Episode 24: How to Reverse an Insurance Denial For Cancer Care

If your insurance denies your cancer treatment, it can feel terrifying — but a “no” is not the end.
Most people don’t know that 75% of insurance appeals win. You have more power than you think.

In this episode of Kicking Cancer’s Ass, health advocate and bestselling author Rebecca Bloom explains, in clear and simple steps, how to reverse an insurance denial and get the care you need.

Rebecca shares:

  • Why cancer claims often get denied the first time
  • How the insurance system works behind the scenes
  • What to say (and what not to say) when you call your insurer
  • How to write an appeal that gets noticed
  • How to build a “care team” so you’re not fighting alone
  • How to stay calm and focused during the process

This episode is here to help you feel less afraid, more supported, and more in control during cancer treatment.

Whether you’re facing a denial right now or want to be prepared for the future, this conversation gives you a clear path forward — and real hope.

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Joelle K

Joelle K

I'm a 54 year old former CMO/CRO and generational breast cancer survivor. My early cancer experiences shaped my personal and professional philosophy to continuously cultivate an approach that adjusts to whatever curveball shows up. And we know, curveballs are constant, especially in midlife with aging parents, maturing kids (if you have kids), and opportunities to focus on new goals for our next 50 years. I have a book being released in January - Crushing the Cancer Curveball, A Veteran's Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. While no one wants cancer, 1 in 2 Americans and 1 in 4 people worldwide will face cancer in their lifetimes. There's an alternative narrative to the terror, anger and fear that accompanies a diagnosis - a narrative that spawns compassion, confidence, and even joy. I'd love to talk about it with you and your audience.

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