The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced changes to the nation’s flood insurance program on Monday
responding to complaints from Superstorm Sandy survivors that the private insurers participating in the federally-backed program underpaid their claims and dragged out lawsuits...

...Last Friday, FEMA also revised its guidelines to allow Sandy survivors who were facing financial difficulties to receive the part of their claim that wasn’t disputed while they pursued appeals.

“By withholding payments for undisputed claims amounts for those who felt they deserved more, FEMA discouraged those struggling to rebuild their lives from appealing,” said Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., in a statement. “I am pleased that FEMA has fixed this injustice and I will continue to hold their feet to the fire until every Sandy survivor recovers.”

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