Is it normal to be required to have a OB down payment?

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Yesterday I scheduled my first appointment.  I was a little thrown off When the scheduler said I needed a $300 deposit by the first appointment.   Is this normal? What if I don't like this doc and end up switching? Do I get that back? Does it go toward my insurance deductible?

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You need to call you insurance and let them know what's going on.

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A lot of OBs require your delivery deductible up front now days

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Never heard of that! I would def call your insurance and ask why? They should be able to give you an answer.

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Never heard of this!!! Diffidently call your insurance

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This is my first pregnancy so I don't have a lot of experience, but had my first appointment yesterday and didn't have to pay anything. Probably depends on your insurance. I would call and ask them.

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It all depends on your insurance. We have Tricare, so we don't have to worry about the down payment. My sister, on the other hand, she's had a down payment for all three of her kids. It goes towards your final bill with the OB.

Is it normal to be required to have a OB down payment?

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