Fighting with health insurance is easy (for Jacqueline Fox)
Health insurance is like some medieval horror, says law professor Jackie Fox. But, funny thing: She also says insurance fights are easy. For her. She’s been helping people win them for 30 years.
Jackie Fox has a lot to teach us. And class is in session.
Here’s a transcript of the episode.
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