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Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay

Stephanie Halver’s doctor recommended she get a breast MRI, partly because of her family’s cancer history. Her insurer approved the scan, but unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.

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Her Breast MRI Was Approved, But That Didn’t Mean Her Insurance Would Pay
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