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

Thinking about joining the ranks of insurance agents selling Medicare for a living? Not really sure if becoming a senior health insurance agent is the right career path for you? We get it! What if you could give it a practice run before giving up your full-time job? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we discuss the benefits of starting out as a part-time insurance agent.

The Friday Five for June 5, 2020:

- Getting Back to Preventive Care - What it looks like

- CVS partners with Nuro

- Google Sued for $5 Billion

- Save the Dates - Ritter Summits Coming Soon

- New Medicare Advantage Sales eBook Available

The Friday Five for June 5, 2020:

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video in June 2020

Google sued for $5 billion over alleged privacy violations: report

Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?

National Doughnut Day 2020: Where to get free doughnuts

Ritter’s Medicare Advantage eBook – The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans

Save the Date for Ritter’s Summits!

Garden City, NY – August 25, 2020

Philadelphia, PA – August 26, 2020

Central PA – August 27, 2020

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The Friday Five for May 29, 2020: CMS Releases Final Rule for Medicare Advantage & Part D 2021; Telehealth on the rise with consumers; CMS Announces Part D Senior Savings Model featuring affordable insulin; Apple and Google Contact Tracing API; Kaiser Permanente releases Covid-19 Playbook

How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline

Want to build a successful downline for your insurance business? Don’t miss our best practices for recruiting agents to your agency! And be sure to check out the show notes for a link to grab your copy of our eBook – Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started.

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.

How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business

Need to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to begin? Start by listening to this episode! We’ll help you revamp your insurance sales process.

The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions

How do you track your Medicare commissions? Want a better solution? Listen to this episode of our ASG Podcast for suggestions on tracking (and troubleshooting!) your hard-earned insurance commissions.

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

The moment when carrier First Looks become available is a very exciting time for insurance agents! It can put a spring in your step and help you get in the mood for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period!

2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

Ritter has everything you need to know about 2021 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Note: Insurance providers are NOT REQUIRED to pay the maximum commission rate.

Reassuring Clients During Difficult Times

During times of uncertainty, like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that your clients will look to you for reassurance, and answers. Are you prepared to provide the support they are seeking?

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Want to build a successful downline for your insurance business? Don’t miss our best practices for recruiting agents to your agency! And be sure to check out the show notes for a link to grab your copy of our eBook – Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started.

Get ready to find out what selling Medicare Advantage is all about! Whether you’re already an insurance agent selling Medicare or you’re transitioning to MA sales, we want to help you build your career. Our eBook is packed with information on Medicare Advantage – certification, contracting, sales pitches, cross-selling tips, training, marketing, and more! Wondering who qualifies for MA plans or when you can enroll your clients? We answer those questions, and give you an AEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist, FAQs on AHIP, and info on enrolling clients online with Medicareful. Download your copy of our FREE eBook today!

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.

The Friday Five for May 29, 2020:

- CMS Releases Final Rule for Medicare Advantage & Part D 2021

- Telehealth on the rise with consumers

- CMS Announces Part D Senior Savings Model featuring affordable insulin

- Apple and Google Contact Tracing API

- Kaiser Permanente releases Covid-19 Playbook

The Friday Five for May 29, 2020:

Mentioned in this episode:

Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP

CMS finalizes plan to allow Medicare Advantage plans to expand telehealth benefits

CMS Final Rule – Medicare Program; Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program

ChatableApps – Chatable Universal Hearing Aid

ChatableApps launches its hearing assistance app

Contract Year 2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4190-F1) Fact Sheet

Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched

Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Return to Work Playbook

Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month

President Trump Announces Lower Out of Pocket Insulin Costs for Medicare’s Seniors

Three states will use Apple-Google contact tracing technology for virus tracking apps

Trump Administration Announces Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D to Provide Better Coverage and Increase Access for Medicare Beneficiaries

Survey: 72% of consumers have changed healthcare use since COVID-19 pandemic

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It's an unprecedented time. COVID-19 has shut down businesses small and large, and if you're wondering how to run your business during a pandemic, you are not alone. How can your insurance agency continue to help clients and stay productive amidst the coronavirus pandemic? We've got some insight that might help.

How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business

Need to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to begin? Start by listening to this episode! We’ll help you revamp your insurance sales process.

The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions

How do you track your Medicare commissions? Want a better solution? Listen to this episode of our ASG Podcast for suggestions on tracking (and troubleshooting!) your hard-earned insurance commissions.

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

When your schedule is thrown for a loop due to something like COVID-19, or any other event that changes how you work, it can be hard to find a new normal.

A Review of the Top Medicare Quote Engines for Insurance Agents

An agent selling Medicare products is only as good as the Medicare quoting tool they’re using. We’re looking at agents’ top options for fast and reliable Medicare quoting software and what makes them so special.

Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients

In any type of business, client retention is just as important as taking on new clients. In the insurance world, once a sale is closed, your duty as an agent isn’t over.

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