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California Could Boost Regulation of Disability Insurers, Experts Say

California could do more to investigate complaints against disability insurance providers, according to several legal experts, the Los Angeles Daily Journal reports. Last month, a Daily Journal investigation found that disability insurers frequently deny or terminate benefits to people who … Continue reading

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Canadian woman loses benefits over Facebook photo

A Canadian woman on sick leave for depression said Monday she would fight an insurance company’s decision to cut her benefits after her agent found photos on Facebook of her vacationing, at a bar and at a party. Nathalie Blanchard … Continue reading

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Six progressive complaints about House health bill deserve attention

The Affordable Health Care for America Act was approved by the U.S. House Saturday night with overwhelming support from progressive Democrats in the chamber and a president who was elected with the enthusiastic support of progressive voters. Well, of course, … Continue reading

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Missouri Insurance Department Returns Nearly $11M to Consumers

The Missouri Department of Insurance reports that it has recovered almost $10.7 million from insurance companies during the first nine months of 2009. The money was returned to consumers who filed complaints with the department. The most common reasons for … Continue reading

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Us Health care System is so Great?

Whenever conservatives start telling me what a great healthcare system we have, I say, “Yes, and we make very nice yachts, too. What’s your point?” Because what earthly difference does it make to you when you’re priced out of that … Continue reading

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Millions make finance complaints

The total number of complaints rose from 2,727,000 in 2006 to 3,411,000 in 2007 before dropping back last year to 2,903,000. More than 1.2 million of these complaints have since been “parked” until the issue is settled by the courts. … Continue reading

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More than $13 million recovered from Insurance complaints

The New York State Insurance Department announced it has recovered $13.6 million from insurance companies over consumer complaints filed between April 1 and June 30. Regulators say the money recovered for the first half of the year now totals $22 … Continue reading

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Senate Holds Hearing on Consumer Protection

A broad coalition of trade associations representing the insurance industry has sent a letter to lawmakers asking to exclude all lines of insurance from the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). The letter was sent to the chairmen and ranking members … Continue reading

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Rein in Wall Street Fat Cats – Improve Banking Regulation Today?

The financial industry cut spending on lobbying and campaign contributions this year, even as the Obama administration drafted a sweeping plan to tighten federal control over its players. * In a major break with most other large companies, Wal-Mart Stores … Continue reading

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Complaints Fill Hearing About Federal Employees’ Health Plan

The Montana Democrat provided no details, but others have said the changes made in recent days would lower the cost of government subsidies for those who cannot afford insurance, as well as pare back a planned 10-year series of rate … Continue reading

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