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Fears terminally-ill British mum will 'die in US' after insurance refusal Fears terminally-ill British mum will 'die in US' after insurance refusal
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Friends of a terminally-ill woman "stuck" in a US hospital fear she may die abroad after her insurance company refused to pay out.Friends of a terminally-ill woman "stuck" in a US hospital fear she may die abroad after her insurance company refused to pay out.
Cancer patient Lindsey Gates, 40, broke her leg during a "bucket list" trip to Disneyworld, Florida, with her family.Cancer patient Lindsey Gates, 40, broke her leg during a "bucket list" trip to Disneyworld, Florida, with her family.
Friend Rikki Wilson said her insurer was "well aware" of her condition and Ms Gates believed she was covered.Friend Rikki Wilson said her insurer was "well aware" of her condition and Ms Gates believed she was covered.
Travel Insurance Facilities said its investigation was "regrettably conclusive".Travel Insurance Facilities said its investigation was "regrettably conclusive".
'Dream to disaster''Dream to disaster'
Ms Gates, from Emsworth, Hampshire, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and has been receiving treatment for secondary tumours since.Ms Gates, from Emsworth, Hampshire, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and has been receiving treatment for secondary tumours since.
Friends and family helped to raise money to send Ms Gates, husband Jason, and daughters Brooke and Charley, to Florida.Friends and family helped to raise money to send Ms Gates, husband Jason, and daughters Brooke and Charley, to Florida.
US doctors treating her broken leg also found her cancer had deteriorated further.US doctors treating her broken leg also found her cancer had deteriorated further.
Since her admission to hospital on 21 June, Ms Gates has amassed a $131,000 (£101,000) medical bill.Since her admission to hospital on 21 June, Ms Gates has amassed a $131,000 (£101,000) medical bill.
Ms Wilson said Ms Gates' insurance company had cited an unrelated medical condition from her past as a reason not to pay out.Ms Wilson said Ms Gates' insurance company had cited an unrelated medical condition from her past as a reason not to pay out.
"It's a rip off, they are using a loophole from her medical history from years ago, it has nothing to do with her cancer.""It's a rip off, they are using a loophole from her medical history from years ago, it has nothing to do with her cancer."
The family hopes to fly Ms Gates back to the UK in a special air ambulance, which they believe will cost £65,000.The family hopes to fly Ms Gates back to the UK in a special air ambulance, which they believe will cost £65,000.
A fundraising page has been launched in a bid to fund the family's medical bills and any travel costs. A Go Fund Me website appeal has been launched in a bid to fund the family's medical bills and any travel costs.
Ms Wilson said: "A holiday of a lifetime has turned into a disaster.Ms Wilson said: "A holiday of a lifetime has turned into a disaster.
"She's on borrowed time, the risk and worry is that she could pass away out there.""She's on borrowed time, the risk and worry is that she could pass away out there."
Travel Insurance Facilities said it would not pay out after carrying out a full investigation.Travel Insurance Facilities said it would not pay out after carrying out a full investigation.
In a statement, the firm said: "We are truly sorry for the unfortunate circumstances - our thoughts are with them all at this difficult time".In a statement, the firm said: "We are truly sorry for the unfortunate circumstances - our thoughts are with them all at this difficult time".