Cigna Denies Man Life-Saving Lung Transplant
Deron Wells, a 59-year-old father of three with stage 4 lung cancer, had his double-lung transplant coverage denied by Cigna despite prior approval for the procedure and transfer to Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. His insurance company cited coverage guidelines based on national clinical standards, while his family and friends are actively campaigning for his appeal. The denial occurred just as he was preparing for travel, leaving his life hanging in the balance. Wells awaits a Thursday decision on his appeal, clinging to hope for a life-saving transplant.
John Q. Hosedrinker