Blue Shield
Coverage of Blue Shield in the Nexus archive.
- SF firefighters clash with Blue Shield at meeting over denied cancer care following Ken Jones' death
The cancer death of retired SF firefighter Ken Jones following Blue Shield treatment denials sparked a fierce outcry, leading unions and city employees to a closed-door City Hall meeting with the insurer to demand reform.
- Retired SF firefighter's cancer battle death sparks outcry, calls for Blue Shield coverage reforms
Retired San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones' cancer death has prompted calls for changes to health insurance coverage for city employees and retirees. The incident highlights concerns about Blue Shield coverage for city workers.
- Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies
Ken Jones, a San Francisco firefighter with Stage 4 cancer, died at 71. Blue Shield faced criticism for denying his treatment.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied his treatment claims. He spent his final months appealing to San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene in the insurance dispute.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied approval for treatment. He spent his final months appealing to the City and County of San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene.
- Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims
A retired San Francisco firefighter died from stage 4 lung cancer after Blue Shield denied treatment claims. He appealed to the City and County of San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene but was unsuccessful.