An Insurer Agreed To Cover Her Surgery. A Politician’s Nudge Got the Bills Paid. By Cara Anthony August 26, 2025 +... +...

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/kindergartner-surgery-prior-authorization-politician-surprise-bill-of-the-month-august/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--BeV3truq47Xynq1-OoiwtoNJnbax4azA0lW9bpwA5DR780u-aPi1jVOetoKHgH-gQThGwiF9lwhQP4hFuw22xYR0wgw&_hsmi=379245446&utm_content=379245446&utm_source=hs_email An Insurer Agreed To Cover Her Surgery. A Politician’s Nudge Got the Bills Paid. By Cara Anthony A kindergartner in Missouri needed eye surgery. Her insurer granted approval for her to see a specialist nearby, yet her parents were confused when they still owed more than $13,000. Then her uncle, a former state senator, reached out to a colleague who contacted the hospital and the insurer. https://kffhealthnews.org/news/tag/bill-of-the-month/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--gL8Up_Loe21IpVlfj-r74mpBVmnKeJMIPhmSWohtqCDtemFx72J5NsexU_bNJ04rly9qmx_2dpFS9uD0iYyrfNqb6LQ&_hsmi=379245446&utm_content=379245446&utm_source=hs_email