Insurance
Can you sue an insurance agent for consumer fraud? It depends on your state
Even where a consumer-fraud claim is unavailable, an agent may still be sued for negligence, misrepresentation or failure to obtain requested coverage.
Insurance
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.
Insurance
Homeowners insurance more expensive for Blacks, Hispanics, report finds
The insurance industry is "unwilling to self-correct" its redlining of minority neighborhoods, study finds.
Insurance
Study: Insurance discounts alone won't persuade most homeowners to climate-proof their homes
The findings come as insurers and state regulators increasingly look for ways to reduce catastrophic losses while helping homeowners cope with rapidly rising insurance premiums
Insurance
Climate resilience checklist: Which home upgrades may earn insurance discounts?
Home-hardening improvements can reduce storm damage and may qualify for premium discounts, grants or lower deductibles. But savings vary widely by insurer, state, location and the age and construction of the house.
Insurance
Obamacare premiums set to jump another 14 percent
Healthier clients dropping Obamacare, leading to more rate hikes as remaining clients are sicker.
Insurance
Insurers are keeping drug copays that patients thought were theirs
Some insurers use “copay accumulator” programs to take assistance without counting it toward patients’ deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
Insurance
How to spot a copay accumulator before choosing a plan
A copay card can save you money at the pharmacy check-out but can cost you down the road.
Insurance
Affordable Care Act enrollment falls by 3 million as premiums double
Families dropping out of Affordable Care Act as premiums rise; what can you do to keep healthcare coverage?
Consumer Protection
Skip the apartment security deposit, pay a fee forever
How "deposit alternatives" work — and what they can do to your credit
Seniors
If you want out of Medicare Advantage, a 12-month calendar is your best friend
Seniors are finding that insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term care and rehabilitation. Are they trapped? Some are, but not everyone.
Seniors
Leaving Medicare Advantage during your 12-month trial
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
Insurance
Trump plan for healthcare: borrow from your insurance company
UnitedHealth jumps on the idea but economists say it's "profoundly disconnected" from reality