Hillary Swank is demanding that the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists treat all its members “equally” after the organization’s board of trustees denied her coverage for the health plan.
Sue filed on Tuesday, August 8th and getting by e! News, this Million Dollar Baby The actress explained that she had previously sought treatment for malignant ovarian cysts in 2015, but was ruled not to cover it by the board of trustees because they consider it a treatment for infertility, which is not included in their cover.
Hillary alleged that the board of trustees came to the decision because they “relied on the notion that the only purpose is to maintain ovarian health.”
In response to her decision, Hillary and her doctors explained, “She did not seek coverage for fertility treatment, but only for the treatment of her ovarian cysts.”
Despite clarifications from her health care team, Hillary claimed she was not approved for “medically necessary” treatment.
E! News reached the SAG-FTRA healthplan for comment but did not listen back.