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Imagine being asked to pay nearly $1,000 upfront for a service that won’t be completed for months.
Kathleen Clark, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, was taken aback when her OB-GYN’s office asked for $960 upfront to cover her projected bill, according to CNN. Normally, these payments aren’t due until after delivery. Although Clark was assured any discrepancies would be adjusted later, the unexpected expense added stress to an already challenging time. Most people with employer-sponsored…