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. Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.com/medic... Join Our Community: Website : https://www.thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: @ThePatientStory Instagram: @ThePatientStory Twitter: @patient_story #cancer #thepatientstory #cancerpatient #insurance #health #healthinsurance