There sure is a lot of information missing here. Did the parents contact UHC to ask about it? Did they ever provide the children’s names to the company? How long after the birth did they receive this correspondence? There’s probably another side to this story.
Maybe MarySue could do some better reporting instead of a one-sided anti-capitalism, pro-commie rant. But then again, that’s their intent. And they got some success, sadly.
First, this site won’t let you in unless you turn off your ad blocker. Well…bye.
Second, the ONLY reason this is a story is because it lets socialists and communists get their jollies, and maybe roll in the hay with alleged conservatives who now suddenly are proto-Occupy Wall Street types. Sure, corporations can be bureaucracies. But I’d rather deal with corporations than the DMV.
Third, the REAL intent behind this sensational story is nationalized healthcare. Obamacare stuff. Death panels. Legalized euthanasia. And all that good stuff of which Marx, Engles, and Rahm Emanuel’s ghoulish brother dream.
Fourth, and to the point: the Wexler’s problem was fixed. So all this 2-min capitalist hate achieved was fraternization with the enemy:
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/viral-tiktok-outrage-us-health-insurance-1801651
‘We understand the Wexler family’s frustration about their experience with us, and we are truly sorry that we added confusion at a time when they needed clarity and support. We have reached out to the family.’
According to Wexler, the disputed claim involved the final two days of his daughter’s NICU stay. UnitedHealthcare said it had reviewed the case and confirmed the family would not be responsible for those costs, effectively resolving the coverage dispute.
Fortunately, research has shown that, in many cases, NICU coverage denials can be appealed.
‘When patients challenged the insurer’s denials, about half of the rejected claims ended up being covered,’ said Dr. Eugene Mahmoud in Neonatology Today.