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flag A Michigan teen’s suicide attempt led to insurance denial for necessary residential treatment, forcing his family to pay $26,000 monthly.

flag A Michigan family’s struggle to get residential mental health treatment for their 16-year-old son after a suicide attempt underscores systemic issues in U.S. healthcare. flag Despite doctors deeming him too unstable for outpatient care, his insurance denied coverage, calling the treatment “not medically necessary” and suggesting less intensive options. flag Forced to sell personal items and cut expenses, the family paid $26,000 monthly to secure care at Newport Academy. flag Experts say such residential treatment is often essential for youth in crisis, but insurance denials—driven by cost concerns and subjective criteria—leave families overwhelmed and patients at risk. flag The case reflects a broader crisis, with millions of Americans, especially children, unable to access needed mental health care due to financial and systemic barriers.

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