Episodes

  • Support, Benefits and Resources: What it’s Like Working with AmeriLife Marketing Group

    Support, Benefits and Resources: What it’s Like Working with AmeriLife Marketing Group
    Nov 22 2024

    On this week’s episode, Matt McClure speaks with Devon Williams. He’s been a marketer with AmeriLife Marketing Group for more than 10 years and has seen first-hand how AMG helps agents grow their business. The two discuss some of the resources AMG provides to agents and the support that is available to help them thrive in the insurance world.

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    33 mins
  • Bonus Episode: November is National Palliative Care Month! w/ Dr. William Logan, National Medical Director, Carelon Health Palliative Care

    Bonus Episode: November is National Palliative Care Month! w/ Dr. William Logan, National Medical Director, Carelon Health Palliative Care
    Nov 19 2024
    Guest: Dr. William Logan, National Medical Director, Carelon Health Palliative Care November is National Palliative Care Month. Seriously ill patients often juggle many doctor visits, complicated medication schedules, and care instructions. They also experience a range of emotions that comes with navigating complex condition management. Serious illness can also affect patients financially because it's common for people with these conditions to end up in the hospital or emergency room on multiple occasions. The goal of palliative care is to improve patient well-being and provide comprehensive, wrap-around support throughout their treatment journey. And when loved ones choose palliative care, caregivers also get the help they need to take better care of themselves.

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    6 mins
  • How the Inflation Reduction Act is Affecting Medicare Sales

    How the Inflation Reduction Act is Affecting Medicare Sales
    Nov 8 2024

    On a new edition of AMG Academy, host Matt McClure speaks with Senior Marketing Director Joe Brandau of AmeriLife Marketing Group. The two discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and how it is impacting Medicare sales this year. There’s a lot of good in the bill, but perhaps some unintended consequences are making things more difficult for producers and marketers.

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    29 mins
  • Social Security Announces Lowest Cost of Living Adjustment in Four Years

    Social Security Announces Lowest Cost of Living Adjustment in Four Years
    Oct 16 2024
    GUEST: Jenn Jones, VP of Government Affairs, AARP TOPIC: Each year the Social Security Administration announces the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. Last week, leaders announced a 2.5% COLA for 2025. That is smaller than recent years – attributable to slowing inflation. COLA increases are meant to offset rising prices including food, gas and living expenses. This year, retirees on a fixed income have struggled to keep up with inflation and the 2025 COLA is expected to provide some relief.

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    7 mins
  • Vision Loss Awareness with Jason Menzo, CEO of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Michelle Glaze, Director of Professional Outreach for Foundation Fighting Blindness

    Vision Loss Awareness with Jason Menzo, CEO of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Michelle Glaze, Director of Professional Outreach for Foundation Fighting Blindness
    Oct 11 2024

    GUESTS: Jason Menzo, CEO of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Michelle Glaze, Director of professional outreach of Foundation Fighting Blindness (Michelle shares her own story about vision loss, as well).

    TOPIC: World Sight Day on Thursday, October 10, 2024, focuses the world’s attention on blindness and vision loss and the importance of eye care. To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites individuals to share their unique experiences with blinding diseases through the social media campaign, #ShareYourVision.

    This year’s campaign celebrates the unique and diverse ways in which individuals experience vision loss.

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    9 mins
  • The Second Fifty: An Indispensable Guide for Living Well, Interview with Debra Whitman, PhD

    The Second Fifty: An Indispensable Guide for Living Well, Interview with Debra Whitman, PhD
    Oct 9 2024
    Guest: Debra Whitman, PhD, AARP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer and former staff director for the Senate Special Committee on Aging In her groundbreaking new book, Debra Whitman provides a road map for navigating, and celebrating, the second half of life. A globally recognized expert on aging, Whitman shares insights on longevity, brain health, financial planning, work, housing, and the value of relationships and social engagement. Informed by Whitman’s unmatched expertise and her deep passion, The Second Fifty is an indispensable guide for living well in the 21st century whether you are approaching 50, into your later years or caring for someone who is.

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    6 mins
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Cap 2025 | Interview with Leigh Purvis

    Medicare Prescription Drug Cap 2025 | Interview with Leigh Purvis
    Sep 18 2024

    Bonus episode! Guest: Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal, AARP Public Policy.

    A provision in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for people in Medicare prescription drug plans, beginning at $2,000 in January 2025.

    A new AARP report analyzes the number of enrollees that will benefit from the cap by state, age, gender, and race between 2025 and 2029. The findings indicate that Medicare drug plan enrollees who reach the new out-of-pocket cap will see average savings of roughly $1,100, or 56%, in 2025 for their prescription drugs.

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    5 mins
  • Understanding Medicare Supplement: Humana Plan N

    Understanding Medicare Supplement: Humana Plan N
    Jul 19 2024

    On a new edition of AMG Academy, Matt McClure welcomes Valentina Cervantes, Channel Development Director with Humana, to talk about the carrier’s Medicare Supplement Plan N. Valentina is a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in the Medicare market. She has held various roles within the market, including recruiting, training, and helping agents grow their business. For the past 3 years, Valentina has been a valuable member of the Humana team, currently serving as the Channel Development Director for Humana Medicare Supplement.

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    24 mins