow.com/blog/
 
Follow Linda Ugelow on Social Media:
Linda on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ugelow-61858813/ TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow
 
Resources:
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://lnk.to/asgmm9
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://lnk.to/kDjaoK
 
References:
Ugelow, Linda. Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. Page Two Books, Inc, 2021.
 
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
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How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life

 
It can be difficult to manage the different aspects of our lives. In this episode, we cover how to recognize and prevent burnout, how to implement personal care, and more.  
   
Read the text version 
    
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Resources:  
Get Focused with These Apps: https://lnk.to/asga76  
Lessons Learned in 2024: https://lnk.to/asg637  
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103  
Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/tech-takeaways-for-forward-thinking-insurance-agents/  
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640  
 
References:  
Tartakovsky, Margarita. “7 Reasons You Might Resist Rest and How to Get Mental Rest.” Psych Central, Psych Central, 12 Jan. 2023, https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-really-rest.  
“America’s Alarming (Lack of) Work-Life Balance.” ELVTR, ELVTR, 14 Oct. 2024, https://elvtr.com/blog/americas-alarming-lack-of-work-life-balance.  
Nastasi, Jessica A., et al. “Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis.” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 56, no. 3, 11 May 2023, pp. 539–548, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.995?utm_campaign=WRH_6_5_23.  
Godreau, Jeanette. “Embrace These 7 Types of Rest.” Mindful Health Solutions, 12 June 2023, https://mindfulhealthsolutions.com/embrace-these-7-types-of-rest/.  
“Hello Sunshine.” CU Anschutz Newsroom, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 30 May 2024, https://news.cuanschutz.edu/health-and-wellness/hello-sunshine.  
“Stay Focused, Be Present.” Forest, https://www.forestapp.cc/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.  
Raeburn, Alicia. “The Productivity Hack That Actually Works [2024].” Asana, Asana, 14 Oct. 2024, https://asana.com/resources/pomodoro-technique.  
“Why Our Attention Spans Are Shrinking, with Gloria Mark, Phd.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spans. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.  
  
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2025 ACA Open Enrollment Hits All-Time High

 
The Friday Five for January 24, 2025:
Regulatory Freeze
TikTok Ban Update
Instagram Announces Edits
Optimal Ambient Temperature for Seniors
2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High
 
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Regulatory Freeze:
Isaac, Mike. “Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-video-app-tiktok-ban.html.
“Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 20 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/.
Treisman, Rachel. “Trump Is Signing a Flurry of Executive Orders. Here’s How Those Work.” Npr.Org, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5269600/trump-executive-actions-orders-memoranda-proclamation.
 
TikTok Ban Update:
“Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 21 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/application-of-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act-to-tiktok/.
Duffy, Clare, and David Goldman. “TikTok Is Back Online after Trump Pledged to Restore It.” Cnn.Com, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/tech/tiktok-ban/index.html.
Allyn, Bobby. “TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S., Following Trump’s Promise to Pause the Ban.” Npr.Org, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5267568/tiktok-back-online.
Lagatta, Eric. “TikTok Still Not Available on App Stores after Trump’s Executive Order: What We Know.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 22 Jan. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/22/tiktok-ban-download-app-stores-update/77872210007/.
 
Instagram Announces Edits:
Davis, Wes. “Instagram Announces a Blatant CapCut Clone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/19/24347358/instagram-edits-capcut-video-app-tiktok-ban.
Schoon, Ben. “Instagram ‘edits’ Coming to Android in February as CapCut Remains Banned.” 9to5google.Com, 9 To 5 Google, 20 Jan. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/01/20/instagram-edits-app-android-february/.
 
Optimal Home Temperature for Senior Brain Health:
Pappas, Stephanie. “How Heat Affects the Mind.” Apa.Org, American Psychological Association, 1 June 2024, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/heat-affects-mental-health.
“Home Ambient Temperature and Self-Reported Attention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” Pubmed.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Dec. 2024, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39656181/.
“Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults.” Neurosciencenews.Com, Neuroscience News, 14 Jan. 2025, neurosciencenews.com/temperature-aging-cognition-28353/.
Thompson, Dennis. “Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors’ Brain Health?” Healthday.Com, HealthDay, 16 Jan. 2025, www.healthday.com/health-news/senior-health/is-your-home-too-warm-for-seniors-brain-health.
“Scientists Warn: Your Home Temperature Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Cognitive Decline.” SciTechDaily.Com, SciTechDaily, 22 Jan. 2025, scitechdaily.com/scientists-warn-your-home-temperature-could-be-increasing-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline/.
 
2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High:
Pifer, Rebecca. “ACA Enrollment Breaks Records Again in 2025.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Jan. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/aca-enrollment-2025-record-high-final/737679/.
“Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/over-24-million-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-2025.
“State-Based Marketplaces: 2025 Open Enrollment.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/state-exchange-oe-chart-py-2025.pdf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
 
Resources:
5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg636
8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans: https://lnk.to/asg641
CMS Draft Legislation for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250117
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
 
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How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency

 
Engage your clients regularly and keep them coming back for more! Rob Oxenford joins Sarah to talk best practices and how switching your focus can be a game-changer for insurance agents.
 
Mentioned in this episode:
AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/
 
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5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/evzCML
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn
 
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CMS Draft Legislation for CY 2026

 
The Friday Five for January 17, 2025:
TikTok Ban & Popular Alternatives
Part D Cost-Sharing
Successor Regulation Rules
Creditable Coverage Determination
MA and Part D Advance Notice
 
TikTok Ban & Rising Alternatives:
“A Possible Tiktok Ban Is Just Days Away. A List of Other Apps Available.” Apnews.Com, AP News, 14 Jan. 2025, apnews.com/article/tiktok-alternative-social-media-platforms-ban-49af1bfd2a1543a09b327544c380f217.
Rosenblatt, Kalhan. “Chinese TikTok Alternative RedNote Tops App Charts Ahead of Potential TikTok Ban.” NBCNews.Com, NBCUniversal News Group, 14 Jan. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/rednote-chinese-tiktok-alternative-tops-app-charts-ahead-ban-rcna187497.
Habeshian, Sareen. “Tiktok Ban Timeline: Here’s Where Things Stand.” Axios.Com, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025, www.axios.com/2025/01/13/tiktok-ban-timeline.
“TikTok Prepares for US Shutdown from Sunday, Sources Say.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 15 Jan. 2025, www.reuters.com/technology/tiktok-preparing-us-shut-off-sunday-information-reports-2025-01-15/.
 
CMS Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program:
“CMS Releases Proposed 2026 Payment Policy Updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-proposed-2026-payment-policy-updates-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-programs.
“Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet.
“Draft CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/draft-cy-2026-part-d-redesign-program-instructions.pdf. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025
“Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/final-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions.pdf.
 
CMS 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Advance Notice:
“2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/2025-advance-notice-fact-sheet-and-faq.pdf. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
“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.
“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet.
“Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2026 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-advance-notice.pdf.
Goldman, Maya. “Biden Proposes $21B Pay Increase for MA Insurers.” Axios.Com, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025, www.axios.com/2025/01/13/biden-proposes-insurer-pay-increase .
Pifer, Rebecca. “CMS Revised Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Here’s Which Payers Benefited.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 9 July 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-revised-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-plan-scores/720697/.
 
Resources:
2025 ACA Enrollment Updates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250110
CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2026 Maximum Fair Prices for First 10 Medicare-Negotiated Drugs: https://lnk.to/BkBrUZ 
How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-find-balance-between-life-and-work/
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/asg634  
The Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Determination Changes for 2025 or Beyond: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-medicare-part-d-creditable-coverage-determination-changes-for-2025-or-beyond/
Top 5 Apps of 2024: https://lnk.to/QkLB8T
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
 
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8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans

 
Rapid disenrollments don't have to happen to you! Learn how better communication can smooth over most Medicare plan disenrollment issues.
 
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Resources:
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1  
7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://lnk.to/ij9pUb  
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/   
Fact-Finder PDF Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf  
Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/  
Helping Clients Navigate Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Coverage: https://ritterim.com/blog/helping-clients-navigate-medicares-durable-medical-equipment-coverage/
How Much Money Can Agents Make Selling Ancillary Health Insurance? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-money-can-agents-make-selling-ancillary-health-insurance/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly/    
Integrity Tools for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/    
Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://lnk.to/LFWWKK   
Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-grievances-how-insurance-agents-can-try-to-prevent-them/   
Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://lnk.to/rQY3Hp  
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year: https://ritterim.com/blog/start-selling-5-star-medicare-advantage-plans-all-year/   
What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-beneficiaries-value-most-in-medicare-advantage-plans/   
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/
  
References:
“Low Incomes, Little Savings: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Have Modest Financial Resources to Draw Upon in Retirement.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/press-release/low-incomes-little-savings-many-medicare-beneficiaries-have-modest-financial-resources-to-draw-upon-in-retirement/.  
“Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Code of Federal Regulations, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.  
“Outbound Education and Verification Calls to All New Enrollees.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/downloads/MMGSection70-6Rev.pdf. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.  
“Part D Communication Requirements.” Code of Federal Regulations, National Archives and Records Administration, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.  
Sparks, Grace, et al. “Public Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices.” KFF.Org, KFF, 4 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/health-costs/poll-finding/public-opinion-on-prescription-drugs-and-their-prices/.  
 
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Agent Apps | Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip

 
 
These apps can save you time and money on your next road trip. Listen to learn more!
 
PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/GasBuddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/
 
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Resources:
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Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0
Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-insurance-agents-working-on-the-road/
Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640
 
References: 
“Ev Charging Station Map - Find a Place to Charge.” PlugShare, https://www.plugshare.com/. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“Cheapest Gas Station Finder App with Money Saving Benefits.” GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“Find EV Charging Stations along Your Route - Waze Help.” Google, Google, https://support.google.com/waze/answer/13259753?hl=en. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
Foster, Andrew. “New Ways to Power up Your Electric Vehicle Adventures with Google Maps.” Google, Google, 17 Apr. 2024, https://blog.google/products/maps/new-ways-to-power-up-your-electric-vehicle-adventures-with-google-maps/.
“Here’s How to Redeem Your Gasback Rewards.” GasBuddy, GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/how-redeem-gasback. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
“This Is How to Earn Gasback with Gasbuddy.” GasBuddy, GasBuddy, https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/how-earn-gasback. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
 
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