Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies
Blue Shield is facing criticism for denying treatment to a retired San Francisco firefighter who recently passed away from lung cancer. Ken Jones, who was battling stage four cancer, had his claims denied, leading to public outcry and scrutiny of the insurance company's practices. Advocates are calling for accountability and reforms in the insurance industry following this incident.
- ▪Ken Jones, a retired firefighter, died at 71 after battling lung cancer.
- ▪Blue Shield denied coverage for some of his recommended treatments, prompting public outcry.
- ▪Jones' oncologist claimed that the insurance company's interpretation of medical guidelines was incorrect.
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Metro Blue Shield blasted for denying treatment after retired SF firefighter dies By Titus Wu Published June 4, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Health insurance giant Blue Shield is under fire for denying claims of life-saving treatment for a retired San Francisco firefighter who recently died from lung cancer. Ken Jones, who was in a bitter insurance fight that caught the attention of local outlets, died Saturday at 71 more than a year into his stage four cancer diagnosis. “I believe, wholeheartedly, that they expedited his death,” Jeanine Nicholson, the former chief of the San Francisco Fire Department and a friend, told NBC Bay Area.
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