

Agent Survival Guide 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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Dec 6, 2025 • 29min
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance
As a certified insurance agent, staying CMS compliant is a crucial component to your success. Listen to this episode for a mini crash-course on best practices, guidelines, and resources to stay compliant.
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Resources:
FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements
FAQs & Guidelines on Compliant Medicare Marketing Materials
Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
IntegrityCONNECT Login
Learn more about PlanEnroll
Ritter's Preferred Partners
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
What CMS Requires Agents to Discuss Prior to Medicare Enrollments
What Not to Say During Medicare Educational and Sales Events
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales
References:
“Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
“Medicare Marketing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
“Part D Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
“Federal Register.” Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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Dec 6, 2025 • 9min
Why Plan N Is Becoming a Go-To Medicare Supplement Choice
Medicare Supplement comes in a few different variations, and each has its own merits. In this episode of our ASG Podcast, learn more about Med Supp Plan N and why it deserves a spot in your portfolio.
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Resources:
Ritter & Integrity Webinars/Events
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense?
References:
“2024 Rate Increase Justification Plain ...” UHC.Com, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, https://www.uhc.com/content/dam/uhcdotcom/en/Legal/required-state-notices/2024-VT-Rate-Increase-Justification-AARP-Medicare-Supp-plans.pdf. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Rosenberg, Alex, and Holly Carey. “How Much Does a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Cost?” NerdWallet, https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/medicare/medigap-cost. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Maiale, Ben. “Medicare Supplement Premium Rates – Looking to the Past and Planning for the Future.” Genre, https://www.genre.com/us/knowledge/publications/2023/october/medicare-supplement-premium-rates-en. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Whicheloe, Emily. “Medigap Changes in 2020.” Medicare Rights Center, 11 Apr. 2019, https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-answers/2019/04/11/blog-medigap-changes-in-2020.
“NHE Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/national-health-expenditure-data/nhe-fact-sheet. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Noam, Eli. Medigap Plans Analysis Nov 2023, Columbia University Emeritus Professors in Columbia, https://professorsemeritus.columbia.edu/sites/professorsemeritus.columbia.edu/files/content/PDFs/Medigap-plans-analysis-Nov-2023.pdf. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
Fuglesten Biniek, Jeannie, et al. “Traditional Medicare Spending Fell Almost 6% in 2020 as Service Use Declined Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicare/traditional-medicare-spending-fell-almost-6-in-2020-as-service-use-declined-early-in-the-covid-19-pandemic/.
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Dec 6, 2025 • 7min
4 Ways to Help Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier
Your client’s Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is an important piece of the enrollment application. Discover the multiple ways for a client to locate their MBI and why it’s important.
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Resources:
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients
What CMS Requires Agents to Discuss Prior to Medicare Enrollments
References:
“Contact Medicare.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/talk-to-someone. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
“Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (Mbis).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/training-education/partner-outreach-resources/new-medicare-card/medical-beneficiary-identifiers-mbis. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
“The United States Social Security Administration.” Social Security, www.ssa.gov/. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 12min
5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Proposed Rule
CMS recently published their 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. In this week’s Friday Five episode, we talk initial takeaways and the impact on agents and beneficiaries.
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Resources:
2026 Medicare Cost Roundup
2026 Medicare Part A & B Premiums & Deductibles
Government & Insurers Reconsider Short-Term Limited Duration Product Changes
How the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule Could Impact Insurance Agents & Beneficiaries
Prescription Drug Pricing: MFN & GENEROUS
The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients
References:
Hagerstrom, Chris. “11 Key Changes in CMS’s Contract Year 2027 Proposed Rule That Agents Should Be Watching.” Jsaonline.Com, Jack Schroeder and Associates, LLC, 2 Dec. 2025, www.jsaonline.com/resources/blog/11-key-changes-in-cmss-contract-year-2027-proposed-rule-that-agents-should-be-watching/.
“Contract Year 2027 Policy & Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, & Medicare Cost Plan Program Proposed Rule.” Chamberhillstrategies.Com, Chamber Hill Strategies, 2 Dec. 2025, chamberhill.com/insights/cy2027-ma-part-d-proposed-rule/.
“Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 25 Nov. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-proposed-rule.
Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Proposes Significant Overhauls to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Metrics.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 25 Nov. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-proposes-significant-overhauls-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-metrics.
Singh, Vandana. “CMS Unveils 2027 Rule To Refocus Medicare Advantage On Outcomes.” Benzinga.Com, Benzinga, 26 Nov. 2025, www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/11/49083625/cms-unveils-2027-rule-to-refocus-medicare-advantage-on-outcomes.
“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program.” Federalregister.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Nov. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/28/2025-21456/medicare-program-contract-year-2027-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 7min
Tips for Working With a Difficult Client
Every career field has its challenges. One challenge you’ll likely encounter at some point as an insurance agent is a difficult client. In this episode, we’ve got tips and advice about what to do in those situations!
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Resources:
5 Medicare Myths Your Clients May Believe
Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources
How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication
PlanEnroll – Quoting & Enrollment Platform
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook Download
The Ritter Platform
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
References:
Sloan, Kayla. “4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Drop a Client on a Whim.” Due, 21 Feb. 2023, https://due.com/drop-a-client/.
“Explore Your Medicare Coverage Options.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 13min
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application
Double and triple check your enrollment applications for errors! Make sure your applications don't get flagged during the submissions process by following these tips.
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Resources:
Announcing IntegrityCONNECT
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team
IntegrityCONNECT Leads FAQs
PlanEnroll – Take Your Business to the Next Level
Integrity Sales Technology – Ritter Docs
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales
IntegrityCONNECT
References:
“Social Security Performance.” Social Security, www.ssa.gov/ssa-performance. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
“ Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V § 422.2264.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V/section-422.2264. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Ruhle, Jessica. “What Do Seniors Do Online? 2025 Data for Marketers.” Creating Results, 26 Mar. 2025, www.creatingresults.com/blog/2025/03/13/what-do-seniors-do-online-2025-data-for-marketers/.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 13min
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals
Your clients are a great resource to generate new leads. Happy and loyal clients will tell friends and family about your remarkable service. Find out how to build a referral network with current clients to grow your business!
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Resources:
Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan
Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency
Integrity Tools
Register with Ritter
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships FREE eBook
The Ritter Blog
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales
References:
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 1 Dec 2025.
“Free Online Document Editing with Microsoft Word: Microsoft 365.” Free Online Document Editing with Microsoft Word | Microsoft 365, Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word. Accessed 1 Dec 2025.
“Word-of-Mouth Marketing: How to Get Happy Customers to Advocate for Your Business.” BigCommerce.Com, BigCommerce, 17 Nov. 2025, www.bigcommerce.com/articles/ecommerce/word-of-mouth-marketing/.
Max Freedman. “Why Word of Mouth Beats Traditional Advertising.” Business News Daily, Business News Daily, 17 Jan. 2024, www.businessnewsdaily.com/2353-consumer-ad-trust.html.
“Medicare Marketing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines. Accessed 1 Dec 2025.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 13min
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
Serve your clients and stay CMS compliant. That’s your priority as an insurance agent. Here at Ritter, we’re happy to help! Check out this episode for a refresher on what you can’t say during Medicare sales appointments and why.
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Resources:
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team
PlanEnroll
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Generating Referrals FREE eBook Download
What Are the ACA Marketplace Alternatives for Health Insurance?What Are the CMS Medicare Gift Rules?
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Sales
References:
“2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-final-rule-cms-4201-f. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Wrage, Alexandra. “Bribery Is Bad... for Business.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 25 Jan. 2017, www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrawrage/2017/01/25/bribery-is-bad-for-business/.
Freed, Meredith, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings.” KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/.
“Medicare Marketing Guidelines.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
“Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 11min
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
The Annual Enrollment Period holds many sales opportunities; some you may not know the full value of! Discover how Medicare Supplements can benefit you and your clients during AEP!
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Resources:
A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting FREE eBook Download
CSG Actuarial – Quote & Enroll Ancillary Solutions
Cure Your Client’s Needs with a PDP
Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client
Guiding Your Clients Through Med Supp Underwriting
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team
Medicare Supplements Full the Gaps in Your Portfolio
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans
What to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for Clients
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N, Make Sense?
References:
“Am Best.” Web.Ambest.Com, www.web.ambest.com/home. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
“Get Ready to Buy.” Medicare.Gov, www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
“How Much Does Medicare Drug Coverage Cost?” Medicare.Gov, www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/part-d/basics/costs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 16min
FAQs & Guidelines on Compliant Medicare Marketing Materials
Marketing is a vital part of any business. But when it comes to marketing your services as an agent selling Medicare, there are specific rules and regulations. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of FAQs around compliant Medicare marketing. Press play to get started!
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Resources:
2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
Certification Center – Ritter Insurance Marketing
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements
Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources
Field Notes on Traditional Marketing Resources
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
IntegrityCONNECT – Save time. Sell more.
PlanEnroll - Take Your Business to the Next Level
ShopRitterIM
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download
References:
“Digital and Email Marketing Platform | Constant Contact.” Constant Contact, www.constantcontact.com/. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
“Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) Date: 02/09/2022.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-marketing-guidelines-2-9-2022.pdf. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
“Prohibition of Misuse of Symbols, Emblems, or Names in Reference to Social Security or Medicare.” Social Security Act §1140, www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title11/1140.htm. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
“Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
“Subpart V—Part D Communication Requirements.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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