Insurance

Health care sharing ministries advertise reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most have restrictions on maternity coverage.

As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.

The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not moving ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will not implement a policy to limit coverage of anesthesia, according to the state comptroller. The health insurance provider had said it would no longer pay for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure went beyond a specific time limit for patients in Connecticut, New York and Missouri. Anthem had announced the new policy last...

Open enrollment season is here. It’s a time to review, renew or change your health insurance plans for the coming year. But explore with caution. Scammers are out there, hoping to trick you into giving up your personal information.  “There are scam artists targeting people, unfortunately,” said Paula Fleming with the Better Business Bureau. Every year, people fall victim to...

“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.

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Customers are increasingly using social media to air their complaints across all industries, and companies are paying attention

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.

An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan.