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UCSF Might do Transplant for Navarro After All

After much public outrage, it seems that the University of California -San Francisco Medical Center (UCSF) may have agreed to preform the kidney transplant that Jesus Navarro needs. However, the hospital still wants proof that he can pay for the follow up care. The hospital says he was not denied specifically because he is in the United States illegally. Jesus Navarro is 35 years old. He has a wife, and a three year old daughter. He had been working, full time, at the Pacific Steel Foundry for fourteen years. He somehow managed to continue to work full time while in … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – January 29 – February 5, 2012

Every week, the Insurance Blog will have anywhere from twelve to fourteen different articles appearing on it. Many relate to health insurance, several have been about auto insurance, and every so often there will random and bizarre insurance related topics. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a easy way to “ketchup”, so you won’t miss anything. Staying on Your Ex’s Health Insurance is Risky It might be more convenient, at first, to continue using your ex’s health insurance policy after the two of you have gotten divorced. However, there are some risks involved in doing that. The Insurance Podcast … Continue reading →

Man Denied Transplant Because He is Illegal Immigrant

A man in California needs a kidney transplant. He has health insurance coverage, and he has a live donor who is ready to help him. Unfortunately, the hospital will not perform the transplant, because the man happens to be an illegal immigrant. Jesus Navarro is 35 years old. He has a wife, and a three year old daughter. They live in Oakland, California. He has been working at Pacific Steel in Berkeley, full time, for fourteen years. Eight years ago, he experienced kidney failure, and started receiving dialysis. He has to use his dialysis machine every night. Despite this, he … Continue reading →