The Artvoice reported today that Blue Shield California twice refused to pay $2,700 emergency room claims by Rosalinda Miran-Ramirez, concluding that it was not a “reasonable” decision for her to go to the emergency room that morning when she awoke to a shirt saturated from blood with what turned out to be a breast tumor. Only after KPIX-TV reported the story did the insurance company pay the claim. Further, it reported that the National Women’s Law Center found that the laws of eight states permit insurance companies to deny health coverage to a battered spouse (as a “pre-existing condition”) since batterers tend to be recidivists.
Upcoming 5K race to raise awareness about brain injuries
September 3, 2014
Headway of WNY provides support and advocacy for people with brain injuries, disabilities, and seniors. We are proud to again sponsor their “Walk, Run, & Wheel” Event (“Wheel” is for wheelchair) this Sunday, September 7, 2014. This is a 5K race to raise money and awareness for Headway