Chesterfield man faced with insurance delays after wheelchair van accident: 'Extremely overwhelming'

New law cracks down on insurance delays for medical treatment

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — A new law signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong will change how health insurance companies in the state handle prior authorization: removing delays that have kept many patients from getting care when they need it most. Senate Bill 2280 creates clear rules that require insurance providers to respond faster when doctors request approval for treatments or medications. This change is especially important for patients facing serio…

Chesterfield man faced with insurance delays after wheelchair van accident: 'Extremely overwhelming'

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. A Chesterfield man has resorted to extreme measures to maintain his independence after an accident left his wheelchair-accessible van in need of repairs and his insurance company slow to respond.For more than 15 years, 71-year-old William Ogburn has relied on his wheelchair to get around."Had a debilitating accident in 2009, December, that's what put me in the wheelchair," Ogburn said.The longtime Chesterfield resident n…