A Kid with Declining Health Because Insurance Denied His Meds

[@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids]

If anybody would like to help this family, Mason’s friends and family created a fundraiser for him at bit.ly/HelpMason.

[@SueSmith1]

What is the cost of the medication that he was denied? If they could afford to put him back on it shouldn't they?

[@montserrathguzman2625]

Me encantaría con traducción al español ya que me encanta lo que haces amo tu trabajo amor y respeto que le tienes a estas familias especiales...no me pierdo ningún video tuyo aunque no entiendo bien aveces lo que dicen....

[@allthingsconsideredaa]

I was hoping there would be a fundraiser. People that actually care need to put their money where there mouth is. Prayers don't work. Money does. Start by donating to fundraisers like this, but also.. donate to political campaigns for people that will actually do the will of the people. Vote for politicians that will make healthcare for all a priority!

[@tomypreach]

@@beautifulvibedynamic6155 Delete your comment. It's tasteless and completely useless. I honestly hope you'll show more compassion in the future.

[@arkadiuszwitkowski4170]

I am in

[@yosoylaquera]

Denying a sick child medicine should be looked at as a crime against humanity. That is awful!

[@TreFazo]

Evil officials 🤷‍♂️

[@heatherleigh4922]

Yea seriously if a parent denied the children medications they must likely go to jail for child neglect and for not careing for their sick child smh

[@TreFazo]

@@heatherleigh4922 huh?

[@stjeep]

​@@TreFazotheyre pointing out the hypocrisy

[@Ory_x]

@@TreFazo If a parent were to withhold live-saving medications from their children, they would be charged as abusers, and if the child died, murderer's. Make sense lil guy??

[@antoniellahogstrom6198]

Over 100.000 dollars raised for this family🎉 You deserve it young man. Such a sweet boy and parents❤

[@justaguythatwasbored1460]

100.000 or 100,000?

[@antoniellahogstrom6198]

@@justaguythatwasbored1460 bored huh..?

[@scoutersansalt8423]

@@antoniellahogstrom6198no dude he’s confused if you mean 100$ or 100,000$

[@robosing225]

​@@justaguythatwasbored1460the latter

[@ICamacho25]

​@@antoniellahogstrom6198😂

[@spacemanspiff6332]

I like that you're actually starting to talk about how these evil, greedy insurance companies are straight up killing people. It's a real problem, our society is every man for himself instead of all for one and one for all.

[@DollSchmidt4429]

Just wait until judgement time

[@yyg4632]

Yep. He's always used his channel for good, but this is an issue I was never even aware of. This needs to be spread.

[@LordHoward]

Commie

[@Phoenix_pansexual]

@@DollSchmidt4429 what judgment time? You mean in court or in a religious way?

[@llunaeldas8055]

Since byden has taken office medicines have tripled in cost. Yes it is his fault since he rolled back the cost saving measures Tŕùmp put in place. So yeah there is your answer as to why the medicine is so expensive.

[@samallen3006]

It's disgraceful that a country as rich and powerful as America allows pharmaceutical and insurance companies to do this. They have no shame.

[@dianayz4644]

Well said! 👏👏👏👏

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

This rich and powerful country puts children on puberty blockers so you cant expect quality healthhcare from the moronic ignoramus portion of any society moat esspecially our own

[@CreepersNeedHugs]

It's one of the reasons America is rich and powerful. It stimulates the economy on an extremely large scale. Plus, every time someone pays their hospital bills, the government gets a cut of it (taxes).

[@michaelkeha]

Funny thing is you can thank socialism for the issues with the system as many of their arbitrary regulations and requirements mean insurance companies and medical companies have to jump through a million loopholes just to not get crushed under taxes let alone provide any service

[@raven4442]

​@@michaelkeha Classic american not knowing what socialism is. The problems in the U.S. are capitalism exclusively.

[@sheenaldeo]

The video has been posted for 10 hrs and already the go fund me has over $45k. Thank you SBSK for bringing the criminal behavior of the insurance companies to light. For giving this cute little boy a platform where people can show him how important he is- and just providing a way for the family to pay for the medication he needs. Thank you so much for being in this world and doing the amazing work that you do. You always bring humanity to the forefront and it warms my heart everyday.

[@Nort_Resu]

No way that's amazing

[@pikagelly7465]

I didn’t think he had a fundraiser available, so I was hoping there’d be one. Thank you for the heads up 😊

[@testsubjectt001]

Not just criminal; evil. Medical necessity tied behind capitalistic markets is pure evil in and of itself.

[@Founderschannel123]

@@pikagelly7465 i cant help him cus i got no online cash me but i only have prayers for him to get well

[@TheRisky9]

I wish neive like you to just call the insurance companies the bad guys and blame everything on them alone. I wish I was dumb. When you look at it from the whole perspective, you see the insurance companies, then the government, and even the doctors themselves. All of them are responsible for this.

[@silviapintus6562]

Honestly it is so sad that kids’ health comes after business for insurance companies. Mason deserves to live an happy, active life like he is capable of with the right equipment.

[@starjen222]

This.

[@Lucy-cl2qk]

capitalism

[@GB_Gummy]

How is a company supossed to exist without the business part? They're not a charity.

[@rrpearsall]

@@GB_Gummy yes, how do you expect a weapons Manufacturer to exist without perpetual war? Hope you're being sarcastic, profiteering off human lives is inhumane

[@noellundstrom7447]

@@GB_Gummy the company shouldn't exist if it can't fulfill its only purpose in society

[@gachilhan]

This is horrible, I can't believe any "1st world" society would treat its citizens like this. My heart goes out to Mason and his loved ones, stay strong!!

[@vyros.3234]

PMC and healthcare insurance companies are hated in America

[@K-newborn]

we athiest in Bidens America believe the strong survive and only people who make under 40k sometimes 100k deserve free Health insurance or cheaper than 30 a month

[@youtubebannedme4207]

that's the parents fault they should figure out how to make it work that's what parents do. if I had to rob a bank or an armored truck to get what my kid needed i damn sure would but my kid isnt a mongoloid either

[@gummy5862]

America isn’t a first world country, I’m telling y’all.

[@K-newborn]

@@gummy5862 true our democrat cities have daily shootings

[@wookinc9952]

I'm 43 and denied meds that will better the quality of my life. I feel for this little man so deeply... hang on Mason!!

[@johntravolta8389]

At this rate this kid will grow tired of living literally. He needs his meds immediately

[@Random_guy2456]

Lucky this was a year ago so he should be doing ok

[@kokocaptainqc]

i mean at this point cant a delivery be hijacked? they dont follow ethics why should we?

[@richardwendt9266]

This is why the rest of the western world has universal healthcare. A) you don't get nailed with insane healthcare bills, B) you don't have to deal with shitty insurance comanies.

[@richardwendt9266]

Oh, and universal healthcare always works out cheaper in the long run. Where I live, our healthcare expenditure per person per year is 1/3 of the US, but we live 5-6 years longer on average.

[@Bekahrama]

Loving that the fundraiser has already more than doubled its goal. As someone who works with insurance companies, if they have denied every level of appeal, then at this point I would name the carrier publicly. Folks should know which insurance companies are willing to take your money and then refuse to cover life-changing medications.

[@Gm32419]

Agreed. This makes me so sad and livid at the same time. Name the company!!!

[@Ihatewater9000]

Yes! This is what I said too! They need to be held accountable for this! Let us know so we can ALL put them on blast!

[@blackbird163]

Absolutely agree!

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

​@@violet7643 That's a really good idea!

[@t0kigh02t7]

That's how you get a call from a lawyer for defamation

[@Maria-he3vw]

This is so frustrating. I hate insurance issues. Get well little buddy. Praying for you.

[@soufian2170]

No issue lol just an evil system that doesn't care about people.

[@DylanRomanov]

So sad this country is evil

[@maddie3239]

@@DylanRomanov this country is actually one of the farthest things from evil. It’s the people we have up in charge that’s evil. The people who have no idea what’s going on in reality and sit and collect paychecks. These people have no moral code they only see digits.

[@AmandaYoungss]

He doesn't need prayers he needs money for his medicine

[@NZKiwi87]

Prayers are offensive at this point.

[@shikiweeki7605]

I’m crying. I remember when insurance denied my $1,000 a month meds and my health was the worst ever. I couldn’t even eat or anything because of the pain. I feel for this young boy. Absolutely ridiculous. If I had money to pay for it I would

[@omerhussein8541]

How did u survive

[@yeetusdeleetus4697]

These insurance agencies need to have their CEO's literally put to the stake in public burnings.

[@Tiny86]

Same here with mental health medication and also meds for auto immune condition so I feel for mason and parents it’s frustrating and can make you feel defeated. Mason is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ so happy they set up the gofound me it’s beautiful 💗❤️

[@akijinchan]

0:12 and so am I... How did you manage to survive, are you feeling better?

[@sarahmichelle07]

Right? Let them feel the pain that they had forced MANNY others to feel.

[@BUBBAGRUMPSMOM]

So sick denying this child health care. So disgusted with this country. Prayers baby hope you get the care you need and deserve

[@priestofronaldalt]

We can pray AND take action. Don't stop fighting until this stops happening

[@BurbankGOP]

This is sad and a terrible tragedy. Not everyone can be helped by insurance sadly. In order for insurance to be affordable for people, some rare conditions cannot be treated or they may bankrupt these insurance systems. Hopefully, with fundraising and outside help, this young man will see relief. It is saddening.

[@etry42]

Remember; Yall voted for this.

[@BurbankGOP]

@@etry42 it is more complex than a vote.

[@etry42]

@@BurbankGOP But.... FrEe HeAlTh CaRe Is CoMmUnIsM

[@JerryO1995]

Imagine your company getting paid 1500 dollars a month by this family and still having the balls to deny a child the medication he needs to survive. You have to train to be that evil.

[@ivandragokrizanac9429]

boomers in a nutshell

[@Zomgtforly]

@@jasonleatherwood2172 no, they wouldn't. You have transgender people on your mind a little too much, and it makes you look suspect.

[@wondergamesscarlet7380]

@@jasonleatherwood2172 Different situations that you don't really seem to understand. Why try to enflame a situation with comments like this? A large majority of Insurance outside of very specific premium plans that people pay for do not cover gender-affirming care. Government-based insurance like Medicaid and Medicare do not cover it either. Please do your own research and preferably think before trying to spread negativity like this.

[@JeantheSecond-ip7qm]

@@jasonleatherwood2172”But how can I blame greed of predominantly white, straight men in the American healthcare system on a violently oppressed minority that has nothing to do with it?” What an ahole.

[@5milemacc737]

it's just a job, the ppl making $1500/month aren't deciding anything.

[@lellab.8179]

What a deranged healthcare system the US have. Living in Europe, I can't conceive that something like this is even possible. I can feel your pain and your frustration in this absurd and enraging situation. Stay strong and positive! You are a great family. I hope things will get better soon for Mason.

[@willettej7988]

There is a program available for these drugs. The care I received in London was decades behind America.

[@nom3nnescio]

@@willettej7988 bs

[@hannahlou3406]

@@willettej7988 Good hospitals are meaningless if they're only accessible to the well off. You should care for every US citizen not just those who can afford $100k in medical bills. Yes the system is slower here but that's due to underfunding by uk politicians who get donations from private medicine and pharma, at least everyone can access it.

[@Nanajsiuz]

Blame every republican and conservative that aims to uphold this barbarism

[@cartoonvandal]

@@willettej7988 Utter bs. I've lived on both sides of the pond and London healthcare is some of the best in the world. The US health care system is very broken.

[@Ipetam]

Sickening. When my insurance decided they only wanted to cover a small portion of my insulin, they left me with a massive copay. I would have to buy 1 pen at a time for 140 dollars. I couldn't afford it. I rationed insulin and almost died because of it. It's so unfair that life saving medication costs anything in general, but that insurances would even deny it! Horrible. My heart goes out to sweet Mason and his loving parents.

[@Swoiny]

why does it cost so much? surely actual production costs won't be nearly as much, so why do american insurance companies put such a high price on life?

[@vytisagafonovas3887]

@@Swoiny becouse companies can legaly bribe people who make laws. Big pharmacutical companies makes alot of money and they spend alot of money so it stays that way.

[@delphvine89]

YES!! I agree! It does not makes sense, as insulin is the top of a life saving medication. This is an issue that is being sweeped under the rug, and it needs to stop. 😡

[@peni1641]

​@@Swoiny ppl with chronic conditions need their meds to live thus they are a cash cows. Pharmaceutical companies will jack up the price for these meds.

[@peni1641]

As a fellow diabetic, I know that Walmart sells Novolin for 24.88 a vial

[@missannie8012]

I'm so happy they have a go fund me. Just donated. We just returned home today from Sacramento CA (about 4 hrs from home) for my son's specialist at Shriner's Hospital for Children. My son was also born with special needs. So I truly understand.

[@Islam-Unraveled]

Lol that's what happens to disbelievers😂

[@kaymuldoon3575]

@@Islam-Unraveledlook at all the likes you got. Oh…wait… 🤣🤣🤣

[@Islam-Unraveled]

@@kaymuldoon3575 what is your problem?

[@fefemyluv]

America is so “developed,” yet, the healthcare system has so many holes in it for those who are ill and/or have disabilities. I really don’t think enough attention has been given to this. Mason, may God continue to wrap you and your loved ones in His loving arms. May you get the resources you need, sweet boy.

[@kimutone2970]

That's what happens when you have a for-profit corporate healthcare.

[@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb]

Wait, are you saying that there is an alternative?

[@countesscable]

@@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb Yes… a National Health System that treats and prescribed according to need, not money. Like the NHS in UK

[@Mitchell_is_smart._You2bs_dumb]

@@countesscable what do you think would make these people decide not to take advantage of that? I mean, I don't doubt how important their child is to them, but I can't help but to think I'd move to keep my child alive.

[@meghan_.]

yes!! it’s always costed my parents so much money for my medications, doctor visits, hospital stays, ambulance rides, and er visits. it’s not fair to see your parents stressed over those bills because of how you are

[@Taniaperez_01]

WHAT'S THE POINT OF INSURANCE EVEN EXISTING IF THEY CAN'T EVEN PAY FOR MEDS?!?!

[@hr_william]

i dont pay nothing and im paying to the hospital and still a thing the same

[@Orly90]

Insurance is just a big scam to collect money and not help you when you need it.

[@broadh2o980]

To make money for people who own the insurance companies and work in the industry. It’s a giant scam

[@gravedigr12]

they do it for the same reason most humans do anything for themselves and for their money. not trying to be rude I just have no faith or love for humanity right now....

[@KogMawsTvShow]

@@broadh2o980 In Poland we have the same scam system.

[@skylarj3374]

I swear I almost cried a little when I checked the fundraiser. This community always goes above and beyond...

[@kat_astrophe4279]

Same here

[@johnnygizmo4733]

Glad to hear that

[@jahyamack8359]

Yeah it's just so overwhelmingly sweet and heart warming to see

[@smac1130]

Same here... my heart is full

[@kelseyann6748]

I just checked it and I’m crying. Bless this little boy and all those who wanted to help him. I hope he starts feeling much better very soon 💞

[@Not_a_smart_man]

7:45 “there’s not much you can do if an insurance company wants to deny you. You can only voice your displeasure”. Tell that to THE HERO Luigi Mangione. I bet this family was overjoyed seeing that news

[@joanne1681]

I can’t even describe how angry I am that a child or adult for that matter can’t get the medication they desperately need. This should never happen in this country! I can only imagine how these parents must feel…shame on this healthcare and insurance company’s we have in this country.

[@dustinkoller6599]

These insurance companies are committing atrocities on a mass scale by this massive level of greed basically what I'm saying is this is crimes against humanity and this is the worst of the worst unfortunately this is what capitalism has to offer.

[@krystlev6810]

It's all about making money

[@leadpiper]

@@ntl9974 what

[@Chnx050]

I'm sorry but can you explain what is it mean to incline medication? They stop giving him medicine? Is it something that the family cannot buy without prescription? Thanks and sorry for my english

[@Ihatewater9000]

@@Chnx050 it won’t be covered under his insurance and it might be very very expensive but I’m not sure exactly!

[@UnboundGodz]

Makes me smile to see that the people were able to give almost $100k towards medical bills to help this amazing kid and family!

[@Trogdor1365]

The government that doesn't believe he has an absolute right to healthcare will happily take 30% of that to give to their contracting companies to buy a hammer.

[@midnull6009]

...100k on a kid that wouldn't have even been born and is now a burden to society due to medical issues that will remain and get worse for the rest of his life.

[@gorillakiller19]

@@midnull6009 you good bro?

[@photoniccannon2117]

@@midnull6009 Calling the people with the worst circumstances a “burden on society” and then making fun of people who donate to help. You’re thinking with the bully mentality.

[@nedplush3020]

@@midnull6009 i think you need to talk to someone man

[@loudpack525]

The fact that situations like this can occur in this country and still some people don't blame the system is beyond me

[@surferofthesynthwaves4710]

It's not it's the people in the system.

[@yaroslavk9575]

in can occur in almost any country in the world

[@marmedalmond9958]

@@yaroslavk9575 not if they have the NHS

[@_EatCrow]

@@marmedalmond9958Something to this extent would never happen in Canada either, life saving treatment can still unfortunaly cost decent money but still extremely cheap compared to the US. I've never heard of anyone I've know pay more then 9$ for a months worth of prescription medication with or without private insurance.

[@fcasias7]

@@_EatCrow meanwhile insulin costs as much as rent if you lose insurance.

[@Unpopularopinion1960]

Crazy how insurance works, they will deny you your medicine & then continue to send an invoice every month expecting payments on time. Poor kid doesn’t deserve that.

[@appsenence9244]

Horrible.

[@bananasaur5209]

Most insurance companies are outright scams. They make money through the fine print.

[@Dranex11]

id stop paying.. come after me losers

[@BurbankGOP]

This is sad and a terrible tragedy. Not everyone can be helped by insurance sadly. In order for insurance to be affordable for people, some rare conditions cannot be treated or they may bankrupt these insurance systems. Hopefully, with fundraising and outside help, this young man will see relief. It is saddening.

[@appsenence9244]

@@BurbankGOP that's why insurance based health care is pathetic at best.

[@jessdrewthis]

This is a topic that I hoped would be addressed in an SBSK interview. I know firsthand what it’s like to fight with insurance over necessary medications, procedures, and care. It’s terrible.

[@tmlawson751]

I remember Sicko, the documentary Michael Moore came out with almost two decades ago. Nothing has really changed. Private insurance is awful.

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

Yes me too.. it's horrible to not be able to shower for 10 months because insurance didn't want to give me a stair lift to go upstairs.. and to not give me a place where i can put my m.scooter so i can actually use it .. but i am a grown woman.. i feel for this kid so much more. ugh right!!! have a good week xxxx

[@visionvixxen]

I think we really need to do this too- I know it’s hard, and maybe something incognito, but more education and how the general public, can work together to lobby for a change in these companies or figure out a way to boycott or create pressure. Basically, we all want to play a part in social reform and while it is a pleasure and honor to donate money, these people are already paying their health insurance and the health insurance are failing them egregiously because of way excessive greed and so it’s time for us to address a big picture and learn the tools a poor put some power back into her own hands as well as hand out the daily meals and come together - but we really need to figure out how to put the power back into our hands So these middle men are not taking everything and draining us years of our time and lives and money when they’re exacting huge costs and not serving the most needed cases

[@sunshineroth9605]

Yes, I'm doing it right now! It's not right. Best wishes, Mason.

[@mdj864]

@@tmlawson751 me too!

[@phyllismandelbaum5550]

This video should be sent to the insurance company honchos to see the person behind the medication denial. Appalling!!! Mason deserves to play and be a child, not sitting in his home feeling so unwell. Keep on fighting Mason and family!!

[@pennyp7382]

I absolutely agree. Let them answer Mason why?

[@mattfisk7695]

They got where they are by not caring about people like this.

[@pennyp7382]

@Dreamboat Annie I will too! Unacceptable!!!!

[@giraffe1219]

Unfortunately, I think they couldn’t care less about the damage they’re causing.

[@visionvixxen]

Honestly, I’m going to say the same thing the big corporations need to see these personal cases, because often times everyone passes a buck and it’s like a dying person on the street when everyone’s afraid of being sued and there’s plenty of passerby and they say someone else will do it no one feels accountability and even sees it. So please, for those who are supporting you and who are donating please find a way to send this to that company and that they may be made aware and at least possibly have a conscience towards being more careful about cases like this one

[@laurelgrasso2897]

I would like to personally thank the SBSK family for donating to Mason's fund. Currently you all raised over $95,000.00! If you read the comments in the fundraiser most of the donations came from SBSK viewers. All of your donations and prayers are going to make a huge impact in Mason's and his family's life. Please vote for politicians who want healthcare for everyone in the United States. I have friends who have suffered greatly because they don't have access to health insurance.

[@audreyandremington5265]

Ever heard of Medicare and Medicaid? We already have that . . .

[@shades_of_cool7178]

I was looking for someone to use this situation to pivot socialism. Didn’t take long. Due to Obamacare my relatives lost their doctors.

[@yourdaddy9622]

@@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319how much did you donate? Lashing out at others to make yourself feel better that no one returns your texts? Never invites you to parties? Your parents don’t hug you? You’re sad, and sounds like you deserve it.

[@lynda9241]

@@audreyandremington5265 I have both & they do not pay for meds I need for quality of life. It's a sad fact!!!

[@MB-zn9vg]

@@shades_of_cool7178 yes I’d vote for politicians who want healthcare for everyone but not these degenerate ones who push for a certain agenda. Until then, donations should be encouraged. Research facilities and the pharmaceutical industry should also be held accountable

[@pinkrebellionxyz1567]

The American health care system makes me sick

[@SEEKANDSTREAM]

Nothing but buisness not health

[@hexlok7]

literally

[@wab8458]

Everything is for money in America not one thing actually cares for your health.

[@SEEKANDSTREAM]

@@wab8458 America is a business not a country

[@iamcleaver6854]

What country provides medicines you take at home for free? He is not currently at a hospital...

[@currentcommerce4774]

this father has the patience of a monk not to commit an act of terror against that insurance corporation. I wouldnt be able to have that restraint. God bless him and his family.

[@qwertyasdf4081]

I’m not a father, but if my kid was getting denied life saving medicine, I would have a hard time not storming into that agency and hitting whoever did this. That father is a saint.

[@joruss443]

The ending of Fight Club comes to mind

[@caffeinejunkie6553]

John Q

[@athenaathena77712]

Excellent point...

[@Gamingtv23658]

Oh yeah.

[@nomansland309]

I'm so happy that SBSK chose to highlight this topic. In my beliefs, this is absolutely criminal for our "healthcare" system to put a child and family through this, all for the sake of money. Profit over people, and truly evil, yet it's happening everywhere to so many. My prayers go out to Mason and this family, along with all of the other special humans on this Earth who need True medicine and are being denied. We deserve better. Thank you SBSK for all the work that you do to bring more awareness, education, and love! ❤️

[@信者の男]

Just go help to fund his treatment, it does cost money

[@jonc8561]

@Swedish Fish Fan Not for the insurance companies unfortunately. Also if the pharmaceutical companies weren't driven by greed, we'd be in a better state.

[@jasminetpf6366]

That’s capitalism

[@jonc8561]

@@jasminetpf6366 we need some regulations in place but anyways, I feel for this family. I'm glad their fundraiser is going well.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

What do you expect in a country where Nancy Pelosi makes $115 million a year? Health care is a business here, unfortunately. My bill was nearly $2 million when I was nine because I had a Traumatic Brain Injury from a car accident. Lived in hospital for eight months.

[@whatthefridgemagnet]

Regardless of your views, NO person should be denied life saving medicine. No person should require insurance to stay alive. It is unforgivable. Mason is so sweet, he has really touched my heart.

[@cherniichai]

Careful, old Americans are gonna call you a commuinist!

[@OzCroc]

@Area69employee They said they didn't need to pay.

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

@@cherniichai They call everything communist it's so annoying

[@nope6908]

@@JohnDoe-bh2lp Americans call everything a communist or nazi

[@mildass6173]

@@cherniichai Its not our fault commies use it to leverage their agenda. Aside from that Im all for it.

[@MIKEMAKESTHINGS]

Poor little guy. Hope he does well.

[@NostalgiaMan]

Insurance companies are not doctors. What the hell is the matter with companies. We need laws stopping insurance companies doing this

[@nobodyspecial4702]

We need laws stopping pharmaceutical companies from direct marketing to consumers and more importantly, to doctors. They give incentives to doctors who prescribe their most expensive medications, whether or not they work better than cheaper ones.

[@catheerineflannigan3321]

this country has itself to blame. what do you think HMOs are all about? the majority of people thought it was great without thinking it through. it ruined the field of medicine. any doctor will tell you that. ask them.

[@Rexxsar101]

JFK was planning on ending big corrupt companies doing this sort of stuff and right before he was going to pass the bill, he got assassinated.

[@NostalgiaMan]

@@Rexxsar101 Yes this is true. I always wonder what it would be like if he lived.

[@ruminationstation4200]

I just flabbergasted at how you can get an insurance agent on the phone and have them confirm "yes, we got the paperwork from his doctor saying this medicine is 100% necessary for his health and be will suffer harm if denied. And no, there are no alternative treatments or meds were offering as an alternative. We're simply saying you're son is going to get sicker". Insurance is not doctor, God, or executioner. so why have we handed them the ability to make these choices and essentially who lives and dies?

[@sabpenn4272]

This is incredibly valid, this message needs to be more public.

[@JRS-j9m]

We're paying for death panels. $1500 per month and not get what you need out of it is criminal.

[@wedp112]

Awfully similar to those ridiculous "death panels" the US conservatives used to talk about when regarding universal healthcare isn't it? I've seen Americans get denied medication and not afford care to the point they died early more so than any developed countries with universal healthcare. It seems the insurance companies are the death panels.

[@raw_dah]

Yes but they deserve this right? Like, what did they expect from capitalists? Can't help but laugh at the incompetence citizens gotta endure infront of politics.

[@ephiz23]

Money.

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

The things private US health insurance companies get away with is beyond criminal.

[@nope5657]

They want us sick and dying and chronically ill. It's better for their bottom line.

[@HRwoeking]

I agree, just know- it’s not JUST the states. I can’t think of a single country who has a GOOD health system that benefits everyone.

[@davidrosolovski2633]

agreed

[@chrisi7127]

@@HRwoeking lmao ever been to europe???

[@Catlily5]

@@HRwoeking All the other rich countries have better health care outcomes than the USA.

[@raburner3717]

We need Medicare for all. Human life doesn't have a price tag, it is priceless

[@christins.1481]

One person in Canada said you don't want it cause you'll be waiting 8 hours to see a doctor. I would wait 8 hours for a life saving diagnosis that would cover me. This is what a lot of cpuntries aren't seeing. At least you aren't denied help. I needed an ultrasound to see a hernia, cost me $700 AFTER insurance. Then folks wonder why i don't have kids. I have crippling migraines and been having the same migraine 5 days now. My mirgaines messes with my liver and my doctor us wondering if I'm having seizures in my brain. I did have brain seizures when I was a kid. I can't tell because I can't afford anymore medical Bills right now. I would love to wait 8 hours if it meant finding out if my brain is having seizures.

[@raburner3717]

@@christins.1481 you do realize that the average wait time in countries who have Medicare for all have a lower average wait time than we do? Also that’s just not true and even if it was that’s much better than not even being able to get one at all since many couldn’t even afford it here

[@priestofronaldalt]

​@@christins.1481 That's why most civilized countries have both. Don't want to wait? Go for private care if you have the money. Can't afford private? You still get care. Having both means that private institutions can't overcharge as there's an alternative. It also keeps waiting times for public institutions lower as everyone doesn't have to use them.

[@robertm3329]

@@raburner3717 That’s absolutely true, in the US we need heavy deregulation, that’s what drives costs up. You’ll notice that in the US costs are high due to a million middle men but the care itself is amazing. But the government would rather nuke a city that deregulate

[@raburner3717]

@@robertm3329 deregulation will only drive prices up dude

[@rebeccathompsun1238]

It’s so saddening to see insurance and pharmaceutical companies do things like this. Medicine needed for survival that costs a fraction to make but are sold ten times more, is inhumane. When families and people are denied from receiving what they need to thrive..is just so disheartening. This world and those in charge have to do better. On the plus side, I’m glad that he is still able to enjoy his toys and spend time with his family. I can’t imagine how hard it must be, but this family seems to continue to push through and support each other! That above all, is the most important. Sending much love to this likkle (little) prince and strength to his strong parents! 🤟🏾

[@nope5657]

It's more than inhumane. It's flatout, actively evil.

[@rebeccathompsun1238]

@@nope5657 completely agree. Insurance companies are complicit, especially as it relates to fatalities or severe medical issues gained, after the denial. Truly sick sh*t.

[@Joemnc]

Yet they can pat their executives millions in compensation and donate to politicians, for their back pocket.

[@blazertundra]

The US made it illegal to bring medications across the Mexican border because so many people were going there to pay the fair market value for things insurance denied- things that would financially ruin them if they bought it here. So a cartel member can sneak fentanyl in illegally but a poor person who tries to cross legally with a blood pressure medication would get it confiscated. Seems fair.

[@biddiemutter3481]

@Thompsuun. I quite agree and couldn't have put it better

[@jeremydiaz5172]

Mason. I deal with chronic pain everyday. Although I look healthy, I lost my life. My mom is getting too old and I am afraid I will be homeless in the future. Disability won't help me with money either. You are NOT alone. Their are plenty of us who got an awful hand. I wanna say I am proud of you brother.

[@CaptionGator]

Damn, awfully sorry to hear that

[@КатеринаЧеркасова-б8и]

If u get retirement money, try to move to another country maybe

[@AEWFOd1993]

Move here

[@lubomirkubasdQw4w9WgXcQ]

wait is it really you or someone else? if it is, then if i were you i would be furious. i am really sorry for you. if it's someone else, then i would say that's probably a good depiction of what it would be like. wait you said ''i wanna say i am proud of *_YOU_* brother.'' so it's not you ? idk

[@Mastercheeseeater]

Move to kentucky

[@winkieblink7625]

THIS IS. A. CRIME. THIS. IS. A. SLOW. DEATH. FOR. MASON. Can you charge an insurance company with murder if they deny a medication that WORKS ! This should break everyone’s heart.

[@Mikaela0729]

It doesn’t make me as much sad as it does angry. It’s truly appalling. I couldn’t ever justify working for those insurance companies, being part of the reason people and CHILDREN are dying. Yeah, nope! Poor Mason. This is tragic.

[@jivalucia3916]

@@Mikaela0729 If you work in insurance, you have to be cold blooded. They are trained to deny, deny, deny.....their job is to deny as many people, as quickly as they can. They make money off denials. Especially with rare diseases, they don't wanna pay for THAT, because it's usually expensive. It appears these folks have lost their souls. I hope and pray Mason gets everything he needs and so deserves and that the insurance system is destroyed and rebuilt to serve people like him.

[@lunaloveless7234]

​@jivalucia3916 American insurance sounds crazy. I work in it in Canada. We would never legally be able to justify not covering something that was covered before especially if life sustaining. In most cases we will make exceptions on plans that don't cover life sustaining medications if someone needs it. Simple blood pressure medication is affordable with insurance here too.

[@Cafeallday222]

I heard a story from someone that worked for an insurance company, and the higher up there would be “gleeful” when they denied claims. Some people are psychos.

[@Cafeallday222]

@@lunaloveless7234I would not be surprised if the cost of blood pressure needs is way lower than the us (all things equal).

[@kinmation]

I remember one of my family having this kind of problem and the family had enough of the healthcare b*******, so all of us decided to move to Norway to work and live there. And now he got the help he need. And I'm very grateful, always love Norway.❤🇳🇴

[@theoldhermit2601]

Please update us on Mason's status and if his medication eventually is approved. We all care a great deal and we don't want his family to feel alone.

[@drosophilamelanogaster933]

As a med student from another country, this breaks my heart. This should never happen to any child, seeing such a sweet kid worry about not having the money to be healthy is so sad, GvHD needs to be monitored. Heathcare should be free, the ones who cant afford it are the ones that need it the most. Wish Mason and his family the best.

[@miashort1870]

Healthcare isn’t free in America because the rich people here want to have all the best care for themselves and the poor people don’t even get drugs that could save their lives or make them have a better quality of life. I think if healthcare was free for everyone here, maybe then everyone would have equal care.

[@drosophilamelanogaster933]

I know, and I'm so sorry about the situation. I know it's very difficult to build a free healtcare system from zero right now, especially for a country as big as the US. But I really hope you guys can achieve it, it's totally surreal how high the prices are even for an ambulance. In my country we have free healthcare that is pretty good, and then you can actually also have doctors appointment in which you pay. The only difference is that if you pay, you can have the appointment earlier and some surgeries that are not granted by the free system (ex. cosmetic ones) but the doctors are usually the same and use the (public) hospital structures so the price is not that high. I recently had to have surgery, saw a doctor fast (so I paid, about 150€) and then got free surgery since it was a necessity so I was covered. It's not perfect, but a system like this could be a good compromise. Wish you guys the best, I really hope the situation changes

[@wedp112]

Another thing about how US is the set up. I moved to UK and found there were doctors offices (they call doctors surgeries) every population center, even a small town would have one they made sure there was enough to give the entire country access with in walking distance. The amount of offices are present to cover the country though slightly strained due to Tories cutting funding. In US I lived in an area where I had to bypass 2 semi large towns and lots of miles of suburban sprawl to get to a doctors office it was 45 miles away. When I got there my ex husband was told he couldn't see the doctor for his first appointment until February,it was November. So US doesn't even care about setting up the infrastructure to make sure all citizens get covered, it's not that it can't , it won't. It won't because it already knows only a fraction of people will get access to care anyways. That is why it was extremely ill equipped for the pandemic, it's only focusing on a fraction of its clients paying for care.

[@MileinaJuarez]

Also, what I clearly noticed as an immigrant in the USA is one thing, that almost nobody mentions in regards to medical costs in the USA: legal fees. In Germany, you don’t sue your doctor. Maybe in extremely severe cases and you’ll maybe be awarded 100K dollars. In the USA people sue quickly and for millions of dollars. So, doctors need to have huge insurance policies. Technically free healthcare doesn’t exist. In Germany, we paid 400Euro ourselves, for health insurance and my employer paid the same. However, employers don’t gift you that money, the deduct it from the salary they pay you, before even making the offer. We have very good insurance through our employer in the USA and I was able to finally get diagnosed with a ct scan, wich is not easily done in Germany, for example it’s not routine in the ER, to get a ct scan in Germany. But healthcare is much more the same for everyone and basics are covered better . In the USA you are so dependent on having luck with coverage and your insurance and that’s ridiculous. I think insurances should be governed and having to cover certain things, all life saving medication, for example. Why can insurance even decline medication without even giving a good alternative medication? That should be illegal.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Healthcare is NEVER free. ever. Regardless of what anyone tells you. To believe otherwise is naive and insane. After you become a doctor. I dare you to work for free. Don't take a salary. I work in healthcare and like 90% of doctors are greedy sobs... And this is in a country that provides "free" healthcare.

[@ravenscarlettanis13]

I’m sorry about Mason. I hope this little donation will help.

[@ElSalviEdits951]

God bless you, hope life gives you 100 times that in return

[@TheSatanTheSatan]

Bless you

[@marysierra4919]

God bless you!!!

[@mr.pizzamarlon]

May Jehovah multiply your offer 7x folds so you may keep giving to anyone you wish. ❤❤❤

[@яИерихон]

it won't

[@rg975]

Good parents, good kids, good family, let down by a broken health care system. I'm so happy the internet came together and raised over $100k for these people! I wish I could afford to donate, thank god for all you generous people making a change!

[@marilynwillett804]

God not god.

[@aiyokai7332]

Disability, around the world, regardless of age, and regardless of "severity" needs to be supported. I thank SBSK for representing disabled people of all kinds and bringing up issues like healthcare. These kids are wonderful, and their parents shouldn't worry about their meds. Health insurance works differently where I come from, and while it's not perfect, this just feels inhumane. Medical professionals of any sort need pay. But medical procedures to save and improve lives shouldn't be monetized. Mason's little nods and headshakes are sweet, but I pray for the day he can run around and be chased by his dad again! He's full of life and spunk, and under the right circumstances he'll be able to showcase that!

[@thompsoon3]

In most countries it is. In Canada, UK most of europe and Australia here in Australia the medication would be free or at a greatly reduced cost, for example in the US Athsma puffers cost $300 here they are $6.50 all medicine regardless of what medicine is under $13

[@thompsoon3]

All ambulances trip, medicine in hospitals, doctors visits are all free under medicare here.

[@catness1809]

@@thompsoon3 the worst part is, most of the money doesnt go to the doctors - it goes to the insurance company. I dont know why we dont just pay doctors directly for their services. It seems like all insurance does is make healthcare a fight. Why pay them for that?

[@thompsoon3]

@@catness1809 it's all about money and not actually the patients in USA..

[@hypnopompicstate9910]

@@thompsoon3 If you are on a low income only.

[@Livika_]

I'm aching so much for this cute boy. It's atrocious something like this is even allowed to happen. He's so precious, I hope he gets to live actively again. Rooting for you Mason!! ❤️

[@ItsMeHi116]

he really is so adorable

[@Priya-jn6mp]

Wouldn't you ache for a boy that's not cute?

[@Jesus____]

@@Priya-jn6mp What is wrong with you? just because someone doesn't look like you that doesn't mean they aren't cute...

[@ItsMeHi116]

@UC_J10qD7q3I9lC0Mp0HafsA I think her comment was just simply 1) he's a cute boy and 2) that he, along with any child or adult that needs specific medications to keep them alive should be able to have said medication....and if they can't have it b/c their insurance will no longer continue to cover it and it's too expensive, that is atrocious. Him being cute was just an observation. :)

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

I have disabilities and so do both my kids. I cannot remember a time where insurance companies did not dictate our quality of life. The most frustrating thing is insurance companies save themselves no money by denying meds, especially ones the patient has taken for a long time. It always results in more ER visits, hospital stays, and doctor visits. It costs more than the prescription they deny. It's a broken system. I wish this family nothing but the best, and I hope they get the meds soon! Much love!

[@turtium]

Beautifully said. Thank you. You are right on the mark with your comments. I know as I deal with this broken system daily as well and it is always worse then even what is presented to the interested people.

[@alpacamoose4378]

This must be fixed. If they want to make us pay insurance then let us pay for a plan that is acceptable for all!!!!!

[@ophelian4646]

When seeing this I get thankful to live in Sweden. Many things are messed up here, but you get almost free healthcare.

[@jamesfeliciano4650]

AMEN

[@daved9680]

As someone who is in the process of getting diagnosed with a currently unknown illness/disease, the more you start to need medical help the quicker you realize that it is 100% a business first and healthcare second. Its unfortunate but the world runs on money first whether its charity's or healthcare it all boils down to greed. SBSK God bless the work you do and my heart goes out to all the people trying to navigate life.

[@jenniferleyden6557]

This is absolutely appalling. How an insurance company can deny LIFE SAVING medication is beyond me. Mason deserves to live a full, happy life and the fact that some people who don't know or care for him can determine what kind of treatment he gets is so gross.

[@xxWayoftheSunxx]

they do it so that the board of executives and CEO can buy more yachts. The sorts of people running these companies have no soul.

[@iamdenislara]

America … that’s how.

[@tylerdurdin.1982]

You cannot put a price on a child's life. This boy is bright and amazing but has been robbed by his condition of the energy to fully show it.

[@AndrewRowell-cc5qi]

"You cannot put a price on a child's life". The same can be said, should be said, for ANY life NO MATTER the age.

[@zhenyucai8688]

Everything has a price because resource is limited. Something what can save your life will be the death of someone else that couldn't receive that limited resource. Children are dying in mines so you can use your phone.

[@doc7000]

Every insurance company can.

[@StrykeSZN]

You realize a modern day slave made the device you typed this on right?

[@ho11owbone]

​@@zhenyucai8688there are plenty of resources for everyone to live a healthy life, but unfortunately a few people want excess.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Insurance denied his medication?? That should be illegal!! Sometimes this country makes me sick, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of human beings. I hope everything goes well for Mason, and that awesome family 🙂✌️

[@beng6149]

It's because the people that are in control allow it to be legal because they get paid by lobbyists

[@Blastmn]

Either that or they want to save as much money as possible so they cut loose ends that end up being this kid

[@RJinthematrix]

vote for change or stfu

[@Blastmn]

@@lynsea I don’t want to pay more taxes for healthcare I don’t use.

[@Blastmn]

Affordable my butt dude. Somebody is paying for it

[@MrGreekstatue]

Get your child over here to the UK. No child should be denied treatment. 😢

[@0psique495]

Watching this, as a Spaniard, is absolutely heartbreaking for me. Here in Spain he'd have his treatment and medication FOR FREE. This is why I pay my taxes with joy, knowing that maybe (hopefully!) I won't have to use our healthcare system for something serious, but my money will be used for people that need it! It's called solidarity!! This is how a fair society works! 😭

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

Americans of course want to change this. The Americsn government invests a higher gdp percentage in healthcare than the vast majority of countries. It's just that the healthcare system is so broken they have to deal with this. They should, regardless of political leanings, work to change this.

[@1LaOriental]

The profit motive.

[@junebugx1312]

most americans want this but unfortunately our government does not. i’m disabled and they make everything as hard as possible i swear.

[@stephaniestj5237]

Agreed. I'm sure this wouldn't be allowed to happen here in UK either.

[@emilykapallen4979]

Hilarious how Americans want something but our government - which is supposed to reflect its people - never listens.

[@deh7335]

Thanks! I appreciate you going from place to place raising awareness for people. You do great work.

[@juliaalvarez537]

Your username is the name of my dog lol.

[@binky8843]

@@juliaalvarez537 twisted vision gaming really

[@butt5810]

@@juliaalvarez537 wow what a coincidence my pet Giraffe is also named Tw!st3d Vision Gaming

[@walkingalive1093]

@@butt5810 my pet kangaroo is actually also called Tw!st3d Vision Gaming

[@demonride15]

First time ever seeing a different colored comment

[@megisanandroid6285]

Heart breaking. Seeing him so cute and small with his little toys lined up. Poor little guy I just want to hug him.

[@zinarose861]

I know as was thinking the same thing. He's so adorable but I feel terrible for him and his family. I pray he gets the medicine he needs asap.🌹❤️

[@megisanandroid6285]

@@zinarose861 my son is 4 and loves lining his toys up and it just brings it home how precious children are. I honestly would be devastated i had to go through this with him. Hope that little boy gets all the best treatment and medicine. Also, I hope the people who put people like this, in this situation, get their karma.

[@Artixou]

Makes me want to cry honestly

[@TheOneAndOnly_Mr_Cloud]

Yeah I feel sad about that.

[@Ohhiohh]

He looks like a 80 year old man

[@Star-um9cz]

There’s a point where it becomes inhumane. But that line was crossed ages ago. This is pure evil. I wish that kid strength, love, happiness and a recovery. ❤

[@SweetGumMinis]

We also have a special needs child who's medication was denied after years of use by the insurance company. It is incredibly frustrating and mind boggling that this can happen and it's even worse when the doctors are trying their best to ensure the insurance company how necessary it is. I feel your pain and you are not alone. Keep up the fight and hopefully you can get help to get him back on his medication soon.

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

i hope it turned out well in the end for your kiddo?? sorry you had to go through this as a parent .. hugs from Holland

[@visionvixxen]

Society needs to be educated on each person‘s role and helping to hold the system accountable and none of us know exactly how to do it, boy? Pressure, and to be honest I don’t know, but any systems of training and organizations that can help us learn how to come together again even if it’s boycotting the worst insurances and not having jobs with companies that offer those or if it’s Waze to broadcast the message and put their name on it whatever can make them accountable, whatever ways we can all be educated to do our part, it’s definitely time to take over in checks and balances for the Capitalist greed mongers Sorry, I’m not editing this because I’m walking up the hill and dictating

[@jetjegoesdutch7933]

@@MazGif what does that mean?

[@SweetGumMinis]

@@jetjegoesdutch7933 It did in the end, we were able to get his medication covered again and it was a huge relief.

[@junebugx1312]

my older brother’s name is mason. he passed away almost 2 years ago now. so it really made my heart warm when i learned that your name is also mason !! what an awesome name. my mason was a fighter and was really tough. just like you !! i’m so glad you have your family by your side. they seem really amazing and they love you so very much. i promise that we will fight and advocate for you every day !! i’m disabled myself and a very big advocate for free healthcare. i know what it’s like to have medications denied despite needing them. definitely not the same scale but i can empathize. i can’t wait to see you back to your old self and feeling better so that you can run around and play again. this community loves and supports you so much. you’re a real fighter, mason. just like my mason. he’d think you were so cool 💛

[@cheetrejo8011]

I’m sorry for your loss 💕 big hug to you ☺️

[@nataliasmith17]

Junebug, thank you for sharing your story and for telling us about your Mason. Thoughts and prayers to you!

[@lulumoon6942]

You sound pretty cool yourself, Junebug, best to you! 🙏❤️

[@RileyMTF]

I can't imagine losing my brother... sorry for your lost.

[@allmigthygoddess939]

@@nataliasmith17 By the glory of the good Lord Satan

[@lizarddude8003]

My goodness when he said “Pizza” my heart broke, I have a little brother the same age and that’s something he would say, I wish I could donate more Mason, but keep fighting the good fight little man sending lots of love and prayer to your family!

[@gavenerickson1174]

What a sweet tender child.

[@gavenerickson1174]

@FBI Likes Bluey nutrient-dense, which probably helps him feel better!

[@tobaccokitten]

@@gavenerickson1174 um no pizza is bad it doesnt have nutrients it's just calorie dense

[@gavenerickson1174]

@@tobaccokitten depends if your making it organically with naturally occurring compounds or not. Factory pizza despite being extremely bad in many ways is in fact an affordable way to consume nutrient rich food that has fat carbs and protein.

[@gavenerickson1174]

@@tobaccokitten truthfully, I was just trying to enjoy a wholesome moment about a kid who's probably dying a miserable death.

[@jonnaseidel827]

I see this as a chronically ill teenager in Germany. I cannot imagine how difficult and frustrating it must be to be denied life-saving and life-enhancing medications. Mason, I wish you and your family the best of luck.

[@astridx7485]

I'm Italian and we have universal healthcare, I literally can't imagine this. My mom has several medical issues and I've spent my childhood in hospitals while she had multiple surgeries. We never had to pay anything, it would've ended very badly if we had to. Knowing a loved one is struggling is hard enough without having to worry about not having the medications and treatments, it's madness! I'm sorry for the long comment , I knew this problem existed in the US but didn't imagine it was this bad. Sending love, vi amo ragazzi❤

[@cyrolina1705]

Same here, from Austria. For me its impossible that life-saving drugs arent payed. Yes, there have been special cases, where the insurance just only pays a part of it, because of their contract with the medicine producing firm. But it would be still available and other financining aid from the state would be helping in such cases. I wish Mason and his family all the best. And I hope that the insurance might change their "mind"/ financing policies.

[@nom3nnescio]

Same here in Finland. I have medication that I could never afford. I'm super happy tax payer!

[@Nanajsiuz]

Republicans and Conservatives are to blame for brainwashing the average American to vote against their own interests

[@teresagustafsson3527]

Also Sweden, we do pay for medicines but there's a cap on how much you have to pay per year. You get a discount after a certain number and once you reach the cap it's free for a year from the first day you paid in full. There's also a government discount on certain medicines. I can not imagine this ever happen in any country in Europe. USA leaders have to stop thinking they're soo great and superior because they're definitely not 😬

[@brenduhgeeyeen]

Thanks 4 sharing),:

[@wadetv2028]

He is so cute. I hope he lives a long and good life. He deserves everything in this world

[@MB-zn9vg]

He is super cute and sweet

[@ItaAndyOfficial]

He looks like a little old grandpa

[@ausiyumcarguy6622]

His body is on the Japanese dinner table. No joke they said he tasted delicious

[@nathen4021]

It probably won't be better unless his parents/family can figure out how they can move to a better country.

[@TheLotusblossom32]

ya real asset to society

[@Kyuubi451]

This is absolutely disgusting, the fact that America is such a painfully obvious "healthcare for profit" state, and innocent kids like Mason suffer for it....Enough is enough, we need to start voting in changes so people like Mason can get the help they deserve. Thank you for bringing stuff like this to light!

[@shaleamontanez4591]

I knew a child who died from asthma. He didn't get to his inhaler fast enough. Imagine the same scenario, but with kids who can't afford another one. J can't imagine Masons life without the medicine that makes him feel normal

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Yep. This country is great, but sometimes it truly is a disgusting place. Especially when it comes to politics, insurance, and money.

[@cstpa1]

healthcare for profit is such an accurate statement. so sad. ppl are just numbers here.

[@eileenlester4342]

Agreed. 🤬

[@nope5657]

Voting won't do a thing. Revolution is needed.

[@PlatypusPlessisLips]

Adorable. Hes a perfect creation

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

I'm very angry/upset that insurance isn't covering his necessary medicine. Out of respect for this channel I won't use the words that I want to use to describe the insurance company's actions and what they deserve. Instead I'm going to donate money. I pray that he is well.

[@melissachartres3219]

Have you any idea how much they've already paid to keep this child alive? I guarantee it's already in the millions.

[@koenko2]

@@melissachartres3219 and they should pay millions more, frankly. the whole point of insurance is that you're insured

[@melissachartres3219]

@@koenko2 Then what should the limits be? When should an insurance company be allowed to deny a claim? Never? That's essentially what you're asserting here. If the company "should pay millions more" and that happened for every insured individual... then the insurer won't remain solvent for very long. When they're out of business... NO ONE IS INSURED ANYMORE! Where would you have them stop?

[@chandelier6811]

@@melissachartres3219 I have a better idea abolish private insurance and have a single payer system

[@monarchdoge1330]

@@melissachartres3219 welcome to capitalism if they cant cover everyone then they deserve to go

[@coltoneatherly5897]

Man lil dude wanted pizza out of anything in the world. Such a pure heart and soul.

[@DD-ix3bm]

😂

[@greigite5191]

god bless all the people who donated, its now 4x more than the goal, at 100 000$ for mason

[@Jake-pz7oi]

A true ninja turtle!

[@TPKMOVIES_600]

Deep down, don’t we all want pizza?

[@Samual_33]

Bless his little soul, this is what sickens me about humanity. How can they refuse treatment to an innocent kid. I don't know why it angers me so much I feel livid.

[@76Betsyross]

Me too

[@lynda9241]

Feel the same. I am I'll also, with ins that will not pay for meds. This is Real & a huge problem. Quality of life is denied by ins co !

[@Chino-Kafu]

Insurance companies only care about $$$

[@Samual_33]

@@lynda9241 sorry to hear that Lynda. This world isn't working sometimes. I mean money is printed. Human life can't be. We spend most of us lives concerned about money im bored of it. there's more to life shame we can't afford to have more of a say about this system called society.

[@Samual_33]

@@Chino-Kafu I suppose its like most companies. All about the bottom line making money or profit at the expense of human life and energy output. We are just cogs in a wheel. Keeping it all turning.

[@emiliaganchorre]

Mason you are amazing. Keep striving and fighting. In my life I was losing hope, because I lost my ability to walk. But I will be able to walk like how normal people walk in a few months. I was put on medical leave at work after walking gave me so much pain which led to injuries at and outside work. I had the privilege of being driven hours to another state to see a specialist that can make footwear that will allow me to walk. I have never been able to walk correctly so I was sucking it up all these years, I'm 20. I am so happy and paiently waiting for the day I can hike to a firewatch tower on Mt. Rainier to watch a sunset with cotton candy clouds and nothing but trees for miles and miles.

[@GlammyGirl22]

It’s really refreshing to see the parents still remain positive and bubbly with masons health declining . Best wishes to this beautiful family 🥰

[@helenaantonia1965]

oh yes , it's so refreshing ... what's wrong with you ? a little boy is dying because of a lack of money and people who are too greedy and selfish to pay more taxes to have a real national insurance from the state , which will take all the needs in charge ...you are not connecting with reality ... yes , of course they try at least to give him some goods moments ...i think your are just so insentive , you are the kind of person looking people starving , giving them a cookie and think that evrything is fine ...

[@barbm2375]

What a strange observation. It’s “refreshing” to see parents being bubbly while their son’s health is declining?

[@GlammyGirl22]

@@barbm2375 sometimes when you are hit with hard news it’s hard to remain positive so much I’m just highlighting how great it is they show much positivity 😅

[@Onur-cu2hp]

@@barbm2375 go touch some grass. It shows their strength and bravery to come here and show whats going on. Why would they be 24/7 miserable they are the ones that have to deal with it on a daily basis , you cant do that being always down.

[@kleedasantos3236]

@@barbm2375 you're the strange one lady

[@bellagarzia9653]

I worked as a pharmacy tech at a local rite aid for a little over a year, and the amount of times I saw people break down crying because I told them insurance wouldn’t cover a medicine they desperately needed was more than I could count. It’s awful, but we had no say over it, we were just the messengers.

[@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319]

Tell them to use good rx! How does no one know about this?????

[@waffles3629]

​@@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319 it doesn't bring it into affordability for a lot of meds. Goodrx takes one of my meds from $800/box, which is a three week supply, to $635/box. Insurance covers it after a fight every year, but that's more than my rent.

[@sunshine-b3m5o]

@@waffles3629 Every time I've tried to use good rx, its never worked? I thought i was a scam that only worked with like a few medications. It actually works for people? Am I doing something wrong or does it just not work for most/some meds?

[@waffles3629]

@@sunshine-b3m5o it doesn't work for every med, or like in my case it technically works, but is still way too expensive. Unless the website is giving you one price and the pharmacy is giving you another you've done it right. I checked several of my meds and the only one that goodrx made cheap was never fought by my insurance so it wasn't an issue.

[@AndrewRowell-cc5qi]

​@@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319Good rx.....wonder what the catches are and fine print is....

[@k1ttyyh]

The fact that if he had one wish he would wish for pizza, means that we need to protect this little man at all costs

[@alexandersalazar9750]

I get what you're doing but that saying does nothing for anyone. It's just a thing everyone says because everyone else is saying it.

[@k1ttyyh]

​@@alexandersalazar9750 I would go ahead and say that pretty much no youtube comment ever does anything for anyone. My comment might be copied format, but at least it's still positive

[@joseviu969]

@@alexandersalazar9750 does your comment do anything for anyone?

[@alexandersalazar9750]

@@joseviu969 of course, the only person that matters and that me 😄

[@Townes.VanZandt]

He was just making a comment about how simple and wholesome the kids one wish was. Guess you don't understand that? Its a youtube comment you goof.​@alexandersalazar9750

[@Mingonator87]

It’s not much, but I wanted to buy you a pizza 🍕 mason. Much love little man. ☮️🌌🕊️

[@92tele25]

The look in their eyes says a whole lot . Im so sorry. Greed always has to come first in our world.

[@jbd4365]

I unsubed from you long ago because I realize I just hated seeing the reality of what was going on. You are literally are doing insanely amazing work. I don't want to hide from it anymore,.. you are such a good person

[@gentlesnot1864]

I like to keep notifications on because things like this (Veterinary stuff too) restore my faith in humanity

[@scee8474]

Completely understandable, it’s a hard pill to swallow

[@mcrachelgrace9568]

You are baring witness now,.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

We can all help, in small ways. Even just by being aware, you may help someone to have strength to get through the day. When I run into a fellow disability community member, it’s great to be understood. It’s an even bigger surprises when the average person acknowledges what we go through. 🧡

[@PrincessofKeys]

Actually a good thing to see because it gets stuff like this out to people who don't know, edcuate ourselves on the matter too

[@mylene_v]

As someone living in a country were prescribed medications are free, I’m so shocked and saddened to see what’s happening to this poor child. What the insurance is doing is criminal…

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

I wish my family and I could go back to Germany, where things were different. It's bad in the US

[@_kikizaman_]

Me too. I’m Canadian, and I can’t even fathom what this poor family is going through. I said in another comment, that if we all donate just $1 each (it’d be lovely to donate more, I’m just referring to those that really can’t afford to lose any money, like myself), we could make a huge difference. If 100k people donate just $1, that’s $100,000. If we all come together and donate just $1, we could save this little boys life. With a single dollar, we can save a life.

[@gemmag.2988]

@@_kikizaman_ You sound like a lovely person Kira and your idea could work. ❤️ from the UK

[@kookootrix1978]

Hope you're feeling better, Mason, and that you got your meds and anything else you need! 💙💙💙

[@salty_lizard]

The way his face lit up when dad mentioned "tough" was heartwarming.

[@jonesba2004]

Here’s a note to the parents: reach out to the pharmaceutical companies that make the meds. Some have plans for compassionate care for some patients. And then, name this insurance company publicly. They may not be shamed into helping you, but may have to weather the storm of bad media coverage that will come.

[@ethelmurmur]

I totally agree! When we didn't have insurance briefly, I started looking at the pharmaceutical manufactures and found that they would provide the meds tons cheaper than I could get at the Pharmacy.

[@Ashley-el4wf]

Eh those companies are evil

[@daveshoemaker7137]

They have programs to cover drugs that insurance denies. Transplant patients have huge drug costs. Why isn't he on CHIPS?

[@aryastark3148]

Or: shame and don't vote for those who are funded by them!!

[@MrJpm1989]

He reminds me of my late son who had Muscular dystrophy. My son passed away in 2009 at the age of 19. God bless you all , my prayers are with you all now always ♥️.

[@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3]

He will just reincarnate into a different family. Souls cannot be destroyed only transferred

[@lt.danicecream]

Sorry to hear that. My sister passed due to MD at 14.

[@MrJpm1989]

@@lt.danicecream So sorry my heart goes out to you,her and your family ♥️

[@MrJpm1989]

@@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3 God bless you ♥️

[@minuishaq631]

❤️

[@sb9697]

THIS IS REAL AMERICA THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE THIS !

[@sydposting]

My heart is absolutely aching for Mason and his family because I worked as a case worker within a health insurance company for years, and my job was making sure medications and treatments WERE approved for kids like Mason, and hundreds of other high-needs patients. The story of his family filing appeals and prior authorizations, getting all the clinical notes imaginable and yet facing denial after denial... I know that fight, I've written those letters, and thrown every piece of legislation and regulation imaginable in the faces of the "representatives" denying or delaying treatments to my patients. If my knowledge and experience in getting these people to listen can be of any help, I'm here.

[@gemmag.2988]

You might be a wonderful resource. How cd Mason's family contact you?

[@kathyevans6260]

This is my son and his wife with Mason and Lizzy. Someone actually started the GoFUNDme when he had to go to Cincinnati to be hospitalized in order to stabilize vitals. He was getting so little oxygen saturation that his blood pressure was skyrocketing! We thank you all so very much for your kindness and watching Mason’s story.

[@bettilupia3708]

truly, thank you for what you do. I have had to help families get much needed services and have worked with case workers like your self.

[@sydposting]

@@gemmag.2988 My email is in the profile of my "channel" description, I'll gladly reply if anyone reaches out. Even if all I can offer is advice, it's the least I can do to help others navigate this mess of a "system" we now have.

[@sydposting]

@@kathyevans6260 Kathy, what an amazing grandmother you are! I feel so badly for Mason and hope that things improve for him and your loved ones soon. The "clinical" denial of such vital medication for Mason has me utterly infuriated. Please let me know if your family needs any help on the insurance side of things, it's the least I can do for the time I've spent working in the industry.

[@DJ-369]

As someone who’s been struggling financially it makes me so happy when people come together and help people who deserve it like mason. God bless you and your family

[@Michelle-sv2rf]

Amen

[@BureauATF]

Hang in there. We're are struggling right now. I know some more than others, but keep making wise choices and you will be financially free someday.

[@Junksaint]

We have to take care of ourselves because multi-billionaires and our taxes certainly won't...they both could though.

[@bl5533]

Amen 🙏

[@richardshiflett5181]

God isn't real

[@ellespoonies]

I’m SO glad we’re talking about this. I went through this recently, (and am still going through it for some medications) and I’m a disabled adult with MEDICARE. If they’re declining children lifesaving medication (which they happily do, I’ve had to fight them my entire life) imagine how utterly careless they are with the adults.It’s disgusting, frankly.

[@Smitty627]

I don’t think I’ve ever been more sad for a child

[@kennethflaming8606]

hard to say tho, on this channel alone we se SO many pour souls, yet there are so many more on youtube, let alone the ones who don"t upload or we won"t know off its just sad

[@shannanigansisme]

This gets me so fired up! I would never be able to live with myself if I denied medication to anyone much less a child. I'm so sorry this is happening to you.

[@emotionsareevil8811]

@@Godwinpounds4333 dude

[@alexperales9993]

I hope that Mason can recieve good help to feel better.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Helping is a lot better than hoping.

[@rickdeckard8339]

@@nedcramdon1306 not everyone is in a position to help, but hope is an emotion anyone can feel and it means more than nothing. It also means more than empty criticism over KZbin comments.

[@RemstersReviews]

I have had a gut full of the most vulnerable of us, going without, over money.

[@renthevillain1885]

These are the strongest parents I know. I would be having a mental breakdown everyday if I was told my child was denied LIFE SAVING medicine. Get well Mason

[@Romy---]

There are sadly way too many parents who have to be as strong as these for their kids. They're not the only ones.

[@JenkemJohannes69]

@@Romy--- i'm an adult bedwetter and i also have to be strong for my kids

[@midnull6009]

NO they're not...they knew what they were signing up for letting the kid live and putting him through all those treatments...and now they're crying that it's too expensive?

[@popeyefreeze2541]

It creates extremists too. If I can't buy the medicine my child needs to live. I will take it.

[@Софија-крафт]

@@midnull6009 screw off, not everyone is a murderer

[@Themarleymarie]

I'm so sorry you're having to deal w this and are going through such an emotional & hard time. Your child and you don't deserve to fight for his meds. So so many issues w our health care system in America insurance specifically esp for our disabled community. Things have to change !!! Going to make a donation and you're all in my prayers 💗 keep your heads up !!! You aren't alone.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@davidstarreveld8598]

That dad is a legedary stoic. To take it not personal, and react abstractly to this issue shows the resilience that he has developed. Props to you and hope it gets figured out.

[@texaskiwi4189]

I would love to see how he is doing now!

[@tfgrrl2042]

Would love to know the NAME of the insurance company. They have probably already done this, but I would call the health insurance commission in their state, as well as their senators, and local media particularly investigative reporters. Make the biggest possible stink. This is OUTRAGEOUS! and we need to start holding these companies accountable. As Mason's dad pointed out it's also penny wise and pound foolish to deny a mediation which will cause someone who's condition was well-managed to become very ill and require much more expensive treatment. Love and strength to you and your family♡

[@short_sprite]

Agreed!!!!

[@mr_mack_indenver7807]

@@short_sprite If enough people threatened to drop them, I'd bet they'd change their tune. Would REALLY like to know as well.

[@zachm241]

@@mr_mack_indenver7807 why threaten to drop them? If my health may one day be dependent on this insurance company, I WILL drop them and inform why they left me no other chocie but to switch to a company that won't sabotage my working healthcare treatment(s).

[@heatwave]

This both angers me and doesn't surprise me at the same time. Until we get a plurality of this country open to the idea of medical coverage being a right, we'll continue to have these issues.

[@nope5657]

The majority are for universal Healthcare. But we live in a country where the politicians only exist to do the will of the lobbyists and Wall Street.

[@seanwhittington6637]

I’m afraid not. Government control is only worse. This is a morality problem

[@rockingrandmaof2]

It's all about the $$$$$. They're bastards!

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

You are absolutely right!!! Things need to change in the US. This is the kind of disgrace that happen when corporations represented by politicians are governing.

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

@@seanwhittington6637 not at all... We in most UE countries see health as a matter of basic human right and dignity and choose governments that are accordingly. The government is made out of human beings, who have morals and ethic. They should also represent the people with their needs and in solidarity ....of course, if you have a system like the current one, where they represent lobbies and corporations, then you're right.

[@cmsull3316]

More proof society only cares about you if you have money. If not you’re disposable. It’s so pathetic. Gofundme will definitely knock this out and help out this strong young man with the kindness of strangers.

[@shanti888]

It’s not that society cares for those with money. Money buys the wealthy care. It’s not right.

[@NicoleBoop]

Poor little sweetheart :( i loathe these greedy companies.

[@myminusmind5087]

i wonder who is actively making the descision to stop covering the cost for these meds. full knowing people can't afford to pay themselves, full knowing people depend on this medication, full knowing someone might get sick. i get frustrated when my insurance randomly charges me money for one medication when the last few months it was fully covered. i can't imagine what this family is going through, i really hope this video and the donation will help them through this. stay strong and keep fighting, you got this!

[@limitedtime5471]

In the big hmo kaiser in California, i know for sure it's the regional directors. They have a pot of cash every quarter to spend on care in their jurisdiction. BUT they get a large percentage of the leftovers in that pot as quarterly bonus. They make sure there's a lot leftover by... finding new ways to deny care. They have every incentive to cut good meds that people rely on. What can anyone do about it in the end? Go to the real insurance providers in America-- crowdfunding 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@krisjackson6567]

The manufacturer, the pharmacies, the plans…it’s a HUGE background not just one person making these decisions some days.

[@martinpace4889]

Republicans, in every nook and every cranny. There's always one up to something.

[@suzannemurphy9009]

Just shocking!! I live in Ireland and we have free healthcare.. I mean, there are fees along the way but you get the meds you need.. he's such a cutie !!

[@Lsergiew1978]

Coming from someone that lives in the UK where healthcare is free.. I just cannot imagine how it must feel for you as parents 💓💓 Sending love to you all ❤️

[@seanwhittington6637]

Nothing is free

[@munashechiadzwa3767]

@@seanwhittington6637 you have to pay for medication

[@gemmag.2988]

@@munashechiadzwa3767 A Brit here. We pay a subsidised amount for meds. If extremely expensive meds are required I think it depends on the local NHS Trust - in other words it's a bit of a lottery. God bless this little child in the video.

[@Alien-ASMR]

@@munashechiadzwa3767 where i live you just pay every month around 96 euro's to be covered for almost everything and if not its such an small amount also never more than 380 a year to pay out of own pocket and above 100 euros we can pay per month to pay the whole amount in pieces

[@hannahlou3406]

@@seanwhittington6637 it is free at the point of service. Obviously taxes fund it.

[@beeeps]

God bless your family.