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2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition
Is 2026 really the new 2016? Join Sarah as she talks about this internet trend, takes the time machine back to 2016 to compare data, and explains how agents can get in on the fun while it lasts!
Get Connected:
🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You!
💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to [email protected] or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Tips for New Insurance Agents
5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents
2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
How the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule Could Impact Insurance Agents & Beneficiaries
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients
What Are CMS' Part B Rebatable Drugs for 2026?
References:
“2016 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_fandj_deductible_amount_for_medigap_high_deductible_options.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2016 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_oop_limits_-_medigap_plans_k_and_l.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles-announced. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2026 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/f-g-j-deductible-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2026 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jan. 2026, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2026-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-0.
“Marketplace Enrollment, 2014-2025: KFF State Health Facts.” KFF.Org, KFF, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/marketplace-enrollment/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22%3A%22Location%22%2C%22sort%22%3A%22asc%22%7D. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"Medicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 9 Dec. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2026-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/.
"Original Medicare Costs in 2016." medicarerights.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicarerights.org/fliers/Original-Medicare/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2016.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"Original Medicare Costs in 2026." medicareinteractive.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicareinteractive.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2026.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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Is 2026 really the new 2016? Join Sarah as she talks about this internet trend, takes the time machine back to 2016 to compare data, and explains how agents can get in on the fun while it lasts!
Get Connected:
🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You!
💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to [email protected] or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Tips for New Insurance Agents
5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents
2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
How the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule Could Impact Insurance Agents & Beneficiaries
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients
What Are CMS' Part B Rebatable Drugs for 2026?
References:
“2016 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_fandj_deductible_amount_for_medigap_high_deductible_options.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2016 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_oop_limits_-_medigap_plans_k_and_l.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles-announced. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2026 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/f-g-j-deductible-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“2026 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
“Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jan. 2026, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2026-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-0.
“Marketplace Enrollment, 2014-2025: KFF State Health Facts.” KFF.Org, KFF, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/marketplace-enrollment/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22%3A%22Location%22%2C%22sort%22%3A%22asc%22%7D. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"Medicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 9 Dec. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2026-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/.
"Original Medicare Costs in 2016." medicarerights.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicarerights.org/fliers/Original-Medicare/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2016.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
"Original Medicare Costs in 2026." medicareinteractive.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicareinteractive.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2026.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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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://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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