Id like to use a private bank to store my childs cord blood, but I can afford the cost or the payments. What are my options?
Many banks offer monthly payment plans for the upfront cost. Free or discounted banking is also available through many private banks for families that have a recognized medical need, such as a sibling or other close family member that currently needs a transplant or is likely to in the future. The families will have to meet specific criteria (for example, the person needing the transplant must have a condition that can be treated with stem cells). Banks that have official charity programs for cases of medical need include CBR (Designated Transplant Program), Community Blood Services, Corcell (Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program), Cryobanks International, Cryo-Cell (Donor Trust Program), LifebankUSA, Stemcyte (Layne’s Legacy), and Viacord (Sibling Connection Program). In cases where an older sibling or family member needs a transplant immediately, most medical insurance carriers will cover the blood-collection costs. Otherwise, it is unlikely that an insurance company will cover the fees f
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