I’ve seen my fair share of injustice in this world. But let me tell you, a few things hit as hard as Kaitlyn’s story.
Kaitlyn is a med student—a fighter with a heart bigger than most. She’s dedicated her life to helping others, volunteering at clinics for underserved communities while working her way through medical school. She’s the kind of person who dreams of making the world a better place, one patient at a time.
But right now, Kaitlyn isn’t fighting for someone else’s life. She’s fighting for herself.
She has a rare autoimmune disorder called ITP, which means her immune system attacks her blood platelets. Without platelets, there’s nothing to stop internal bleeding. She’s lived with this condition for three years, and despite trying every treatment available, nothing worked.
Then, a few weeks ago, she landed in the ER with spontaneous internal bleeding. It could’ve killed her. But her doctor had one last option: a medication called Promacta. It’s a pill that could stabilize her condition and give her a fighting chance.
Kaitlyn walked into the pharmacy with hope. She walked out with devastation.
The cost of the medication? Over $8,000 a month!
Insurance Denial That Changed Everything
Her insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, refused to cover the medication. They gave a clear no. They refused to approve a treatment that could save her life. They also denied a future doctor the chance to recover and continue her journey.
The Reality She Faces
Take a moment to understand this situation. Kaitlyn is a medical student already burdened with debt. She works hard to help others, yet now she must fight her own insurance company just to survive.
At the same time, she battles a life-threatening condition. This is not just a financial struggle. It is a fight for her life.
Living on Temporary Treatments
Right now, Kaitlyn depends on temporary treatments. These include harsh immunosuppressants that weaken her fragile body.
As a result, she cannot fully focus on her studies. She also cannot continue her volunteer work. Her condition limits her ability to live the life she worked so hard to build.
All of this happened because her insurance company chose not to approve a single medication. A decision like this carries real consequences—ones that affect her health, her future, and her ability to keep going
I know what you’re thinking. How can this be allowed?
It’s because they think people like her don’t have the strength or resources to resist. They rely on silence, delay tactics, and red tape, thinking the people they deny will just give up.
But Kaitlyn isn’t giving up. She’s using her voice—not just for herself, but for the thousands of others who’ve been denied life-saving treatments. And at Ted Law Firm, we won’t let her fight alone.
This isn’t just about insurance policies. It’s about humanity. It’s about standing up for the people who feel powerless and saying, “We’ve got your back.”
To Kaitlyn: You’ve already inspired so many of us. You’re not just a fighter but a light in the darkness. We’re standing with you every step of the way.
And to anyone reading this who feels moved by her story, let’s show Kaitlyn that she’s not alone. If you can, support her GoFundMe. She shouldn’t have to rely on charity to survive, but until we win this fight, every little bit helps.
Insurance companies may say no—but we don’t. Let’s fight for what’s right, together.
I’ve seen my fair share of injustice in this world. But let me tell you, a few things hit as hard as Kaitlyn’s story.
Kaitlyn is a med student—a fighter with a heart bigger than most. She’s dedicated her life to helping others, volunteering at clinics for underserved communities while working her way through medical school. She’s the kind of person who dreams of making the world a better place, one patient at a time.
But right now, Kaitlyn isn’t fighting for someone else’s life. She’s fighting for herself.
She has a rare autoimmune disorder called ITP, which means her immune system attacks her blood platelets. Without platelets, there’s nothing to stop internal bleeding. She’s lived with this condition for three years, and despite trying every treatment available, nothing worked.
Then, a few weeks ago, she landed in the ER with spontaneous internal bleeding. It could’ve killed her. But her doctor had one last option: a medication called Promacta. It’s a pill that could stabilize her condition and give her a fighting chance.
Kaitlyn walked into the pharmacy with hope. She walked out with devastation.
The cost of the medication? Over $8,000 a month!
Insurance Denial That Changed Everything
Her insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, refused to cover the medication. They gave a clear no. They refused to approve a treatment that could save her life. They also denied a future doctor the chance to recover and continue her journey.
The Reality She Faces
Take a moment to understand this situation. Kaitlyn is a medical student already burdened with debt. She works hard to help others, yet now she must fight her own insurance company just to survive.
At the same time, she battles a life-threatening condition. This is not just a financial struggle. It is a fight for her life.
Living on Temporary Treatments
Right now, Kaitlyn depends on temporary treatments. These include harsh immunosuppressants that weaken her fragile body.
As a result, she cannot fully focus on her studies. She also cannot continue her volunteer work. Her condition limits her ability to live the life she worked so hard to build.
All of this happened because her insurance company chose not to approve a single medication. A decision like this carries real consequences—ones that affect her health, her future, and her ability to keep going
I know what you’re thinking. How can this be allowed?
It’s because they think people like her don’t have the strength or resources to resist. They rely on silence, delay tactics, and red tape, thinking the people they deny will just give up.
But Kaitlyn isn’t giving up. She’s using her voice—not just for herself, but for the thousands of others who’ve been denied life-saving treatments. And at Ted Law Firm, we won’t let her fight alone.
This isn’t just about insurance policies. It’s about humanity. It’s about standing up for the people who feel powerless and saying, “We’ve got your back.”
To Kaitlyn: You’ve already inspired so many of us. You’re not just a fighter but a light in the darkness. We’re standing with you every step of the way.
And to anyone reading this who feels moved by her story, let’s show Kaitlyn that she’s not alone. If you can, support her GoFundMe. She shouldn’t have to rely on charity to survive, but until we win this fight, every little bit helps.
Insurance companies may say no—but we don’t. Let’s fight for what’s right, together.
