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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  • October 23, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for October 23, 2020:
    • COLA legislation to up increase for 2021
  • Purdue Pharma and DOJ reach settlement
  • DOJ sues Google for antitrust activity
  • Whole Foods announces 1-hour grocery pickup
  • Black Friday 2020
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    3% Social Security boost? $1,200 stimulus checks? How to get needed money to seniors


    Amazon launches one-hour grocery pickup at all U.S. Whole Foods Stores


    Emergency Bill Would Raise Social Security COLA to 3% for 2021


    Google’s antitrust battles: Here’s what you need to know


    Google is a search monopoly, Justice Department says in landmark antitrust lawsuit


    iPhone 12’s four models compared: Differences between iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini


    Justice Department Sues Monopolistic Google For Violating Antitrust Laws


    OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, pay $8 billion, and will close company


    Walmart, Lowe’s have announced Black Friday plans: Here’s how the holiday shopping season is different amid COVID-19

     

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    October 16, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for October 16, 2020: Medicare Advantage carrier recommendations for 2021, SSA announces COLA for 2021, webinars for insurance agents selling Medicare, ways to quickly relax, and a recap from Apple’s Hi, Speed event.


    Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance


    Need a recap on Medicare compliance this AEP? We break down the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines for insurance agents, including new compliance rules for 2021. We’ll go over what’s allowed — and what’s not — in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.


    Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021


    Get the details on what's new in the Medicare Advantage and Part D industry for 2021! Learn about the improvements coming to these plans and how your clients will benefit from these changes!


    Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID


    Get the details on what's new in the Medicare Advantage and AEP is coming and COVID-19 is still here. What does that mean for your Medicare sales and commissions this year? Learn how to pivot your sales strategy and adapt your business to sell Medicare Advantage, Med Supp, and Medicare Part D Prescription plans compliantly during AEP and the pandemic. We're here to help you do it!


    Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship


    If you're feeling overwhelmed by Medicare compliance, then this episode is one you simply must listen to! We've got three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that could be spent selling. Check out our show notes for a special bonus section with links to our compliance resources.

     

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    Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021


    Thinking of selling Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans for 2021? This is the year to give it a try! Here’s why.


    Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021


    We’re now entering the AEP season, and there’s still an opportunity to contract with competitive plans in your area through Ritter. Agents can view a map of our available carriers and products in your state. 


    How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?


    If you’re considering selling Medicare, you likely want to know how much you can earn from it. We’re covering the basics, including how working with an FMO can affect your commissions, to give you a good idea!

     

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    10 min
  • Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
    Not sure about hosting a Medicare educational event this year? Get the details to make sure you’re compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines! We’ve updated this episode to cover how to plan, promote, and present your next event, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
    13 min
  • Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
    Need a recap on Medicare compliance this AEP? We break down the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines for insurance agents, including new compliance rules for 2021. We’ll go over what’s allowed — and what’s not — in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.
    17 min
  • October 16, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for October 16, 2020:
    - Medicare Advantage Carrier Recommendations for 2021
    - SSA announces COLA for 2021
    - Webinars for Insurance Agents selling Medicare
    - Ways to Quickly Relax
    - Recap from Apple’s Hi, Speed Event
    10 min
  • October 16, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for October 16, 2020:
    • Medicare Advantage Carrier Recommendations for 2021
  • SSA announces COLA for 2021
  • Webinars for Insurance Agents selling Medicare
  • Ways to Quickly Relax
  • Recap from Apple’s Hi, Speed Event
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    2021 Social Security Changes (COLA Tables on SSA.gov)


    5 Ways to Relax in Under 5 Minutes


    Facebook Messenger gets a new logo and a fresh design


    Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021


    iPhone 12 with 5G, HomePod Mini and more: Everything apple just announced


    Medicareful Affinity Partner Marketing with Jimmy Weber


    Medicareful Overview with Jimmy Weber


    Ritter Agent Training & Development Webinar Series


    Ritter Carrier Map


    Ritter Insurance Marketing Events


    Social Security COLA Set at 1.3% for 2021

     

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    October 9, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for October 9, 2020: Last Chance for a Stimulus Deal?; Walmart will sell Medicare plans this AEP; Clover Health Goes Public; CVSHealth's Aetna MA expansion for 2021; and Apple announces iPhone event.


    5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP


    Kick off AEP with these 5 sales and marketing tips. We want this Annual Enrollment Period to be your most successful season yet!


    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback


    Lower your clients’ Medicare Advantage costs with the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback! Learn more about how this unique plan benefit works.


    Navigating Insurance Sales During AEP & COVID


    AEP is coming and COVID-19 is still here. What does that mean for your Medicare sales and commissions this year? Learn how to pivot your sales strategy and adapt your business to sell Medicare Advantage, Med Supp, and Medicare Part D Prescription plans compliantly during AEP and the pandemic. We're here to help you do it!


    Understanding Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods


    Medicare Advantage has different enrollment periods than Medicare Supplements. What are the Med Advantage enrollment periods? How and when do your Medicare clients qualify for them? Get the answers to your MA enrollment period questions right now!

     

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    Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance


    Life as an agent before Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is a flurry of contracting and certifying. But there’s another C that’s even more important: Compliance. It’s not just something to consider during the busy season.


    Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021


    We’re now entering the AEP season, and there’s still an opportunity to contract with competitive plans in your area through Ritter. Agents can view a map of our available carriers and products in your state. 


    How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?


    If you’re considering selling Medicare, you likely want to know how much you can earn from it. We’re covering the basics, including how working with an FMO can affect your commissions, to give you a good idea!

     

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    10 min
  • Major Changes Coming to the MA & PDP Market for 2021

     

    Get the details on what's new in the Medicare Advantage and Part D industry for 2021! Learn about the improvements coming to these plans and how your clients will benefit from these changes!

     

    Read the text version.

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020


    7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans


    CMS MA and Part D Landscape Files


    CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Fact Sheet (released 9/24/2020)


    H.R.34 – 21st Century Cures Act Official Text


    Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP


    Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs


    Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans


    How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder & FAQs


    Medicare Advantage: What Is Changing For Beneficiaries with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in 2021?


    Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID


    Trump Administration Announces Historically Low Medicare Advantage Premiums and New Payment Model to Make Insulin Affordable Again for Seniors


    Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future

     

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    October 9, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for October 9, 2020: Last Chance for a Stimulus Deal?; Walmart will sell Medicare plans this AEP; Clover Health Goes Public; CVSHealth's Aetna MA expansion for 2021; and Apple announces iPhone event.


    5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP


    Kick off AEP with these 5 sales and marketing tips. We want this Annual Enrollment Period to be your most successful season yet!


    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback


    Lower your clients’ Medicare Advantage costs with the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback! Learn more about how this unique plan benefit works.


    Navigating Insurance Sales During AEP & COVID


    AEP is coming and COVID-19 is still here. What does that mean for your Medicare sales and commissions this year? Learn how to pivot your sales strategy and adapt your business to sell Medicare Advantage, Med Supp, and Medicare Part D Prescription plans compliantly during AEP and the pandemic. We're here to help you do it!


    Understanding Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods


    Medicare Advantage has different enrollment periods than Medicare Supplements. What are the Med Advantage enrollment periods? How and when do your Medicare clients qualify for them? Get the answers to your MA enrollment period questions right now!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance


    Life as an agent before Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is a flurry of contracting and certifying. But there’s another C that’s even more important: Compliance. It’s not just something to consider during the busy season.


    Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2021


    We’re now entering the AEP season, and there’s still an opportunity to contract with competitive plans in your area through Ritter. Agents can view a map of our available carriers and products in your state. 


    How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?


    If you’re considering selling Medicare, you likely want to know how much you can earn from it. We’re covering the basics, including how working with an FMO can affect your commissions, to give you a good idea!

     

     

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    10 min
  • 5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP

     

    Kick off AEP with these 5 sales and marketing tips. We want this Annual Enrollment Period to be your most successful season yet! 

     

    Read the text version.

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    AHIP Medicare Training


    How to Market Yourself Effectively


    How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro


    Secure a Bigger, Better, Business with Ancillary Products


    The Survivor’s AEP Checklist

     

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    5 Must-Haves for Every Insurance Agent This AEP


    Are these must-haves part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight five essentials to simplify your Medicare sales this AEP.


    Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP


    Are you prepared to talk about Medicare telehealth benefits this AEP? Whether you call it telemedicine, telecare, or a virtual visit, these benefits are growing in popularity. Learn how your clients can utilize them, which beneficiaries are most likely to access them, and more!


    How to Survive AEP


    Get ready to make the most of AEP! We just launched our newest resource page - Surviving AEP - on the Agent Survival Guide Blog. If you want to really thrive this Annual Enrollment season, check it out! We talk AEP prep, AHIP, compliance, and more. There's even an opportunity for a portfolio review. Find "Surviving AEP" online at ritterim.com/aep!


    Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP


    Don't get stressed out over AEP, get organized! The Annual Enrollment Period can be a stressful time for insurance agents - but it doesn't have to be for you! Listen to learn tips and tricks to make this AEP go smoother than ever.


    The Survivor’s AEP Checklist


    Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before we know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.

     

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    How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence


    As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.


    Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance


    Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.


    How to Keep Your Product Portfolio Fresh


    As an agent in the Medicare insurance industry, you need to stay competitive. An effective way to do this is by routinely examining your portfolio to determine if you’re prepared to work at your full potential.

     

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    7 min

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