Posting to hopefully shed hope on people in similar situations! One year ago today, we were involved in a MVA. From the start, Allstate began the claims process incorrectly, failing to send a field adjuster out to inspect the vehicle for hidden damage before beginning repairs. Several months later during repairs, the body shop found hidden frame damage. This led to the vehicle being deemed a total loss. We have fought with Allstate for well over 8 months, trying to get responses from our adjusters, managers, and the ombudsman with virtually no responses. 3 months ago, they provided a settlement offer. The amount was low. They specifically advised us that we could send comparables that were listed through Autotrader and other local sources ONLY. The car was a specialty sports car, with comps not widely available. I sent comps from alternate sources, not accepted by the insurance company. After a long silence and a lot of frustration, they agreed to the sources I gave and eventually settled with an amount 40% higher than the original offer. I know that there is normally about 10% wiggle room on settlements however, with a lot of time and patience, we were able to get them up above what we even believed the vehicle was worth, in addition to a reimbursement of all premiums paid on that vehicle post-claim while they wasted time by not replying. I hope this is motivation to those dealing with similar issues to not give up, even when things are bleak. It took a year between screw ups, lack of communication and delays but we got there. And please, do yourself a favour and avoid Allstate!

UPDATE: I called this morning and apparently the post authorization did get approved without my knowing and without updating in my online portal. It's still showing online that I owe the full amount but the employee I spoke with said to ignore those charges and wait for a bill in the corrected amount of $333.87 which is much more palatable. Major thank you for everyone's input!! It was late and I was getting very anxious about it, I seriously appreciate everyone's comments. Hopefully there won't be any more mishaps and I know better moving forward to make sure preauth gets sent. Recently I had a colonoscopy at the suggestion/request of a gastroenterologist for issues I've been having. This was my first time having any kind of outpatient procedure and my first time dealing with marketplace health insurance (United Healthcare) on my own. I did not know that prior authorization was a requirement for this procedure. Prior to scheduling the procedure I spoke with UHC about coverage and was told I'd only be charged the copay because it was in network. After the procedure I found out the medical office and hospital failed to request authorization and did the procedure anyway, now I'm being charged $5,000+ for the colonoscopy because of it. I didn't know I needed authorization and moreover it was the medical facility's responsibility to get that, and NOT perform the procedure unless it was granted. Am I mistaken? Has this happened to anyone else? What are my options? I've already called the medical facility to submit a post-authorization appeal but it seems to be denied as well. I'm at a loss and feel entirely screwed over, would love some advice!

I've only had pet insurance for 1 year, through my work. I just received a letter stating that my policy is no longer available to me, but I can have their "My Pet Protection Choice" to continue coverage. The policy seems to cover less, and my premiums went up! The doodle (age 3) went from $218 to $458/year and the cavalier (almost 2) went from $270 to $781. The only thing I've filed was when my doodle had a bump in his ear, that healed on it's own, and my payment was just applied to the deductible. For my cavalier, she had a UTI. So, while I begin to shop around, anyone to consider? Or avoid? And how much do you typically pay in an annual premium? Maybe I just have sticker shock and these premiums are fair? Edit to include- this isn't a wellness plan, they cover 70%. Annual coverage for accidents is $5000, Illness $5000, Congenital and Hereditary $5000, Cruciate $5000, Rx foo $100, Behavioral $100

I bought a almost new used camry and i almost got into a huge wreck this last weekend, pretty much I was fishing and this drunk idiot sideswiped my friends car with his boat while pushing his empty trailer nearly off the cliff towards the river, thankfully the hitch stayed locked in we were able to drive it to safety minus scratches either way they exchanged information. Afterwards, we were talking about it. I still owe almost 30k for my brand new camry even if I didn't notice who the driver was Would there be any way that gap would cover my car if it were to have fallen or got heavly damaged due to the small cliff? I.had previous vandalism to my car last year and it was a headache through insurance

Hello everyone, a couple of days ago I was involved in an accident where I was merging and hit a car that was in my Blindspot. I feel awful but I maintain that I did everything I could to avoid it. I checked over my shoulder. I use my blinker, my car has lane assist. The car that hit me just came out of nowhere. I took my car to an auto body repair shop that is owned by a family friend and they quoted my total repair at $7600. progressive told me that if the cost to repair my vehicle is 50% of my cars total value that they will just total it.. I do not want my car totaled as it’s almost paid off and I don’t think it’s even that damaged I could just replace the passenger door on my own and be done with it, I owe about $1700 on my car and progressive also told me that if they total it that the bank might take my car!! I would rather just go pay off my car and fix the door myself. Can anybody give me an input or help? To make matters worse my husband is active duty and we are leaving in 8 weeks across the country. I feel sick

I have not enrolled in Trupanion but I am interested in them because of their direct pay options.. however I was chatting with an agent and I asked about prior history of colds or ear infections and she said that would be a pre-existing condition. She said it also depends on the record review. I asked for a contact to review my records and she said that can only be done after enrolling. I asked for a compliance department contact, and she said that isn't available for members. Can someone give me any insight to any of these statements? I'm getting different responses when I speak with different agents.

Location: Georgia, USA Hello everyone- My brother was in a motorcycle accident April 6, 2024. He was in ICU for a month and discharged in July, 2024. During that time he did not have his phone, access to email, or ability to check standard mail. My brother was a PE Teacher and football coach in the state of Georgia for 27 years. All of his insurance premiums were paid for once a month in his paycheck. The state of Georgia agreed to early retirement with benefits beginning July 2024. Blue Cross informed him last month they were dropping his insurance for delinquent payments. His appeal was denied. My brother is looking into COBRA as well as ACA. Does my brother have a case agains Blue Cross? What steps should he take to have Blue Cross reinstate him? Thanks!

Last week I got my settlement value for my totaled car which was very very undervalued due to them not comparing the same vehicles. Their excuse was “we go off of the VIN, they did not have any ST models in the area for comparison so that was the closest model to your vehicle” that was word for word from an email I received. For context I have a ford focus st and they compared to the ford focus se, the two cars are VERY different in build and price. They are saying I can invoke my appraisal clause and get an independent appraiser at my expense. What should I do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone!

Background: my car was hit in a parking lot 2 months ago. The auto body shop determined car is not repairable. Allstate claims it is. DOI complaint has been filed and I proceeded with claim with my own insurance company. Now Allstate wants me to pay them back for the rental they were providing. Is this allowed? Can they charge me??

Do they not regulate, or loosely regulate, pet insurance premiums in Pennsylvania? I started a string on a cat Facebook group asking people to note their cats age, healthypaws premium, and city/state. To my surprise, someone with a cat in NYC at a similar age was paying way less than me. For reference, my cat just turned 19 and my ~60 day notice says my premium is going up from ~$380/month to ~$650/month. I don't think I have the option to switch insurance providers since my cat has a lot of health issues we are managing. Most plans do not cover pre-existing conditions. Can people post their healthypaws premiums below if they own a cat, inclusive of the age of your cat, city and state? For those who live in Pennsylvania, are you also seeing crazy increases? If there is a pattern of Pennsylvania being the outlier here, I can draft a letter to the Department of Insurance and the Attorney General. Note: My premiums for my cat when she was about 17 and in Phoenix, Arizona, were ~$150/month.