Woman was denied medical reimbursements after an incident with a rattlesnake

• Erika Kan was denied reimbursements totaling over 20,000 dollars after an incident with a rattlesnake.
• The insurance company refused payment within the 30-day waiting period.
• Kan is considering other options with medical insurance.

33-year-old woman from Massachusetts, Erika Kan, was denied reimbursements totaling over 20,000 dollars after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while on vacation in Arizona. The incident occurred in early August of last year when she was photographing wildlife in the Glen Canyon National Park.

During the photo shoot, the rattlesnake struck her between her legs, partially biting her calf. On the advice of her father, who is a doctor, Kan decided to undergo a vaccination course against snake venom, even though she did not believe that the animal had bitten her.

She purchased medical insurance online, thinking that it would cover her if she had to go to a doctor at the beginning of the policy period. However, the insurance company denied payment, citing a 30-day waiting period.

Kan received treatment at four medical facilities, resulting in bills totaling 20,749 dollars. She expressed feelings of helplessness before the insurance companies.

Currently, Kan has found a new job and is negotiating to reduce the amount of bills. She is considering other options for medical insurance and believes that medical assistance should be accessible to everyone.

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