Family battles insurance company for surgery coverage

Published on August 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM

NBC News’ Ellison Barber shares the story of an 18-year-old woman living with debilitating pain, but was twice denied coverage for the spinal surgery her doctors said she needed. One day after NBC News contacted the insurance company, the coverage was approved.

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