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The Friday Five for July 24, 2020:

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Here’s what we’ve learned in six months of COVID-19 – and what we still don’t know

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Monster or Machine? A Profile of the Coronavirus at 6 Months

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July 17, 2020 | The Friday Five

The Friday Five for July 17, 2020: Aetna and Give an Hour partnership; Oak Street Health News; Possibility for Medicare Expansion in Next Covid-19 Stimulus; Zoom Announces New Product; Register for Ritter’s Summits!

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You’re invited to our virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! You’ll get a chance to meet our staff and the carriers we work with! During these online presentations, our carriers will reveal exclusive first looks for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D products. It’s the AEP insurance training you don’t want to miss…  Register today!

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NEW: NAHU 2021 Medicare Certification Training

New this year, NAHU is offering a Medicare certification training for agents who’d like to sell 2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D products for the Annual Enrollment Period.

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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.

You’re invited to our virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! You’ll get a chance to meet our staff and the carriers we work with! During these online presentations, our carriers will reveal exclusive first looks for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D products. It’s the AEP insurance training you don’t want to miss… Register today at https://summits.ritterim.com/!

How much do your Medicare clients spend on their Medicare coverage in a year? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket expenses they can expect with Medicare? In this episode, we explore the costs your clients pay out-of-pocket for Medicare, whether they've got Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage, or MAPD. We look beyond premiums, breaking down out-of-pocket exposure into deductibles, coinsurance, copays, prescription drug costs, medical supplies, ancillary expenses, networks, and other deciding factors. It's a must-listen for every insurance agent!

The Friday Five for July 17, 2020:

- Aetna and Give an Hour partnership

- Oak Street Health News

- Possibility for Medicare Expansion in Next Covid-19 Stimulus?

- Zoom Announces New Product

- Register for Ritter’s Summits! - https://summits.ritterim.com/

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The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. A compilation of information from the carriers Ritter supports regarding their capacity to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries Most

Do you know what your Medicare clients likely spend the most money on out of pocket? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket costs they can expect with Medicare? The stats are in!

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3 Ways to Calculate Your Client’s Life Insurance

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Identifying Ideal Clients for LTCi

Who typically purchases long-term care insurance (LTCi) policies? We’ve got your answer. To help you identify ideal clients for LTC insurance policies, we’ve created a profile containing the characteristics of a conventional LTCi buyer.

FAQs About AHIP

Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, completing the annual AHIP certification is important for licensed insurance agents selling Medicare plans. We answer some frequently asked questions about AHIP certification.

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The Friday Five for July 10, 2020:

- CMS Proposed Rule on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS)

- AHIP's State of Medigap 2020

- Capital Rx teaming up with Walmart

- Walmart debuts Walmart Insurance Services, LLC

- Walgreens and VillageMD announce partnership