5 On Your Side helps clear Wake County mom's $126K medical bill

By The Citizen on March 11, 2025

Melissa Koch had a $126,000 medical bill wiped away after she reached out to WRAL 5 On Your Side for help. Melissa Koch, a Wake County mother with a chronic joint disorder, got authorization from her insurance company before ankle replacement surgery. When she got a letter after the procedure denying coverage, she reached out to 5 On Your Side.
Source: WRAL News