Insurance

The Oaks Project “Tools of Democracy” – The Issues We Work On

February 8, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>The Oaks Project trains citizens to build a powerful democracy that works for everybody. These are the tools of a powerful democracy.</p>

Consumers Need Props. 30 and 31

February 6, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>SF Examiner Editorial</h3><p class="source">San Francisco Examiner</p> <p>Californians should give themselves the right to sue automobile insurance companies that unfairly delay or refuse to pay on legitimate claims when their policy-holders are at fault. Voters must protect their own interests by approving Propositions 30 and</p>

The Need for Lifeline Auto Insurance

February 5, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>The Lifeline Plan will provide a low-cost automobile insurance program which will make affordable auto insurance available to hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians in Los Angeles and San Francisco counties.</p>

Why Must HMOs Be Liable?

February 4, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>HMO liability legislation is essential for patients to have state law rights which protect against quality of care violations. This fact sheet explains the ERISA loophole and what can be done to change it.</p>

Lifeline Auto Insurance: The Basics

February 4, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>A short breakdown of the cost, eligibility requirements and restrictions on California's low-cost auto insurance plan.</p>

Consumer Alert: Insurance Companies Attack California Consumer Protection Laws, Props 30 & 31

February 2, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>The insurance industry bombarded Californians with ads urging voters to vote no on pro-consumer Props 30 & 31. Why?</p>

Disorder in the courts?

February 2, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The opinion of the Mercury News</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Vote yes on 30 and 31 to make sure insurance companies are accountable</p>

Insurance Industry’s New “Uniformity” Plan Promotes Deregulation Nationwide

February 1, 2000  ·  Doug Heller

<!-- excerpt --><p><i>Testimony of Douglas Heller, Consumer Advocate <br> Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights <br> Presented to the California Department of Insurance <br> Thursday, November 9, 2000 </i><br></p>

History of the No-Fault Concept.

February 1, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>This is a brief explanation of no fault, who came up with the idea and its history.</p>

History of Auto Insurance

February 1, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>A short history of auto insurance and the personal responsibility system.</p>

“Choice” No-Fault and Other Recent Proposals

February 1, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>A detailed analysis of various no-fault insurance proposals presented by the insurance industry</p>

A Failed Experiment: Analysis and Evaluation of No-Fault Laws

February 1, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>This is a detailed look at how no fault laws have worked in practice. Data from no fault states shows that no fault increases premiums while restricting consumers' rights.</p>