Hilary Swank is suing SAG-AFTRA's Health Plan over their "antiquated, barbaric" policies after being denied coverage for the treatment of ovarian cysts.
The Oscar-winning actress filed a lawsuit on Tuesday (08.09.20) against the health plan's board of trustees, after claiming they had "stopped allowing Swank's claims for treatment of ovarian cysts" in 2015, seven years after she was diagnosed with the condition when her "left ovary was destroyed and removed during emergency surgery." The 'Away' star explained she was denied treatment at a time she "was undergoing procedures to preserve her ability to conceive in the future." Her legal documents added: "Seizing upon Swank's choice to keep her options open, the Trustees pointed to an.