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  • KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight

    KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight
    Nov 22 2024
    The Friday Five for November 22, 2024: Bluesky Lists & Starter PacksMissing Apple Notes SolutionKFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price NegotiationNew Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIPKFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight Bluesky Lists & Starter Packs: “Bluesky Start Packs - Bluesky Directory.” Blueskydirectory.Com, Bluesky Directory, blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. Cooper, Gael. “Bluesky Explained: Why This Social Media Network Has 20 Million Users and Is Growing.” CNET.Com, CNET, 19 Nov. 2024, https://www.cnet.com/tech/bluesky-explained-why-this-social-media-network-is-now-growing-by-1-million-users-daily/. Isaac, Mike. “How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/technology/bluesky-growing-pains.html. Cunningham, Joel. “This Is the Best Way to Find People to Follow on Bluesky.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 19 Nov. 2024, lifehacker.com/tech/best-way-to-find-people-to-follow-on-bluesky. Cappelli, Amanda. “What Is Bluesky, the Online Platform Welcoming Users Leaving Elon Musk’s X?” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-bluesky-why-are-people-leaving-x-platform/. Missing Apple Notes Solution: Christoffel, Ryan. “Apple Confirms Fix for Disappearing Notes after iCloud Terms Issue.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 18 Nov. 2024, 9to5mac.com/2024/11/18/apple-confirms-fix-for-disappearing-notes-after-icloud-terms-issue/. Phelan, David. “Apple Confirms iPhone Missing Notes Bug And Shows How To Fix It.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2024/11/17/apple-confirms-iphone-missing-notes-bug-and-shows-how-to-fix-it-iphone-16-pro-max-icloud-data/. Smith, Chris. “This Is Apple’s Official Fix for the Bug That Makes Notes Disappear in iOS 18.” BGR.Com, BGR, 19 Nov. 2024, bgr.com/tech/apple-official-fix-for-the-ios-18-disappearing-notes-bug/. KFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Cubanski, Juliette. “FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” KFF.Org, KFF, 19 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/. New Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIP: “About Section 1115 Demonstrations.” Medicaid.Gov, Medicaid, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/about-section-1115-demonstrations/index.html. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. “Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approvals in Five States That Will Keep Eligible Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-approvals-five-states-will-keep-eligible-children-and-adults . “Colorado Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/co-continuum-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “Hawaii Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/hi-quest-integr-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “Minnesota Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/mn-pmap-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “New York Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/ny-medicaid-rdsgn-team-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf. “Pennsylvania Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/pa-former-foster-care-youth-diff-state-sud-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf. KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight: Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/. Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-premiums-and-benefits/. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6287 7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG632 Halfway Through AEP 2025: https://...
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    22 mins
  • Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps

    Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps
    Nov 20 2024
    We asked our HQ staff what their top apps are, listen to this episode to learn their answers! Did your favorite app make the list? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Google Calendar: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/ EveryDollar: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app Giant Food Stores App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869 Giant Food Stores Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en Meta Business Suite: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This the Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5 Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58 Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69 How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614 Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622 Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/ Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/ References: “Everydollar: Make a Budget and Track Expenses.” Ramsey Solutions, www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app. Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Facebook Monthly Active Users Worldwide 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 21 May 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide/. “Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Free Design, Photo, and Video Tool - Design Made Easy | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Giant - Apps on Google Play.” Google Play, Google, https://www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Giant Choice Rewards.” Giant, https://www.giantfoodstores.com/rewards/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. LLC, Giant Food Stores. “Giant Food Stores.” App Store, 4 Jan. 2012, https://www.apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869. “Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “The 20 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024.” Backlinko, 26 July 2024, www.backlinko.com/social-media-platforms. “Meta Business Suite.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Meta Global Community Monthly Active Users 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 26 Apr. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/947869/facebook-product-mau/. “Pricing: Compare Free & Premium Plans | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/pricing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Shareable Online Calendar and Scheduling.” Google Calendar, Google, www.workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Follow Us on Social! 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 X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance 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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    8 mins
  • 7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP

    7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP
    Nov 18 2024
    Change happens, and this year, there’s been a lot of it. Learn more about why beneficiaries switch plans so you can be the agent to help them. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-aep/ 2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/ Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012 Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R3 How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015 The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/ The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024 Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller References: Emerson, Jakob. “28 Health Systems Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans: 2024.” Beckershospitalreview.Com, Becker’s Hospital Review, 14 Oct. 2024, www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/15-health-systems-dropping-medicare-advantage-plans-2024.html. “2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 13 Oct. 2023, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-star-ratings. Coleman, Kathryn A., and Lindsay P. Barnette. “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan ‘Look-Alike’ Transitions for Contract Year 2025.” Hhs.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 5 Apr. 2024, www.hhs.gov/guidance/sites/default/files/hhs-guidance-documents/CY25_DSNP_LookAlike_Transition_Memo040524_G.pdf. Pifer, Rebecca. “Humana and CVS Are Downsizing Their Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025. Which Insurers Could Benefit?” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 10 June 2024, www.healthcaredive.com/news/humana-cvs-medicare-advantage-benefit-plan-cuts-2025-unitedhealth/716764/. Freed, Meredith, Anthony Damico, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight: First Look.” KFF, KFF, 15 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/. Follow Us on Social! 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 X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance 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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    8 mins
  • FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements

    FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements
    Nov 16 2024
    CMS requires marketing, sales, and enrollment calls between agents and clients to be recorded. If you have questions about these call requirements, this is the episode for you! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG515 Contact Integrity Support: support@clients.integrity.com FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225 Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG505 Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/MedicareCENTER/ Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622 Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-grievances-how-insurance-agents-can-try-to-prevent-them/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ritter Blog Compliance Section: https://ritterim.com/blog/compliance/ Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/ Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event/ Terms of Service for Integrity: https://integrity.com/terms-of-service/ The Ritter Compliance Program: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/ What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug 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: “Agent Broker Marketing Frequently Asked Questions.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-marketing-faqs-10-19-2022.pdf. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024. “Employer Group Waiver Plans (EQWPs).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage-contracting/employer-group-waiver-plans-egwps. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024. “Security Overview.” Twilio, Twilio, www.twilio.com/en-us/legal/security-overview. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024. Follow Us on Social! 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 X (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance 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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    46 mins
  • Halfway Through AEP 2025

    Halfway Through AEP 2025
    Nov 15 2024
    The Friday Five for November 15, 2024: FOMC November 2024 MeetingBluesky, Threads, X App Downloads vs. Site Traffic2025 Medicare Part A/B Premiums & DeductiblesNordPass Top Passwords of 2024 ListHalfway Through AEP 2025 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. FOMC November 2024 Meeting: “Consumer Price Index - October 2024.” Bls.Gov, Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 13 Nov. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf. “Consumer Price Index Summary - October 2024.” Bls.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 Oct. 2024, www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm. “Meeting Calendars and Information.” Federalreserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024. “Personal Income and Outlays, September 2024.” Bea.Gov, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 31 Oct. 2024, www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2024. “Transcript of Chair Powell’s Press Conference November 7, 2024.” Federalreserve.Gov, The Federal Reserve, www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20241107.pdf. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024. Bluesky, Threads, X App Downloads vs. Site Traffic: “Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) on Threads.” Threads, Meta, 3 Nov. 2024, www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DB6zNlQSsJN?xmt=AQGzC2OVsSCAHSwTsMzAMlVJzFvTppOz8Np1TG7sEIM3bA. “Bluesky Announces Series A to Grow Network of 13M+ Users.” Bsky.Social, Bluesky, 24 Oct. 2024, bsky.social/about/blog/10-24-2024-series-a. “Social Media Fact Sheet.” Pewresearch.Org, Pew Research Center, 13 Nov. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/. “Top Websites in United States - October 2024 Most Visited & Popular Rankings.” Semrush.Com, Semrush, www.semrush.com/website/top/united-states/all/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. Kirshner, Alex. “Sick of X and Elon Musk? This App Might Be for You.” Slate.Com, Slate, 12 Nov. 2024, slate.com/technology/2024/11/bluesky-app-twitter-exodus-x-elon-musk.html. Holtermann, Callie. “With Surge in New Users, Bluesky Emerges as X Alternative.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 14 Nov. 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/style/bluesky-users-election.html. “Top Apps & Games for Iphone on the IOS App Store in the United States.” Appfigures.Com, Appfigures, appfigures.com/top-apps/ios-app-store/united-states/iphone/top-overall. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. “Top Apps for Android on Google Play in the United States.” Appfigures.Com, Appfigures, appfigures.com/top-apps/google-play/united-states/top-apps. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. Tenbarge, Kat, and Kevin Collier. “X Sees Largest User Exodus since Musk Takeover.” NBCNews.Com, NBC Universal News Group, 13 Nov. 2024, www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-sees-largest-user-exodus-musk-takeover-rcna179793. 2025 Medicare Part A/B Premiums & Deductibles: “2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles. 2025 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles: Episode | Post NordPass Top Passwords of 2024 List: Novak, Matt. “Americans Are Using the Dumbest Possible Passwords (2024 Edition).” Gizmodo.Com, Gizmodo, 14 Nov. 2024, gizmodo.com/americans-are-using-the-dumbest-possible-passwords-2024-edition-2000524147. Kan, Michael. “Here Are 2024’s Most Used (and Worst) Passwords: Is Yours on the List?” Pcmag.Com, PCMAG, 14 Nov. 2024, https://www.pcmag.com/news/most-common-worst-passwords-2024-nordpass-is-yours-on-the-list . Hill, Allan Rose. “Here Is the Latest List of Passwords You Should Never Use.” Boingboing.Net, Boing Boing, 13 Nov. 2024, boingboing.net/2024/11/13/here-is-the-latest-list-of-passwords-you-should-never-use.html. Wong, Abel. “The Most Used Passwords of 2024 Are out - and It’s 123456 Again.” Technave.Com, TechNave, 14 Nov. 2024, technave.com/gadget/The-most-used-passwords-of-2024-are-out-and-it-s-123456-again-40655.html. Roth, Emma. “These Are the Passwords You Definitely Shouldn’t Be Using.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 13 Nov. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/11/13/24295543/most-common-passwords-list-2024. “Top 200 Most Common Passwords.” NordPass.Com, NordPass, nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. Resources: 5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6287 2025 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241113 Apps to Stay Productive This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20241106 Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG630 How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255 How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG630R5 How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553 ...
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    15 mins
  • How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client

    How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client
    Nov 14 2024
    Get the details on Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) in this ASG Podcast explainer. Find out how agents can look up this info for clients, the income limits, and more! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/ Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012 How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/ How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/ The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/ The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-part-d-sep-triggers-that-can-help-you-post-aep/ What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/ What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245 References: “Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help Program.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, Social Security.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, secure.ssa.gov/i1020/Ee001View.action. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Guide to Consumer Mailings from CMS, Social Security, and Plans in 2024/2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources/downloads/consumer-mailings.pdf. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage.” NCOA.Org, National Council on Aging, 27 Feb. 2024, www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-savings-programs-eligibility-coverage/. “News and General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare/resources-0. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).” Shiphelp.Org, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, www.shiphelp.org/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Supplemental Security Income (SSI).” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/ssi. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024. “Understanding the Extra Help with Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 1 Feb. 2024, www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10508.pdf. Follow Us on Social! 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 X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance 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/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    13 mins
  • Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies

    Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies
    Nov 13 2024
    We’re at the midway mark for AEP! It’s time to stop, listen to this episode, and assess if your sales strategy could use some improvements. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925 7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/ Ask Integrity: https://www.askintegrity.com/ Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/ Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607 FAQs About Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOS) Disclaimers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6225 Free eBook & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ Get Your Medicare Advantages Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-your-medicare-advantage-sales-contracts-here-recommendations-for-2025/ Get Your Portfolio Reviewed: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/ Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6255 How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580 How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG553 Insurance Agents as TPMOS: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622 Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578 Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Learn About Integrity’s Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/ Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ PlanEnroll Lead Program Training Registration: https://trainings.planenroll.com/ Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-hire-an-assistant-for-your-insurance-business/ Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710 Surviving AEP Resource List: https://ritterim.com/aep/ The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/ The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-selling-medicare-supplements-during-aep/ The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024 TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603 When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense: https://ritterim.com/blog/when-do-med-supp-plans-k-l-m-and-n-make-sense/ X (fka Twitter) Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG609 What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245 You’re Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104 References: Diamond, Dan. “10,000 People Are Now Enrolling in Medicare - Every Day.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 11 June 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/07/13/aging-in-america-10000-people-enroll-in-medicare-every-day/#1ebb581f3657. “Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.” Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024. Fichtner, Jason J. “The Peak 65® Zone Is Here Creating a New Framework for America’s Retirement Security.” Protected Income, Protected Lifetime Income Alliance for Lifetime Income, www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Whitepaper_Fichtner.pdf. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024. Neil Kokemuller. “Why Do People Buy Brand Names?” Small Business - Chron.Com, Chron.com, 29 Jan. 2019, www.smallbusiness.chron.com/people-buy-brand-names-69654.html. Follow Us on Social! 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 X (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance 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/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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  • 2025 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles

    2025 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
    Nov 13 2024

    BREAKING: 2025 Medicare Part A and B premium and deductible numbers are out! Get the details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in coverage year 2025.

    Read the text version

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20241004

    Apps to Stay Productive This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20241106

    Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012

    Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R3

    How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628

    REWIND: Unretiring and What it Means for Your Medicare Clients ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG628R5

    Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710

    The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTedSims2024

    The 2025 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241015

    What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005

    You're Not Alone This AEP! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20241104

    References:

    “2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles.

    “CMS Fast Facts.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data.cms.gov/fact-sheet/cms-fast-facts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

    “Social Security Changes - Cola Fact Sheet.” Ssa.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2025.pdf. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

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