Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

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  • The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs

     

    Keep your Medicare sales flowing outside of AEP! Get the details on adding D-SNPs (dual-eligible special needs plans) to your portfolio.

     

    Read the text version.

     

    Chat with your Ritter Representative about D-SNPs

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance


    Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)


    Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements


    How to Get Started in Medicare Sales


    People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid


    Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While


    Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods


    The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs


    Using CMS Data to Understand D-SNP Market Trends and Performance, Dual Eligible Characteristics, and State Medicaid Managed Care Programs


    Why do identical twins have different fingerprints?

     

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    December 11, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for December 11, 2020: President-Elect Joe Biden’s pick for HHS Secretary, potential health policy under Biden Administration, NPR creates COVID-19 hospital lookup with HHS data, Webex announces new features, and managing holiday stress.


    How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs


    With another AEP in the books and lock-in on the way, how can you maintain a steady flow of business? Diversification! Learn how to shift your focus from the Annual Enrollment Period to another MA product that can be sold year-round: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).


    The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
    What is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan? How do you sell it? Where do you find dual-eligible prospects? Our D-SNP primer answers these questions and more!

     

    Articles to Share with Your Clients:

     

    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.


    Is Salt as Bad for You as We Thought?


    Salt has a bad reputation in heart health, but is it really that bad? We're checking out the salt debate to see if sodium is good or bad for you.


    Popular Ways for Seniors to Celebrate Hanukkah


    Chanukah, more commonly known as Hanukkah, is a great time to gather the family and celebrate Jewish heritage. Here are a few ways to enjoy the Festival of Lights!

     

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    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.


    LTC Planning in a COVID World: Why It’s Essential


    Six months. It doesn’t seem like a long time, until you’re unexpectedly locked down, prohibited from seeing your family and friends, in a care facility that’s now a potential COVID hotspot.


    2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles


    CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.

     

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    6 min
  • December 11, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for December 11, 2020:
    - President-Elect Joe Biden’s pick for HHS Secretary
    - Potential health policy under Biden Administration
    - NPR creates COVID-19 hospital lookup with HHS data
    - Webex announces new features
    - Managing Holiday stress
    9 min
  • December 11, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for December 11, 2020:
    • President-Elect Joe Biden’s pick for HHS Secretary
  • Potential health policy under Biden Administration
  • NPR creates COVID-19 hospital lookup with HHS data
  • Webex announces new features
  • Managing Holiday stress
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Biden picks thorn in Trump’s side as new health secretary


    HHS Publishes COVOID-19 Hospital Facility-Level Data


    Issue Brief – Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions Under President Biden


    Managing Stress During the 2020 Holidays


    Managing stress, prioritizing mental health during the holidays


    New Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full. Is Yours?


    Overview – Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions Under President Biden


    Webex beefs up its features to stay competitive with Zoom

     

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    December 4, 2020 | The Friday Five | Apple | Google | Spotify


    The Friday Five for December 4, 2020: CMS Finalizes Telehealth Expansion and Releases Annual Physician Fee Schedule; Who will Biden choose for HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator roles?; CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Time; Another Stimulus Update; and Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7 Billion.


    November 24, 2020 | The Tuesday Ten (Top Holiday Toys 2020) | Apple | Google | Spotify


    It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!


    How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence | Apple | Google | Spotify


    Compliance is an important part of selling insurance for agents to remember. But what about preventing negligence? In this episode, we define insurance agent negligence and offer some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.


    How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare | Apple | Google | Spotify


    Want to know how much money insurance agents can make selling Medicare? We talk commissions to give you a better idea of how lucrative expanding your portfolio into the senior market can be.


    Build Your Brand with Community Involvement | Apple | Google | Spotify


    Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.

     

    Articles to Share with Your Clients:

     

    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.


    Health for the Holidays: Christmas Cookies


    What would the holidays be without Christmas cookies? While you’re celebrating the season, we’re looking at ways you can enjoy the cookies without busting your New Year’s resolution early!


    Popular Ways for Seniors to Celebrate Hanukkah


    Chanukah, more commonly known as Hanukkah, is a great time to gather the family and celebrate Jewish heritage. Here are a few ways to enjoy the Festival of Lights!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    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.


    LTC Planning in a COVID World: Why It’s Essential


    Six months. It doesn’t seem like a long time, until you’re unexpectedly locked down, prohibited from seeing your family and friends, in a care facility that’s now a potential COVID hotspot.


    2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles


    CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.

     

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    9 min
  • How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs
    With another AEP in the books and lock-in on the way, how can you maintain a steady flow of business? Diversification! Learn how to shift your focus from the Annual Enrollment Period to another MA product that can be sold year-round: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).
    7 min
  • December 4, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for December 4, 2020:
    - CMS Finalizes Telehealth Expansion and Releases Annual Physician Fee Schedule
    - Who will Biden choose for HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator roles?
    - CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Time
    - Another Stimulus Update
    - Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7 Billion
    9 min
  • December 4, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for December 4, 2020:
    • CMS Finalizes Telehealth Expansion and Releases Annual Physician Fee Schedule
  • Who will Biden choose for HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator roles?
  • CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Time
  • Another Stimulus Update
  • Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7 Billion
  • Mentioned in this episode:

     

    CDC says coronavirus quarantines can be shortened from 14 days


    Here’s What’s New to Stream in December on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, and More


    Salesforce to buy workplace app Slack in $27.7 billion deal


    Stimulus package update: Negotiations circus expected to lead a bill by this weekend


    Top picks for who could run HHS, CMS under Biden


    Trump Administration Finalizes Permanent Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services and Improved Payment for Time Doctors Spend with Patients


    What Salesforce’s $27.7 Billion Acquisition of Slack Means for the Workplace


    Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?

     

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    November 24, 2020 | The Tuesday Ten


    It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!


    How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence


    Compliance is an important part of selling insurance for agents to remember. But what about preventing negligence? In this episode, we define insurance agent negligence and offer some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.


    How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?


    Want to know how much money insurance agents can make selling Medicare? We talk commissions to give you a better idea of how lucrative expanding your portfolio into the senior market can be.

     

    Articles to Share with Your Clients:

     

    3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers


    Now that Thanksgiving is passed, what can you do with all the food you have left? Here are three ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers.


    What Are the Steps to Entering a Nursing Home?


    Moving into a nursing home can be a massive decision. Here are the general steps you should take for moving into a senior care facility.


    The Coverage Rules for Medicare Part D Plans


    You've come to rely on your Medicare Part D plan to give you coverage for your prescription drugs, but there are rules that govern this coverage and its limits. What are they?

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    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.


    LTC Planning in a COVID World: Why It’s Essential


    Six months. It doesn’t seem like a long time, until you’re unexpectedly locked down, prohibited from seeing your family and friends, in a care facility that’s now a potential COVID hotspot.


    2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles


    CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    9 min
  • How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence
    Compliance is an important part of selling insurance for agents to remember. But what about preventing negligence? In this episode, we define insurance agent negligence and offer some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.
    6 min
  • How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence
    Compliance is an important part of selling insurance for agents to remember. But what about preventing negligence? In this episode, we define insurance agent negligence and offer some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.
    6 min

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