Agent Survival Guide Podcast

The Friday Five for May 17, 2024:

• Camp Ritter Employee Training Event Next Week
• Talkspace Official Enters Medicare Market
• IRS Announces HSA & HDHP Amounts for CY 2025
• Apple Announces New Accessibility Features
• Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference

How comfortable are you with AI? Answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion Talkspace Officially Enters Medicare Market:

Online therapy covered by Medicare: https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/medicare

Talkspace Expands Access to Tele-Mental Healthcare With Medicare Launch: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514596587/en/Talkspace-Expands-Access-to-Tele-Mental-Healthcare-With-Medicare-Launch

Talkspace expands online mental health therapy to millions of Medicare members: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/talkspace-expands-online-therapy-millions-medicare-members

Talkspace rolls out teletherapy access to 13 million Medicare members: https://vator.tv/news/2024-05-14-talkspace-rolls-out-teletherapy-access-to-13-million-medicare-members

Virtual Mental Health Provider Talkspace Taps Into Medicare Market: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/05/14/virtual-mental-health-provider-talkspace-taps-into-medicare-market/

IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Amounts for CY 2025:

IRS Announces 2025 HSA, HDHP Limits: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/irs-announces-2025-hsa--hdhp-limits

IRS announces HSA, HDHP limits for 2025: https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/13/irs-announces-hsa-hdhp-limits-for-2025/

IRS releases HSA and high-deductible health plan limits for 2025: https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/irs-releases-hsa-and-high-deductible-health-plan-limits-for-2025

Savings Boost: IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2025: https://www.hrmorning.com/news/irs-announces-new-hsa-contribution-limits/

Apple Announces New Accessibility Features:

Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking/

Apple’s new accessibility features let you control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157271/apple-eye-tracking-speech-motion-sickness-accessibility-features

Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference:

Google I/O 2024 – the 7 biggest AI announcements, from Gemini to Android 15: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/the-7-biggest-ai-announcements-from-google-io-2024

Google I/O 2024: Everything revealed including Gemini AI, Android 15 and more: https://www.engadget.com/google-io-2024-everything-revealed-including-gemini-ai-android-15-and-more-210414423.html

Google now offers ‘web’ search — and an AI opt-out button: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24074314/google-now-offers-web-search

Resources:

5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329

Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58

Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us [email protected] or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240510

Interview: The 5 Pillars of Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-the-5-pillars-of-integrity/

Interview: Training Opportunities for Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-training-opportunities-for-agents-at-ritter-insurance-marketing/

Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593

The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590

Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency/

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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/

Field Marketing Organizations can take your business to the next level. In this episode, learn ten things to consider when doing your research, and all the benefits and resources Ritter Insurance Marketing has to offer! Read the text version

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Resources:

4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575

Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/

FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508

How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/

Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/

The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/

The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/

What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/

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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

Learn the benefits of offering final expense insurance to your clients in this free eBook.

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Resources:

Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It To Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519/

How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582/

Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/

What Does ‘Ready-to-Sell- Mean for Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529/

Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter/

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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/

The Friday Five for May 10, 2024:

• Summer 2024 Menus from Dunkin’ & Starbucks
• What Apple Announced at their "Let Loose" Event
• CMS Update on ACA Unauthorized Enrollment & Switching
• Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Extended Through 2036
• Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

Are you Team Dunkin’ or Team Starbucks? Choose your side in this week’s ASG Podcast Question of the Week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion

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Summer 2024 Menus from Dunkin’ & Starbucks:

Dunkin’ Unleashes Its Sips Of Summer: Debuts Kiwi Watermelon Dunkin’ Refresher With $3 Deal For Rewards Members: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/early-summer-menu-2024

Summer’s On at Starbucks with New Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Beverages: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2024/summers-on-at-starbucks-with-new-summer-berry-starbucks-refreshers-beverages/

What Apple Announced at their "Let Loose" Event:

Apple iPad event: all the news from Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ reveal: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24150047/apple-ipad-let-loose-event-news-announcements

Everything announced at Apple's Let Loose iPad event: https://www.engadget.com/everything-announced-at-apples-let-loose-ipad-event-161005007.html

Everything Apple unveiled at its 'Let Loose' event: iPad Pro, Air, Pencil, M4, and more: https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-apple-unveiled-at-its-let-loose-event-ipad-pro-air-pencil-m4-and-more/

Here’s Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Let Loose' iPad Event: https://gizmodo.com/everything-announced-at-apple-let-loose-ipad-event-1851461307

CMS Update on ACA Unauthorized Enrollment & Switching:

Alert: Unauthorized Agent and Broker Activity on ACA Marketplace: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-infographic-2024-final.pdf

CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity, Update: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity-update

CMS Statement on Agent and Broker Marketplace Activity: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-agent-and-broker-marketplace-activity

Medicare Trust Fund Solvency Extended Through 2036:

2024 Medicare Trustees Report: https://www.cms.gov/oact/tr/2024

Fact Sheet: 2024 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/TR-2024-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Medicare hospital trust fund extended by 5 years to 2036: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/medicare-hospital-trust-fund-extended-five-years-2036

Medicare Trust Fund Extends Solvency Another 5 Years: https://www.ajmc.com/view/medicare-trust-fund-extends-solvency-another-5-years

Medicare Hospital Trust Fund to Stay Solvent Until 2036, Trustees' Report Says: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicare/109997

Medicare Posts $12B Loss for 2023: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/05/07/medicare-posts-12b-loss-for-2023/

Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients:

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Policies to Increase Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-policies-increase-access-health-coverage-daca-recipients

Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/08/2024-09661/clarifying-the-eligibility-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain

HHS Final Rule Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-final-rule-clarifying-eligibility-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain

Resources:

2024 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2024-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/

The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590

Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58

DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240503

How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-for-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/

How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588

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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/

What’s a widget? We’re looking at widgets to help you keep track of important dates. Find out the fun and usefulness of smartphone widgets in this episode.

Days Counter Event Tracker App Store:https://apps.apple.com/lt/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248

Days Counter Event Tracker Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibuild.dayscounter&hl=en_US&gl=US

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Resources:

Agents Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584

Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034

Best Weather Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA046

Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27

References:

Add Apps, shortcuts & widgets to your Home screens: https://support.google.com/android/answer/9450271?hl=en

How to add and edit widgets on your iPhone: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118610

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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/

Final expense insurance can be a difficult topic to bring up with clients and prospects. We cultivated these creative sales strategies to make your next sales appointment go smoother! Read text version

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Resources:

4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG591

5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG362

The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding:https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587

Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365

Ritter Fact Finder Sheet: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf

The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook-digital/

References:

Brace Yourself: This is how much America’s 1% has saved: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/brace-yourself-this-is-how-much-americas-1-has-saved-2018-08-24

How Much Does the Average Funeral Cost? https://smartasset.com/life-insurance/how-much-does-the-average-funeral-cost

How much does a funeral cost in 2024? https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/life-insurance/how-much-does-a-funeral-cost/

The Average Savings Account Balance: https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/the-average-savings-account-balance

The Friday Five for May 3, 2024:

• iPhone Silent Alarm Bug Fix
• LinkedIn: Gaming & X Replacement?
• FOMC April/May 2024 Meeting
• Walmart Health to Shut Down
• DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana

Which NYT game is your favorite? Answer our ASG Podcast question of the week here: https://bit.ly/asgquestion iPhone Alarms Bug:

Apple confirms bug that is keeping some iPhone alarms from sounding: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/apple-confirms-bug-that-is-keeping-some-iphone-alarms-from-sounding/

If your iPhone alarm has gone quiet, Apple says it’s working on a fix: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145296/apple-iphone-alarm-sounds-broken-ios-bug-fix-coming

Ring the alarm bells, the iPhone alarm isn’t working: https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/ring-the-alarm-bells-the-iphone-alarm-isnt-working/

LinkedIn: Gaming & X Replacement?

LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming: https://www.theverge.com/24145605/linkedin-gaming-puzzle-game-nyt-wordle-netflix-games

LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/linkedin-is-the-twitter-x-rival-no-one-is-talking-about/

LinkedIn launches gaming: 3 logic puzzles aimed at extending time spent on its networking platform: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/linkedin-launches-gaming-three-logic-puzzles-aiming-to-extend-time-spent-on-its-networking-platform/

FOMC April/May 2024 Meeting:

Consumer Price Index - March 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf/

Personal Income and Outlays, March 2024: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-march-2024

Fed announces reduction in balance sheet runoff pace: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/fed-announces-reduction-balance-sheet-runoff-pace-2024-05-01/

Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high as inflation continues to push back timing of a rate cut: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/markets-federal-reserve-meeting-05-01-24/index.html

Fed meeting recap: Powell pretty much rules out a hike as the central bank’s next move: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/fed-meeting-today-live-updates-on-may-fed-rate-decision.html

Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Schedule: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm

The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here's their rate decision. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-meeting-may-1-2024/

Walmart Health to Shut Down:

Walmart closing health care clinics, ending virtual services: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4632752-walmart-closing-health-care-clinics-ending-virtual-services/

Walmart Health Is Closing: https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/04/30/walmart-health-is-closing

Walmart shuttering all 51 health centers, citing lack of profitability: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/walmart-shuttering-all-51-health-centers-virtual-care

Walmart will close all of its health care clinics: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/business/walmart-closes-health-clinics/index.html

DOJ to Reschedule Marijuana:

Biden gives cannabis industry a badly needed win: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/01/biden-marijuana-reclassification-cannabis-industry

Drug Scheduling: https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling

Justice Dept plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/economy/dea-marijuana-rescheduling/index.html

Justice Dept. Recommends Easing Restrictions on Marijuana: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/us/politics/justice-department-reclassify-marijuana.html

US moves to reclassify marijuana in historic shift: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68932612

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance: https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8

What rescheduling marijuana would look like: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4634174-rescheduling-marijuana-look-like/

Resources:

5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329

2025 Marketplace Final Rule: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240412

Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58

Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us [email protected] or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

How Agents Can Break into the Medicare World: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-break-into-the-medicare-world/

How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588

Improve Your Customer Service with the Soft Skill of Negotiation: https://ritterim.com/blog/improve-your-customer-service-with-the-soft-skill-of-negotiation/

Interview: Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Offseason: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-offseason/

Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240426

Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/

The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590

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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/

Tackle your next final expense sale with our winning formula. Discover four tried and true steps for educating your clients on life insurance and making the sale! Read the text version

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Resources:

4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391

4 Steps to Selling More Final Expense Insurance Infographic PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/how-to-close-more-final-expense-sales-infographic.pdf

Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It to Cover? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG519

Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/

More Than Medicare: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/more-than-medicare/

Ritter Fact Finder PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf

Ritter Insurance Marketing Final Expense Carrier Sweet Spots: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/more-than-medicare/#carrier-sweet-spots

The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587

Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410

References:

Funeral Cost Statistics: https://nfda.org/news/statistics Life Insurance Is on People Minds: https://lifehappens.org/research/life-insurance-is-on-peoples-minds/

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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/

We asked our team about their favorite books for sales, business, and influencing people. Listen to hear their recommendations! Read text version

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Book Recommendations:

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D23CFGR

Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00507TDJM

How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated for the Next Generation of Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LVWLKXB

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HZ57WYN

Jeffrey Gitomer “Little” Books: https://www.buygitomer.com/collections/books

The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SEQKRK

Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice: A Guide to Success for Black Americans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054KLWOE

The Trusted Advisor: 20th Anniversary Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0VWA

The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Leading with Trust: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ES4GI4

Ritter Insurance Marketing’s free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/

Resources:

Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go - Library Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA08

Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503

How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG498

Lifelong Learning Online Educational Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG482

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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/

The Friday Five for April 26, 2024:

• Ritter Roadshows & MTM Summit
• Apple Announces Let Loose Event
• TikTok Ban Provision Passed
• FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements
• Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later

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Apple Announces Let Loose Event:

Apple announces May 7th event for new iPads: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24078670/apple-may-product-event-ipad-date

Apple announces special event for May 7: ‘Let Loose’: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/apple-announces-special-event-for-may-7-let-loose/

Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/24/ross-young-new-ipad-air-wont-feature-mini-led-after-all-but-a-new-mystery-ipad-is-coming-in-q4/

Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month – here’s what the rumors say: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/23/tim-cook-hints-apple-pencil-3/

TikTok Ban Provision Passed:

Biden signs a bill that could ban TikTok — after the 2024 election: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-biden-bill-ban-tiktok-when-2024-election-rcna148792

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/24/1246663779/biden-ban-tiktok-us

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements:

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan

Business groups are fighting to keep your non-competes on the books: https://www.businessinsider.com/ban-noncompete-agreements-approved-ftc-challenges-await-2024-4

Fact Sheet on FTC’s Proposed Final Noncompete Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/fact-sheet-ftcs-proposed-final-noncompete-rule

FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

Noncompete Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/noncompete-rule

Non-Compete Clause Final Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/noncompete-rule.pdf

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246655366/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-lina-khan

Medicaid Unwinding One Year Later:

Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216

KFF Survey of Medicaid Unwinding: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/kff-survey-of-medicaid-unwinding/

Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/

Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/

NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Unwinding, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230106

Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405

Where Medicaid unwinding and disenrollments stand at the one-year mark: https://www.healthinsurance.org/blog/where-medicaid-unwinding-and-disenrollments-stand-at-the-one-year-mark/

Resources:

2025 Marketplace Final Rule: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240412

Agent’s Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583

Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58

Drug Shortage Resources & ACA Unauthorized Switching Update: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240419

Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315

Interview: Developing a Client Retention Mindset: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-developing-a-client-retention-mindset/

Interview: Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Offseason: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-offseason/

Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Through November 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicaid-unwinding-sep-extended-through-november-2024/

Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405

The Guide to Making Money Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/

Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581

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