SF Firefighter Dies of Lung Cancer After Insurance Denial Sparks Scrutiny
TL;DR
Ken Jones, a 70-year-old retired San Francisco firefighter, died of stage-four lung cancer 14 months after diagnosis following a Blue Shield denial of some recommended treatments; after publicity, a Blue Shield physician arranged a revised coverage plan, though it remains incomplete. The case has prompted city officials to review insurance denials affecting thousands of city employees and retirees and to urge others denied treatment to come forward.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones dies from lung cancer being denied treatment by Blue Shield ABC7 Bay Area
- Firefighter dies of cancer after protracted battle with insurance company NBC Bay Area
- Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies New York Post
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after losing insurance battle dailydispatch.com
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims AOL.com
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