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Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Di: Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing
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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.

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  • State of the Senior Market 2026

    State of the Senior Market 2026
    Feb 20 2026
    The Friday Five for February 20, 2026: TikTok USDS UpdateApple Announces Video PodcastsTide Launches Evo DetergentThe Burden of Prior AuthorizationState of the Senior Market 2026 Register to Attend Craig Ritter’s 2026 State of the Senior Market! 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. TikTok Making Its Way Back to the Top? “Top Apps.” Appfigures.com, Appfigures, https://appfigures.com/top-apps/ios-app-store/united-states/iphone/top-overall. Accessed 18, Feb. 2026. “Top Apps.” Appfigures.com, Appfigures, https://appfigures.com/top-apps/google-play/united-states/top-apps. Accessed 18, Feb. 2026. "Top Photo & Video Apps." Appfigures.com, Appfigures, https://appfigures.com/top-apps/ios-app-store/united-states/iphone/photo-and-video. Accessed 18, Feb. 2026. "Top Social Apps." Appfigures.com, Appfigures, https://appfigures.com/top-apps/google-play/united-states/social. Accessed 18, Feb. 2026. Apple Announces Video Capabilities for Podcasts App: “Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcast.” Apple.com, Apple, 16 Feb. 2026, https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/. Peters, Jay. “Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows.” Theverge.com, The Verge, 16 Feb. 2026, https://www.theverge.com/tech/879749/apple-podcasts-video-swap-hls-live-streaming. Vallese, Zach. “Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push.” Cnbc.com, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026, https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/apple-takes-on-youtube-and-spotify-with-new-video-podcasting-push.html. The Burden of Prior Authorization: Cottrill, Alex, et al. “Examining the Potential Impact of Medicare’s New WISeR Model.” KFF.Org, KFF, 10 Feb. 2026, www.kff.org/medicare/examining-the-potential-impact-of-medicares-new-wiser-model/. Kirzinger, Ashley, et al. “KFF Health Tracking Poll: Prior Authorizations Rank as Public’s Biggest Burden When Getting Health Care.” KFF.Org, KFF, 2 Feb. 2026, https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-prior-authorizations-rank-as-publics-biggest-burden-when-getting-health-care/. Tide Launches Evo Detergent Tiles: Clancy, Heather. “P&G goes wide with a waterless, plastic-free Tide.” Trellis.net, Trellis, 17 Feb. 2026, https://trellis.net/article/pg-water-plastic-out-of-tide-detergent/. Tyko, Kelly. “Tide makes its biggest laundry detergent change since pods.” Axios.com, Axios, 17 Feb. 2026, https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/tide-evo-tiles-dry-laundry-detergent-launch. “Tide Unveils World-First Laundry Breakthrough: Introduction Tide evo, the Fiber-Detergent Tile.” Us.pg.com, Proctor & Gamble, 17 Feb. 2026, https://us.pg.com/newsroom/news-releases/Tide-Unveils-World-First-Laundry-Breakthrough-Introducing-Tide-evo-the-Fiber-Detergent-Tile/. Recent Episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: 5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 Marketplace Proposed Rule 2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition CMS 2027 MA & Part D Advance Notice Q1 ACA Sales Calendar Q1 Medicare Sales Planner 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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    14 min
  • The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States

    The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
    Feb 18 2026
    Have a client that wants to switch Med Supp plans? If they live in a Med Supp birthday rule state, it might be easier than you think! Learn more about the states and their rules in this ASG Podcast episode. Read the text version 🤝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: 8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans 2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting CMS 2027 MA & Part D Advance Notice Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents References: “10 Things You Should Know About Buying a Medigap policy in Utah.” Insurance.utah.gov, Utah Insurance Department, https://insurance.utah.gov/consumers/health-insurance/medicare/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “AB 250 Medicare Supplement “Birthday Rule” Nevada.” Doi.nv.gov, Nevada Department of Insurance, https://doi.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/doi.nv.gov/Content/Insurers/Life_and_Health/AB%20250%20Guidance.pdf. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “California Med Supp Birthday Rule.” Insurance.ca.gov, California Department of Insurance, https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0150-seniors/0100alerts/SA-01-10B.cfm. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Can I change my Medigap policy?” Medicare.gov, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy/change-policies. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Compare Medigap Plan Benefits.” Medicare.gov, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Delaware Med Supp Birthday Rule.” Legis.deleware.gov, Delaware General Assembly, https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail/141935. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Expert: More Medicare plan options available to seniors.” Wyomingnews.com, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, 13 Aug. 2025, https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/expert-more-medicare-plan-options-available-to-seniors/article_da163542-25c0-49c9-8683-a8e81332c1d7.html. “Idaho Recent Changes to Medicare Supplement Law and Rules.” Doi.idaho.gov, Idaho Department of Insurance, https://doi.idaho.gov/shiba/new-to-medicare/medicare-supplement-medigap/recent-changes-to-medicare-supplement-law-and-rules/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. Haass, David. “Illinois Birthday Rule for Medicare Supplement Plans.” Medicarefaq.com, Medicare FAQ, https://www.medicarefaq.com/blog/illinois-birthday-rule/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Indiana Med Supp Birthday Rule.” Indianahousedemocrats.org, Indiana House Democratic Caucus, https://www.indianahousedemocrats.org/news/dant-chesser-bill-to-create-options-for-medicare-supplement-insurance-heads-to-the-senate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Kentucky Medicare Supplement Update Consumer Alert.” Insurance.ky.gov, Kentucky Department of Insurance, https://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Documents/2024.01.24%20Medicare%20Supplement%20Enrollment%20Changes.pdf. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Maryland Law Allows for an Additional Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Supplement Policies.” Insurance.maryland.gov, Maryland Insurance Administration, https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Documents/publications/ConsumerAdvisory-Maryland-law-allows-for-an-additional-Open-Enrollment-Period-for-Medicare-Supplement-Policies.pdf. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Medicare Plan G – Part G.” boomerbenefits.com, Boomer Benefits, https://boomerbenefits.com/medicare-supplemental-insurance/medicare-supplement-plans/medicare-plan-g/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Medigap Birthday Rule States.” Boomerbenefits.com, Boomer Benefits, https://boomerbenefits.com/which-states-have-a-medigap-birthday-rule/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026 “Medigap Open Enrollment Period.” Medicare.gov, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. LaPick, Micheal. “Medicare Birthday Rules by State (2025): Switch Without Underwriting.” Medicareguide.com, Medicare Guide, 30 Sep. 2025, https://medicareguide.com/medigap-birthday-rules-2025. “Oklahoma New Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment FAQs.” Oid.ok.gov, Oklahoma Insurance Department, https://www.oid.ok.gov/medicare-supplement-open-enrollment-faqs/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. Llopis, Bere. “Rhode Island Medigap AEP Update: Switch Your Plan Without Health Questions.” Senior65.com, Senior 65, 02 Dec. 2025, https://www.senior65.com/medicare/article/rhode-island-medigap-aep. Feke, Tanya, M.D. “The ‘birthday rule’: a gift to Medigap enrollees?” medicareresources.org, Medicare Resources, https://www.medicareresources.org/medicare-eligibility-and-enrollment/the-birthday-rule-a-gift-to-medigap-enrollees/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026. “Virginia’s Medigap ‘Birthday Rule’ Annual Open Enrollment.” Scc.virginia.gov, State Corporation Commission, https://www.scc.virginia.gov/media/...
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    18 min
  • Q1 Medicare Sales Planner

    Q1 Medicare Sales Planner
    Feb 17 2026
    Stay organized with a planner created just for insurance agents selling Medicare! We highlighting what to focus on during the first quarter of the year.

    Read the text version

    Download your copy of the Medicare Sales Planner!

    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:

    Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance

    Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts

    The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention

    References:

    “2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update Fact Sheet At-a-Glance.” Professional.Heart.Org, American Heart Association, professional.heart.org/en/-/media/PHD-Files-2/Science-News/2/2026-Heart-and-Stroke-Stat-Update/At-A-Glance/2026-Stats-Update-Fact-Sheet-At-A-Glance-Statistics_final.pdf. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

    “35+ Latest Business Plan Statistics to Boost Success.” Bizplanr.ai, Bizplanr, 13 Jun. 2025, https://bizplanr.ai/blog/business-plan-statistics.

    “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).” CMS.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/dual-eligible. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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    7 min
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