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Global warming puts nearly 40 million properties at risk of rising insurance costs, new report says
Major insurers are withdrawing from California and Florida, while companies there and elsewhere are scaling back to guard against the escalating costs of global warming, but the problem is just beginning, according to a new report out on Wednesday.
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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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Doctors and patients try to shame insurers online to reverse prior authorization denials
Customers are increasingly using social media to air their complaints across all industries, and companies are paying attention
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Should you get pet insurance for your furry friend?
If you’re like a lot of pet owners, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I get pet insurance?” As Consumer Reports explains, the answer isn’t always easy.
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As pet insurance becomes more popular, pet owners fret about rising prices, denied claims and long waits for reimbursement
Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.
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Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan.
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Homeowners look for answers after trash truck accident in Hurst
A group of neighbors in Hurst said they are dealing with damage and questions over who’s responsible after a trash truck accident.
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NBC 5 Responds helps a North Texas couple get their promised cruise credits
NBC 5 Responds tells how they helped a couple get what was covered by their travel insurance after a previous cancellation due to COVID.
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What to do when you get a doctor or dentist bill two years late?
After a visit to the doctor or dentist, you expect your bill to be sent to insurance for payment,but that doesn’t always happen. NBC 5 Responds heard from a North Texas woman who got a bill two years after a claim was supposed to have been paid.
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Here's how to cash in on discounts for college students
There are lots of discounts for c college students, but sometimes you have to know where to look to find them. Consumer Reports has compiled a list that can ease the financial burden.
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Ways to Save on Home Insurance
Consumer Reports reveals the savings strategies to manage rising insurance costs.
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Millions Who Rely on Medicaid Likely to Lose Coverage as Pandemic Rule Expires
Here’s what to know if you’re among the nearly 15 million people who may lose their insurance.
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How to Bring the Cost of Your Insurance Down Amid Rising Premiums
Have you checked the cost of your insurance lately? For many, the price has gone way up. Here are some things you can do to bring some of those costs down.
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There's Still Time to Get Health Insurance Through the Public Exchange — and You May Qualify for Help Paying Premiums
If you don’t have a health plan, you can sign up for one through the federal marketplace until Jan. 15.
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ALS Patients Pushed to Get an Experimental Drug Approved. Now They're Up Against a $158,000 a Year Price Tag
Patients say the eye-popping price tag set by the drugmaker is fueling insurance delays or denials, and sometimes exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses.
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With Holiday Gatherings Ahead, Here's A Guide to Finding Free or Low Cost COVID Tests
As families begin to gather for the holidays, be prepared with low-cost or free COVID-19 tests.
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Texas Baptist Men Begin Flood Recovery Work in Florida
Volunteers with Texas Baptist Men are on the ground in Florida, among the first to help with a cleanup process expected to take months.
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Hurricane Ian Is a Reminder for All Homeowners to Check Their Insurance Coverage for Natural Disasters
Whether your house is in an area prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, hail or wildfires, it’s important to know what your insurance covers or excludes.
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Picking the Right Insurance to Protect College Costs
It’s no secret that college costs a lot of money these days. All in, the average is more than $27,000 a year for a state school and more than $55,000 for a private university, leaving some families to wonder if there’s any way to protect their money in case of emergency. Consumer Reports explains.
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Some North Texans Part of Federal Lawsuit to Stop Insurance Mandate for HIV Preventative Drugs
There is concern a federal lawsuit filed in Fort Worth could block preventative drugs known as PrEP from insurance coverage.