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Dealing with denied health insurance claims
SUMMARY: If your health insurance denies a test, treatment, or medication your doctor recommends, don’t pay out of pocket immediately—you have the right to appeal. In 2023, nearly 20% of in-network claims and over a third of out-of-network claims on healthcare.gov were denied. First, call your insurer to check for simple errors. If denied for other reasons, request the reviewer’s explanation and file a formal appeal with your doctor’s supporting letter and documentation. Appeals can take 30 days or more, but you can request expedited review for urgent care. If denied again, insurers must explain the denial and appeal options, including independent review or legal help for Medicare claims. Always question surprise medical bills before paying.
Don’t rush to pay for treatment out of pocket. You have the right to appeal a denial.
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DOJ meets with Ghislaine Maxwell | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is pursuing a meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting underage girls for Epstein’s abuse. Prosecutors may offer her immunity to reveal details about others involved. Maxwell, convicted in 2021, is considered key to uncovering the full scope of Epstein’s trafficking network. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch emphasized the importance of justice and courage in this effort. Meanwhile, bipartisan efforts in Congress seek full DOJ transparency by demanding release of all Epstein-related files. Maxwell has also petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction.
A major development on Tuesday morning in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Prosecutors at the Department of Justice want to meet with the accused child sex trafficker’s former partner. She’s currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting teenage girls for Epstein to abuse and could be granted immunity to share what she knows. Like who else may be involved
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Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after farewell show: reports
SUMMARY: Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76, has died, according to reports. His family stated he was “surrounded by love” at his passing Tuesday morning and asked for privacy. Osbourne, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, had canceled tours due to health issues, including a serious fall in 2019 that ended his touring career in 2023. Earlier this year, he performed one final show with Black Sabbath in his hometown Birmingham, England, calling it a meaningful return. Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath in 2006 and was known for the reality show “The Osbournes.” No cause of death has been released.
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Amazon has been quietly raising prices on everyday items: Report
SUMMARY: Amazon has increased prices on hundreds of everyday low-cost items by an average of 5.2% from January to July 2025, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. This contrasts with Walmart, which lowered prices on the same products by nearly 2%. Amazon disputes these findings, saying the analysis cherry-picked data from 2,500 items out of millions sold. Price hikes were more pronounced on imported and mixed-origin goods, with some products, like Campbell’s Clam Chowder, rising 30%. Despite tariffs imposed under President Trump, inflation effects have been muted so far, though economists warn prices may rise as tariff pauses end.
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