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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield cancels anesthesia policy
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not moving ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures.
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How a homeowners insurance provision can help with living expenses after a natural disaster
“Loss of use coverage” can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here’s what to know.
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What to know about flood insurance
News4’s Susan Hogan explains what every homeowner should know about flood insurance.
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How artificial intelligence is used to process insurance claims
Some healthcare providers now use artificial intelligence to predict whether a claim will be denied. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story.
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How to save on home insurance
Want to save money on your home insurance? Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares helpful ways to save.
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Five ways to save on car insurance
Have you noticed your car insurance premium rise? News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan compiled five ways to save on car insurance.
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DC police impound 167 scooters, issue 172 citations and arrest 61 people in first 10 days of scooter crackdown
D.C. police impounded 167 scooters, issued 172 citations and arrested 61 people in the first 10 days of ramped up enforcement, according to a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson.
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Scooter crackdown: DC police impound unregistered vehicles and arrest five in safety operation
D.C. police are cracking down on scooters, many driven by delivery drivers, saying many drivers are operating unregistered vehicles. A recent operation by D.C. police’s Special Operations Division resulted in the impoundment of 17 unregistered scooters and the arrest of five people for operating without a permit. “This is the first of many,” said Capt. Daniel Harrington of the...
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Scooter crackdown: DC police impound unregistered vehicles and arrest five in safety operation
D.C. police tighten grip on unregistered scooters amid safety concerns and legislative action. News4’s Dominique Moody has the story.
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How some home insurers use aerial imagery to determine coverage
Aerial images of property can wind up costing homeowners when it comes to insurance as some companies use them to determine whether a property is too risky to cover. Almost every building in the United States is being photographed by satellites or drones as part of the industry-funded Geospatial Insurance Consortium that uses aerial imagery to help insurance companies keep…
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Insurance companies use aerial imagery of homes to determine coverage
Some insurance companies use aerial images to determine whether a property is too risky to cover. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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Why car insurance costs are skyrocketing and leading to higher inflation
On a monthly basis, car insurance prices as part of the consumer price index (CPI) rose by an unadjusted 2.7%, pushing the year-over-year increase to 22.2%.
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Biden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.
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Car insurance coverage: Here's what to know about what to buy
Your car insurance might not cover what you think it does. News4’s Susan Hogan shares one woman’s story of a cyclist damaging her car, what she had to consider and what you should know.
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What storm damage does homeowners insurance cover?
With all the wind and rain Tuesday, homes are taking a beating. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains what homeowners insurance covers.
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As open enrollment begins for Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, here's what you need to know for 2024
If you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year, you may be eligible for financial help. These tips can help you sort through your options.
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Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems.
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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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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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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.