Insurers Fight Laws in States Like Colorado Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills

Insurers fight laws in states like Colorado restricting surprise ambulance bills

This story was first published at kffhealthnews.org. By Rae Ellen Bichell and Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health News Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near the southern Colorado town of La Jara when a vehicle T-boned the car she was riding in. A cascade of ambulance rides ensued — a ground ambulance to a local hospital, an air ambulance to Denver, and another ground ambulance to Children’s Hospital Colorado. Silva’s…

Medical doctor and attorney on Colorado rising car insurance: ‘Average annual premiums have risen by over 53% in the last decade’

Joseph Ramos, a medical doctor and attorney at Ramos Law, has highlighted a significant increase in auto insurance premiums in Colorado. According to Ramos, these premiums have risen by over 53% in the past decade due to rising repair costs, medical expenses, and high auto theft rates. This statement was made in a post for Ramos Law."Colorado is the 11th most expensive state for car insurance, with predictions of becoming the fourth highest by 2…

APCIA claims Michigan bill to cut insurance premiums would ‘disrupt’ auto insurance market

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is claiming a Michigan bill to cut auto insurance premiums by 10% would “disrupt” the auto insurance market in the state.  Senate Bill 328, filed by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-District 15), would also ban insurers from reducing coverage for policyholders because of the price reduction. The bill was filed and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection on May 29. It …