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Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn't expect

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Hospital bills for childbirth can reach tens of thousands of dollars, leaving some patients with significant out-of-pocket costs despite having insurance coverage.

In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. "Thankfully my insurance covered the majority," she said. But she still owed $1,982.93.

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