Agent Survival Guide Podcast | ASG Podcast

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing

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.

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    5 Days ‘Til AEP 2026

    The Friday Five for October 10, 2025: Medicare Telehealth in Limbo Potential Delay for 2026 COLA? Public Support for Extending ACA Subsidies FFM Certification Now Available 5 Days Until AEP 2026   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Medicare Telehealth in Limbo: Beavins, Emma. “Hospitals, Doctors Face Virtual Care Cliff with Telehealth, Hospital at Home Services on the Line.” Fierce Healthcare, 29 Oct. 2025, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/telehealth-hospital-home-deadlines-approach-no-funding-deal-sight. Miller, Marika. “Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities: Countdown to September 30, 2025.” Foley & Lardner LLP, 11 Sept. 2025, https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2025/09/medicare-telehealth-flexibilities-countdown-to-september-30-2025/. Jackson, Marshall E., et al. “Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire: Immediate Impacts and next Steps.” McDermott Will & Schulte, 1 Oct. 2025, https://www.mwe.com/insights/medicare-telehealth-flexibilities-expire-immediate-impacts-and-next-steps/. Konish, Lorie. “Social Security Cola for 2026: How Federal Government Shutdown May Affect Announcement.” CNBC, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/social-security-cola-2026-benefit-increase.html. Blake, Suzanne, and Gabe Whisnant. “Social Security Update: Government Shutdown Will Delay Major Announcement.” Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025, https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-update-government-shutdown-2026-sola-10842238. “US Government Shutdown Will Delay Social Security 2026 Cola Announcement | Reuters.” Reuters, 7 Oct. 2025, https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-government-shutdown-will-delay-social-security-2026-cola-announcement-2025-10-07/.   Public Support for Extending ACA Subsidies: Sparks, Grace, et al. “KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs Political Consequences of Health Policy Legislation.” KFF, 3 Oct. 2025, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/kff-health-tracking-poll-public-weighs-political-consequences-of-health-policy-legislation/.   FFM Certification Now Available: 2026 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info   Ritter Insurance Marketing Resources for AEP & Beyond: Contact our Ritter Sales Team Content Library eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents Knight School Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing Ritter Blog Ritter Carrier Pages Ritter Docs Surviving AEP Resource List Surviving OEP Resource List   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales

    Before it all happens, the appointment, finding the plan that fits, the sales pitch, agents first need to collect Permission to Contact (PTC). Discover when it’s required and how to compliantly acquire PTC.   Read the text version   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulation Mean for You IntegrityCONNECT Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOS Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook DOWNLOAD PlanEnroll – Take Your Business to the Next Level Shop – Ritter Insurance Marketing The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook DOWNLOAD What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales   References:  “Can-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business.” Federal Trade Commission, 22 July 2025, https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business.  Telephone Consumer Protection Act 47 USC § 227, https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/tcpa-rules.pdf. Accessed 9 Sept. 2025.   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums

    CMS released their 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D projections this week. Join Sarah as she highlights info for agents, from estimates on enrollment and premiums to plan accessibility and more!   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends Announcing the Launch of IntegrityCONNECT Can Insurance Agents Charge Medicare Consultation Fees? Judge Vacates HHS MA Commissions Lawsuit Optimize Your Online Presence ft. Aaron Kassover Risk Adjustment & Finding Value Beyond Coding Changes ft. Dr. Shannon Decker Surviving AEP with Ritter Insurance Marketing The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits The Survivor’s AEP Checklist What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?   References: “2026 MA and Part D Landscape State Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-ma-part-d-landscape-state-state-fact-sheet.pdf. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025. “Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs Expected to Remain Stable in 2026.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-advantage-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-expected-remain-stable-2026. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    4 Reasons Why Ritter Insurance Marketing Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency

    You've probably heard that partnering with a field marketing organization is a great idea for independent agents. Today, we're diving into the WHY. Learn more about Ritter Insurance Marketing: a national FMO offering resources and support for agents like you.   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Things to Consider When Creating Your Personal Brand 2026 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Carriers Partnered with Ritter Content Library: Mastering Medicare Insurance Coverage ft. Jeff Snyder Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration Get in Touch with Ritter's Sales Team How Insurance Agents Can Use AI Tools IntegrityCONNECT Registration Knight School Online Training for Insurance Agents Learn More About Integrity Tools Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle Marketing & Incentives with Ritter Insurance Marketing PlanEnroll Information Training & Educational Resources at Ritter Insurance Marketing   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe

    We illustrate 5 life insurance myths and why your clients may believe them. Learn how to counter these objections so your clients can better understand the life product and you can make the sale!   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch A Quick Guide to Understanding Universal Life Insurance How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums When to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages   References: “2024 Life Insurance Fact Sheet.” LIMRA.Com, LIMRA, www.limra.com/siteassets/newsroom/fact-tank/fact-sheets/2024-life-insurance-fact-sheet.pdf. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. “2025 Facts About Life Insurance.” LIMRA.Com, LIMRA, www.limra.com/siteassets/newsroom/liam/2025/2025_facts_about_life_insurance.pdf. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. “Ensuring a Protected Tomorrow with Life Insurance.” LIMRA.Com, LIMRA, www.limra.com/en/research/research-abstracts-public/2025/2025-insurance-barometer-study/ensuring-a-protected-tomorrow-with-life-insurance-partial-infographic/. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. “Modernizing Life Insurance.” LIMRA.Com, LIMRA, www.limra.com/en/research/research-abstracts-public/2024/2024-insurance-barometer-study/. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. “The Diner Dispatch: 2023 American Dining Habits.” Usfoods.Com, US Foods, www.usfoods.com/our-services/business-trends/american-dining-out-habits-2023.html. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. “The Diner Dispatch: 2024 American Dining Habits.” Usfoods.Com, US Foods, www.usfoods.com/our-services/business-trends/american-dining-out-habits-2024.html. Accessed 8 Sept. 2025. Wood, Stephen, and Maggie Leyes. “2025 Insurance Barometer Study.” LIMRA.Com, LIMRA, 25 June 2025, www.limra.com/en/research/research-abstracts-public/2025/2025-insurance-barometer-study/.   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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    The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

    The Friday Five for September 26, 2025: AEP Countdown & Ritter Resources New D-SNP Client Resources Hacking Your Social Media Algorithm iOS 26 Updates to Apple CarPlay The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Ritter Resources: Connect with Your Sales Rep Download eBooks and Guides Read the Ritter Blog Register for Events and Webinars Surviving AEP   New D-SNP Client Resources: D-SNP Benefit Eligibility Client Letter D-SNP Client Doctor, Provider, and Prescription Checklist   Hacking Your Social Media Algorithm: “Hacking Your Social Media Feed to Enhance Mental Health.” Well Nourished Psych, Well Nourished Psych, wellnourishedpsych.com/hacking-your-social-media-feed-to-enhance-mental-health/. Accessed 25 Sept. 2025. Poyourow, Joanne. “How to Create Your Own Good News Feed.” Change-Making News, Change-Making News, https://www.change-making.com/how-to-quit-doomscrolling/. Accessed 25 Sept. 2025. “How To Cultivate A Feel-Good Social Media Feed.” Sweat.Com, Sweat, sweat.com/blogs/wellbeing/feel-good-social-media-feed. Accessed 25 Sept. 2025. “How To Cultivate A Positive Social Media Experience.” Henryford.Com, Henry Ford Health, 28 Feb. 2025, www.henryford.com/blog/2025/02/how-to-cultivate-a-positive-social-media-experience. “Tips for Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way.” KaiserPermanente.Org, Kaiser Permanente, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.tips-for-using-news-and-social-media-in-a-healthy-way.acl3156. Accessed 25 Sept. 2025.   iOS 26 Updates to Apple CarPlay: Swanner, Nate. “Apple CarPlay Users Are About To Notice Huge Changes.” Autoblog.Com, Auto Blog, https://www.autoblog.com/news/apple-carplay-users-are-about-to-notice-huge-changes. Accessed 25 Sept. 2025. Poultney, Leon. “I’ve Tried CarPlay’s New iOS 26 Makeover – Here Are My 5 Favorite Upgrades.” TechRadar.Com, TechRadar, 16 Sept. 2025, www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-tried-carplays-new-ios-26-makeover-here-are-my-5-favorite-upgrades. Miller, Chance. “This IOS 26 Change Makes Carplay Even Better.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 22 Sept. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/09/22/carplay-in-ios-26-smart-display-zoom/.   The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: Muoio, Dave. “Delaying ACA Subsidy Legislation Past Sept. 30 Limits next Year’s Premium Reductions: CBO.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 18 Sept. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/delaying-aca-subsidy-legislation-past-sept-30-limits-next-years-premium-reductions-cbo. Sullivan, Peter. “GOP Considers Changing and Extending ACA Subsidies.” Axios.Com, Axios, 22 Sept. 2025, www.axios.com/2025/09/22/republicans-aca-tax-credit-changes. “The Estimated Effects of Enacting Selected Health Coverage Policies on the Federal Budget and on the Number of People With Health Insurance.” Cbo.Gov, Congressional Budget Office, 18 Sept. 2025, www.cbo.gov/publication/61734. What the Stay on 2025 ACA Final Rule Changes Means Ortaliza, Jared, Anna Cord, et al. “Inflation Reduction Act Health Insurance Subsidies: What Is Their Impact and What Would Happen If They Expire?” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/inflation-reduction-act-health-insurance-subsidies-what-is-their-impact-and-what-would-happen-if-they-expire/.   More Episodes Like This One: Announcing the Launch of IntegrityCONNECT CMS & HHS Expand ACA Catastrophic Coverage Enrollment Judge Grants Stay on Many 2025 ACA Final Rule Provisions   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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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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.

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