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How Medical Debt is Devastating Millions of Insured Americans and What You Can Do About It

August 2, 2024August 1, 2024 Nordstrom

Medical debt is a pervasive issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans each year. Despite having health insurance, many people still find themselves facing unexpected medical bills that can lead to significant financial stress. According to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Fund, nearly half of insured working-age Americans received a medical bill or charge that should have been covered by their insurance. This article aims to shed light on the realities of medical debt, highlight key statistics, share personal stories, and offer practical advice for those grappling…

4 Things About Insurance Companies You Should Know

July 28, 2021 Guest Author

When you become an adult, you’ll probably realize you need insurance. The more of it you have, the better you will feel. You might need homeowner’s insurance, various car insurance varieties, life insurance, and potentially dozens of other kinds. There are some things about insurance companies, though, that either the general population doesn’t realize, or else they don’t spend very much time thinking about them. We’ll talk about insurance companies a little bit in this article, and we’ll point out some ways they operate that you should never ignore. They’ll…

Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

October 18, 2014February 11, 2021 Note From The Editor

Online health insurance scams can be avoided

The U.S. health care system has changed significantly since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The federal law introduced many changes to the insurance space and health care market and helped change the way that people shop for health insurance coverage. With the launch of insurance exchanges, new marketplaces were opened up to consumers, but these exchanges also represented a promising opportunity for scammers that are looking to exploit a person’s private information. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently issued a warning about the growing prevalence of insurance scams,…

The Insurance Industry and Technology

October 11, 2014October 10, 2014 Note From The Editor

The insurance industry has long been wrestling with ways to engage and retain customers. Like any business, insurance companies have to evolve with changing times and the way that consumers interact with one another and how they choose to interact with companies. Technology has become one of the most powerful forces in the world and insurers are having trouble adapting to this fact. Throughout the insurance industry, companies are beginning to adopt new business strategies that are based on the use of new technology. Some of this technology has to…

Predicted disasters from climate change may make or break the industry

October 4, 2014October 3, 2014 Note From The Editor

Climate change is often a controversial and uncomfortable subject, but this is not necessarily the case in the insurance industry. For years, insurance companies have been pressuring governments to take more action on the climate change problem, citing scientific studies and their own actuarial analysis regarding the future impact of the phenomenon. In the U.S., some insurance companies have gone so far as to file lawsuits against states that have not done enough to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Insurance and climate change have become intertwined over the past…