Margaret Hvatum

Margaret Hvatum, a 70-year-old, ran a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full marathon over four days, covering a distance nearly equivalent to Manhattan's length. She struggled to obtain a lifesaving immunodeficiency drug after insurers pledged assistance.

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.