How an insurance plan for foster kids threatened an 8-year-old's cancer care

TL;DR

Ollie Super, an 8-year-old diagnosed with neuroblastoma, faced obstacles accessing CAR T-cell therapy due to North Carolina's new specialized foster care insurance plan.
The plan, launched in December, initially excluded major healthcare providers like UNC Health, leaving families uncertain about coverage for critical treatments.
Similar issues with specialized foster care insurance plans, including lack of provider networks and access to care, have been reported in states like Texas, Florida, Illinois, and California.
While the plan eventually reached an agreement with UNC Health, some doctors still do not accept the insurance, and administrative problems persist, impacting medical record transfer and prescription access.
Despite the rollout difficulties, the Super family is preparing for Ollie's treatment, with hopes that the insurance will now cover her multimillion-dollar procedures.

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