How Does Health Insurance Work for Cancer Patients? A Lawyer Explains it ALL | The Patient Story

Abigail Johnston was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer after she found a lump in her breast. After transitioning from a busy career to going through cancer treatment, she started her own nonprofit where she recruits lawyers to do pro bono work for people with stage 4 cancer.
In this conversation, she talks about the different types of health insurance, the role of insurance brokers, the importance of understanding your insurance policy and financial assistance programs for cancer treatment.
The interview has only been edited for clarity.
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[@teganwillow466]

I just love Abigail. Her video detailing her cancer journey was so interesting and very positive. She's such a well-spoken, intelligent, vibrant person.

[@suziewong2181]

God bless you! 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻 It breaks my heart that in this country that’s supposed to be so great, we have such a horrible healthcare system. I have lost too many loved ones to cancer.😢

[@kaylaguzman3981]

Thank you so much! My mom has leukemia and the insurance just dropped her so trying to find solutions :/

[@commonsense6967]

Thank you for the helpful information, Abigail!

[@simaphore]

This was SOOOO helpful!

[@stevefabian477]

Not being a perpetual patient is always the goal. Interacting with hospitals, insurance companies and medical providers isn't a good life

[@milliesantiago5563]

You’re beautiful❤