Man's LEG AMPUTATED After United Healthcare DENIED Care: “Not Medically Necessary to Save My Leg”
May 4, 2025
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1:02:57Now PlayingMan's LEG AMPUTATED After United Healthcare DENIED Care: “Not Medically Necessary to Save My Leg”
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as posted by the channelStatus Coup reporter Ashley Bishop talks with Michael Kissling, a man who was born with May Thurner Syndrome, a rare condition in which the main artery and vein in one's leg, which should have run parallel, is crossed over, causing severe pain and potentially lifethreatening infection. Several doctors recommended Michael receive a stent in his left leg to hold open a pinch point that was causing blood clotsbut United Healthcare refused to cover the procedure, claiming he did not qualify for the stent. The denial caused his leg pain to worsen, swelling as a result of the clotting and causing his limb to become like an overfilled water balloon. Eventually, in order to save his life, Michael had no choice but to amputate his leg. After the amputation, Michael eventually was ready for a prosthetic legfor which United Healthcare also denied. You can find more on Michael's story and their class actions lawsuit at| Support our INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE reporting as a member for as low as 16 cents a day!
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