Opinion: The U.S. can slash health-care costs 75% with 2 fundamental changes — and...
As the Democratic presidential candidates argue about “Medicare for All” versus a “public option,” two simple policy changes could slash U.S. health-care costs by 75% while increasing access and improving the quality of care.
These...
NY criticized for keeping proposed 2018 health insurance rate hikes under wraps
The insurance industry says New York is leaving consumers in the dark by not releasing details of proposed 2018 health insurance rate increases health plans submitted to the state two weeks ago.
The state Department...
Four questions to ask before you buy travel insurance
Lost bags. Canceled flights. A tropical storm. There are plenty of what-ifs that could derail your summer travel plans. But does it necessarily follow that you need travel insurance?
Consumers are expected to shell out...
FEMA warns funds almost depleted as Congress works out agreement
As Congress nears agreement on emergency hurricane spending, the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned lawmakers it is "getting close" to depleting its aid, federal officials said Thursday.
On the heels of Hurricane Harvey striking Texas,...
Senate Panel To Probe How To Bring Stability To Health Insurance
GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander has organized bipartisan hearings aimed at preventing a "death spiral" on the health insurance market. David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire.
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It turns out...
Eight Ways to Get the Cheapest Car Insurance Possible
Shop around, and don't ignore smaller insurers you might not have heard as much about.
Most of us need car insurance, yet few of us fully understand it.
Dozens of car insurance companies, including large players...
You’re Paying Much More Tax Than You Thought
Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every weekday I look at the biggest developments in the world of markets and economics, and explain exactly what it all means for your money.I want to...
The Differences Between Term and Whole Life Insurance
Buying life insurance now provides a financial safety net for your dependents later if you’re not around to take care of them. After you’re gone, your family can use the proceeds to cover funeral...
Lots of Americans Prescribed Opioids, Insurance Survey Shows
More than one in five people insured by Blue Cross and Blue Shield were prescribed an opioid painkiller at least once in 2015, the insurance company reported Thursday.
And claims for opioid addiction and dependence...
After years of double-digit hikes, Texas’ largest health insurer to cut Obamacare premiums
There have been countless stories about Obamacare, but here’s something you haven’t read before: Premiums are falling in Texas.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans to cut 2019 premiums by 6.1 percent, according to...