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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Insurance can totally refuse future medical care until the implant is removed, especially if leaving it in poses a serious risk. Perfectly valid way to get her to have it removed without physically forcing someone to undergo surgery.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

No, they can't do that. Insurance can't just randomly decide to change all of their contracts on a whim.

Insurance companies are shitty, and dealing with them sucks, but there are legal rules they have to follow, and just deciding unilaterally to not cover healthcare isn't an option for a paying customer.