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In reply to the discussion: Morgan J Freeman: "Anthem Blue Shield Blue Cross -- just denied cancer follow-up MRI to check spread was deeme [View all]Cf402
(3 posts)31. Familiar personal story
During my wife's final cancer, BCBS deemed the follow-up MRIs as unnecessary and uncovered, although they were required to gauge treatment effectiveness against the cancer's spread. After months of playing the idiotic game of appeal, they were finally approved, only to have the final hope treatment denied two weeks prior to her passing, but gleefully informing us that we could appeal -- a process that would take up to two months. Yes, I know this is just another story, but goddamn American insurance.
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Morgan J Freeman: "Anthem Blue Shield Blue Cross -- just denied cancer follow-up MRI to check spread was deeme [View all]
IrishBubbaLiberal
Feb 2025
OP
The cap on Medicare prescription drugs (and the insulin cap) were implemented by Congress.
Ms. Toad
Feb 2025
#50
Now I'm depressed. The other Morgan would have no problem but this guy could die.
Marcuse
Feb 2025
#60
Always were. Getting worse and more blatant. They are the "death panels." Morgan is right. n/t
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2025
#15
There is a Medicare Advantage special enrollment period from Jan 1st through March 31st every year
dlk
Feb 2025
#37
One thing - it's not always possible to get out of Medicare Advantage once you're in
HereForTheParty
Feb 2025
#58
You can change an Advantage plan at Advantage Open Enrollment or Medicare Annual Election Period
dlk
Feb 2025
#61