Seniors
Medicare Advantage denials prompt federal rebuke; report finds 'shocking' rate of refusals for long-term care
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana, often rejecting, more than 70% of requests
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.
Seniors
Social Security, Medicare face earlier depletion dates and growing long‑term shortfalls, trustees warn
The problem has been recognized for decades but leak of leadership delays action
Insurance
Pet insurance premiums unleashed, profit margins surging as private equity expands its grip
Most states do nothing to control pet insurance premiums; the others don't do much
Insurance
Roof replacement costs jump as hail damage rises
Hail is a growing problem as the climate warms, even though the number of storms may decrease
Insurance
ACA premiums set to soar as enhanced subsidies expire, threatening coverage for millions
Average monthly Affordable Care Act premiums are projected to jump from about $888 to $1,904 in 2026 after enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of this year.
Insurance
‘Point of no return’: Study says New Orleans may need planned relocation as seas rise
The warning raises major consumer concerns, including rising insurance costs, property value declines, infrastructure risks, and displacement of residents.
Insurance
Insurers paying less, charging more, report says
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
Insurance
Affordability Watch: Are insurers overcharging Americans by $150B a year?
The report echoes allegations in California regulators' dispute with State Farm
Insurance
Insurers warn companies against excessive cost-cutting that shifts risk to consumers
Company cutbacks can leave consumers exposed to higher price, disruptions and uncovered losses
Insurance
California advances bills to curb home insurance nonrenewals, force transparency on payouts
Measures would require clearer explanations for nonrenewals and give homeowners more time to fix issues and keep coverage
Seniors
Medicare Advantage under fire: costs, care denials and plan shakeups hit seniors hard
Millions of seniors forced to switch plans as insurers pull back offerings
AI/Privacy
Affordability Watch: Will the data-center boom help lower your insurance bill?
The same AI-driven buildout could raise underlying costs that push consumer premiums higher