

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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Jul 8, 2025 • 22min
Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources
Take your business into the modern world of digital marketing. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to getting started, tips, resources, and more!
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Full-Service Digital Marketing Services:
$99 Social
ConciergeBee
Disruptive Advertising
Firebelly MarketingHubstaff Talent
Ignite Visibility
KlientBoostLinkedIn
Lyfe Marketing
ReminderMedia
SEO DiscoveryUpwork
Self-Service Digital Marketing Options:
Buffer
Constant Contact
GoDaddy
Google Ads
HostGator
HubSpot
MailChimp
Semrush
SEO Meta in 1 Click
Social Bee
Squarespace
Wix
Resources:
3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without
Ritter Insurance Marketing Agent Compliance Handbook
How to Market Yourself Online Webinar
Field Notes on Traditional Marketing
Integrity Tools
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
Introducing The Content Library for Health Insurance Agents
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download
PlanEnroll
Ritter’s Content Library
Ritter Insurance Marketing Registration Form
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 2: Keeping in Touch with Clients
References:
Kumar, Naveen. “167 Digital Marketing Statistics 2025 [Facts & Growth].” DemandSage, 4 Mar. 2025, https://www.demandsage.com/digital-marketing-statistics/.
“Digital Marketing: Everything You Need to Know to Get It Right.” HubSpot Blog, https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/what-is-digital-marketing. Accessed 16 June 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 16 June 2025.
Nguyen, Stephanie T. “Can-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business.” Federal Trade Commission, 24 Jan. 2025, https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business/ .
“Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Code of Federal Regulations, eCFR.gov, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 16 June 2025.
“Writing Alt Text for Infographics: Quick Tips.” WCAG Audits, ADA Accessibility Audits & Section 508 Audits, Bureau of Internet Accessibility, 7 Nov. 2023, https://www.boia.org/blog/writing-alt-text-for-infographics-quick-tips.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jul 7, 2025 • 34min
Field Notes on Traditional Marketing Resources
Learn how to promote your insurance business with traditional marketing strategies. We cover what agents should know: marketing materials, use cases, and where to find resources!
Partner Resources:
AllOver Media
Lead Concepts
LeadingResponse
ReminderMedia Branded Magazine Info
Ritter Agents working with ReminderMedia
Design Resources:
99Designs
Fiverr
Freelancer
Upwork
Print Resources:
4imprint
Carvertise
FASTSIGNS
Lead Concepts
MOO
Office Depot Printing Services
Printful
Staples Print & Marketing Services
Sticker Mule
Vistaprint
Wrapify
Ritter Resources:
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent
Integrity Official Site
Integrity Tools
LeadCENTER
MedicareCENTER
MedicareCENTER FAQs
PlanEnroll FAQs
Read The Ultimate Agent Resource List Part 1
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jul 2, 2025 • 6min
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
In this episode of Agent Essentials, we’re covering the definition of the Health Insurance Marketplace!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans
Resources:
FREE DOWNLOAD – The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://lnk.to/TlGBGH
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/
State Based Marketplaces:
“Covered California: The Official Site of California’s Health Insurance Marketplace.” Covered California, https://www.coveredca.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Colorado’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace.” Connect for Health Colorado, 27 May 2025, https://connectforhealthco.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
Access Health CT, https://www.accesshealthct.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Welcome to DC Health Link | DC Health Link.” DC Health Link, https://www.dchealthlink.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Find Affordable Health Insurance in Georgia.” Georgia Access, 23 Jan. 2025, https://georgiaaccess.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Your Health Idaho " Idaho’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace.” Your Health Idaho " Idaho’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace, 23 May 2025, https://www.yourhealthidaho.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“A Healthier, Happier Kentucky Starts Here.” Kynect, https://kynect.ky.gov/healthcoverage/s/?language=en_US. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home.” Maryland Health Connection, 11 June 2025, https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/.
“Welcome to the Massachusetts Health Connector.” MA Health Connector, https://www.mahealthconnector.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“A Plan That Fits. A Price That Works.” Home | CoverME.Gov, https://www.coverme.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“MNsure Home.” MNsure, https://www.mnsure.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Looking to Enroll in Health Insurance?” Nevada Health Link - Official Website, https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“GetCoveredNJ.” WWW.nj.gov, https://nj.gov/getcoverednj/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“BeWellnm - Your Health Insurance Marketplace in New Mexico.” BeWellnm, https://bewellnm.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace.” Ny.gov, 2013, https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/.
Home | Pennie. https://pennie.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home.” HealthSource RI, https://healthsourceri.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“VHC Landing Page.” Vermont.gov, 2020, https://portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov/VTHBELand/welcome.action. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home Page | Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace.” Www.marketplace.virginia.gov, https://www.marketplace.virginia.gov/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Home | Washington Healthplanfinder.” Wahealthplanfinder.org, 2018, https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“English (United States) Home.” Illinois.gov, 2020, https://getcovered.illinois.gov/.
References:
“ACA Health Insurance Plans & Coverage: Aetna CVS Health.” Aetna CVS Health, https://www.aetnacvshealth.com/. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Fast, Easy ACA Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, https://www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“Individual & Family ACA Marketplace Plans | Individuals & Families | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/individuals-families/aca-marketplace. Accessed 12 June 2025.
“The Marketplace in Your State.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/. Accessed 3 June 2025.
“State Health Insurance Marketplace Types.” KFF, 29 May 2025, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/state-health-insurance-marketplace-types/.
“Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 3 June 2025.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 11min
Setting Up Your Insurance Business Structure ft. Frank Lavery & Justin Abodalo
Ever thought about incorporating your insurance business? Not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode, Sarah is joined by attorneys Frank Lavery and Justin Abodalo to learn more about business entities and how they’re structured. Frank focuses on the corporate law side, while Justin specializes in tax implications. Listen as theyir share their knowledge and weigh the pros and cons of each business structure option.
Find Frank Lavery Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-lavery-a05a57255/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/frank-lavery/
Find Justin Abodalo Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-abodalo-463b3547/
McNees: https://www.mcneeslaw.com/people/justin-abodalo/
References:
Finnerty, Timothy, et al. “Closing Call for the Corporate Transparency Act: Fincen Removes Reporting Requirements for Domestic Business Entities.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 27 Mar. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/closing-call-corporate-transparency-act-fincen/.
Abodalo, Justin. “New Digital World, New Category of Form 1099.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 2 Oct. 2024, www.mcneeslaw.com/new-digital-world-form-1099/.
“Tax and Corporate Law Publications.” Mcneeslaw.Com, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, 30 Apr. 2025, www.mcneeslaw.com/practice/corporate-tax/.
Resources:
Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
The Pros and Cons of Working with Regional and National Carriers
Is business growth on your 2025 goals list? Don't miss this episode! We outline features and drawbacks of the different carrier types to help you fill in portfolio gaps.
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Resources:
Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
Learn more about Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
Meet the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025
Portfolio Review Request: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Ritter Insurance Marketing Carriers by State: https://ritterim.com/products/by-carrier/
Ritter Platform: https://app.ritterim.com/
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jun 27, 2025 • 18min
Takeaways from the 2025 ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule
Join Sarah for a rundown of this week’s updates for insurance agents, featuring her deep dive into the CMS 2025 ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About the Insurance License Exam, 1 Year Later
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success?
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich
Key Takeaways From the 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability CMS Final Rule
Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle
Register with RitterIM.com
Seven Figures or Bust Episode 79 - What Is CMS Doing? w/ Special Guest Sarah Rueppel!
Summer 2025 Survival Guide
References:
“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 20 June 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-final-rule.
“2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 10 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability-proposed-rule.
“CMS Finalizes Major Rule to Lower Individual Health Insurance Premiums for Americans.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 20 June 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-major-rule-lower-individual-health-insurance-premiums-americans.
Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Finalizes Rule Aimed at ‘improper’ Sign-Ups on the ACA Exchanges.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 20 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-finalizes-rule-aimed-improper-sign-ups-aca-exchanges.
Minemyer, Paige. “Democrats Introduce Bill to Establish a Medicare ‘part E’ Public Option.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 16 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/democrats-introduce-bill-establish-medicare-part-e-public-option.
Mercado, Darla. “Fed Decision Recap: Central Bank Signals Stagflation Fears, Powell Says Fed ‘Well Positioned to Wait’ on Rates.” CNBC.Com, CNBC, 18 June 2025, www.cnbc.com/2025/06/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-feds-interest-rate-projections-loom.html.
“HHS Secretary Kennedy, CMS Administrator Oz Secure Industry Pledge to Fix Broken Prior Authorization System.” HHS.Gov, Department of Health & Human Services, 23 June 2025, www.hhs.gov/press-room/kennedy-oz-cms-secure-healthcare-industry-pledge-to-fix-prior-authorization-system.html.
Minemyer, Paige. “Mehmet Oz: Insurers’ Prior Auth Pledge ‘an Opportunity for the Industry to Show Itself.’” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 23 June 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/oz-insurers-prior-auth-pledge-opportunity-industry-show-itself.
“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/25/2025-11606/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability. Accessed 25 June 2025.
Schneider, Howard. “Powell Repeats Rate Cuts Can Wait as Fed Studies Tariff Impacts.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 24 June 2025, www.reuters.com/business/powell-repeats-rate-cuts-can-wait-fed-studies-tariff-impacts-2025-06-24/.
Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Say Health Insurers Will Cut Red Tape on ‘Prior Authorizations.’” NPR.Org, NPR, 24 June 2025, www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/24/nx-s1-5442713/rfk-jr-dr-oz-health-insurance-prior-authorization.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 8min
2026 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
This just in: CMS 2026 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Listen to learn more about commission structure and the caps writing MA and PDP business in your market for the upcoming 2026 plan year.
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Resources:
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250516
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
How to Avoid Using Elderspeak: https://lnk.to/asgf20250530
Reach out to the team at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement.
Agent Broker Compensation and Training and Testing Requirements CY2026: https://ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/memo-agent-broker-compensation-and-training-and-testing-requirements-cy2026.pdf
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jun 25, 2025 • 8min
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification
Join Sarah and Tina as they review frequently asked questions about NABIP Medicare Certification. Don’t miss out on resources to help you get ready-to-sell!
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NABIP Official Website: https://www.nabiptraining.org/
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1
Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025
Survive AEP with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/aep/
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-survivors-aep-checklist/
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“Approved Carriers for 2025.” NABIP.Org, https://www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/carriers. Accessed 5 June 2025.
“Corporate Partnership.” NABIP, https://nabip.org/membership/corporate-partnership. Accessed 5 June 2025.
“Course Credit Details.” NABIP.Org, https://www.nabiptraining.org/site/courseDetails/1777. Accessed 5 June 2025.
“Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/. Accessed 5 June 2025.
“Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Compliance Requirements User Guide” NABIP.Org, https://nabip.org/media/8564/nabip-ma-user-guide.pdf . Accessed 5 June 2025.
“State Rules for Insurance Continuing Education.” NABIP.Org, https://www.nabiptraining.org/site/staterules. Accessed 5 June 2025.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Jun 24, 2025 • 5min
2026 NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification
Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification (MMACR), an alternative program for agents looking to satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements from CMS.
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Resources:
4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670
AHIP 2026 Certification Dates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250516
Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg671
Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250523
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672
References:
“NABIP Approved Carriers .” NABIP.Org, NABIP, https://www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/carriers. Accessed 2 June 2025.
“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, https://www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 2 June 2025.
“NABIP Official Site.” Nabip.Org, NABIP, nabip.org/. Accessed 2 June 2025.
“NABIP Professional Development.” Nabip.Org, NABIP, nabip.org/professional-development. Accessed 2 June 2025.
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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/
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Jun 23, 2025 • 8min
FAQs About AHIP
The 2026 AHIP Certification training is now live! We’re covering AHIP FAQs to help you prepare!
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Resources:
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://lnk.to/asg658
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-survivors-aep-checklist/
Updates to the 2026 AHIP Certification You Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/updates-to-the-2026-ahip-certification-you-should-know/
References:
“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.com, 2025, https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 20 May 2025.
AHIP Technical Support: Support@AHIPInsuranceEducation.org
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