Key facts
- Blue Shield of California is criticized following the death of Ken Jones.
- Ken Jones, 71, died Saturday from Stage 4 cancer.
- Jones' family alleges Blue Shield denied him treatment.
Blue Shield of California is facing criticism after the death of Ken Jones, a 71-year-old retired San Francisco firefighter who passed away on Saturday. Jones had been battling Stage 4 cancer, and his family has accused the insurance provider of denying him necessary treatment. The company has not yet publicly commented on the allegations.