In the last several years, there's been a big spike in pet owners getting pet insurance. But, there's been an even bigger spike in the cost of that insurance. WBZ-TV viewer Carrie LaRose asked us - why are pet insurance prices suddenly so high? Right now, 5.6 million pets are insure...
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1Yes, it’s not just us Americans—the entire world is dealing with this! Increasing insurance rates are the one thing that unifies us all. The great equalizer. So, you get that insurance rates are going up—butwhy? Did Flo put her headband on backward and just decide to jack up ...
Health insurance companies play a pivotal but complex role in the healthcare ecosystem, and their actions can contribute to the escalation of healthcare costs in several ways. Two key aspects to consider are profit margins and the business of health insurance, as well as the influence ...
Sports cars often have high insurance rates, for example, in part because insurers are more likely to pay out large claims from speeding drivers. Insurance companies also consider factors like how much a vehicle will cost to repair, how popular it is with car thieves and how likely it is ...
Fees for medical specialists are going up faster thanMedicare rebates, leading to a bigger gap for patients to pay. Recent data from theAustralian Institute of Health and Welfareshows that in the first quarter of this year, Medicare rebates covered just over half (52%) of the total fees. Th...
However, if you’re managing your pre-existing condition well, insurers will take that into account when setting rates. The reason is simple, says Maureen Shaughnessy, research actuary at LIMRA, a life insurance trade organization. “The more controlled your health risk is, the more favorable it...
During periods of increased enrollment in private insurance and public programs, healthcare costs generally can be expected to increase as more people take advantage of their coverage. Assuming enrollees continue their insurance coverage indefinitely and preventive care reduces the severity and cost of la...
Based on your health situation, it might make more sense to go to an average hospital closer to you or within your insurance network than a high-performing hospital that is far and out-of-network. As always, these ratings should be taken as a starting point. All care decisions should ...
Transferring: Risks can be passed on from one party to another. Health insurance allows consumers to transfer the risk of expensive medical costs to an insurance company in return for payment of regularpremiums. Loss prevention and reduction: Rather than eliminating risk, many investors mitigate it...