Sebelius Urges WellPoint to Stop Dropping Coverage for Women with Breast Cancer

Yesterday, Reuters reported that WellPoint has been dropping health insurance coverage for women with breast cancer – a practice that will be illegal beginning this fall under the Affordable Care Act.

Secretary Sebelius has sent WellPoint a letter urging them to stop now.

In her letter, Sebelius writes, “WellPoint should not wait to end the unconscionable practice of deliberately working to deny health insurance coverage to women diagnosed with breast cancer.  I urge you to immediately cease these practices and abandon your efforts to rescind health insurance coverage from patients who need it most.”

Click here to read the letter.