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Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US (www.bbc.co.uk)
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A couple were told they faced a $200,000 (£146,500) medical bill when their baby was born prematurely in the US, despite them having travel insurance which covered her pregnancy.

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[–] db2@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

The kid had to be welcomed in to the world in the most American way.

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

insurance companies and American healthcare… that's a harsh welcome into this world