It's the fastest-growing item in many budgets, and often the hardest to find. But going without it isn't a very good idea.
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A step-by-step consumer guide to protecting your right to a Medigap policy A ConsumerNews.ai consumer resource — June 17, 2026 As The Outraged Consumer and others reported earlier, many of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term and rehabilitative care. This is driving
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UnitedHealth jumps on the idea but economists say it's "profoundly disconnected" from reality
Seniors
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana, often rejecting, more than 70% of requests
Seniors
The problem has been recognized for decades but leak of leadership delays action
Insurance
Most states do nothing to control pet insurance premiums; the others don't do much
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Hail is a growing problem as the climate warms, even though the number of storms may decrease
Insurance
U.S. consumers may be overpaying for insurance by as much as $150 billion annually as the gap between premiums collected and claims paid reaches historic levels, according to a new analysis
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The report echoes allegations in California regulators' dispute with State Farm
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Company cutbacks can leave consumers exposed to higher price, disruptions and uncovered losses
Seniors
Millions of seniors forced to switch plans as insurers pull back offerings