Having a flood insurance policy is a relief if you've suffered water damage. But it doesn't guarantee that your troubles are over, because your claim could be underpaid or denied. If you've read your ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Advocates hold signs protesting health insurance denials during a news conference on Medicare Advantage plans in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 25, 2023. Credit - Alex ...

Tell you insurer you want to file an internal appeal, which can take up to 30 days. If the first appeal is turned down, the second step is an external review, which sends the dispute to an independent ...

Few things are scarier than racking up medical bills and then learning that your health insurance company won't pay. It's a nightmare that could panic any policyholder. But before you worry about ...

According to the most recent study done by The American Journal of Medicine, 62.1% of all bankruptcies in 2007 were related to medical expenses. That's a surprisingly large number. Even more ...

We continue to look at the U.S. health insurance industry and how patients can fight back against their providers with advocate Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of health initiatives at the ...

DENVER — Don't rush to pay out of pocket if your health insurance denies a test, treatment or medication that your doctor says you need. Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal ...