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  • 2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums

    2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums
    Oct 4 2024
    The Friday Five for October 4, 2024: KFF Study on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Tendency to ShopRitter’s First Annual ACA SummitAgent Reaction to MedicareCENTER & Upcoming WebinarInstagram Best Practices & New Pro Dashboard Features2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums KFF Study on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Tendency to Shop: Ochieng, Nancy, et al. “Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare Beneficiaries Did Not Compare Plans during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period.” KFF, KFF, 27 Sept. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/nearly-7-in-10-medicare-beneficiaries-did-not-compare-plans-during-medicares-open-enrollment-period/. Ritter’s First Annual ACA Summit: Register to Attend the Inaugural ACA Summit Agent Reaction to MedicareCENTER & Upcoming Webinar: Learn more about MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ Register to Attend: Sales Tech Train & Talk - Understanding MedicareCENTER Instagram Best Practices & New Pro Dashboard Features: “About the Instagram Professional Dashboard.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/257516379077270. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024. “How Can I Check My Account Type on Instagram?” SocialBu Help, SocialBu, help.socialbu.com/article/331-how-can-i-check-my-account-type-on-instagram. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024. Sato, Mia. “Instagram’s ‘Best Practices’ Tell Creators How They Should Post.” The Verge, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259462/instagram-best-practices-business-profiles-tips-reach. “Introducing Best Practices, an Education Hub for Creators on Instagram.” Abaout.Fb.Com, Meta, 30 Sept. 2024, about.fb.com/news/2024/10/best-practices-education-hub-creators-instagram/. “Instagram Creator Education: Best Practices.” Instagram for Creators, Instagram, creators.instagram.com/best-practices#instagram. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024. Instagram Creators Account, Meta, www.instagram.com/creators/. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024. 2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: “Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs to Remain Stable as CMS Implements Improvements to the Programs in 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 27 Sept. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-remain-stable-cms-implements-improvements. Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF, KFF, 8 Aug. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-in-2024-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/. “Medicare Enrollment for June 2024.” Data.CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Data, data.cms.gov/tools/medicare-enrollment-dashboard. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024. “Medicare Monthly Enrollment.” Data.CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Data, data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024. Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5 Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69 Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2025: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-your-medicare-advantage-sales-contracts-here-recommendations-for-2025/ Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/ Tech News Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240927 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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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    23 mins
  • FAQs about Third-Party Marketing Organization (TPMO) Disclaimers

    FAQs about Third-Party Marketing Organization (TPMO) Disclaimers
    Oct 3 2024
    Under CMS regulations, agents are considered Third-Party Marketing Organizations. We’ve got the FAQs to keep you informed! 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: CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515B Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542 How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-event.pdf How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540 Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541 What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG476 The Ritter Compliance Program – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/ References: “CMS Issues New Rule Limiting Third-Parties Who Conduct Medicare Advantage Marketing: Perspectives: Reed Smith LLP.” Reed Smith, 6 June 2022, www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2022/06/cms-issues-new-rule-limiting-thirdparties. “Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f. “Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines...” Center of Medicare and Medicaid, 9 Feb. 2022, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-and-marketing-guidelines-3-16-2022.pdf. “Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs...” Federal Register, http://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and. Accessed 5 Sept. 2024 “Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 5 Sept. 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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    10 mins
  • Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You

    Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
    Oct 2 2024
    Agents and agencies are considered Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) by CMS. Listen to learn about marketing guidelines and how to stay compliant! 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: CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How It Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515B Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542 How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-event.pdf How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook Direct Download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540 Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541 What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG476 The Ritter Compliance Program – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/compliance-at-ritter/ References: “CMS Issues New Rule Limiting Third-Parties Who Conduct Medicare Advantage Marketing: Perspectives: Reed Smith LLP.” Reed Smith, 6 June 2022, www.reedsmith.com/en/perspectives/2022/06/cms-issues-new-rule-limiting-thirdparties. “Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f. “Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines...” Center of Medicare and Medicaid, 9 Feb. 2022, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-and-marketing-guidelines-3-16-2022.pdf. “Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs...” 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 5 Sept. 2024. “Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 5 Sept. 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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    24 mins
  • Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program

    Preparing Clients for the New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program
    Oct 1 2024
    Learn more about the new Medicare prescription payment plan program ahead of the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period. Get the information you need now so you can answer client questions this AEP! Read the text version Resources: 5 Things About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240726 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/pdp-ebook/ What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/ References: “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024. “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf Accessed 23 August 2024. “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part Two Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-two-guidance.pdf. Accessed 23 August 2024. Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023.” KFF, KFF, 9 Feb. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/. “Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare Accessed 23 August 2024. Cubanski, Juliette, and Anthony Damico. “Medicare Part D in 2024: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing.” KFF, KFF, 8 Nov. 2023, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-part-d-in-2024-a-first-look-at-prescription-drug-plan-availability-premiums-and-cost-sharing/. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation Timeline.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 July 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Draft Part Two Guidance” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Feb. 2024, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf Seshamani, Meena. “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Part 1 Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Aug. 2023, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf “Welcome to Medicare.” Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov/. Accessed 23 Aug. 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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    12 mins
  • International Podcast Day 2024

    International Podcast Day 2024
    Sep 30 2024

    Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!

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

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    3 mins
  • Tech News Roundup

    Tech News Roundup
    Sep 27 2024
    The Friday Five for September 27, 2024: The Ritter Report & Ask Integrity ShoppersSpotify AI Playlists in Beta for U.S. Premium AccountsHands-On with Apple iPhone 16 ProMeta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update & New FramesSelf-Care Tips for Agents During AEP The Ritter Report & Ask Integrity Shoppers: Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/ Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register Register for The Ritter Report Call: https://bit.ly/4dltNfa Spotify AI Playlists in Beta for U.S. Premium Accounts: “Ai Playlist Is Rolling out in Beta in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand-Get Started with These pro Tips.” Spotify, Spotify, 24 Sept. 2024, newsroom.spotify.com/2024-09-24/ai-playlist-expanding-usa-canada-ireland-new-zealand/. Shanklin, Will. “Spotify’s AI Playlists Are Rolling out for Premium Users in the US.” Engadget, Engadget, 24 Sept. 2024, www.engadget.com/ai/spotifys-ai-playlists-are-now-available-for-premium-users-in-the-us-130008423.html. Weatherbed, Jess. “Spotify’s AI Playlist Builder Is Now Available in the US.” The Verge, The Verge, 24 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24252971/spotify-ai-playlist-builder-beta-available-us-canada. Hands-On with Apple iPhone 16 Pro: “iPhone - Compare Models.” Apple, Apple, www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-16-pro-max%2Ciphone-14-pro-max. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024. “iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.” Apple, Apple, www.apple.com/iphone-16-pro/. Accessed 25 Sept. 2024. Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update & New Frames: “Discover Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses: Specs & Features | Ray-Ban® US.” Ray-Ban.Com, Ray-Ban, www.ray-ban.com/usa/discover-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/clp. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024. “Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.” Meta, MEta, www.meta.com/smart-glasses. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024. Shakir, Umar. “The Biggest News from Meta Connect 2024.” The Verge, The Verge, 25 Sept. 2024, www.theverge.com/24254101/meta-connect-2024-announcements-products. Rueppel Recommends: ComicBook. “Disney+: Every Movie and TV Show Arriving in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 19 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/disney-plus-streaming-movies-tv-shows-new-october/#18. Ridgely, Charlie. “Everything Coming to Hulu in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 22 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/hulu-streaming-october-2024-new-movies-tv-shows/#20. Ridgely, Charlie. “Netflix: Every Movie and TV Show Arriving in October 2024.” Comicbook.Com, Comicbook.com, 25 Sept. 2024, comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/netflix-october-2024-new-movies-tv-shows-streaming/. “Scamanda.” Apple Podcasts, Lionsgate Sound, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scamanda/id1685691481. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024. “Scamanda.” Spotify, Lionsgate Sound, open.spotify.com/show/3UNxeZPD5fDSzm26mqTjgc. Accessed 26 Sept. 2024. Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5 Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67 Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG616 Ask ASG Mailbag: Send Us Your Questions: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240920 What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG618 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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    19 mins
  • Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media

    Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media
    Sep 25 2024

    Create eye-catching content for your social media audience with these video editing apps.

    CapCut Official Website: https://www.capcut.com/

    YouCut – The App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youcut-ai-video-editor/id1620499741

    YouCut – Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.trimmer&hl=en_US

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    Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/

    Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant/

    Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597

    How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614

    LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612

    Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/

    TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603

    References:

    “Adobe Premiere Rush.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.html. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.

    “CapCut Commerce Pro: Shoppable Content Creation Made Easy.” CapCut Commerce Pro, www.commercepro.capcut.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.

    “CapCut No Watermark Tutorial: How to Remove Watermark in CapCut.” Capcut.Com, www.capcut.com/resource/capcut-no-watermark. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.

    “Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.

    “YouTube Audio Library.” YouTube, www.youtube.com/audiolibrary. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.

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    8 mins
  • Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal Exchange States & State-Based Exchanges

    Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal Exchange States & State-Based Exchanges
    Sep 24 2024
    If you want to be ready-to-sell by the ACA Open Enrollment Period, you’ll want to listen! Review our checklist of steps to help you get certified, organized, and ready to serve clients. Read the text version Download the OEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist: https://ritterim.com/documents/oep-ready-to-sell-checklist.pdf Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-plans/ 2024 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/ Carriers Partnered with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/ Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/community-engagement-aca-marketing-suggestions-for-agents/ Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance Companies: https://ritterim.com/blog/contract-get-appointed-to-sell-with-health-insurance-companies/ Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/ Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-agents-need-to-know-about-selling-in-state-based-marketplaces/ FAQs About ACA Certification and Training: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG532 Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://ritterim.com/blog/five-ways-to-generate-aca-leads/ How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/ Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG615 Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ritter Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/ Surviving OEP: https://ritterim.com/oep/ The Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://ritterim.com/podcast/ The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/ The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/ The Ritter Platform: https://app.ritterim.com/ Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/ References: “Agents and Brokers.” Virginia SCC - Agents and Brokers, www.scc.virginia.gov/pages/Agents-and-Brokers. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” CMS Enterprise Portal, portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “Connecting Pennsylvanians to Health Coverage.” Pennie, https://pennie.com/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, https://data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “Find out How Much Insurance May Cost.” Get Covered New Jersey, nj.gov/getcoverednj/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024 “Local Assistance for Health Insurance Application.” HealthCare.Gov, localhelp.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “Maryland Health Connection.” Maryland Health Connection, 27 July 2024, www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/. “Registration and Training for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/registration-training. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, Center for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 4 Sept. 2024. “The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 4 Sept. 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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