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Does anyone have Kaiser Permanente for insurance?

rowanthefrogrowanthefrog member
in 2nd Trimester

Do they offer the Harmony blood test or MaterniT21 test? 


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Re: Does anyone have Kaiser Permanente for insurance?

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    KdgTeacherKdgTeacher member
    Call and ask.  Even people with the same company will have different coverage.
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    mobilejenmobilejen member
    I do, in Northern California.  You can get the test done, but it is not covered by the insurance yet, unless you have an abnormal NT u/s, then they will cover the test and put you into a study.  I'm sure they will probably cover it a few years from now, but not currently.  I self payed & the Materni T21 company negotiated the price down to $600, based on our income.   It was worth the money for our peace of mind (I am 39).  It's my one gripe w/ kaiser.  They have otherwise superior prenatal care, but they need to catch up on this one issue & cover the test.  It never hurts to ask you OB if there is any way to get them to cover it, but I don't think they will.  Good luck.
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    DianaSaysSoDianaSaysSo
    I work there, so naturally I also have their insurance and I was wondering the same thing. I live in southern California. I got a high risk positive marker for one of my genetics tests and I was going to ask the genetics counselor on wednsday when I go in if that test is available. Trying not to freak out too much since I know these tests render a lot of false positives but I'm also staying positive. 
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    mobilejenmobilejen member
    If you have a positive marker, they should put you into a study and do the MaterniT21 for free, at least that's what they told me they do here in nor. cal.  Good luck!
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