Insurance

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December sparked growing public anger over insurers denying coverage and upending lives.

Florida regulators have approved new rates for the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced some South Floridians could see lower insurance rates in 2025. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance face a cold reality at the start of every year: Those deductibles will have to be paid before most insurance coverage starts.

To help fire victims walk through a process that may seem overwhelming, an insurance attorney and Woolsey Fire victims provided guidance to help file insurance claims.

Elisabeth Foley, formerly of Mansfield, Massachusetts, wants a myoelectric hand, but her insurance company says her policy excludes such devices.

Health insurers are increasingly interfering in care, an NBC News investigation found. Doctors say the stakes are highest in cancer care, when delays can be the difference between life and death.

Health care sharing ministries advertise reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most have restrictions on maternity coverage.

As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.

The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.

On Monday afternoon, NBC6 cameras captured investigators taking out boxes and bags of evidence from the clinic while the three women were detained. 

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.

As the open enrollment period for insurance coverage is in full swing, parents are also looking into options for their children.

“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.

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors on Wednesday backed a proposal that would lead to customers across the state.

The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors on Wednesday will consider a proposal that would lead to an average 13.5 percent rate increase in 2025 for homeowners with the most-common type of policy and an average 14.2 percent increase for condominium-unit owners.

Florida’s ongoing home insurance crisis took center stage in Coral Gables Thursday, where the state’s chief financial officer hosted a crucial roundtable discussion.

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Former Major League Baseball player Yuniesky Betancourt was caught up in a staged car accident scheme in Miami.

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.