Insurance

States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy

State regulators are asking 400 insurance companies why it is so hard for many homeowners around the country to get homeowners insurance.

In Fight Over Medicare Payments, the Hospital Lobby Shows Its Strength

It argues legislation aimed to cut hospitals' Medicare payments, putting it on par with what other facilities get, disregards patient safety.

The Colonoscopies Were Free. But the ‘Surgical Trays’ Came With $600 Price Tags

Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services — including routine colonoscopies and mammograms — are available at zero cost to patients.

Mary Lou Retton’s Explanation of Health Insurance Takes Some Somersaults

Preexisting conditions and other issues left the former Olympic gymnast uninsured, highlighting how complicated getting coverage can be.

A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain. But Will It Be Used?

Rheumatoid-arthritis sufferers hope the test can show them which drug will work for them but insurers, not doctors, often pick their drugs.

Is Your Client’s Life Insurance Policy Really Protecting Them?

Partnering with a financial security professional can help you better steer clients away from common pitfalls.

FTC Chief Gears Up for a Showdown With Private Equity

PE-owned medical practices charge insurers 20% to 25% more per claim on average, a study shows. Critics also question quality of care..

Medicare Advantage Increasingly Popular With Seniors — But Not Hospitals and Doctors

Some providers refuse to accept it, coverage can be more limited and studies show it costs taxpayers more than traditional Medicare.

Humana, Cigna in Talks to Merge

A deal would give Cigna a much greater foothold in the fast-growing market for managing federal Medicare plans for older Americans.

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

Annual costs can exceed $100,000 at skilled nursing homes and often exceed $54,000 at assisted living facilities.

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SEC Charges Investment Advisors for Overstating Use of AI

The two firms will pay $400,000 in total civil penalties for false marketing and the SEC is on the lookout for more offenders.

JPMorgan Fined $348 Million for Lapses in Trade Monitoring

The bank had failed to account for “billions of instances of trading activity” on as many as 30 different platforms, regulators said.

Top-Heavy Market Doesn’t Mean Steep Correction. Here’s Why

It's been 100 years since the market has been this top heavy, giving rise to understandable fears. History suggest those fears are overdone.

Judge: Minority-Business Agency Can’t Consider Race

A federal judge in Texas has barred a government agency from using race to reject entrepreneurs looking for assistance.

IRS Alert: Weight-Loss Food Is Typically Not a Medical Expense

Companies are falsely claiming that FSAs and HSAs cover or reimburse general health and wellness expenses.

Annuities Continue March Upward

Annuities saw an impressive boom in 2023, with sales reaching a new all-time high, LIMRA announced.

Financial Discipline Among Americans Sliding, Study Shows

People are doing less planning and feeling more financially insecure, Northwestern Mutual's latest research finds.