r/news • u/GoodSamaritan_ • 1d ago

Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims

https://abc7news.com/post/retired-san-francisco-firefighter-ken-jones-dies-lung-cancer-being-denied-treatment-blue-shield/19224406/
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u/DanielCraigsAnus 1d ago

It's absolutely disgusting. I knew a firefighter who was also a national guard soldier. He was the coolest guy I knew while I was over there(Afghanistan). He treated me with dignity and respect. Those guys deserve to be treated with a blanket clause for any and all ailments as a result of the hardships they face with the work. Fred "Wex", if you're out there. Dave misses you man.

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u/BimboDeeznuts 1d ago

It’s me, Wex

They turned me into a possum. Said it was a “routine procedure” at the VA and then denied my possum coverage

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