Bea, Artie, Phil, and Abby break format to talk through a major drug denial that has put Bea's care in jeopardy, why private Medicare Part D plans are able to deny necessary care to people with rare diseases, and what it says about the US welfare state. CW: Some bummers around the 45:00 mark. Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod