Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

Man died by suicide days after Walgreens told medication was delayed

Kenney Blewett, 78, of Kyle, Texas, took his own life after Walgreens reportedly delayed his medication to treat his terrifying lung condition due to an insurance query.

Patient died by suicide after insurance delayed medication: report

Kenney Blewett’s wife said her husband was hopeful the medication would work but said, ‘I wish we had the chance to find out’

Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. A medication his doctor prescribed days earlier to ease his breathing problems hadn’t been filled due to an “insurance issue,” his pharmacy explained via email.

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups - Medika Life

By Lauren Sausser and Renuka Rayasam KYLE, Texas — Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago but started experiencing flare-ups this year that made him feel like he couldn’t breathe. Blewett described those flare-ups as “the scariest thing in the world,” said his wife, Cindy, adding that while the episodes […]

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups - Health Care Today

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” KYLE, Texas — Kenney Blewett was diagnosed with lung disease more than a decade ago but started experiencing flare-ups this year that made him feel like he couldn’t breathe. Blewett [...]