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How a homeowners insurance provision can help with living expenses after a natural disaster
“Loss of use coverage” can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here’s what to know.
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Biden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.
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As open enrollment begins for Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, here's what you need to know for 2024
If you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year, you may be eligible for financial help. These tips can help you sort through your options.
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Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems.
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Global warming puts nearly 40 million properties at risk of rising insurance costs, new report says
Major insurers are withdrawing from California and Florida, while companies there and elsewhere are scaling back to guard against the escalating costs of global warming, but the problem is just beginning, according to a new report out on Wednesday.
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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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Doctors and patients try to shame insurers online to reverse prior authorization denials
Customers are increasingly using social media to air their complaints across all industries, and companies are paying attention
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Bad credit? You're probably paying a lot more for auto insurance
If you’re a good driver and you have bad credit, you’re paying more for car insurance, according to a new study. That study from the Consumer Federation of America looked into how auto insurers use credit scores to help determine the rates they charge consumers. On average, a driver with a ‘poor to fair’ credit score has to pay...
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Bad credit? You're probably paying a lot more for auto insurance
If you’re a good driver and you have bad credit, you’re paying more for car insurance, according to a new study. PJ Randhawa has more details on our NBC 5 Responds report.
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As pet insurance becomes more popular, pet owners fret about rising prices, denied claims and long waits for reimbursement
Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.
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Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan.