Recent Articles By Mel Duvall

Aetna health insurance review and ratings 2024
Aetna, which ranked well in a number of Insure.com survey categories, is tied at No. 10 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 3.7 stars out of 5.
Cigna health insurance review and ratings 2024
Cigna, whose customers rated it highly for low deductibles, is ranked among Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies – earning 3.6 stars out of 5.
Humana health insurance review and ratings 2024
Humana, No. 5 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list, gets high marks for affordability, customer satisfaction and being an all-around solid health insurance provider.
UnitedHealthcare health insurance review and ratings 2024
UnitedHealthcare, with its extensive national coverage and wide range of offerings, is No. 4 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 4.1 stars out of 5.
Kaiser Permanente health insurance review and ratings 2024
Kaiser Permanente, cited for its affordability and customer satisfaction, is No. 1 on Insure.com’s Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 4.2 stars out of 5.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida health insurance review and ratings 2024
Florida Blue is ranked among Insure.com’s Best Health Insurance Companies of 2024. It was one of only three insurers with an A+ rating from AM Best, indicating Florida Blue’s financial stability.
Blue Shield of California health insurance review and ratings 2024
Blue Shield of California is No. 12 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list, with customers saying they would recommend it to friends and family and renew their policies.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan health insurance review and ratings 2024
BCBS of Michigan tied with Aetna for 10th place on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 3.66 stars out of 5.
Elevance Health health insurance review and ratings 2024
Elevance (formerly known as Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield), is No. 8 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 3.8 stars out of 5.
Molina Healthcare health insurance review and ratings 2024
Molina gets high marks for affordability and customer satisfaction and was ranked No. 9 on Insure.com’s 2024 Best Health Insurance Companies list – earning 3.7 stars out of 5.
Medicare Advantage program gets an overhaul – here’s what you need to know
Recently announced changes to Medicare Advantage programs target overbilling practices, but the agency says overall funding will rise. Here’s what you need to know.
A guide to dental insurance for seniors
Looking for seniors' dental insurance? Discover how dental plans for older Americans work, how much they cost and how you can get the coverage.
Average term life insurance rates by age, gender and health
Average annual rates for a $500,000 10-year term insurance policy are $389 for a 45-year-old non-smoking female in good health and $458 for a 45-year-old male. Rates jump to $1,935 and $3,010 respectively, as you reach age 65.
Life insurance for people with risky occupations
These occupations come with more risk to their workers, and life insurance companies know this all too well.