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The Ideal Client for Medicare Advantage Plans
Sep 2, 2026 · 6 min · 5 segments
So you want to start selling Medicare Advantage plans, but you aren’t sure what kind of clients to look for? No problem. In our newest episode, we break down some of the characteristics of what one of…
So you want to start selling Medicare Advantage plans, but you aren’t sure what kind of clients to look for? No problem. In our newest episode, we break down some of the characteristics of what one of your ideal clients may look like. Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to [ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com](mailto:ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com) or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: How to Help Medicare Clients in Poor Health Choose the Right Coverage Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Stay Busy Outside of AEP With Special Enrollment Periods The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs The Benefits of Selling Medicare Special Needs Plans Why People Are Choosing Part C Over Original Medicare References: Backman, M. (2025, December 1). *This is the average social security benefit for 2026. is it enough?*. 24/7 Wall St. https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/12/01/this-is-the-average-social-security-benefit-for-2026-is-it-enough/ Fuglesten Biniek, J., Freed, M., Ochieng, N., & Neuman, T. (2026, February 23). *Medicare advantage enrollment grew by about 1 million people, mainly due to special needs plans*. KFF. https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-enrollment-grew-by-about-1-million-people-mainly-due-to-special-needs-plans/ Munnell, A. H., & Margolis, H. S. (2026, February 23). *The government is trying to rein in Medicare advantage costs. will it work?*. Center for Retirement Research. https://crr.bc.edu/the-government-is-trying-to-rein-in-medicare-advantage-costs-will-it-work/ National Council on Aging. (2025, December 1). *Top 10 chronic conditions affecting older adults*. The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Diseases for Older Adults. https://www.ncoa.org/article/the-top-10-most-common-chronic-conditions-in-older-adults/ National Council on Aging. (2025, September 9). *New poverty numbers show more older adults face economic struggle*. How Rising Poverty Rates Will Affect Older Adults. https://www.ncoa.org/article/poverty-among-older-adults-keeps-growing/ Social Security Administration. (2025, October 24). *2026 cost-of-living adjustment (cola) fact sheet*. Social Security. https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html 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/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social *Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.*
So you want to start selling Medicare Advantage plans, but you aren’t sure what kind of clients to look for? No problem. In our newest episode, we break down some of the characteristics of what one of…
