The article discusses skepticism around Trump's proposed plan to pressure insurers into lowering prices, with critics arguing it oversimplifies a complex healthcare issue and may not lead to significant relief for families, while some politicians remain cautiously optimistic.
Amazon Pharmacy now offers Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill through insurance and cash options, with prices starting at $25 for insured and $149 for cash-paying customers, expanding access via kiosks and collaborations with telehealth providers, as the drug gains FDA approval and aims to attract new consumers seeking an alternative to injectable treatments.
The article offers practical advice for improving financial health at any age, emphasizing the importance of professional financial advice, reducing insurance and debt costs, smart investing, and protecting family with insurance, along with tips for saving on everyday expenses and diversifying investments to safeguard wealth.
A California woman was denied renewal of her home insurance after her insurer, CSAA, used drone imagery to assess hazards around her property, raising privacy concerns. The insurer claims to use proprietary aerial imagery, not drones, but the case highlights the growing use of drone technology in insurance assessments, which is legal in California and can improve efficiency and accuracy. Non-renewal differs from cancellation and is a business decision by insurers.
For experienced investors, the New Year's resolutions focus on optimizing existing financial strategies by reviewing tax strategies, capturing charitable deductions, actively managing tax-loss harvesting, eliminating cash drag in tax-advantaged accounts, and adjusting insurance coverage to match current needs, all aimed at protecting and growing their wealth efficiently in 2026.
The Bayeux tapestry will be insured for £800m during its return to the UK in 2026 for an exhibition at the British Museum, as part of a loan agreement with France, with concerns raised about transportation risks.
The UK Treasury plans to insure the Bayeux Tapestry, valued at around £800m, during its loan to the British Museum from France, covering transportation and display risks under the Government Indemnity Scheme, facilitating its exhibition from September 2023 to July 2027 while its home museum undergoes renovations.
US mortgage lenders are now insuring against errors caused by artificial intelligence screening processes, highlighting the increasing reliance on AI in financial services and the need for safeguards against potential mistakes.
Employers like HCA Healthcare are dropping coverage for weight loss drugs such as Zepbound and Wegovy due to rising costs and are directing employees to manufacturer discount programs, which may be cheaper than insurance coverage. The growth of direct-to-consumer programs by pharma companies Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk is contributing to this shift, potentially making these drugs less affordable for the general public despite expanding access.
The article offers practical tips for improving financial health, including working with a financial advisor, shopping for better insurance rates, consolidating debt with a HELOC, earning extra income through surveys and testing apps, switching to high-yield bank accounts, securing life insurance, and investing in gold to diversify assets.
A mother was overjoyed to learn a drug could save her baby's life, but the $2 million cost of the treatment highlights the high prices of new gene therapies, raising concerns about affordability and the impact on the healthcare system.
AARP membership, available to anyone 18 and older for $15 in the first year, offers a wide range of benefits including travel discounts, restaurant savings, insurance options, entertainment, health resources, financial tools, advocacy, shopping deals, and magazines, providing significant value and savings for members of all ages.
The article offers nine practical tips for financial preparedness, including switching to affordable cell plans, maintaining your car, early health screenings, shopping for better insurance rates, diversifying investments, leveraging home equity, increasing income, finding discounts, and managing debt, all aimed at helping individuals stay ahead of life's financial surprises.
California's new insurance regulations aimed at ensuring coverage in fire-prone areas have been undermined by industry loopholes, allowing insurers to avoid serving high-risk zones while still charging higher rates, according to a New York Times investigation.
A woman was hospitalized after a car accident, incurring significant medical expenses that insurance did not fully cover, resulting in $64,000 in debt.