Insurance

Laid-off insurance exec builds new life testing students

Starting an assessment-exam business was a serious career change for Richelle Lyons Burnett, who had worked only at big companies.  More

Family health care costs to exceed $20,000 this year

The Supreme Court arguments have left the fate of the 2010 health care reform law uncertain. What is certain, however, is that health care costs are continuing to eat away at consumers' budgets.  More

Medicare: Seniors saved $3.7 billion on medicine

More than 5.2 million Medicare beneficiaries saved $3.7 billion on their prescription drugs as a result of the health care reform law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says.  More

Watchdog: Auto insurers overcharging the poor

The Consumer Federation of America released a report claiming auto insurers are frequently charging low-income drivers much higher premiums than higher-income drivers and providing them with less coverage.  More

How long do I need life insurance?

Once you have saved enough to meet your spouse's and any dependents' needs in the event of your untimely demise, you can cut the life insurance cord.  More

Consumers to get $1B in health insurance rebates

12.8 million Americans will receive $1B in health care insurance rebates this summer as a result of the 2010 reform law.  More

3.1M young adults gained health coverage since law took effect

More than 3.1 million young Americans have health insurance thanks in part to a provision in the health care reform law that allows parents to add dependents up to age 26 to their insurance plans, the government said.  More

Insurance exchanges could survive even if health reform law dies

Exchanges are meant to offer cheaper health plans, so more of the nation's 32 million uninsured can afford coverage.
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Your insurance company may owe you $127

Thanks to a provision in the health care reform law, millions of consumers will be receiving rebates from their insurers this summer.  More
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