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Cash price for genetic testing during pregnancy may be cheaper than insurance

WBUR
Published September 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM MDT

It sounds counterintuitive, but it can be cheaper to pay for a medical bill with cash than to use your health insurance.

Alex Olgin talked with someone who found out firsthand.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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