Episodes

  • Q2 Medicare Sales Planner

    Q2 Medicare Sales Planner
    Apr 22 2026
    It’s time to sync up your calendar! What should insurance agents selling Medicare focus on during the 2nd quarter? Listen to this episode for our suggestions and info on how to get your own Medicare Sales Planner.

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    Download your copy of the Medicare Sales Planner!

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    Resources:

    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification

    Carrier Pages

    Certification Info

    Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents

    Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales: How, Who, and Why

    FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification

    The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding

    What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?

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    6 mins
  • Q2 ACA Sales Calendar

    Q2 ACA Sales Calendar
    Apr 22 2026
    Streamline your second quarter tasks with a little help from your friends at Ritter Insurance Marketing and the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. Listen for the details and don’t forget to download the full calendar!

    Read the text version Download your copy of the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar!

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    Resources:

    Should Medicare & ACA Clients Use Drug Discount Programs?

    The Best Appointment Schedulers for Insurance Agents

    The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans

    The State of the ACA Market in 2026

    Why Marketplace Agents Should Connect With Young Adults Turning 26

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    5 mins
  • Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library

    Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library
    Apr 21 2026
    Did you know that Ritter offers turnkey content marketing materials for agents? Learn more about the Content Library: a free resource featuring compliant content created specifically for insurance agents to start, scale, and sustain digital marketing efforts.

    Check out the Content Library for Insurance Agents!

    Additional Resources:

    Content Library: Cooking for Beginners ft. Jeff Snyder

    Content Library: Mastering Medicare Insurance Coverage ft. Jeff Snyder

    5 Spooky Stories for Halloween 👻

    Holly Jolly Holiday Traditions

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    36 mins
  • The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans

    The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans
    Apr 18 2026
    Learn more about the critical illness product (and how to cross-sell it!) with our free guide for insurance agents! Ready to cross-sell with confidence? Start by downloading your copy of Ritter’s newest eBook today.

    Download your FREE copy of The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans

    Additional Episodes You Might Like:

    4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care

    How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly

    Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers

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    1 min
  • CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule

    CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule
    Apr 17 2026
    The Friday Five for April 17, 2026: [00:57] CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule [02:09] Google Announces New Chrome Features [04:56] March 2026 CPI/2026 FOMC Calendar [07:03] Protective Life Corporation Study on Gaps in Medicare Knowledge [10:17] CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule: 5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule CMS Improves Plan Transparency and Choice with 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule Email the show for your copy of the Final Rule PDF. (We’ve even filled out the subject line for you!) Google Announces New Chrome Features: Tsu, Alex. “Get more done with new vertical tabs and immersive reading mode in Chrome.” Blog.google.com, The Keyword, 7 Apr. 2026, https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/new-chrome-productivity-features. Pierce, David. "Vertical browser tabs are better and you should use them." Theverge.com, The Verge, 7 Apr. 2026, https://www.theverge.com/tech/907998/google-chrome-vertical-tabs. March 2026 CPI/2026 FOMC Calendar: “Consumer Price Index – March 2026.” Bls.gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf. “Meeting calendars, statements, and minutes (2021-2027).” Federalreserve.gov, The Federal Reserve, https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm, Accessed 15 Apr. 2026. Protective Life Corporation Study on Gaps in Medicare Knowledge: "Medicare planning: why it matters – and why financial professionals can’t ignore it." Protective Life Corporation, https://delivery-p102752-e1161810.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e195f263-4c50-4410-8b40-f75468408f65/original/as/Protective_WP_Medical+Planning_FINAL_02092026+%283%29.pdf, Accessed 15 Apr. 2026. Bell, Allison. "Most Advisors Have Big Gaps in Medicare Knowledge: Survey." thinkadvisor.com, Think Advisor, 8 Apr. 2026, https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2026/04/08/most-advisors-have-big-gaps-in-medicare-knowledge-survey/. "New Research Highlights Critical Gaps in Medicare Planning and Opportunities for Financial Professionals." investor.protective.com, Protective Life Corporation, 7 Apr. 2026, https://investor.protective.com/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/New-Research-Highlights-Critical-Gaps-in-Medicare-Planning-and-Opportunities-for-Financial-Professionals/default.aspx. CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule: "2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-cms-interoperability-standards-prior-authorization-drugs-proposed-rule. "CMS Proposes Major Reforms to Speed Up Patient Access to Drugs, Increase Transparency, and Reduce Administrative Burden." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-major-reforms-speed-up-patient-access-drugs-increase-transparency-reduce-administrative. "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges." federalregister.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Apr. 2026, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07205/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-interoperability-standards. Pines, Jesse. "Prior Authorization Reform Is Here — And It Could Change How Millions Get Care." Forbes.com, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2026, https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessepines/2026/04/13/prior-authorization-reform-is-here-and-it-could-change-how-millions-get-care/. Minemyer, Paige. "Proposed CMS rule would set prior auth deadlines for drugs." fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/proposed-cms-rule-would-set-prior-auth-deadlines-drugs. "Summary of Proposed Provisions in the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule (CMS0062-P)." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-changes-provisions-rule-10apr26-final-508-compliant.pdf, Accessed 15 Apr. 2026. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/...
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    16 mins
  • How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers

    How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers
    Apr 16 2026
    It's easy to feel isolated in the insurance industry. But if you talk with Dawn Myers, you'll quickly understand why she says isolation is just that, a feeling. And an optional one at that. She explains how connection, collaboration, and showing up changed everything for her.

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    LinkedIn

    Stay Paid: Relationships, Referrals & The Power of Partnerships

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    Additional Resources:

    5 Tips for New Insurance Agents

    5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents

    Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild

    Developing Power Habits ft. Dr. Noah St. John

    How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly

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    13 mins
  • 4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales

    4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales
    Apr 14 2026
    Think what you've heard about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans is true? Fun fact, it’s probably not! Listen as we break down D-SNP myths to build up your knowledge. Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards D-SNP Benefit Eligibility Client Letter D-SNP Checklist Get Your Insurance Portfolio Reviewed for FREE The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs The Complete Guide on How to Sell D-SNPs References: “A Profile of Medicare-Medicaid Dual Beneficiaries.” Atiadvisory.Com, ATI Advisory, atiadvisory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A-Profile-of-Medicare-Medicaid-Dual-Beneficiaries.pdf. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026. Freed, Salama, et al. “10 Things to Know about Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-Snps).” KFF.org, KFF, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-medicare-advantage-dual-eligible-special-needs-plans-d-snps/. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026. Ochieng, Nancy. “Medicare Advantage in 2025: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF.Org, KFF, 30 Jan. 2026, www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/. “New Special Enrollment Periods (Seps) for Dually Eligible ...” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/duals-lissepsjobaid01012025.pdf. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026. “Seniors & Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees.” Medicaid.Gov, https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/eligibility/seniors-medicare-and-medicaid-enrollees/index.html. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026. “US Enrollment and Spending for Dual-Eligible Individuals.” KFF.org, KFF, https://www.kff.org/interactive/state-profiles-for-dual-eligible-individuals/united-states/enrollment-and-spending-for-dual-eligible-individuals/. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    9 mins
  • 5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule

    5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule
    Apr 14 2026
    CMS recently published the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule. Don’t miss the ASG Podcast top takeaways for insurance agents.

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    Resources:

    5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 Marketplace Proposed Rule

    2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition

    CMS CRUSH Initiative

    CMS Final Rule on Fax & Snail Mail

    CMS Improves Plan Transparency and Choice with 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule

    Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration

    References:

    "2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 6 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-rate-announcement.

    "Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-final-rule.

    "Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-beneficiaries-see-simpler-more-flexible-plan-choices-better-drug-coverage-higher-quality.

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    18 mins