Has anyone here had any experiences with Humana's Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance for seniors? [more inside]
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! on Nov 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Car rental insurance: what should I get? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Nov 2, 2009 - 15 answers

I live in an apartment building, and my neighbors recently caused some pretty significant damage to my unit (the details are irrelevant.) Anyway, I'm going to have to vacate while repairs are done. My insurer will pay for my stay in a hotel, and my landlord has offered to re-imburse my rent for whatever time I'm not occupying the apartment. Is this ok? I know: YANML. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a Canadian abroad with expired health insurance. What options do I have for a new policy? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe on Nov 1, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm after really cheap public liability insurance for my new business. I need public liability purely for bureaucratic reasons, so I'm after the cheapest, nastiest policy I can find. Can anyone recommend a company? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Nov 1, 2009 - 4 answers

What Australian home and contents insurers should I look into? [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

What are my rights with my insurance company? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Oct 23, 2009 - 6 answers

What are ways to estimate what a car and car insurance would cost me if I moved to San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Oct 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Less than a year ago, my SO left a pan on the stove and the rental house burned. Now, the owner's insurance company wants her to pay. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a question about childrens' flu vaccines and insurance. [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Will Kaiser health insurance pay for a knee brace? Subsidize it? [more inside]
posted by jstef on Oct 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Cobra running out next month. Can you recommend a basic, inexpensive private insurance plan? [more inside]
posted by shrimpsmalls on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

My 2-month-old car was rear-ended on Friday night, what should I do now? [more inside]
posted by ComeUndone on Oct 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I (26/male) am leaving Los Angeles in January for at least one year of backpacking solo around Australia, NZ, SE Asia, and possibly some other places! Other than enjoying my remaining time before I leave (going to favorite restaurants, hanging with friends, etc.), what pre-trip activities should I be thinking about, and what preparations should I be making (especially while I have good insurance)? What do you wish someone had told you before you left for a trip of this length and scope? [more inside]
posted by adamk on Oct 7, 2009 - 11 answers

What's the deal with the Brown and Toland vs. Hill Physicians division in San Francisco medical care? Why must San Franciscans with HMOs be referred to specialists who not only accept your insurance plan, but are also part of the same medical group as the referring doctor? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Oct 2, 2009 - 4 answers

All of UC-San Francisco's physicians will shortly end their affiliation with Brown & Toland and become members of Hill Physicians Group. What will this mean for patients? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm relocating to the US (from the UK) in a couple of weeks and having concerns about health insurance. My husband's employer covers health insurance for him, but to cover me as well we must take out the 'family policy' for $500 per month (if we had 4 kids this would be a great deal, but apparently it's the same price for the whole 'family' even if that's just me. This seems crazy to me, not sure if it is normal!). Is my alternative plan crazy? Health insurance companies confuse and scare me! [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Oct 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Best U.S. insurance company for a pre-existing condition (depression) - advice please! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Am I being gullible for considering cat insurance? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

We struggling to keep our over-18 child covered under our health insurance. She has a four year history of mental health struggles. She has been able to more or less stay in school as a full-time student but we aren't sure she can keep it up. The two strategies seemed to be to get the school to give her full-time status with a partial load due to disability or to convince the insurance company that she is not capable of "self-sustaining employment" Anyone have any experience with either route? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2009 - 16 answers

I need public liability insurance for a 1 day stall at a country church fete. Is there any Australian insurer who does this? The shortest term I can find is 3 months at $110 via AAMI. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

What is the best plan for insuring my laptop and camera in my private rented accomadation with 2 other students in Nottingham, UK? [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 on Sep 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Allstate or Liberty Mutual to insure my 4 policies? I tend to be loyal to companies whenever possible so making a change can be hard for me. I was with Amica insurance for about 5 years before changing to Farmers after buying another investment property and getting priced out. I have been with Farmers now for 3 years. [more inside]
posted by mdn31 on Sep 21, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

What's a typical range of discount negotiated by insurers with ambulance companies? [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Sep 18, 2009 - 1 answer

A local vocational school is offering a 15-week program to train students to become independent insurance adjusters and hopefully pass the Texas All Lines Adjuster exam. I'm sure the 15-week training program is insanely expensive, but supposedly the independent insurance adjuster gig is considered pretty lucrative--especially for someone like me without a college degree. Anyone have any advice for someone stuck in dead end job and considering plunking down the money and time to become an independent insurance adjuster? Can a guy make a living as licensed independent insurance adjuster?
posted by buzzbash on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I drive away with the gas nozzle still in my car. Dumb, I know. But, now the attendent says I owe him $692 to have it put back in by a technician. How can I validate this amount? [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Sep 16, 2009 - 34 answers

Insurance filter: I am quitting my job, and the insurance goes with it. As someone who frequently gets turned down for insurance, what do i do? [more inside]
posted by unlucky.lisp on Sep 16, 2009 - 11 answers

Car scratch costs $500 to fix. Should I pay out of pocket or make an insurance claim? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm confused about how to go about providing health insurance for my unborn baby upon it's birth. I am on Medicare, so the child is not covered. I do not qualify for Medicaid/SCHIP, and most individual plans will not cover a newborn from day one. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Sometime last night someone severely scraped the side of my car while is was parked at my apartment complex. They left no note. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by lizjohn on Sep 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Since being fired last month, I'm in the process of getting health insurance for my family. But, I'm kind of confused with this COBRA '65/35 for nine months' deal with the government. I'm awaiting to hear from our local Blue Cross provider for a 9/15 effective date, but, our calculations show that the COBRA discounted price for nine months would be roughly $150 less than the Blue Cross premium. Now, it is my understanding that you have to elect COBRA AND send in your request for the 65/35 subsidy at the same time. If I don't get the subsidy, I want to go with Blue Cross. How do I do this properly? Is there any way I can apply for the subsidy without requesting COBRA at the same time?
posted by littleredwagon on Sep 11, 2009 - 12 answers

I need to argue with my insurance company, but my case is such a convoluted mess that I'm not sure how to make my point to them. Help! [more inside]
posted by saffry on Sep 7, 2009 - 2 answers

So after three years of living in Maryland, I'm moving inside the District, help me navigate the DC DMV. [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Sep 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Please help me gather Keywords for the "Accounting/Finance/Insurance" industry. [more inside]
posted by ckohrman on Sep 3, 2009 - 1 answer

Can one buy a personal auto liability policy for rental cars that replaces or supplements LDW or liability supplement coverage offered by the rental agency? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Sep 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Massachusetts Health Insurance Filter: Is there a way to find some kind of bridge coverage for the time between 9/9, when the old insurance goes away, and 10/1, when the new insurance becomes effective? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

How often does it really happen that a health insurer will raise an employer's premiums when a high-demand illness occurs? [more inside]
posted by yclipse on Aug 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Are blood tests for lyme disease particularly expensive without insurance? I'm assuming the antibiotics won't be too bad but I could be wrong. Thanks
posted by mrflibble on Aug 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Fallen tree filter: Who's responsible and does home owner's insurance factor in? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

American health insurance reimbursement clusterfuck. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Aug 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Is filing too many claims always a death knell for your insurance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 6 answers

What exactly qualifies as a preexisting condition? Do/did I have one? [more inside]
posted by Tsuga on Aug 16, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I shop for an independent health insurance agent in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by nomad on Aug 14, 2009 - 1 answer

Can a company provide health insurance for an executive's dependents (spouse, kids, etc) but not for other employees' dependents? [more inside]
posted by ethorson on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

I found out new information about someone on my auto insurance. To avoid compromising a potential future claim, do I need to inform my insurance company? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2009 - 3 answers

My health insurance company accidentally sent me someone else's (extremely) personal and confidential information in the mail. They have no idea if or where my own information may have been sent. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Aug 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Do you live and work without a social insurance number in Canada? [more inside]
posted by figTree on Aug 13, 2009 - 17 answers

I've just been seriously burned by Virgin Mobile - who've reneged on insurance - just wondering what strategies I can use given the situation. [more inside]
posted by a non e mouse on Aug 11, 2009 - 19 answers

There is much talk about health care rationing in Britain, for example. How do I find out more about the status of rationing in the United States, my health care (nice employer based) and Medicare in particular. Is it the case that with health care in the US, private or Medicare, cost is never a reason to deny a procedure? That people under Medicare, for example, get all of those 50,000$ drugs that give you 6 months of life? How can I find out if my plan covers every possible procedure or not? I'm less concerned with the issue of rescision as a roundabout way of denying care versus explicit denial of care based on cost.
posted by Wood on Aug 7, 2009 - 16 answers