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How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs

Dec 12, 2019

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 AEP to Dual …  Read More

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The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients

Dec 10, 2019

You’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 to stay in touch with clients.  Read More

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Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?

Dec 5, 2019

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 get, and sometimes it’s a little …  Read More

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The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs

Dec 3, 2019

About 12 million Americans (20 percent of the Medicare population) have dual eligible status. If that’s not reason enough for you to enter this market, there are several benefits of selling Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans that …  Read More

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Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please

Nov 26, 2019

Do 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.  Read More

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Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?

Nov 21, 2019

To put it simply, insurance agents in 2020 should have a website. If you don’t have a website, you’re not only missing out on more lead opportunities, you could also potentially be using more resources than you have to.  Read More

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7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans

Nov 19, 2019

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 can have negative consequences, especially if your book of business …  Read More

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2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles

Nov 12, 2019

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 your clients.  Read More

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What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments

Nov 12, 2019

When 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.  Read More

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Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies

Nov 8, 2019

November 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 yourself to make the most of the …  Read More

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5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020

Nov 7, 2019

Spoiler 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), a leader in …  Read More

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Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)

Nov 5, 2019

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 time we spend selling, the more money we should …  Read More

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Value-Based Care for Medicare Enrollees Is the Future

Oct 31, 2019

All of us want our doctors to actually care about our health, not to just fill their patient quota for the day. Well, the government wants that too, for their own reasons of course.  Read More

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Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP

Oct 29, 2019

It’s the Annual Enrollment Period and that means meetings, meetings, and more meetings! While you’re together with clients, there’s a good chance at least one will ask you about telehealth.  Read More

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The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

Oct 28, 2019

Thinking of joining the insurance industry? Great idea! We think it’s a rewarding career path to pursue. If you’re still on the fence, this article is to help you weigh the practical pros and cons of the field so you can make an …  Read More

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FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?

Oct 17, 2019

The amount of acronyms in the insurance industry is astounding. Usually what these abbreviations stand for and mean is pretty straightforward (AEP stands for Annual Enrollment Period, when people can update Medicare plans each …  Read More

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Penn State Health Planning to Acquire Holy Spirit Health

Oct 16, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15, Penn State Health and Geisinger announced the signing of a letter of intent for Geisinger to transfer ownership of Holy Spirit Health System to Penn State Health.  Read More

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The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries

Oct 15, 2019

Imagine this. You’re outside raking leaves early one fall afternoon. Everything’s going fine but what’s that? You feel like there’s something crawling on your leg… and there it is! IT’S A SPIDER!  Read More

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Why Is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?

Oct 10, 2019

Cancer insurance can help offset the cost of care for those diagnosed with the second leading cause of death in the United States. Let’s take a look at what makes selling this supplemental coverage advantageous for agents.  Read More

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4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance

Oct 8, 2019

When you break it down, there are four key steps for selling cancer insurance that successful agents follow. Ready to learn what they are? Cancer insurance is a great product to cross-sell to your clients, especially if you’re …  Read More

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