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MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL DEBT

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Frances Giordano found out she had lung cancer in June. After that, the bad news just kept coming. First, she discovered that even with a good job and health insurance, her medical expenses were more than she could afford on disability.

Read the fine print. Not all travel insurance is equal

Most people have a story of a friend of a friend who got sick or injured while travelling and ended up tens of thousands of dollars poorer as a result. Yet when asked if they want travel medical insurance, the gut reaction might be “no” for a variety of reasons. Since medical emergencies can have financially catastrophic results, it’s normally an insurance worth buying.

The debate over no-fault insurance

We're just a few weeks into the new legislative session in Lansing.  One hot-button issue for lawmakers will be proposed reforms to the state's no-fault auto insurance law.  Right now, Michiganders pay $145 a year per vehicle as part of their auto insurance policy.

Catastrophic health coverage neededfor student athletes

There is no requirement in Illinois that high schools obtain catastrophic health insurance for student athletes.Rasul “Rocky” Clark found out the importance of such insurance during a football game on Sept. 15, 2000.The 16-year-old running back took a routine pitchout from his quarterback at Eisenhower High School in Blue island, lowered his shoulder as an oncoming tackler approached and ...

Lawsuit seeks Michigan auto injury claims info

A coalition fighting proposed changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws filed a lawsuit Monday seeking claims information from an association that handles medical bills for seriously injured accident victims.

Lightyear Capital Acquires Control Stake in Paradigm Acquisition Corp.

Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm focused on financial services investing, today announced that an affiliated investment fund has acquired Paradigm Acquisition Corp, the leading nationwide provider of outsourced catastrophic workers’ compensation case management services for insurance companies and self-insured employers.

WellPoint In Strategic Alliance With RLJ Insurance

WellPoint In Strategic Alliance With RLJ Insurance

Group fighting changes to state no-fault auto insurance law sues for claims information

LANSING (AP) — A coalition fighting proposed changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws has filed a lawsuit seeking claims information from an association that handles medical bills for seriously injured accident victims.

Lightyear Capital Acquires Paradigm Management Services From Sterling Partners

WALNUT CREEK, CA-- - Paradigm Management Services, LLC, the nation's leading provider of catastrophic and pain care management services, today announced that Sterling Partners has sold the portfolio company ...