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NY Medical Supply Firms Accused of Medicare and Insurance Billing Fraud

Two New York medical supply companies face allegations of fraudulent billing to Medicare and insurance agencies, with numerous consumer complaints reported to the BBB.

Texas Mandates Independent Appraisal Clause in Auto Insurance Policies by Sept 2025

Texas law mandates independent appraisal clauses in all personal auto policies starting September 2025, enhancing dispute resolution between policyholders and insurers and promoting OEM repair standards.

Farmers Insurance Policy Cancellations Alert Senior Homeowners

Issues with unexpected cancellations of Farmers Insurance home policies affect senior clients, prompting scrutiny of insurer practices and advice on regulatory compliance and consumer actions.

Michigan Proposes Bills to Lower Auto Insurance Premiums and Ease Coverage Reinstatement

Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to reduce auto insurance premiums by 10% and eliminate reinstatement fees to lower uninsured rates and improve coverage access.

Medicare Phone Scams Target Beneficiaries, Prompt Security Alerts

Medicare phone scams are rising, with fraudsters posing as representatives to steal personal info. Learn how insurance professionals can help protect beneficiaries.

FBI Warns of Nationwide Health Insurance Scams Exploiting Consumers

The FBI warns about nationwide scams offering fake low-cost health insurance plans, resulting in millions lost to fraudulent schemes. Learn key prevention tips.

Auto Insurance Premiums Spike Due to Address-Based Data Errors in Nashville

Nashville renter faces sharp auto insurance premium increase caused by automated address verification errors, highlighting risks in current insurance data practices.

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.

Covered California Health Exchange Sent Sensitive Data to LinkedIn, Prompting Privacy Review

Covered California’s health insurance exchange website exposed sensitive consumer health data to LinkedIn via trackers, violating privacy norms and triggering a regulatory review. Learn about the implications for healthcare compliance and digital marketing.

North Dakota Empowers Insurance Commissioner with Restitution and Fine Authority

North Dakota's new law grants the insurance commissioner authority to require restitution and impose fines on insurers, enhancing regulatory enforcement and consumer protections.