Anderson Cooper 360 — Keeping them Honest: Insurance Battle
February 6th, 2009 | by Rick |approve67 asked:
Anderson Cooper 360 covers the effort to make sure insurance companies treat Washington consumers fairly — Referendum 67 — on his October 2, 2007 broadcast. Visit http://www.approve67.org to learn more.
STEPHEN
25 Responses to “Anderson Cooper 360 — Keeping them Honest: Insurance Battle”
By BASIL on Feb 7, 2009 | Reply
RUSSELL
“Are you in good hands?”
By BARNEY on Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
EDWIN
Consolidated Freightways Corporation of Delaware is NOT self-insured because their Surety bond was revoked in 1996 and never reinstated.
By MARK on Feb 10, 2009 | Reply
JESSE
I have a letter from the Dept. Industrial Relations/Self-insurance plans that indicates they revoked Consolidated Freightways Corporation of Delaware certificate in 1996 and never reinstated it. Sedgwick CMS, thought they were self-insured and therefore play the role as adjustor, now saying they are not liable for not properly checking to see if C.F. was self-insured. Caselaw suggest otherwise!
By DANA on Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
MILES
Under the law, policyholders who wish to sue their insurance company must mail written notice of the potential lawsuit to the insurance company and to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner at least 20 days before the lawsuit is to be filed.
By ROSCOE on Feb 15, 2009 | Reply
JORGE
MSI, Medical services for indigents are suppose to have have doctors who are willing to help those without any money, however doctors are charging $70 for office visits, and denying care because they don’t get any money from the fund until 6 months down, too many greedy doctors!
By STERLING on Feb 15, 2009 | Reply
PETER
Consolidated Freightways Corporation of Delaware is NOT self-insured because their Surety bond was revoked in 1996 and never reinstated. The defense is indicating that United States Fidelity & Guaranty, USF & G is Consolidated Freightways insurer at the time of my accident, this is false. The defense is offering an invalid insurance policy the indicates they have an Endorsement, that is the key work endorsement, you can not get an insurance policy with endorsement if you are not self-insured.
By GLEN on Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
STERLING
Something smells…
By ARNULFO on Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
HARVEY
If they cannot afford one, should one be provided for them by the government? Where does it end? Flat screen TV’s? The right to keep and bear a washer/dryer set? If you do not have a lawnmower, one will be provided for you by an illegal alien? How much can or SHOULD the government do?
4. Is that why when Cuba’s leader Fidel Castro, was on his death bed he was flown halfway around the world to get medical care? I’m just sayin.
All OF YOUR DEMOCRATS ARE BLIND.
By DAVIS on Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
MARK
n fact, it is against FEDERAL LAW to deny health care to someone who needs it. It is illegal in this country. In addition, there are in nearly every city in America, hospitals who treat patients every day who have no way of paying. There are also thousands of clinics and programs to help those who can’t pay catastrophic medical bills.
3. It’s inexcusable that some people don’t own their own homes. Is a permanent place to live ALSO a fundamental right? Some people don’t own a car.
By KERMIT on Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
DANNY
In many cases, it may be expensive, but so are a LOT of things in this country that aren’t “rights”…like auto insurance or homeowners insurance…which are things we are forced by law to have, but the government doesn’t provide.
2. Well unfortunately, that woman and her baby did die, that’s true. However, she was NEVER turned away, she did receive treatment (she just couldn’t be saved), and she DID have health care insurance.
By ARMAND on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
FREDRICK
The Argument Against Idiots: Health Care
1. First of all, I’d like you to point out where that “right” is spelled out in the Constitution? But while you’re looking that up, lets just address your “expensive privilege for the few”, statement. The fact is, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 84% of Americans HAVE health insurance. Now my math may be fuzzy, but that seems like-not “the few”, but “the many”. In fact, the OVERWHELMING majority.
By REX on Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
DONALD
There was little damage my car. I was treated for whip lash finally found out I had three bulging disc in my cervical they paid for. I have a $50,000 uninsured motorist rider on my policy. I at this point was offered $1000 for three discs snapped. Now Travelers are saying they are not paying for degenerative disease. I was never treated for this disease nor knew I had it till this auto whiplash happened. Attorneys will not help not enough money and they dont want to be tied up for yrs TRAVELERs
By WILSON on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
ROCCO
So, what insurance company do you work for?
By RUFUS on Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
HARRISON
No wonder Insurance premiums in Washington has skyrocketed. Tons of frivilous lawsuits, lawyers having a field day with hundres of millions of dollars in fees. R67 was the most EVIL Washington state Referendum in history and the people were stupid in passing it.
By FREDDY on Feb 28, 2009 | Reply
NICOLAS
Absolutely and State Farm is the biggest offender of the Katrina victims, they’ve been victimized again by their insurance companies. I have no idea how they sleep at night, but apparently they do.
By LIONEL on Mar 3, 2009 | Reply
DENNIS
Same with me, it’s been 3 1/2 years and I haven’t been offered a dime. I have medical proof that I was injured (to this day I have lost feeling in 2 of my fingers and discs are now deforming my spine) and their client was under the influence hit me from behind when I was stopped, caused a significant amount of damage to both our cars and they’re fighting it. There needs to be laws, end of story.
By RODRIGO on Mar 5, 2009 | Reply
STERLING
My husband was injured 4 years ago, I don’t think we are any closer to a settlement now than we were when it happened. My husband is in constant pain and it seems the ins. co could care less.
By BARRY on Mar 6, 2009 | Reply
KRIS
Insurance is the biggest rip-off in history next taxes and they’re both perfectly legal. The government refuses to do something about these bullshit *** insurance companies because they have the government in their back pocket….
By FRANKIE on Mar 8, 2009 | Reply
DENIS
insurance companies are evil
By MARC on Mar 9, 2009 | Reply
ZANE
Now I`m finding out where are the basic elements for insurance companies picked to finnish social and private insurance system.
Here in Finland the battle with your insurance company can last from 10-15 years.
I think suffering is local, but the huge problem is global.
Perhaps CNN can make a global outlook to this grey kind of business area.
By FELIPE on Mar 11, 2009 | Reply
CHARLIE
The banks and government force us to deal with these theiving scum bag crooks everyday.Whats that tell you.HAND IN HAND
Like most people I **** being forced to associate with theives and low life.
By RILEY on Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
SHAWN
Government regulated.These big companies support our politicians.Need I say more.Theives crooks scum.I’d rather trust Saddam then these RAT BASTARDS
Now they want Government regulated blanket health ins.GOD HELP US
By DEVIN on Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
SHELTON
Ins. companies spend more in court frauding the policy holder and try to make you think it is the other way around.Look at Katrina.Prey on poor,disabled,elderly.Insurance Low Life Scum
By ELWOOD on Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
OTIS
to me insurance is legal extortion
By HUMBERTO on Mar 16, 2009 | Reply
RUSSELL
In case sh*t happens, but if it does, too bad.