'Too-Fat' Four Month-Old Baby Denied Health Care


	'Too-Fat' Four Month-Old Baby Denied Health Care

merrie

10-16-2009 2:30 AM

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because he is overweight, denied four-month-old coverage, rocky mountain

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The family plans to appeal Rocky Mountain's denial.

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