LA mom battling cancer denied care by insurance company

  • 📰 FOXLA
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 29 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 15%
  • Publisher: 53%

Business News News

Business Business Latest News,Business Business Headlines

A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by her insurance company.

A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by the insurance company.The teenager is afraid of losing her beloved mother, Rokhsan.

"The Friday before the surgery, I got the denial letter and call from my doctor that the insurance company had rejected the liver surgery," Rokhsan said. Rokhsan's oncologist, Dr. Yuman Fong of City of Hope, wrote a letter to Anthem Blue Cross stating that the surgery Rokhsan needs has proven successful for three decades. When asked about Anthem Blue Cross's decision, Rokhsan expressed her frustration and disappointment. She labeled their actions "pathetic" and said they have no right to determine the fate of patients like her.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 445. in BUSİNESS

Business Business Latest News, Business Business Headlines