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She Struggled To Get a Lifesaving Drug Even After Insurers Vowed To Help
Margaret Hvatum, a 70-year-old with primary immunodeficiency, faced insurance denials for her lifesaving drug Hizentra after switching Medicare Advantage plans, leading to health complications and denied hospital charges. The denial stemmed from prior authorization issues, a process that contributed to her hospitalization and financial burden.
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