Mother Sues Health Plan Over Son’s Death Amid Denials of Addiction TreatmentIn a lawsuit filed against U.S. Behavioral Health Plan of California (OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions), Christine Dougherty alleges that her son’s death from a fentanyl overdose in 2021 was tied to the health plan's denial of continued addiction treatment.- Posted by: Amanda Tjan 02/25/2025
Why do so many Americans get their health care claims denied?Many Americans are struggling to pay their medical bills due to inadequate health insurance coverage or claim denials at the hands of private insurers. Meanwhile, it appears that insurers deny between 10% and 20% of health care claims they receive.- Posted by: Janet Nguyen 02/25/2025