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- 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked! ǀ ASG196If you’re on the fence about selling Medicare, this episode is for you! Don’t let these myths hold you back from selling Medicare! The senior health insurance market is booming – and there’s plenty of room for more agents… like you!Read the text version.Get Medicareful – http://bit.ly/34wJRqWMentioned in this episode:
2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
2020 CMS MCMG Memo2020 Maximum Broker Commissions for MA & Medicare Part DAgent Broker CompensationBaby Boomers RetireHow Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyLearn more about MedicarefulMedicare & Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays FirstMedicare eligibility for those under 65MedicarefulMedicare Quote EngineRitter Insurance Marketing Official WebsiteWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?More episodes you’ll like:4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Thinking about joining the ranks of 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.4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance AgencyLooking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast!FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance MarketingHave questions about partnering with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Not sure what a field marketing organization is, or how joining one can help your insurance business? Curious about lead programs, CE credits, and other opportunities FMOs like Ritter have to offer? We talk with our sales team to answer common questions about working with FMOs and more!Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to ConsiderThinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs
The lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from...(read more)Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more)The Value of Staying in Touch with ClientsYou’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need… (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts
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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn10 min - 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked! ǀ ASG196If you’re on the fence about selling Medicare, this episode is for you! Don’t let these myths hold you back from selling Medicare! The senior health insurance market is booming – and there’s plenty of room for more agents… like you!Read the text version.Get Medicareful – http://bit.ly/34wJRqWMentioned in this episode:
2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
2020 CMS MCMG Memo2020 Maximum Broker Commissions for MA & Medicare Part DAgent Broker CompensationBaby Boomers RetireHow Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyLearn more about MedicarefulMedicare & Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays FirstMedicare eligibility for those under 65MedicarefulMedicare Quote EngineRitter Insurance Marketing Official WebsiteWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?More episodes you’ll like:4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Thinking about joining the ranks of 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.4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance AgencyLooking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast!FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance MarketingHave questions about partnering with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Not sure what a field marketing organization is, or how joining one can help your insurance business? Curious about lead programs, CE credits, and other opportunities FMOs like Ritter have to offer? We talk with our sales team to answer common questions about working with FMOs and more!Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to ConsiderThinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs
The lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from...(read more)Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more)The Value of Staying in Touch with ClientsYou’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need… (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts
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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn10 min - Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future | ASG195What is Medicare's Value-Based Care Model? Our team takes a deep dive into this topic, defining the care model that CMS adopted in 2011. Learn the types of value-based care programs CMS offers, how they can help you sell insurance plans, what this kind of care looks like for your clients, and carriers' value-based care initiatives. We even talk about what your clients can expect in the future!Read the text version.CMS Value-Based Care Programs:
End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP)
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) ProgramHospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP)Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction ProgramSkilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Program (SNFVBP)Home Health Value Based Program (HHVBP)Mentioned in this episode:Americans ‘fed up’ with high healthcare costs, surprise billing, Verma says
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEPCMS Unveils New Value-Based Care Models for Primary Care ProvidersDiabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)Medicare Advantage And The Future Of Value-Based CareMedicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019Payers, Providers Create New Medicare Advantage PartnershipsSilver&Fit®SilverSneakers®The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesThe Future of Value-Based Care: 2019 Survey ResultsTop Insurers Move to Bring PBM Partners In-HouseCarrier Value-Based Care Initiatives:Aetna
AnthemCignaHumanaUnitedHealthcareMore episodes you’ll like:5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020
What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers!December 13, 2019 | The Friday FiveSome schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment PeriodsDrive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent AppsNot sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans
No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more)Just the (LTCi) Facts, PleaseDo you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more)Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more)What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for AppointmentsWhen you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts
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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn9 min - Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future | ASG195What is Medicare's Value-Based Care Model? Our team takes a deep dive into this topic, defining the care model that CMS adopted in 2011. Learn the types of value-based care programs CMS offers, how they can help you sell insurance plans, what this kind of care looks like for your clients, and carriers' value-based care initiatives. We even talk about what your clients can expect in the future!Read the text version.CMS Value-Based Care Programs:End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP)Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) ProgramHospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP)Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction ProgramSkilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Program (SNFVBP)Home Health Value Based Program (HHVBP)Mentioned in this episode:Americans ‘fed up’ with high healthcare costs, surprise billing, Verma saysBe Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEPCMS Unveils New Value-Based Care Models for Primary Care ProvidersDiabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)Medicare Advantage And The Future Of Value-Based CareMedicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019Payers, Providers Create New Medicare Advantage PartnershipsSilver&Fit®SilverSneakers®The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesThe Future of Value-Based Care: 2019 Survey ResultsTop Insurers Move to Bring PBM Partners In-HouseCarrier Value-Based Care Initiatives:AetnaAnthemCignaHumanaUnitedHealthcareMore episodes you’ll like:5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers!December 13, 2019 | The Friday FiveSome schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment PeriodsDrive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent AppsNot sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare PlansNo Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more)Just the (LTCi) Facts, PleaseDo you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more)Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more)What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for AppointmentsWhen you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherConnect on social:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn9 min
- Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future | ASG195What is Medicare's Value-Based Care Model? Our team takes a deep dive into this topic, defining the care model that CMS adopted in 2011. Learn the types of value-based care programs CMS offers, how they can help you sell insurance plans, what this kind of care looks like for your clients, and carriers' value-based care initiatives. We even talk about what your clients can expect in the future!Read the text version.CMS Value-Based Care Programs:
End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP)
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) ProgramHospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP)Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction ProgramSkilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Program (SNFVBP)Home Health Value Based Program (HHVBP)Mentioned in this episode:Americans ‘fed up’ with high healthcare costs, surprise billing, Verma says
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEPCMS Unveils New Value-Based Care Models for Primary Care ProvidersDiabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)Medicare Advantage And The Future Of Value-Based CareMedicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019Payers, Providers Create New Medicare Advantage PartnershipsSilver&Fit®SilverSneakers®The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesThe Future of Value-Based Care: 2019 Survey ResultsTop Insurers Move to Bring PBM Partners In-HouseCarrier Value-Based Care Initiatives:Aetna
AnthemCignaHumanaUnitedHealthcareMore episodes you’ll like:5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020
What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers!December 13, 2019 | The Friday FiveSome schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment PeriodsDrive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent AppsNot sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans
No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more)Just the (LTCi) Facts, PleaseDo you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more)Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more)What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for AppointmentsWhen you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts
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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn9 min - Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To | The Friday FiveNeed more podcast recommendations? (Who doesn’t?!) For our last Friday Five of 2019, Sarah gives you a glimpse of what she’s currently listening to.Mentioned in this episode:Dolly Parton’s AmericaMotherhackerPassenger ListSix MinutesThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelMore episode you’ll like:Behind the Scenes of the ASG PodcastCelebrate 100 episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! In this special episode, we talk about how Agent Survival Guide and the ASG Podcast started, what we planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more!10 min
- Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To | The Friday FiveNeed more podcast recommendations? (Who doesn’t?!) For our last Friday Five of 2019, Sarah gives you a glimpse of what she’s currently listening to.Mentioned in this episode:
Dolly Parton’s America
MotherhackerPassenger ListSix MinutesThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelMore episode you’ll like:Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
Celebrate 100 episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! In this special episode, we talk about how Agent Survival Guide and the ASG Podcast started, what we planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more!10 min - Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To | The Friday FiveNeed more podcast recommendations? (Who doesn’t?!) For our last Friday Five of 2019, Sarah gives you a glimpse of what she’s currently listening to.Mentioned in this episode:
Dolly Parton’s America
MotherhackerPassenger ListSix MinutesThe Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars PatelMore episode you’ll like:Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
Celebrate 100 episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! In this special episode, we talk about how Agent Survival Guide and the ASG Podcast started, what we planned for 2019, podcast recommendations from our team, and more! 💯🎉International Podcast Day 2019We celebrate International Podcast Day! This special episode has updates on our favorite podcasts, MORE podcast recommendations, and Sarah talks about how she got into podcasts. You don’t want to miss it! 🎙🎧🤓Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent AppsNot sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.Top 5 Podcasts of 2019 | The Friday FiveWe love podcasts! Our host, Sarah listened to over 8,500 minutes of podcast audio this year. Which shows made the cut for her top five of 2019? Find out in this special Friday Five episode!Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent AppsWhich podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs
Have you ever considered selling Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)? Yes or no, we’ve got the quick guide that you need to read! C-SNPs can allow health insurance agents to keep...(read more)How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPsThe lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from...(read more)The Value of Staying in Touch with ClientsYou’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need… (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple Podcasts
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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn10 min - Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods | ASG194Drive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.Read the text version.Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingOfficial Ritter Insurance Marketing WebsiteMentioned in this Episode:Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment PeriodHow SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New BusinessMedicare Managed Care ManualThe Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPsThe Complete Guide on How To Sell Medicare SupplementsThe Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEPMore episodes you’ll like:5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers!December 13, 2019 | The Friday FiveSome schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040Things to Think About Post-AEPAEP is over.11 min
- Stay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment Periods | ASG194Drive insurance sales year-round with Special Enrollment Periods. Learn how to find clients and what special kinds of plans should be in your portfolio.Read the text version.Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingOfficial Ritter Insurance Marketing WebsiteMentioned in this Episode:
Definitive Guidelines for the New Open Enrollment Period
How SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New BusinessMedicare Managed Care ManualThe Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPsThe Complete Guide on How To Sell Medicare SupplementsThe Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEPMore episodes you’ll like:5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020
What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers!December 13, 2019 | The Friday FiveSome schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040Things to Think About Post-AEPAEP is over.11 min
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