Agent Survival Guide Podcast
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Halfway Through AEP: Reflect and Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
11/11/21 • 13 min
November 5, 2021 | The Friday Five
October 29, 2021 | The Friday Five
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2022
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
Mentioned in this episode:4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client
Contracting Made Simple & Smart
Finish Work Faster Using e-Apps
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business
Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
See How the Ritter Platform Works!
See What Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Looks Like Now – 5 Years Later
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 and Older
Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance Agents
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools and Shared Client Records
What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan
Why Do People Buy Brand Names?
Articles to Share with Your Clients:It’s Flu Season! Should You Get a Flu Shot?
Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking
What You Should Know About the COVID Booster
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy
3 Advantages to Being an Independent Insurance Agent
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
06/25/20 • 10 min
Captive or independent? Which path is right for you? In this episode of our ASG Podcast, we highlight three reasons to choose the independent agent route.
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Mentioned in this episode:
3 Tips to Becoming an Independent Insurance Agent
7 Reasons to Choose an Independent Agent
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan
Captive Agent vs. Independent Agent
Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine
Top 5 Benefits of Using an Independent Insurance Agent
What Is the Difference Between Captive and Independent Insurance Agents?
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4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Thinking about joining the ranks of insurance agents selling Medicare for a living? Not really sure if becoming a senior health insurance agent is the right career path for you? We get it! What if you could give it a practice run before giving up your full-time job? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we discuss the benefits of starting out as a part-time insurance agent.
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
Looking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast!
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?
We've got a lot of jargon to keep up with in the insurance industry. In this episode, we're going to unpack the acronyms for the types of individuals and organizations that exist in the industry to help you make your some of your business decisions a whole lot easier.
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider
Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.
What an FMO Can Do for Your Business
Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? If you've been on the fence about joining an FMO, this can't-miss episode is for you!
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How to Check for Your First Looks
The moment when carrier First Looks become available is a very exciting time for insurance agents! It can put a spring in your step and help you get in the mood for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period!
2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Ritter has everything you need to know about 2021 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Note: Insurance providers are NOT REQUIRED to pay the maximum commission rate.
Reassuring Clients During Difficult Times
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The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
10/15/24 • 5 min
2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004
CMS Announces Medicare $2 Drug List Model RFI: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241011
Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala
Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG621
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710
What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005
References:“Consumer Price Index - September 2024.” BLS.Gov, US Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 10 Oct. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
“Create Your Personal My Social Security Account Today.” SSA, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
Bogle, Darlynda. “How the Hold Harmless Provision Protects Your Benefits.” Blog.SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 19 Aug. 2024, blog.ssa.gov/how-the-hold-harmless-provision-protects-your-benefits/.
“Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 10 Oct. 2024, www.ssa.gov/cola/.
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Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
10/12/21 • 11 min
CMS 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
CMS Memo [8/16/2019]: Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
Part D Communication Requirements
What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales
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Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship
Articles to Share with Your Clients:Signs Food Has Started to Spoil
The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent
Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
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The Survivor’s AEP Checklist
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
07/08/21 • 11 min
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
More episodes you’ll like:July 2, 2021 | The Friday Five
In this episode: third Installment of CMS Proposed Rule 2022, update on attempts to add DVH to Medicare, Walmart & Novo Nordisk partner in new effort, how to take a mental health day, and how to block and report text spam.
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!!!
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent
Joining a professional organization could be just the boost your career needs. Learn 5 ways this strategy can benefit you and your insurance business.
Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums
What does the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) look like for 2022? Does the COLA impact Medicare Part B premiums? What about inflation, and Social Security Income? We cover it all in this info-packed episode!
Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
CMS recently released the 2022 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Find out the dollar amounts you could receive for writing MA and PDP business this AEP.
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
NAHU's Medicare training certification is back for 2022. We talk about what's new with NAHU Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and compliance requirements training for the 2022 AEP.
Articles to Share with Your Clients:There are a lot of scary-sounding stories flying around the internet about COVID vaccines right now. Let's decipher which ones are myths and the truth about the COVID vaccines.
Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, but you can lose a lot of its benefits if you prepare or cook it wrong. Here's how you can get the most out of using basil in your cooking!
What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
Whether Medicare considers something medically necessary or not can define your coverage and what you'll be paying out-of-pocket. Here's what you need to know!
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
June 25, 2021 | The Friday Five
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
06/25/21 • 10 min
- KFF Medicare Advantage in 2021 studies
- How CVS helps cut wasteful consumer spending
- DVH benefits coming to Medicare?
- American Rescue Plan Child Tax Credit Info
- The Never Less, Never More Strategy
Advance Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant
CVS cut 72 drugs with 'hyperinflated' prices from its formulary last year
Medicare Advantage in 2021: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
Medicare Advantage in 2021: Premiums, Cost Sharing, Out-of-Pocket Limits and Supplemental Benefits
Medicare Advantage in 2021: Star Ratings and Bonuses
Schumer backing plan to add dental, vision and hearing coverage to Medicare
>Schumer, Sanders working to add dental and vision coverage to Medicare
Why the Most Successful People Follow the Rule of Never Less, Never More
More episodes you’ll like:June 18, 2021 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for June 18, 2021: AHIP Certification News, AHIP Health Coverage Map, KFF Medicare Part D Enrollment Analysis, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, and Federal Reserve Meeting + Inflation Clarification.
Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know
2022 AHIP certification is LIVE! Find out what's changed from last year and where you can find carrier-specific cert requirements!
Largest COLA In a Decade Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums
What does the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) look like for 2022? Does the COLA impact Medicare Part B premiums? What about inflation, and Social Security Income? We cover it all in this info-packed episode!
Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
CMS recently released the 2022 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Find out the dollar amounts you could receive for writing MA and PDP business this AEP.
NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training
NAHU's Medicare training certification is back for 2022. We talk about what's new with NAHU Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Compliance Requirements training for the 2022 AEP.
Articles to Share with Your Clients:There are a lot of scary-sounding stories flying around the internet about COVID vaccines right now. Let's decipher which ones are myths and the truth about the COVID vaccines.
FDA Approves First Alzheimer's Drug Since 2003
The Food & Drug Administration has approved the first Alzheimer's disease drug in almost twenty years, but with it has come controversy.
The chemical monosodium glutamate is a surprisingly controversial one. What's the truth behind MSG, and is it really that bad for you?
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Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
01/05/22 • 1 min
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Starting Your Own Insurance Agency feat. Craig Ritter and Dave Dietz
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Tips for Becoming a Top-Producing Insurance Agency
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
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Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing
4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy
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February 11, 2022 | The Friday Five
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
02/11/22 • 15 min
- CMS 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice
- OTC COVID-19 Test Kits for Medicare Beneficiaries
- 2022 Medication Access Report
- Senate Mental Health Package
- Local Marketing Strategies
2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet
Agent Apps | Fitness for Busy People
Are Medicare Advantage Insurers Covering the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests?
Biden-Harris Administration Will Cover Free Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Through Medicare
CMS Releases 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice
Community-Based Testing Sites for COVID-19
covermymeds 2022 Medication Access Data Guide
COVID-19 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Tests & Medicare Frequently Asked Questions
COVID Tests to be Covered by Medicare
Local Content Is Good Business for Your Business
More episodes you’ll like:February 4, 2022 | The Friday Five
4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
Lessons Learned After 400 Episodes
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents
Articles to Share with Your Clients:COVID Tests to be Covered by Medicare
Do These 3 Most Common Natural Supplements Actually Work?
The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
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June 3, 2022 | The Friday Five
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
06/03/22 • 18 min
A “disgraceful decision:” Researchers blast FDA for approving Alzheimer’s drug
Aduhelm price cut, limited coverage leads CMS to lower Medicare premiums in 2023
Alzheimer's drug approved despite doubts about effectiveness
Biogen halves Aduhelm's price and plots cost cuts as Medicare decision on controversial Alzheimer's drug nears
CMS finalizes narrow coverage for Aduhelm, unveils second pathway for broader access to Alzheimer's drug
CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
CMS Releases Analysis on 2022 Medicare Part B Premium Reexamination
High inflation continues to point to bigger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023
Experts: CMS should act quickly on a national coverage decision for Biogen's newly approved Alzheimer's drug
Medicare limits coverage of Biogen's $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug
Medicare Owes Retirees a Refund, Says Powerful Senior Group
Medicare recipients to see premium cut — but not until 2023
Reexamination of the 2022 Medicare Part B Premium
Statement from HHS Secretary Becerra: 2022 Medicare Part B Premium Increase Attributable to Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Will Be Adjusted and Incorporated Into Upcoming 2023 Medicare Premium Determination
Social Security recipients could get an 8.6% cost-of-living increase in 2023 as inflation spikes
New controversial Alzheimer's drug (June 11, 2021 | The Friday Five)
Social Security announces official 2022 COLA (October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five)
2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles (November 19, 2021 | The Friday Five)
CMS announces Aduhelm decision (January 14, 2022 | The Friday Five)
CMS to Change Part B Premium? (January 21, 2022 | The Friday Five)
May 27, 2022 | The Friday Five
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover
5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP | ASG178
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
10/31/19 • 8 min
2018 Medicare Annual Election Period Checklist
5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
How are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?
Kaiser Family Foundation: Medicare Advantage
Medicare.gov – Joining a health or drug plan
Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?
Medicare Advantage Plan Switching: Exception or Norm?
Your Clients May Not Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare
More episodes you’ll like:5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEP | ASG174
Are these must-haves part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight five essentials to simplify your Medicare sales this AEP.
How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder | ASG168
It's official! The new Medicare Plan Finder is now live on Medicare.gov. We've got all the info on the changes and how to use it, (including where to find your old prescription drug lists!) as well as answers to agents' frequently asked questions.
Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship | ASG167
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Medicare compliance, then this episode is one you simply must listen to! We've got three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that could be spent selling. Check out our show notes for a special bonus section with links to our compliance resources.
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP | ASG173
It's time again for the Annual Enrollment Period, but don't stress! Instead, take a deep breath and check out our tips to avoid burnout during AEP.
What an FMO Can Do For Your Business | ASG105
Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? If you've been on the fence about joining an FMO, this can't-miss episode is for you!
The latest from Agent Survival Guide:How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
Looking to host a Medicare educational event? Check out our FREE guide! If you’ve been hosting educational events for years, we think you’ll still enjoy our tips and tricks to make your event even more successful. Agents with all levels of expertise can benefit from... (read more)
Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship
Staying compliant with every rule surrounding Medicare can seem daunting. If you’re busy making sure you’re staying compliant, how will you ever have time to meet with clients and sell? Aligning yourself... (read more)
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client
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