Parents stunned by $445 bill for 3-year-old's nasal swab test in ER without seeing a doctor.

A 3-year-old in Peoria, Illinois, received a nasal swab test at an ER but left without seeing a doctor. The family was shocked to receive a $445 bill for the test, despite not receiving any medical consultation. This incident highlights the complexity and lack of transparency in healthcare billing, especially since the requirement for insurance companies to cover COVID tests without cost-sharing ended in May 2023.

November 27, 2024
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