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60. I think had insurance, but was faced with denials

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 07:20 PM

Dec 2024

He had a good job. He already had a back problem already (Spondylolisthesis) then injured his back further in a surfing accident. He had spinal fusion surgery that involved multiple vertebrae. Apparently it didn't totally eliminate his pain. I don't know if he needed further surgery or therapy and was denied or was denied effective pain meds.

My brother has had 3 spinal fusions (1 neck and 2 lumbar) and needs more. His insurance has denied the type of surgery his doctor recommends. He's also gotten an electrical implant that is supposed to lessen the pain. He said it takes the edge off, but he's far from pain free. He takes care of himself, but he just inherited the bad discs from our mother.

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Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione tops $200K [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 2024 OP

Isn't Mangione from a wealthy family? RandomNumbers Dec 2024 #1

it's not the money azureblue Dec 2024 #57

Show my support? WTAF??? RandomNumbers Dec 2024 #64

lmao he comes from an uber-wealthy family. Maybe use that money to help people pay off medical debt... Self Esteem Dec 2024 #2

"We are not here to celebrate violence" uncledad Dec 2024 #3

Does that also apply to military contractors, CIA moniss Dec 2024 #9

For what it's worth. I agree with you. chouchou Dec 2024 #18

It's not vacuous at all and is on point. moniss Dec 2024 #29

Military, CIA, Etc intelpug Dec 2024 #20

You miss the point of my response moniss Dec 2024 #32

Appreciate your thoughtful post Avalon Sparks Dec 2024 #56

What is the historical equivalence of the motives of the military, CIA? All "sanctioned". 58Sunliner Dec 2024 #49

Don't forget funding for insurrectionists like Trump & his minions Captain Zero Dec 2024 #22

Trump is being funded by billionaires azureblue Dec 2024 #58

Crickets. And corporations are people too y'know Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #63

This wasn't a movie? uncledad Dec 2024 #31

I have no earthly idea moniss Dec 2024 #33

I'm saving my outrage for the victims denied medical treatment. Merry Christmas. 58Sunliner Dec 2024 #50

His lawyer needs to tell him to buy a walker, stop fighting a bunch of police, stoop over and look in pain Silent Type Dec 2024 #4

He'll get sympathy since he's "attractive". The courtroom was full of young women. Callie1979 Dec 2024 #26

Considering he hadn't communicated with family or friends TexasBushwhacker Dec 2024 #45

A drop in the bucket Lulu KC Dec 2024 #5

Thank you MustLoveBeagles Dec 2024 #55

As many may have noted here on DU, I have a lot of empathy for Luigi TBF Dec 2024 #6

I don't think he had any ups or downs with UHC... reACTIONary Dec 2024 #11

The connection is there - to the industry. TBF Dec 2024 #14

His Family Owns A Senior Care Company Deep State Witch Dec 2024 #37

Why UHC cyclezealot1 Dec 2024 #21

I believe that's been reported - TBF Dec 2024 #35

32% denial rate. Nice work if you can find it............ Bengus81 Dec 2024 #41

All kids have insurance if their adults file an applicaiton IbogaProject Dec 2024 #16

I don't know the details - I will have to look that up TBF Dec 2024 #34

Yep....26. I haven't heard of that changing Bengus81 Dec 2024 #42

I was talking about the Child Health Plus IbogaProject Dec 2024 #46

They won't change it for above 18, which is normal paid insurance IbogaProject Dec 2024 #62

I think had insurance, but was faced with denials TexasBushwhacker Dec 2024 #60

My suggestion for some disruption would be for a large number of us moniss Dec 2024 #7

My concern is encouraging murder Nululu Dec 2024 #8

You have a significant number of people making a hero out of this guy MichMan Dec 2024 #10

It's sad nt Nululu Dec 2024 #12

With a jury trial, he may walk SallyHemmings Dec 2024 #25

And...another load of people making a hero out of a CEO that denies 32% of claims Bengus81 Dec 2024 #43

I don't think saying ClaireF Dec 2024 #48

What do you say when folks have health care needs, TBF Dec 2024 #59

passing the plate for a wealthy gun humping psycho killer coward Skittles Dec 2024 #13

Makes P.T. Barnum smile. Sneederbunk Dec 2024 #15

What f**king morans. He assassinated someone, and that is the same thing as contributing to the assholes who took part JohnSJ Dec 2024 #17

The head asshole in that gets inaugurated this January 20. Captain Zero Dec 2024 #23

Oh boy! AKwannabe Dec 2024 #19

Anyone here ever heard of innocent until proven guilty? Cobalt Violet Dec 2024 #24

That's the standard in a court of law EX500rider Dec 2024 #30

The face photos are a little grainy, and I have seen arguments TBF Dec 2024 #36

I doubt it AZProgressive Dec 2024 #40

He is 26 - TBF Dec 2024 #51

The fact that he was still wearing the hoodie TexasBushwhacker Dec 2024 #61

so that's roughly quakerboy Dec 2024 #27

His family snowybirdie Dec 2024 #28

Two Country Clubs Deep State Witch Dec 2024 #38

I don't understand the logic in donating money to this guy. ificandream Dec 2024 #39

So is slowly,painfully KILLING people with 32% denial rate and running them into bankruptcy because of a POS Bengus81 Dec 2024 #44

Fuck that CEO orangecrush Dec 2024 #47

The defense of the CEO disgusts me - TBF Dec 2024 #52

Of course, Mangione will get off Scott free orangecrush Dec 2024 #53

Stop treating this guy like anti-abortion people treat Dr. killers thearchive Dec 2024 #54