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After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and progressive disease.

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What happened A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and progressive disease.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 8, 3:03 PM

After repeated denials, insurance company approves boy's $6,000 wheelchair

A family is speaking out after their 8-year-old Owen was repeatedly denied coverage for his $6,000 wheelchair by their insurance company. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare and prog...

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Jul 8, 3:03 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 3:03 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

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