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  • 2026 NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification

    2026 NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification
    Jun 24 2025
    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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    5 min
  • FAQs About AHIP

    FAQs About AHIP
    Jun 23 2025

    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

    Sawchuck, Craig. “Test Anxiety: Can It Be Treated?” Mayo Clinic, 14 May 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/test-anxiety/faq-20058195. Accessed 20 May 2025.

    ‌“Top Universities.” Top Universities, Nov. 2012, https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips. Accessed 20 May 2025.

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    8 min
  • 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info

    2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
    Jun 23 2025
    Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification center and Ritter Blog weekly roundups. Listen to find out how to access carrier AHIP, NABIP, MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more!

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    Resources:

    eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/guides/

    FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/

    Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/

    What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672

    References:

    “Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 30 May 2025.

    “Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training. Accessed 30 May 2025.

    “Miramar:Agent.” Miramar-Agent.Com, Miramar, miramar-agent.com/KnowledgeBase/Article?kb=5. Accessed 30 May 2025.

    “Medicare Certification System.” Pinpointglobal.Com, Pinpoint Global, www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-system. Accessed 30 May 2025.

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    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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    7 min
  • AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification

    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
    Jun 21 2025
    Certification season is here! Learn more about the AHIP test including how to prepare yourself, tips, tech hacks, and more. Listen before you begin your first attempt, you'll be glad you did!

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    Have questions about AHIP Certification? Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    Contact Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/contact/

    How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-survive-aep-wellness-tips-for-insurance-agents/

    Medicare Part D - Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-part-d-could-be-just-what-the-doctor-ordered/

    What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents/

    What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672

    Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!): https://ritterim.com/blog/why-insurance-agents-fail-how-not-to/

    Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Agent Training: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-you-need-to-make-time-for-medicare-training-and-where-to-find-great-resources/

    References:

    Oppido, Luigi. “How to Connect a Laptop to a Monitor.” wikiHow.Com, wikiHow, 20 Apr. 2025, www.wikihow.com/Connect-a-Laptop-to-a-Monitor.

    “Positive Thinking: Stop Negative Self-Talk to Reduce Stress.” Mymlc.Com, Mosaic Life Care, www.mymlc.com/health-information/articles/p/positive-thinking-stop-negative-self-talk-to-reduce-stress/. Accessed 29 May 2025.

    “The Impact of Stress on Our Health: How Can We Manage Stress in a Healthy Way?” Insightspsychology.Org, Insights Psychology, 28 Oct. 2024, insightspsychology.org/impact-of-stress-on-health-healthy-stress-management/.

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    19 min
  • 5 Things About the Insurance License Exam, 1 Year Later

    5 Things About the Insurance License Exam, 1 Year Later
    Jun 20 2025
    Sarah reflects on the insurance licensing process one year after passing the exam. Listen as she outlines her journey, how to get started, and what she learned along the way.

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025

    FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://lnk.to/asg658

    Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz: https://lnk.to/krantz2025

    Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman: https://lnk.to/zimmerman2025

    Summer 2025 Survival Guide: https://lnk.to/asgf20250606

    What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672

    References:

    “Insurance Departments by State.” Content.Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments. Accessed 10 June 2025.

    “Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies.” Dmu.Edu, Des Moines University, www.dmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MULTIPLE-CHOICE-TEST-TAKING-STRATEGIES.pdf. Accessed 10 June 2025.

    “NAIC - National Association of Insurance Commissioners.” Naic.Org, NAIC, content.naic.org/. Accessed 10 June 2025.

    “NIPR - National Insurance Producer Registry.” Nipr.Com, National Insurance Producer Registry, nipr.com/. Accessed 10 June 2025.

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    19 min
  • The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

    The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance
    Jun 16 2025
    Thinking about becoming an insurance agent? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you’ll have the information you need before you make that big decision! Read the text version Get Started by Registering with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Learn More with These Resources: 2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://lnk.to/dFX1s1 2025 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/ 5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://lnk.to/asgpodcast Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/ Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/contact/ Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/ Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare/ How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/ REWIND: 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/9b3cTl Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/ The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link References: Cubanski, Juleette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/. “Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2. Rosanes, Mark. “Want to Build a Career Selling Insurance? Here Are the Pros and Cons.” Insurance Business America, Insurance Business, 22 Jan. 2024, www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/want-to-build-a-career-selling-insurance-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-473774.aspx. 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. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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    13 min
  • How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich

    How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich
    Jun 14 2025
    Value is more than just a care model for Neil Reich. He recently joined Sarah to chat about his background in the Medicare Advantage space, his focus on value-based care, and how providing value still drives his business today.

    Find Neil Reich Online:

    Care Connect Agency: https://careconnectagency.com/advisors/

    Get the Playbook: https://careconnectadvisors.com/agent-playbook-download-form/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-reich-3382498

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    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

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    32 min
  • Takeaways from Apple WWDC 2025

    Takeaways from Apple WWDC 2025
    Jun 13 2025
    The Friday Five for June 13, 2025: Field Notes 6.13.2025Apple Renames OS VersionsApple Liquid GlassApple iPad WindowingNew Apple Features: Sarah’s Picks Register for the ICHRA Introduction Webinar from Ritter & Nexben Field Notes for June 13, 2025: “AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 10 June 2025. ICHRA Webinar Information & Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20edcbcf-3b83-4971-8e26-b1c7854a8180@70dbad32-6e58-4114-88e8-84f5666158df “NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare. Accessed 10 June 2025. Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Apple Renames OS Versions: Shibu, Sherin, and Melissa Malamut. “Apple Is Making a Major Change to Its Operating Systems Across All Products. Here’s What We Know.” Entrepreneur.Com, Entrepreneur, 29 May 2025, www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/apple-is-renaming-its-operating-systems-for-iphone-ipad/492439. Mendes, Marcus. “Apple’s New OS Naming Could Make ‘iPhone 17’ Sound Even Weirder.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 28 May 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/apples-new-os-naming-vs-iphone-17/. Preston, Dominic. “Apple Renames Its Operating Systems.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 9 June 2025, www.theverge.com/news/679221/apple-ios-macos-watchos-ipados-26-name. Apple Liquid Glass: Peters, Jay. “Apple’s Liquid Glass Was a Wild Change to My iPhone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 10 June 2025, www.theverge.com/apple/683914/apple-iphone-ios-26-changes-liquid-glass. Mickle, Tripp, and Brian X. Chen. “Apple’s New Software Focuses on Design Aesthetics Over A.I.” Nytimes.Com, New York Times, 9 June 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/technology/apple-wwdc-ios-26.html. Perez, Sarah. “Apple Redesigns Its Operating Systems with ‘Liquid Glass’ at WWDC 25.” TechCrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-redesigns-its-operating-systems-with-liquid-glass/. Lovejoy, Ben. “Here’s a Closer Look at the Liquid Glass Design in iOS 26 on the iPhone.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 10 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/10/heres-a-closer-look-at-the-liquid-glass-design-in-ios-26-on-the-iphone/. Apple iPad Windowing: Shanklin, Will. “Apple’s Walled Garden Is the iPad’s Biggest Roadblock to Becoming a Mac.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 9 June 2025, www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/apples-walled-garden-is-the-ipads-biggest-roadblock-to-becoming-a-mac-223014619.html. “iPadOS 26 Introduces Powerful New Features That Push the Capabilities and Versatility of iPad Even Further.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-further/. Christoffel, Ryan. “PSA: iPadOS 26 Removes Split View and Slide Over Multitasking Features.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 9 June 2025, 9to5mac.com/2025/06/09/psa-ipados-26-removes-split-view-and-slide-over-multitasking-features/. New Apple Features (Sarah’s Picks): “Apple Elevates the iPhone Experience with iOS 26.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/. “Apple finally brings Journal to iPad & Mac for better writing, sketching & reflection” appleinsider.com, Apple Insider, 9 June 2025, https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/09/apple-finally-brings-journal-to-ipad-for-better-writing-sketching-reflection. Malik, Aisha. “Apple Unveils watchOS 26 with New Design, Wrist-Flick Gesture, and AI Workout Buddy Feature.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 9 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/apple-unveils-watchos-26-with-new-design-wrist-flick-gesture-and-ai-workout-buddy-feature/. “Journal App Finally Coming to Mac and iPad.” Macrumors.com, MacRumors, 9 June 2025, https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/09/journal-app-finally-coming-to-mac-and-ipad/. “watchOS 26 Delivers More Personalized Ways to Stay Active, Healthy, and Connected.” Apple.Com, Apple, 10 June 2025, www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/watchos-26-delivers-more-personalized-ways-to-stay-active-and-connected/. 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. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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    13 min