Author: Anna Cruise

Could Unbundling Save You Money? What Texas Insurance Bill Says

Anna Cruise
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Texas Debates Mandatory Insurance Bundling as Senate Bill 213 Gains Momentum Texas lawmakers, regulators, and consumer advocates are deep in discussions over the controversial practice of insurance bundling. At the heart of the debate is Senate Bill 213, introduced by State Senator Royce West, which seeks to make it illegal for insurance companies to require customers to bundle their home and auto insurance policies with the same provider as a condition for coverage. This pushback against mandatory bundling comes amid growing concerns from policyholders and consumer groups who argue that…

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GLP-1 Insurance Coverage in the Corporate World

Anna Cruise
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In recent years, prescription weight loss medications have become increasingly popular and common among consumers around the world. At the same time, access to weight loss drugs like GLP-1 can be challenging due to the associated costs with the medication. CNBC’s report on obesity drug insurance among employees found that 76% of companies surveyed provided GLP-1 drug coverage for diabetes but not for weight loss. On the other hand, only 27% provided coverage for weight loss. At the same time, smaller businesses have an even harder time providing coverage for…

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