“Somewhat grim”: Health insurance costs endanger their savings. A serious illness might protect it.
Health Insurance Struggles for Colusa Family Amid Rising Costs COLUSA, Calif. — Gene Franklin took some solid career advice to heart early on: “Pay yourself first.” She did just that, and by the time she transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom at 41, she had accumulated a substantial retirement fund. She and her husband, Charles, […]
Patients encounter obstacles with insurance ‘ghost networks,’ leading some to take legal action.
Challenges in Finding Mental Health Providers Finding a doctor or therapist can feel frustrating, especially when checking an insurance company’s provider directory. Initially, it might look like there are plenty of options. Yet, many times, those options are misleading. Some providers aren’t accepting new patients, others may work exclusively within hospitals, and a few won’t […]
World Bank secures $6 billion loan insurance to enhance its lending
The World Bank’s private sector division has finalized its largest agreement to date, allowing an insurance company to take on the credit risk of loans. This comes as development banks look to boost their capital amid declining public aid to poorer nations. On Tuesday, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) revealed a deal worth $6 billion […]
Insurance executives receive prison sentences for $230 million Obamacare fraud case
Two Florida Men Sentenced for $233 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme On Wednesday, a Florida insurance broker and a marketing CEO were both sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale $233 million fraud scheme related to the Affordable Care Act. This scheme primarily targeted some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, such as […]
My private health insurance cost is increasing. How can I determine if it’s still a good value?
My health insurance premiums are set to rise again this year. It’s likely that I’ll be using various services, such as dental, optical, and chiropractic, but the costs can differ significantly based on the provider and treatments. Plus, my health needs evolve over time. For instance, if my glasses prescription changes, I’ll end up spending […]
Woman fights over medical bill that insurance should have covered for years after scan at Northwestern Medicine Bloomingdale
Woman Faces Ongoing Medical Bill Dispute A woman in Chicago has been dealing with medical bills that she believes should have been settled by insurance for quite some time. Mary Ann Porsinger has been fighting a bill of $1,152 for years, which began when she visited a Northwestern Medicine clinic in Bloomingdale back in December […]
Michigan nurse faces doubled ACA costs in 2026 and lacks health insurance.
Stacey Hilton’s Health Insurance Concerns Stacey Hilton faces a daunting reality: she won’t qualify for health insurance in 2026. At 55, this registered nurse from West Michigan finds the situation alarming, yet she justifies it due to escalating health insurance costs. Hilton is aware of her high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. But what truly worries […]
The reason Carlos Correa declined Bad Bunny’s WBC insurance proposal
Bad Bunny’s Gesture for Carlos Correa at World Baseball Classic Bad Bunny, the famous musician, offered to help cover Carlos Correa’s insurance for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. However, Major League Baseball, the Astros organization, and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, advised against it. “They all told me it wasn’t a good idea,” Correa said in […]
Health crises can result in financial struggles and bankruptcy, even for those with insurance.
Medical Emergencies Leaving Long-Term Financial Impacts Even those with health insurance in the U.S. can find themselves in tough financial situations after a medical emergency. A recent study in a health journal revealed that 18 months post-hospitalization for traumatic injuries—like car accidents or falls— people faced increased collection rates for medical debts. Specifically, these rates […]
Evansville family finds relief from costly medical expenses after insurance company made an error.
Evansville Family Faces Insurance Struggles After Rare Illness In November 2024, Jesse Cano awoke to a harsh reality: he was paralyzed and had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder. His case manager from Conassociated Health, the insurance company, had been approving Jesse’s physical therapy sessions, even after he hit the limit of […]