Horror stories are a staple of those who believe that universal health insurance, with strict parameters set up by the federal government, is the answer not only for the tens of millions with no coverage, but even for those fortunate enough to have a policy, yet who too often find themselves left up the creek by outrageous carrier misconduct. Exhibit A is the case of Patsy Bates, whose health insurer dumped her during breast cancer treatments, and who paid the price last month.
(For the full Feb. 25 story, check out the “Good Morning, America” site by clicking here.)
Ms. Bates saw her health coverage cancelled by Health Net over some technicalities on her application while she was in the middle of breast cancer chemotherapy, dumping her with $129,000 in unpaid medical bills, and forcing her to at least temporarily postpone her life-saving treatment.
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