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www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Public health

Mary Lou Retton's reasons for being uninsured before hospital stay still raise questions

Mary Lou Retton's appearance on the Today show raised questions about her lack of health insurance and the handling of online donations.
Retton and her daughters have not responded to reporters' questions about her income and the hospital she was treated in. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Public health

Mary Lou Retton's health insurance explanation sparks some mental gymnastics

Mary Lou Retton, former Olympic gymnast, revealed that she couldn't afford health insurance and owes big hospital bills after a serious illness.
Retton cited preexisting conditions and cost as the reasons she didn't buy coverage, which are addressed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Public health

Mary Lou Retton tries to explain why she couldn't afford health insurance

Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympics champion, revealed that she couldn't afford health insurance before being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia.
Retton's family had to start a crowdfunding campaign to help cover her hospital bill, which raised a total of $459,000. [ more ]
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