Expert shares insight on insurance

You could see changes in 2025

Medical insurance may be something to consider for your pets as well

Do you make a grocery list? How about a list for holiday gifts? One list you should also have is a healthy aging checklist.

Debbie Stroup said it’s easy for seniors to make medical decisions based on emotions and not fact, listening to the advice of friends or others without fully researching what is best.

When students leave home for college and live in a dorm, one of the most common questions is, “Do we still need auto insurance?”

We can dodge potholes. We can drive in the snow. We can make it through rush hour on I-696. And darn it, people are starting to notice.

Summer is here and people are planning those vacation getaways and road trips.

Michigan officials say that more than $3 billion in auto insurance refunds have been distributed to insured drivers as of Wednesday, just over a week since the deadline to issue such refunds passed.

Auto insurance companies have until May 9 to issue the remaining refunds for eligible Michigan drivers.

Local 4′s money expert Rod Meloni sat down with LaTonya Edwards, a 53-year-old single working mother of three young men hear more about her financial situation, and to see if any improvements could be made.

Local 4′s money expert Rod Meloni sat down with Jason and Trish Keith from Dearborn to hear more about their financial situation, and to see if any improvements could be made.

Flooded streets. Storage bins floating in a waterlogged basement. Piles of moldy belongings lining the curb. These sights are only becoming more common when Spring weather hits Michigan each year. And what follows usually involves frustrating phone calls with insurance companies and budget-breaking bills.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 auto insurance refund checks hitting their mailboxes this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Eligible Michigan drivers will start seeing $400 refund checks starting this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

A Howell insurance agent who embezzled nearly $375,000 from her clients has been sentenced to one year in jail.

A lot of people have experienced many changes in their lives over this past year or so, and those changes can have a big impact in so many ways.

Work is now underway to make sure those who are uninsured in Michigan to get the benefits available to them.

Three walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations are planned in Sterling Heights this week.

Dr. Alan Smith from WellCare talked with Jason Carr to help explain Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and what people can get covered. Medicare is the baseline federal health insurance program available for seniors and those with certain disabilities. Medicare Advantage includes Medicare Part A, B and D, plus additional benefits. Plans through Medicare Advantage can lessen out-of-pocket expenses, and can include benefits for hearing, dental and vision, depending on a plan. “We want to make sure every senior has adequate coverage, especially during the pandemic,” Smith said.

Pet insurance policies can range from $200 to $800 depending on the deductible, age, and breed of pet. Unlike human health insurance, pet health insurance typically only covers accidents, illnesses, and other unusual health events. You can buy health insurance for your pet at any age, but just like human health insurance, it’s going to be less expensive the younger the animal. An alternative to pet insurance could be to set up a dedicated savings account for pet health care costs. To review and compare some pet insurance policies, click here.

Here’s what you need to know about group disability insurance. Read more on the subject at these websites:For more Money Monday segments, go here.

DETROIT If youre still working from home, that means youre driving less and that could mean big savings when it comes to your insurance. Experts say people should take a closer look at their insurance coverage during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. READ: How Michigan auto insurance savings could prove costly if youre seriously hurt in a crashIf you now work remotely full time, you might have a second family car sitting idle in the garage while you pay insurance on it. Maybe you still need to drive, but are driving much less than you used to. Insurify Insurance Expert Kacie Saxer-Taulbee said the worst thing you can do is cancel your car insurance.

DETROIT – Drivers in Michigan are facing a difficult choice when it comes to auto insurance. New monthly savings options might look attractive, but reduced rates could come with a hefty price for anyone seriously hurt in a crash. Michigan’s unlimited no-fault insurance has previously provided automobile accident victims with lifetime unlimited care for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. That coverage is no longer required, but crash victims said it can be priceless on the road to recovery. “You have patients that come in requiring total assistance with simple tasks, like bathing, grooming, dressing, brushing their teeth,” Zein said.

DETROIT – Changes to auto insurance premiums in Michigan are coming on July 1. Drivers will now have a choice when it comes to coverage level and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has launched a website to help consumers navigate the process. The website shows the various coverage levels, the paperwork and documentation required as well as the questions to ask your agent. In addition the state is contracting with six actuarial firms to ensure the numbers coming from the insurance companies are accurate. “So that if they have lower costs and this new law as we anticipate they will also have to pass these on to people who are buying the insurance policies.”They also have a hotline: 833-275-3437Click here to learn more about Michigan’s new auto insurance law.

Changes to auto insurance premiums in Michigan are coming on July 1. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.