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  The Friday Five for February 21, 2025: Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return Amazon Kindle Update RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary ACA Navigator Program Funding Cut Nursing Home Demand Projections   Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return: Fink, Bailey. “Oreo Is Releasing 2 New Flavors—and Making One Permanent.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, 18 Feb. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/oreo-new-cookies-february-2025-11680020. Bivins, Kenn. “Oreo Just Brought Back a ‘GOAT’ Flavor That Has Fans ‘Beyond Excited.’” Parade.Com, Parade, 19 Feb. 2025, parade.com/food/oreo-golden-birthday-cake-returns-2025. Robledo, Anthony. “Oreo Reveals New Flavors: Double Chocolate Cakesters and Golden Birthday Cake.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 19 Feb. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/02/18/oreo-new-flavors/79126601007/.   Amazon Kindle Update: Liszewski, Andrew. “Amazon’s Killing a Feature That Let You Download and Backup Kindle Books.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 14 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb. “Download Your Kindle Books ASAP - before Amazon Kills This Feature next Week.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 18 Feb. 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/download-your-kindle-books-asap-before-amazon-kills-this-feature-next-week/. Younker, Scott. “Hurry! Download Your Kindle eBooks before Amazon Won’t Let You Anymore.” Tomsguide.Com, Tom’s Guide, 19 Feb. 2025, www.tomsguide.com/tablets/e-readers/hurry-download-your-kindle-ebooks-before-amazon-wont-let-you-anymore. Heinzman, Andrew. “Kindle Is Making It Harder to Switch to Rival eReader Brands.” Howtogeek.Com, How-To Geek, 14 Feb. 2025, www.howtogeek.com/kindle-discontinues-download-transfer-via-usb/.   RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary: Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “RFK Jr. Confirmed as Trump’s Health Secretary, over Democrats’ Loud Objections.” Npr.Org, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/13/nx-s1-5294591/rfk-jr-trump-health-human-services-hhs-vaccines. Weber, Lauren, and Rachel Roubein. “RFK Jr. Confirmed, Elevating Anti-Vaccine Activist to Nation’s Top Health Post.” Washingtonpost.Com, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2025, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/13/robert-kennedy-hhs-secretary-confirmation-vote/. Beavins, Emma, and Dave Muoio. “RFK Jr. Sworn in as Head of HHS Following 52-48 Senate Vote.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 13 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/senate-confirms-rfk-jr-head-hhs-52-48-vote. Cueto, Isabella. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed by Senate as U.S. Health Secretary.” Statnews.Com, STAT, 13 Feb. 2025, www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/rfk-jr-confirmed-hhs-secretary-vote-vaccine-critic-to-top-trump-health-official/.   ACA Navigator Program Funding Cut: Pestaina, Kaye. “A 90% Cut to the ACA Navigator Program.” KFF.Org, KFF, 18 Feb. 2025, www.kff.org/quick-take/a-90-cut-to-the-aca-navigator-program/. “Biden-Harris Administration Awards $100 Million to Navigators Who Will Help Millions of Americans — Especially in Underserved Communities — Sign Up for Health Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 26 Aug. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-awards-100-million-navigators-who-will-help-millions-americans. “CMS Announcement on Federal Navigator Program Funding.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Feb. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announcement-federal-navigator-program-funding. Tong, Noah. “CMS Slashes ACA Navigator Program Funding 90% to $10M.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 14 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-slashes-aca-navigator-program-funding-10-million.   Nursing Home Demand Projections: “CDC WONDER Database.” Wonder.Cdc.Gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://wonder.cdc.gov/. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025. Shuman, Taylor. “How Will America’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ Impact Demand for Nursing Homes?” SeniorLiving.Org, SeniorLiving.org, 23 Jan. 2025, www.seniorliving.org/nursing-homes/nursing-home-demand-projections/. Berger, Chloe. “The Boomer Housing Crisis Is Pacing to Get Even Worse: ‘We’ve Never Had a Population Pyramid That Looks like This.’” Msn.Com, MSN, 12 Feb. 2025, www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-boomer-housing-crisis-is-pacing-to-get-even-worse-we-ve-never-had-a-population-pyramid-that-looks-like-this/ar-AA1yUKUG. “The US Population Is Aging.” Urban.Org, Urban Institute, www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/program-retirement-policy/projects/data-warehouse/what-future-holds/us-population-aging. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025. “State Health Facts: Average Number of Certified Nursing Facility Beds.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Dec. 2024, https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/average-number-of-certified-nursing-facility-beds/. “State Health Facts: Total Number of Certified Nursing Facilities.” KFF.Org, KFF, 5 Dec. 2024, https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/number-of-nursing-facilities/.   Resources: 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131  Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://lnk.to/WsIGZ5 Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs: https://lnk.to/asg647 MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645 PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646  The Postseason Game Plan for Agents: https://lnk.to/asgf20250214   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/   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 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  Medicare Supplement Plans offer many options to cover gaps in your client’s coverage. Learn more about plans K, L, M, and N to help your client find the right one for them.   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: 2025 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-a-and-part-b-premiums-and-deductibles/ Events & Webinars with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/events/ Get a FREE Portfolio Review: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/ The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://lnk.to/ASGtedsims   References: “Compare Medigap Plan Benefits.” Medicare, Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025. Freed, Meredith, Nancy Ochieng, et al. “Key Facts about Medigap Enrollment and Premiums for Medicare Beneficiaries.” KFF, KFF, 18 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/key-facts-about-medigap-enrollment-and-premiums-for-medicare-beneficiaries/. “Market Advisor.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, https://csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/software/market-advisor/. Accessed 29 Jan. 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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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.

  Learn about the value of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and how to get started selling!   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 Myths about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://ritterim.com/blog/4-myths-about-dual-eligible-special-needs-plan-d-snp-sales/ Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/ Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/ How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://lnk.to/asg630b How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-selling-insurance-helps-give-back/ Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://lnk.to/fEvo5r Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://ritterim.com/blog/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event/ Should You Sell D-SNPs? https://ritterim.com/blog/should-you-sell-d-snps/ SNPs: the Secret to Surviving Lock-In: https://ritterim.com/blog/snps-the-secret-to-surviving-lock-in/ Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods: https://ritterim.com/blog/stay-busy-outside-of-aep-with-special-enrollment-periods/ What Not to Say During Medicare Educational Sales Events: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-not-to-say-during-medicare-educational-and-sales-events/ Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn   References: “CY 2021 Cost Plan Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Eligibility-and-Enrollment/MedicareMangCareEligEnrol/Downloads/CY_2019_MA_Enrollment_and_Disenrollment_Guidance.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025. “Medicare Managed Care Eligibility and Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/managed-care-eligibility-enrollment. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025. “New Special Enrollment Periods (Seps) for Dually Eligible ...” Centers of Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2025cdenrollmentanddisenrollmentguidancepdf.pdf. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025. “The Federal Register.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025. “The Federal Register.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025. “Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 23 Jan. 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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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.  

  The Friday Five for February 14, 2024: Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch? Egg Substitutions for Baking & Protein Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts) The Postseason Game Plan   Download Your FREE Copy of The Postseason Game Plan Now!   Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates: Adorno, José. “IOS 18.3.1 Now Available Ahead of Big Ios 18.4 Upgrade.” Bgr.Com, BGR, 10 Feb. 2025, bgr.com/tech/ios-18-3-1-now-available-ahead-of-big-ios-18-4-upgrade/. Disotto, John-Anthony. “iOS 18.4 Could Be the Biggest iPhone Upgrade Ever – Here’s Why.” TechRadar.Com, TechRadar, 11 Feb. 2025, www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/ios-18-4-could-be-the-biggest-iphone-upgrade-ever-heres-why. Phelan, David. “Apple iOS 18.4 Release Date: The Major iPhone Update Is On Its Way.” Forbes.Com, Forbes Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/02/08/apple-ios-184-release-date-the-major-free-iphone-update-is-on-its-way/. Rossignol, Joe. “iOS 18.4 Will Include These New Features for Your iPhone.” MacRumors.Com, MacRumors, 5 Feb. 2025, www.macrumors.com/2025/02/05/ios-18-4-expected-features/.   Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch? Lovejoy, Ben. “The Five Reasons Some People Wear Their Apple Watch on Their Ankle.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/the-five-reasons-some-people-wear-their-apple-watch-on-their-ankle/. Skwarecki, Beth. “Why (and How) to Wear Your Apple Watch on Your Ankle.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 11 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/health/why-and-how-to-wear-an-apple-watch-on-your-ankle. Heater, Brian. “Tiktok Influencers Are Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 10 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/tiktok-influencers-are-wearing-apple-watches-on-their-ankles/.   Egg Substitutes for Baking & Protein: David, Lauren. “8 Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking.” Aarp.Org, AARP, 10 Feb. 2025, www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2025/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking.html. Valente, Lisa. “10 Foods with More Protein Than an Egg.” Eatingwell.Com, EatingWell, 18 Nov. 2024, www.eatingwell.com/article/291485/10-foods-with-more-protein-than-an-egg/. McDonell, Kayla. “13 Effective Substitutes for Eggs.” Healthline.Com, Healthline Media, 7 Feb. 2024, www.healthline.com/nutrition/egg-substitutes. Phaneuf, Taryn. “Egg Prices Are Rising Again. Here’s Why They’re So High.” Edited by Laura McMullen, Nerdwallet.Com, NerdWallet, 11 Feb. 2025, www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/why-are-eggs-so-expensive. Lannon, KJ. “Egg Prices Got You Scrambling? Here’s 3 Substitutes to Use in Your Cake Mix.” Tastingtable.Com, Tasting Table, 10 Feb. 2025, www.tastingtable.com/1780478/egg-substitutes-boxed-cake-mix/.   Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts) Bell, Allison. “10 House GOP Health Program and Tax Change Ideas.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 24 Jan. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/01/24/10-house-gop-health-program-and-tax-change-ideas/. Muoio, Dave. “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Shake-up Leaves Medical Debt Reform in Limbo.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 6 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-shakeup-leaves-medical-debt-reform-limbo. Muoio, Dave, et al. “Healthcare Lobbying 2025: Here Are the Top Policy Issues for Hospitals, Payers, Docs and Tech.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/healthcare-lobbying-2025-here-are-top-policy-issues-hospitals-payers-docs-and-tech.   The Postseason Game Plan: https://postseasongameplan.com/   Resources: 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131 Best Apps for Sports Fans: https://lnk.to/asga78 Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs: https://lnk.to/asg647 MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645 PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646   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://twitter.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/   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    Want something to replace scrolling on social media? Tina has some apps to help you be more intentional with your screen time.   Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/ Pocket App: https://getpocket.com/home   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-helpful-podcasts-for-busy-insurance-agents/ Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77 How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642 Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/ASGgenZblogredirect   References: Blinkist: Best Book Summaries & Audio Book Guides.” Blinkist, https://www.blinkist.com/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025. Build a Home for Everything That Interests You.” Pocket, https://getpocket.com/home. Accessed 24 Jan. 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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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.

  Stay compliant while sharing beneficiary data with other TPMOs. We explain the CMS rules for agents obtaining prior express written consent.   Read the text version   Resources: 2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/  Contact the Ritter Insurance Marketing Compliance Team by emailing complianceofficer@ritterim.com Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://lnk.to/IO4lRf Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ TCPA Regulations: https://docs.ritterim.com/compliance/sales-communication-practices/#tcpa What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/ What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-medicare-health-and-prescription-drug-plan-sales/ Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/where-it-all-begins-obtaining-permission-to-contact-for-medicare-sales/   References: “.Com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising.” Ftc.Gov, Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-staff-revises-online-advertising-disclosure-guidelines/130312dotcomdisclosures.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025. “Clear and Conspicuous Definition.” Ecfr.Gov, The Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-255#p-255.0(f). Accessed 27 Jan. 2025. “Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4205-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 Apr. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4205-f. “Integrity Compliance Guidelines Third Party Marketing Organization (‘TPMO’) Sharing of Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs.” Ritter Insurance Marketing, Integrity, ritterim.com/documents/personal-beneficiary-data-sharing-tpmo-guidelines.pdf. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   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://twitter.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.

  The Friday Five for February 7, 2025: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update Apple Announces Invites Tapestry from The IconFactory 2025 Senior Market Symposium   Register for the 2025 Senior Market Symposium!   RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update: Halleman, Sydney, et al. “RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle on Path to HHS Secretary.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 4 Feb. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/rfk-jr-clears-key-hurdle-on-path-to-hhs-secretary/739096/. Nix, Jessica. “RFK Jr. Clears Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote to Lead HHS.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 4 Feb. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-clears-senate-committee-heads-to-full-vote-to-lead-hhs/. Diamond, Dan, et al. “RFK Jr. Closes in on HHS Cabinet Post after Senate Panel Vote.” Washingtonpost.Com, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2025, www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/04/rfk-jr-confirmation-committee-vote-hhs-secretary/. Korecki, Natasha, et al. “Senate Panel Advances RFK Jr.’s Nomination to Be Health Secretary.” NBCNews.Com, NBC Universal News Group, 4 Feb. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-panel-advances-rfk-jrs-nomination-health-secretary-rcna190438.   Apple Announces Invites: Apple Invites: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-invites/id6472498645 Peterson, Jake. “Apple’s New ‘Invites’ App Is Coming for Partiful.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 4 Feb. 2025, lifehacker.com/tech/apple-new-invites-app. Christoffel, Ryan. “Here Are Five Apple Invites Features You Might Have Missed.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 5 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/here-are-five-apple-invites-features-you-might-have-missed/. “Introducing Apple Invites, a New App That Brings People Together.” Apple.Com, Apple Newsroom, 4 Feb. 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/introducing-apple-invites-a-new-app-that-brings-people-together/.   Tapestry from The IconFactory: Perez, Sarah. “A Review of Tapestry, an App Powered by the Growing Open Web.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/a-review-of-tapestry-an-app-powered-by-the-growing-open-web/. Scott, Steven, and Shaun Preece. “Tapestry Combines Social Media, Podcasts & YouTube in One App.” Spotify, Double Tap Podcast, 4 Feb. 2025, open.spotify.com/episode/6klC52wDtTANVIpBO9AH0O. Tapestry by Iconfactory: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapestry-by-iconfactory/id6448078074 Mehta, Ivan. “Team behind Twitterrific Launches a Multi-Feed App Called Tapestry.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 4 Feb. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/team-behind-twitterrific-launches-a-multi-feed-app-called-tapestry/. Pierce, David. “The Timeline Apps Are Here, and They’re Awesome.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 4 Feb. 2025, www.theverge.com/apps/605756/tapestry-reeder-surf-timeline-apps. Christoffel, Ryan. “Twitterrific Team Launches New ‘Tapestry’ iPhone App for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, More.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 4 Feb. 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/twitterrific-team-launches-new-iphone-app-tapestry-for-bluesky-mastodon-more/.   2025 Senior Market Symposium: Register to Attend the 2025 Ritter Insurance Marketing Senior Market Symposium   Resources: 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131 How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643  Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644  MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645 PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646   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://twitter.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. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

  Sarah and Tina team up in the studio to tackle your questions about PlanEnroll. Learn how to create your site, work with clients, and boost your marketing with this tool!   Read the text version    Get in touch with your Ritter Sales Specialists: 1 800-769-1847 or email ASGpodcast@ritterim.com   Contact Integrity at 888-818-3760 or email support@clients.integrity.com   Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-planenroll-will-make-this-your-best-aep-yet/ Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-access-to-exclusive-leads-when-you-become-a-planenroll-network-agent/ How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ PlanEnroll Lead Program Training: https://trainings.planenroll.com/ Register with Integrity: https://identity.integrity.com/register?client_id=AEPortal Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Integrity Marketing Group: https://integrity.com/ Integrity Webinars: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7 Webinars & Events with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/events/  Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn   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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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.  

  Get the details on MedicareCENTER! Join Sarah and Tina for a deep dive into frequently asked agent questions.   Read the text version   Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register    Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1   Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://lnk.to/ueDEY0   Integrity Official Site: https://integrity.com/ Integrity On Demand Trainings: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7  Integrity Support Email: support@clients.integrity.com Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ (Don’t forget to choose “Agent Survival Guide” as how you heard about Ritter!) Ritter Events, Training, & Webinar List: https://ritterim.com/events/   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://twitter.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/   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

  At a loss for what to post on your business socials? Sarah highlights 5 types of content agents can share on social media – and they’re not all insurance related!   Resources: 5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638  Boost Sales and Productivity with Our Medicare Sales Planner: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-sales-and-productivity-with-our-medicare-sales-planner How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643 Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644 Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639 Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103 Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/   References: Pierre, Yasmin. “Social Media Holiday Calendar 2025.” Brandwatch.Com, Brandwatch, 5 Dec. 2024, www.brandwatch.com/blog/social-media-holiday-calendar/. “Your Ultimate Social Media Calendar Guide for 2025.” Theblogsocial.Com, The Blog Social, 7 Nov. 2024, www.theblogsocial.com/social-media-calendar-guide-2025/. Marino, Susie. “The Big List of 500+ Social Media Holidays for Every Month of 2025.” Localiq.Com, Local IQ, 11 Dec. 2024, localiq.com/blog/social-media-holidays/.   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://twitter.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. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.