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

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

By: Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing | Insurance Agent Tips Tools & Training
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Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, information, and the inspiration needed to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, the ASG Podcast has got you covered.

Empowering insurance agents selling Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, ACA, Long and Short-Term Care, Life, Annuities, and Final Expense.Copyright 2017-2026 All rights reserved. Career Success Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions

    Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions
    Jun 19 2026
    The Friday Five for June 19, 2026: Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22Microsoft Teams Location TrackingMedicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price NegotiationFederal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions 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. Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22: 2027 NABIP Medicare Certification AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? Microsoft Teams Location Tracking: Jawad, Usama. “Microsoft Teams is getting a controversial location tracking feature that users may hate.” Neowin.com. Neowin. 12 Jun 2026, https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-teams-is-getting-a-controversial-location-tracking-feature-that-users-may-hate/. Parmar, Mayank. “Microsoft Teams will auto-detect when you’re at the office via Wi-Fi, roll out confirmed, but you can opt out.” Windowslatest.com, Windows Latest, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/06/15/microsoft-teams-will-auto-detect-when-youre-at-the-office-via-wi-fi-roll-out-confirmed-but-you-can-opt-out/. Okemwa, Kevin. “Microsoft’s controversial Wi-Fi tracking in Teams is back – but this time with better privacy controls.” 15 Jun 2026, https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-teams/microsofts-controversial-wi-fi-tracking-in-teams-is-back-but-this-time-with-better-privacy-controls. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1: CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration How the BALANCE Model Will Help Medicare Part D & Medicaid Enrollees Access GLP-1s “Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge, Accessed 17 Jun 2026. Reed, Tina. “Medicare weight-loss drug coverage could overwhelm doctors.” Axios.com, Axios, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.axios.com/2026/06/15/medicare-glp1-prescription-tsunami-seniors. CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: “CMS Proposed Rule Locks in Lower Prices and Fosters Innovation for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposed-rule-locks-lower-prices-fosters-innovation-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program. Landi, Heather. “CMS proposes permanent framework for Medicare drug price negotiations.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-proposes-permanent-framework-medicare-drug-price-negotiations. “Fact Sheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Proposed Rule.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mdpnp-nprm-fact-sheet.pdf, Accessed 17 Jun 2026. “Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.” Federalregister.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/current. Accessed 17 June 2026. “Timeline: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mdpnp-nprm-milestones.pdf, Accessed 17 Jun 2026. Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions: “City of Columbus Et Al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Et Al. Memorandum Opinion.” Litigationtracker.Law.Georgetown.Edu, Georgetown University, 12 June 2026, litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Columbus_2025.08.22_ORDER-ON-MOTION-FOR-PRELIMINARY-INJUNCTION.pdf. Conley, Julia. “Court Blocks ‘Illegal’ Trump Rule That Created Barriers to Affordable Care Act Coverage.” Commondreams.org, Common Dreams, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.commondreams.org/news/aca-trump. “Judge tosses multiple provisions of CMS’ 2025 ACA program integrity rule.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/judge-tosses-multiple-provisions-cms-2025-aca-program-integrity-rule. Casolo, Elizabeth. “Judge vacates parts of ACA ‘integrity’ rule.” Beckerspayer.com, Becker’s Payer Issues, 16 Jun 2026, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/aca/judge-vacates-parts-of-aca-integrity-rule/. 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://...
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    16 mins
  • Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents

    Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents
    Jun 17 2026
    Listen as we explore why community-based marketing is becoming more popular and how insurance agents can get started. This strategy is a great way for agents to grow their business just by getting involved in your local community. 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: Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself Why Trust in an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network References: Shah, Nirmit. “Community-Based Marketing: Strategies to Reach Your Audience.” Sprinklr.com, Sprinklr, 19 Mar 2025, https://www.sprinklr.com/blog/community-based-marketing/. Abe, Stephanie. “Community Marketing: How 6 Brands Unite Customers.” Adroll.com, AdRoll Blog, https://www.adroll.com/blog/community-marketing-how-6-brands-unite-customers, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. “What Is Digital Marketing? Key Concepts & Tips.” Mailchimp.com, mailchimp, https://mailchimp.com/marketing-glossary/digital-marketing/, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. “What is Traditional Marketing? – Channels & Examples.” Feedough.com, Feedough, https://www.feedough.com/traditional-marketing/, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. Mason, Rodney. “Why Community Will Make or Break Creators and Brands in 2025.” Forbes.com, Forbes, 7 Jan 2025, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesagencycouncil/2025/01/07/why-community-will-make-or-break-creators-and-brands-in-2025/. Varoquiers, Carrie. “Why Human Connection Is Your Ultimate AI-Era Advantage.” Forbes.com, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2026, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2026/02/23/why-human-connection-is-your-ultimate-ai-era-advantage/. “Why, What and How of Community Outreach and Engagement.” Extension.unh.edu, University of New Hampshire, https://extension.unh.edu/resource/community-outreach-and-engagement-information-brief, Accessed 10 Jun 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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    18 mins
  • Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year

    Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
    Jun 15 2026
    This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We’ll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plans, and why you can sell them throughout the year!

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    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:

    Meet Your Sales Team

    PlanEnroll

    Why People Are CHoosing Part C Over Original Medicare

    References:

    “Part C and D Performance Data.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/part-c-d-performance-data. Accessed 5 May 2026.

    “Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 5 May 2026.

    “Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage and Part D - Medicare Interactive.” www.medicareinteractive.org/resources/special-enrollment-periods-for-medicare-advantage-and-part-d. Accessed 5 May 2026.

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    Ritter on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube

    Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    7 mins
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