A long feud between two neighbors in Maine recently took a sharp turn when the state's top court stepped in. The disagreement started when one couple cut down trees near their property line, trees they believed belonged to them. Those trees were valued at just over $1, 600, but the trouble quickly g
California regulators say State Farm mishandled claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The department is seeking up to $4 million in fines if the company is found guilty of willful violations. State Farm denies any wrongdoing and says it has already paid $5. 7 billion in wildfire claims
In the small town of Algemesi, a family-run business that crafts piano stools for famous musicians is making a comeback. The floods that hit Spain's Valencia region last year were terrible, and this company, Hidrau Model, lost a lot. They had been around for 50 years, making stools for stars like La
In recent years, health insurance providers have been quietly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to manage your healthcare claims. These AI systems are not just about speeding up processes; they're making crucial decisions about what treatments get covered and how much care you're entitled to. Th
Medicare has rules for covering gene tests. These rules are called National Coverage Determinations. They were first put in place in 2018 and then changed in 2020. These rules are for a type of genetic testing known as next-generation sequencing. This testing looks at many genes at once. It can help
Wildfires can be devastating, leaving homeowners and business owners with a lot to deal with. The first step after ensuring your safety is to call your insurance company and file a claim. This process can take months or even years, especially if you live in an area where insurance coverage has been
If you're a California resident whose home or business was hit by wildfires, hold off on signing any paperwork right away. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara warns that rushing into decisions can lead to missing out on full compensation. After ensuring safety and staying clear of affected areas, ho
You might be blaming health insurance companies for rising costs and denials, but wait. Let's dive deeper. The root of the problem started when politicians made promises they couldn't keep. Back in 2013, before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect, insurers were denying around 1. 5% of claims.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women across the US faced a stark reality: their reproductive rights had been stripped away. Amidst the chaos, some researchers have found a surprising trend: more women are choosing to get sterilized. Specifically, a study published in JAMA found that
