Insurance
Smokers Face Big Penalty Under Health Reform
Guest Blogger on May 22, 2013
Is it really fair to charge a significantly higher premium for smokers who will buy health insurance on the state exchanges next year? Some analysis suggests not.
Man Wrongly Told He Would Die Wins Lawsuit
B.T. Ballenger on May 10, 2013
A Montanan was told he had brain cancer and less than 6 months to live. A judge awarded him nearly $60,000 for his anguish. Is that good enough?
Wildly Different Hospital Prices Revealed
B.T. Ballenger on May 9, 2013
The federal government just dropped a data bomb on the health care industry. Now consumers can look at hospital-specific charges across the country for the top 100 patient procedures.
Federal Health Care Spending May Be $770B Less Than Expected
B.T. Ballenger on May 8, 2013
A new study shows that the federal government’s spending on health care is growing at a much slower pace than previously predicted.
Mom’s Work Is Worth Less This Year
Guest Blogger on May 8, 2013
The new Mother’s Day Index of common tasks puts the total market value of Mom’s duties at less than $60,000 this year.
Study: Many Millions Still to Benefit From Obamacare
B.T. Ballenger on May 7, 2013
A new study says 84 million Americans lacked adequate health insurance for at least part of 2012.
Why Patients Don’t Follow Doctors’ Orders
B.T. Ballenger on May 6, 2013
An exchange between physician and patient says a lot about how we treat the subject of our health.
Nearly 80 Percent of Adults Don’t Get Enough Exercise
B.T. Ballenger on May 3, 2013
About half of Americans are not meeting minimum federal guidelines for aerobic activities such as brisk walking, and far fewer are doing strength training exercises like push-ups.
Poll: Many Don’t Know Health Care Reform Law Still Exists
B.T. Ballenger on April 30, 2013
Some think Congress repealed the law, while others think the Supreme Court threw it out. While key parts of it haven’t been implemented yet, they’re coming soon.
11 Top Excuses Traffic Cops Hear
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2013
A new survey by Insurance.com ranks popular excuses drivers give to police when stopped for a potential violation.
Who’s Going to Get Free Birth Control?
Guest Blogger on April 17, 2013
Think you’ll no longer have to pay for contraceptives? Not so fast.
Beware of Unwanted Rental Car Insurance Charges
B.T. Ballenger on April 16, 2013
Even if you say you don’t need rental car insurance, the extra charges may be applied anyway. You can avoid them with a careful eye.
Who Can You Add to Your Health Plan?
Guest Blogger on April 15, 2013
Health insurance companies have to draw the line somewhere. Here’s that line.
9 Ways to Put the Brakes on Car Insurance Bills
Angela Colley on April 3, 2013
When was the last time you gave your car insurance a tune-up? If you’re overdue, you might be overpaying. Here’s a list of ways to make your insurance purr like a kitten.
Supreme Court Decision Could Mean Faster Generic Drugs
B.T. Ballenger on April 2, 2013
While the case isn’t getting as much attention as gay marriage, the financial impact could be measured in billions.
Shopping for a Loan or Savings Account? Beware Online Rate Searches
B.T. Ballenger on March 13, 2013
A percentage point difference on a mortgage rate could mean tens of thousands. That’s why it’s important to use online rate searches – but not until you understand how they work.
Medicare Drug Costs Going Down for Seniors
B.T. Ballenger on February 18, 2013
Part D coverage will also expand, and participating pharmacies won’t be able to automatically refill prescriptions anymore.
Think Homeowners Insurance Protects You From Everything? Think Again
Michele Lerner on February 18, 2013
Just because you’ve got a homeowners policy doesn’t mean you’re immune from disasters. If your home is damaged by earthquake, war, or flooding, you could be out of luck. Read on for more advice on what’s covered and what’s not.
Take a $5 Online Course, Save up to 15 Percent on Car Insurance
B.T. Ballenger on February 6, 2013
You can get AARP’s safety course 80 percent off right now, which in most states means a guaranteed insurance discount.
Rich Bad Drivers Pay Lower Rates Than Poor Ones
B.T. Ballenger on February 5, 2013
Or: why car insurance rates are unfair.
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