INSURASALES

Medicare Advantage Overpayments Fund Non-Medical Perks, Costing Taxpayers $1.2 Trillion

Medicare Advantage overpayments have increased sharply, funding non-medical perks like golf fees and ski passes, leading to projected taxpayer costs of $1.2 trillion over the next decade.

Understanding Insurance and Benefits for Young-Onset Dementia Patients

Explore how young-onset dementia patients can access expedited Social Security disability benefits and Medicare coverage. Learn about the SSA Compassionate Allowances program and key insurance pathways.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota to Pay $71M in $2.8B National Settlement Over Competition Claims

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota agrees to pay $71 million as part of a $2.8 billion national settlement addressing competition and payment disputes with health care providers. The settlement includes operational reforms and aims to improve transparency and provider payments.

FBI Alerts on Discounted Medical Insurance Scams Targeting U.S. Consumers

FBI issues nationwide warning on discounted medical insurance scams that defraud consumers with fake coverage, causing costly out-of-pocket expenses. Learn how to identify and report these fraudulent schemes.

Medicare Primary Care Shifts Toward Hospital and Multispecialty Practices

Study shows Medicare primary care visits shifting from physician offices to hospital-affiliated and multispecialty practices, influenced by ACA funding and Medicare reimbursement policies.

U.S. Property & Casualty Insurance Industry Outlook: Key Players & Market Trends

Explore insights on the U.S. Property & Casualty Insurance industry, highlighting market trends, catastrophe impact, technology integration, and earnings forecasts for major insurers in 2025-2026.

Homeowners Insurance Covers Food Loss, Appliance Damage After Storms

Explore how homeowners insurance covers food spoilage and appliance damage due to storm-related power outages. Learn claim tips and coverage details for effective loss recovery.

Oklahoma Homeowners Face 8% Insurance Premium Increase Amid Extreme Weather Risks

Oklahoma homeowners are experiencing an 8% rise in home insurance premiums in 2023 due to increased claims from hail, wind, wildfires, and tornadoes. Strategies to mitigate costs include home fortifications and deductible adjustments.

Tahoe Donner’s Forest Management Leads to Novel Wildfire Insurance Policy

Tahoe Donner Association secures a $2.5M wildfire insurance policy linking premiums directly to decades of active forest management, setting a precedent for wildfire risk pricing.

NCOIL 2025 Spring Meeting Elevates National Insurance Policy Collaboration

The 2025 NCOIL Spring Meeting in Charleston advances key insurance reforms, including prior authorization, AI in insurance, and prescription drug affordability, with record participation from legislators and regulators.