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- 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 | ASG192What'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!Read the text version.Meet our Team of ExpertsRegister with Ritter Insurance MarketingJoin Our Facebook Group – Ritter’s Round Table http://bit.ly/2DLeNclMentioned in this episode:Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEPChronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Data Note)Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Executive Summary)Medicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019New Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) in 2020SNPs: The Secret to Surviving Lock-InThe Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesThe Beginner’s Guide to DSNPsValue-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the FutureWhy You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)More episodes you’ll like:Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, and Travel EnthusiastsMaster the art of providing Medicare coverage for clients who travel. The ASG team has solutions for snowbirds, sunbirds, and every traveler in between.November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019)Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we10 min
- 5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 | ASG192What'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!Read the text versionMeet our Team of ExpertsRegister with Ritter Insurance MarketingJoin Our Facebook Group – Ritter’s Round Table http://bit.ly/2DLeNclMentioned in this episode:
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Data Note)Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight: First Look (Executive Summary)Medicare Advantage Costs Drop, Benefits Grow for 2019New Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) in 2020SNPs: The Secret to Surviving Lock-InThe Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesThe Beginner’s Guide to DSNPsValue-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the FutureWhy You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)More episodes you’ll like:Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, and Travel Enthusiasts
Master the art of providing Medicare coverage for clients who travel. The ASG team has solutions for snowbirds, sunbirds, and every traveler in between.November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019)Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research), and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!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 5 photo editing apps, plus 5 simple tips for 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)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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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn10 min - Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, and Travel Enthusiasts | ASG191Master the art of providing Medicare coverage for clients who travel. The ASG team has solutions for snowbirds, sunbirds, and every traveler in between.Read the text version.Mentioned in this Episode:Defining the True Value of $0-Premium Medicare Advantage PlansGrowing Old in America: Expectations vs. RealityMedicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What’s the Difference?Med Supp Changes on the Horizon InfographicWhy are Part D Prescription Drug Plans So Different?More episodes you’ll like:November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019)Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we8 min
- 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 5 photo editing apps, plus 5 simple tips to taking better photos.Apps mentioned in this episode:
Afterlight – iOS | Android
Lightroom – iOS | AndroidPhotoshop Express – iOS | AndroidSnapseed – iOS | AndroidVSCO – iOS | AndroidAlso mentioned in this episode:6 expert smartphone photography tips
Understanding White Balance in Digital PhotographyWhat’s the Difference Between Lightroom Presets and Profiles?More episodes you’ll like:Build Your Brand with Community Involvement
Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.How Selling Insurance Gives BackIn the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019)Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!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)2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and DeductiblesCMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (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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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn17 min - 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 5 photo editing apps, plus 5 simple tips to taking better photos.Apps mentioned in this episode:Afterlight – iOS | AndroidLightroom – iOS | AndroidPhotoshop Express – iOS | AndroidSnapseed – iOS | AndroidVSCO – iOS | AndroidAlso mentioned in this episode:6 expert smartphone photography tipsUnderstanding White Balance in Digital PhotographyWhat’s the Difference Between Lightroom Presets and Profiles?More episodes you’ll like:Build Your Brand with Community InvolvementConnect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.How Selling Insurance Gives BackIn the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!November 26, 2019 | Tuesday Ten (Top 10 Holiday Toys for 2019)Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we17 min
- Top 10 Holiday Toys 2019 | The Tuesday TenLet us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!Mentioned in this episode:
(In alphabetical order)
Baby Shark Fingerlings– Amazon | Target | Walmart
Baby Shark Hand Puppet – Amazon | WalmartBarbie Dream Plane – Amazon | Target | WalmartBlume Doll – Amazon | Target | WalmartFrozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll – Amazon | Target | WalmartFrozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll Set – Amazon | TargetFrozen 2 Ultimate Arendelle Castle Play Set – Amazon | Target | WalmartHatching Toothless – Amazon | Target | WalmartHot Wheels id Smart Track Kit – Amazon | TargetHot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set – Amazon | Target | WalmartImaginext Transforming Batmobile – Amazon | Target | WalmartJuno My Baby Elephant – Amazon | Target | WalmartKindi Kids Snack Time Friends – Amazon | Target | WalmartL.O.L. Amazing Surprise – Amazon | Target | WalmartL.O.L. Glamper – Amazon | Target | WalmartL.O.L. Winter Disco Dolls – Amazon | Target | WalmartL.O.L. Winter Disco Fluffy Pets – Amazon | Target | WalmartL.O.L. Winter Disco Lils – Amazon | Target | WalmartLego Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School – Amazon | Target | WalmartMelissa & Doug Slice-and-Bake Wooden Cookie Play Set – Amazon | Target | WalmartMelissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set – Amazon | Target | WalmartMelissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit – Amazon | WalmartNERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | WalmartNERF Fortnite Sp-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | WalmartNERF Fortnite Ap-R & Llama Targets – AmazonNintendo Switch (HADSKABAA or HADSKAAAA) – WalmartNintendo Switch Lite – Amazon | Target | WalmartPJ Masks PJ Seeker – Amazon | Target | WalmartPictionary Air – Amazon | Target | WalmartRyan’s World Treasure Safe – WalmartScruff-A-Luv Electronic Mystery Plush – Amazon | Target | WalmartTreasure X Alien Dissection Kit with Slime, Action Figure, and Treasure – Amazon | Target | WalmartTreasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb – Amazon | Target | WalmartHow to tell if you’re buying the old Nintendo Switch or the new oneMore episodes you’ll like:Build Your Brand with Community Involvement | ASG189
Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back | ASG190In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!November 22, 2019 | The Friday FiveThe Friday Five for November 22, 2019: The Trump Administration announces health care transparency rules, Slack shares drop, Microsoft Teams' user base rises, beware of "juice-jacking" while traveling, Facebook and Instagram hide like counts, and find out what’s new and coming soon from the Agent Survival Guide team!The latest from Agent Survival Guide:2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more)5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)... (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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TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn17 min - November 26, 2019 | The Tuesday TenLet us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we17 min
- How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back ǀ ASG190In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!Read the text version.Mentioned in this Episode:3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales TerritoryAffinity MarketingBuild Your Brand with Community InvolvementCone Cause Evolution StudyHighmark’s Community InvolvementHow to Incorporate Charity Into Your Business ModelWhat Do Millennials Want In Their Careers?More episodes you’ll like:November 15, 2019 | The Friday FiveThe Friday Five for November 15, 2019: CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles, The Social Security COLA for 2020, Whoop closed series D funding round, Google's Project Nightingale under investigation, and Nike broke up with Amazon.Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older | ASG176Learn how to connect with your Medicare clients. There are some best practices to think about when you're talking with clients who are 65 or older. We tell you what they are!What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan | ASG175Want to improve your Medicare Advantage sales? Start by finding out more about your audience, and what they want from their insurance policy.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales StrategiesNovember 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more)5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more)Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherConnect on social:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn8 min
- Build Your Brand with Community Involvement | ASG189Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.Read the text version.Mentioned in this Episode:About Community Outreach ProgramsBuilding Client Loyalty: More Than Just a PlanHow Community Involvement Programs Can Grow Your BusinessMethods to Boost Your Medicare BusinessMore episodes you’ll like:November 15, 2019 | The Friday FiveThe Friday Five for November 15, 2019: CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles, The Social Security COLA for 2020, Whoop closed series D funding round, Google's Project Nightingale under investigation, and Nike broke up with Amazon.The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries | ASG188Retail healthcare is on the rise in the United States. But what exactly is it? And, how does it affect Medicare beneficiaries? Consider this your primer on all things retail healthcare.Tips on Working with a Difficult Client | ASG180Ever have a difficult client? Check out our tips on how to work through three frustrating (but common!) situations insurance agents face in the field. We've got some advice on when to walk away, too.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales StrategiesNovember 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge... (read more)5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF),... (read more)Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more... (read more)Subscribe & Follow:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherConnect on social:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn7 min
- November 22, 2019 | The Friday FiveThe Friday Five for November 22, 2019:
- The Trump Administration announces Health Care Transparency Rules
- Slack shares drop with Microsoft Teams user count report
- Beware of ‘Juice-Jacking’ While Traveling
- Instagram hides likes, Facebook next?
- New and Coming Soon from the Agent Survival Guide team!
Mentioned in this episode:7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans
Facebook tries hiding Like counts to fight envyFacebook Trying Out Hidden Like CountsNew Trump rule to make more health care rates publicSlack stock falls after Microsoft boasts 20 million Teams usersStop! Don’t Charge Your Phone This WayThe best-case and worst-case scenarios for Trump’s health care price transparency ruleTrump Administration Releases Transparency Rule in Hospital PricingTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey praised Facebook’s experimental moves to hide Instagram ‘likes’Why You Should Think Twice About Plugging Into Public USB Power StationsMore episodes you’ll like:November 15, 2019 | The Friday Five
- CMS announced 2020 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
- The Social Security COLA for 2020
- Whoop closes their series D funding round
- Google’s Project Nightingale now under investigation
- Nike breaks up with Amazon
2020 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year.Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEPAre 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!The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare BeneficiariesRetail healthcare is on the rise in the United States. But what exactly is it? And, how does it affect Medicare beneficiaries? Consider this your primer on all things retail healthcare.Tips on Working with a Difficult ClientEver have a difficult client? Check out our tips on how to work through three frustrating (but common!) situations insurance agents face in the field. We've got some advice on when to walk away, too.The latest from Agent Survival Guide:2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more)5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)... (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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