UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage Challenges Signal Market Shift
UnitedHealth Group reports higher medical loss ratio and earnings challenges in Medicare Advantage, signaling a strategic shift amid rising care costs and regulatory scrutiny.
Louisiana Proposes Increasing Homestead Exemption to Alleviate Property Tax Burden
Louisiana proposes raising homestead exemption limits statewide, allowing parishes to reduce property tax burdens amid rising insurance and living costs. The constitutional amendment awaits voter approval, with fiscal impacts under review.
HHS OIG Identifies $17 Billion in Potential Savings in Healthcare Programs
The HHS Office of Inspector General identifies $17 billion in potential cost savings by improving program efficiency and compliance in healthcare programs.
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.
Texas Senate Advances Right to Appraisal Bill for Auto and Home Insurance
Texas Senate advances SB 458 to mandate appraisal clauses in auto and home insurance policies, enhancing dispute resolution and regulatory oversight.
Vault Medical Services Settles False Claims Act Allegations with $8M Penalty
Vault Medical Services settled for $8M over allegations of submitting false claims to the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program for insured patients, underscoring regulatory scrutiny on insurance claims.
Federal Charges and Guilty Plea in $10M COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian man pleaded guilty to charges related to a $10 million COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme involving multiple states and sophisticated identity theft and cryptocurrency tactics. DOJ enforcement and task force coordination highlight pandemic relief program vulnerabilities.
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to $10M COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian national pleaded guilty to a conspiracy that defrauded $10 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits across multiple US states, involving identity theft and cryptocurrency laundering.