Hundreds of complaints from addiction treatment providers have prompted the California Department of Insurance to serve HealthNet with an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Noncompliance. Court filings indicate that the insurance company failed to meet the terms of its...
California residents may be interested to learn that in June, a former insurance agent received a sentence of three years of formal probation with time served. The agent, a 31-year-old man, is also required to pay restitution after submitting a plea of guilty to a...
A California security company owner has come under scrutiny for underreporting his payroll expenses in an attempt to lower workers compensation costs. Accused of cheating his insurer of $3.2 million, a San Jose business owner will face workers compensation insurance...
Patient brokering is a practice that involves recruiting those who have substance abuse issues and referring them to rehab facilities. This is seen as a predatory practice that can lead to the death of patients as well as insurance fraud. However, proposed legislation...
In modern-day America, having insurance isn't merely a luxury. It's often essential. And certain types of insurance, such as auto insurance, are legally required here in California. If you've ever felt frustrated by or powerless against your insurance company, you're...