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  • How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client

     

    Is your client eligible for Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy/LIS)? Learn how insurance agents can look up that information, what the income limits are, and more in this can’t miss episode!
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    2 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Missing Out On Discounted Drug Coverage


    Application for Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSI.gov)


    Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs


    Low income subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage


    Medicare Low Income Subsidy: Get Extra Help Paying for Part D


    Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage Chart


    State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) Official Site


    Supplemental Security Income Home Page

     

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    January 15, 2021 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for January 15, 2021: CDC Updates Rules for Travelers Flying to US, Apple announces Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects, Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden, Consumer Electronics Show 2021, and Gut Microbes and Human Health.


    Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets?


    Your portfolio likely includes different types of insurance for different coverage needs. But what about different financial needs? How do you factor cost into the equation compliantly?


    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.

     

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    Different Ways to Save Money on Prescription Meds


    Prescription drugs can be expensive, even if you have a Medicare plan. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can pay less for your medications.


    How Do Medicare and Medicaid Work Together?


    If you’re on a fixed income, health care can be incredibly expensive. One program may not be enough. Can you have both Medicare and Medicaid coverage to help?


    How Subsidized Rental Assistance Can Help Seniors


    Rent can represent a large portion of our monthly expenses. If you’re on a fixed income or fall into a certain income group, subsidized rental assistance can help ease that burden.

     

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    What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums


    Are your clients struggling to pay their permanent life insurance premiums? They have options other than letting their policies lapse! Here’s how you can help them salvage their benefits.


    How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry


    At least once in your sales career, you may meet an insurance client who had a negative experience with another agent, plan, or insurance in general. While these bad experiences were out of your control, you have the ability to make their next experience a positive one!


    Medicareful 2020 Year-in-Review: Here’s What We Accomplished


    Selling Medicare plans? You’ve probably heard of Medicareful. We’re reviewing what this free Medicare quoting software helped agents accomplish in 2020 and how it set itself apart from other online Medicare sales tools!

     

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  • January 15, 2021 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for January 15, 2021:
    - CDC Updates Rules for Travelers Flying to U.S.
    - Apple announces Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects
    - Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden?
    - Consumer Electronics Show 2021
    - Gut Microbes and Human Health
    10 min
  • January 15, 2021 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for January 15, 2021:
    • CDC Updates Rules for Travelers Flying to U.S.
  • Apple announces Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden?
  • Consumer Electronics Show 2021
  • Gut Microbes and Human Health
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    Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equality nationwide


    Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments


    CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test


    CES 2021 products you can actually buy this year


    Girl Scout Cookies Will Be Sold Online Nationwide This Year, Including Via Grubhub


    Girl Scouts Official Website


    How the Right Foods May Lead to a Healthier Gut, and Better Health


    Landmark human study is first to reveal strong links between gut microbes, diet and health


    The Best Tech of CES 2020: Where Are They Now?


    The Propel Center

     

     

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    January 8, 2021 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for January 8, 2021: Centene acquires Magellan Health; Haven Healthcare is no more; KFF COVID-19 Medicare Cost and Coverage FAQs; Think Advisor Industry Predictions for 2021;and Stimulus Relief Payment Issues & Recent Package Details


    Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets?


    Your portfolio likely includes different types of insurance for different coverage needs. But what about different financial needs? How do you factor cost into the equation compliantly?


    How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry


    What do you when your client is upset because of how another insurance agent treated them? Get tips on how to turn that past, negative experience into a positive, and a loyal client.

     

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    Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing?


    Does Medicare cover COVID testing? It's an important question to be answered, since testing can give you peace of mind and help slow the spread of the pandemic.


    Finding a Purpose Makes You Happier, Healthier


    Having a purpose or guiding passion in your life can help you deal with stress, be happier, and even live longer. Here are all the ways living with a purpose benefits you and how you can find yours!


    Ways Seniors Can Lower Heating Costs in the Winter


    Looking for ways you can lower your heating bill this winter? You're in luck because you can without compromising comfort!

     

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    What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums


    Are your clients struggling to pay their permanent life insurance premiums? They have options other than letting their policies lapse! Here’s how you can help them salvage their benefits.


    Medicareful 2020 Year-in-Review: Here’s What We Accomplished


    Selling Medicare plans? You’ve probably heard of Medicareful. We’re reviewing what this free Medicare quoting software helped agents accomplish in 2020 and how it set itself apart from other online Medicare sales tools!


    Ways to Get Medicare Leads


    In the insurance industry, leads are what sustain your business. Of course, you need the contracts, training, and other skills to be a successful insurance agent, but without leads, you’ll just be spinning your wheels.

     

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    10 min
  • January 8, 2021 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for January 8, 2021:
    - Centene acquires Magellan Health
    - Haven Healthcare is no more
    - KFF COVID-19 Medicare Cost and Coverage FAQs
    - Think Advisor Industry Predictions for 2021
    - Stimulus Relief Payment Issues & Recent Package Details
    12 min
  • January 8, 2021 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for January 8, 2021:
    • Centene acquires Magellan Health
  • Haven Healthcare is no more
  • KFF COVID-19 Medicare Cost and Coverage FAQs
  • Think Advisor Industry Predictions for 2021
  • Stimulus Relief Payment Issues & Recent Package Details
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    5 Predictions for Life and Health Insurers for 2021


    Buried in Pandemic Aid Bill: Billions to Soothe the Richest


    Centene Is Climbing on Its Plans to Buy Magellan Health for $2.2 Billion


    Centene to acquire Magellan Health in $2.2B deal


    FAQs on Medicare Coverage and Costs Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment


    Goodbye, Haven: The benefits industry reacts


    Haven, the Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan venture to disrupt health care is disbanding after 3 years


    Jeff Bezo, Jamie Dimon and Warren Buffett tried to solve health care. 3 years later, their company has shut down


    Ritter and Carrier Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic


    ‘Status Not Available:’ IRS says these taxpayers won’t receive second stimulus check automatically


    The Second Stimulus Package: Here’s What’s Included


    What’s New on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, and More in January 2021


    Why Haven Healthcare Failed

     

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    Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021) | The Friday Five


    We’re kicking off the first Friday Five episode of 2021 with podcast recommendations! Here are five podcasts that our host, Sarah is currently listening to. 🎧


    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.


    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    New year... new goals! Are your 2021 business goals SMART? Learn how this strategy can help your insurance business boom in the new year. Our goal? To help you do it.

     

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    Cooking for Beginners: Cutting Board Safety


    Cutting boards are extremely useful tools in the kitchen, especially for protecting your countertops. For that reason, cutting board safety is equally important so you don't accidentally hurt yourself or get sick!


    Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing?


    Does Medicare cover COVID testing? It's an important question to be answered, since testing can give you peace of mind and help slow the spread of the pandemic.


    How Do Medicare Agents Make Money?


    Trust is essential in any relationship. Learning how a Medicare agent makes their money is a great way to build trust between you and your agent.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums


    Are your clients struggling to pay their permanent life insurance premiums? They have options other than letting their policies lapse! Here’s how you can help them salvage their benefits.


    How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry


    At least once in your sales career, you may meet an insurance client who had a negative experience with another agent, plan, or insurance in general. While these bad experiences were out of your control, you have the ability to make their next experience a positive one!


    Medicareful 2020 Year-in_Review: Here’s What We Accomplished


    Selling Medicare plans? You’ve probably heard of Medicareful. We’re reviewing what this free Medicare quoting software helped agents accomplish in 2020 and how it set itself apart from other online Medicare sales tools!

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    Google Podcasts


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    Connect on social:

     

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    LinkedIn

     

    12 min

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