Eating disorders are a mental health problem that can ravage the physical body. That ambiguity can make it difficult for people who struggle with eating disorders to get appropriate care, and things can get even more complicated when insurers can deny coverage.Seattle Times reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to talk about the challenges patients and their families navigate while trying to help loved ones with an eating disorder.Resource for eating disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgRead Hannah’s story: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-insurance-denials-can-delay-lifesaving-eating-disorder-treatment/We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback