HEALTHMay 27 · 23:16 UTCNBC NEWS

Insurance denies coverage for teen’s surgery to treat severe epilepsy

Insurance denied coverage for a 13-year-old Illinois girl's surgery to treat severe epilepsy, but reversed its decision days after NBC News inquired. The surgery, recommended by her doctor, could help reduce her frequent seizures.

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