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Jennifer McClellan: “A NICU stay is $70,000 a day.”

Featuring: Jennifer McClellan, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, District 4

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McClellan Leads CBC Special Order Hour

Published | Video Starts at 02:49

I don't remember how much that NICU bill was because I was one of the lucky ones who had health insurance cover that stay. But on average. A NICU stay is $70,000 a day. That is more. Than a single person. Who qualifies for the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care act at the maximum rate of 400% of the federal poverty line makes in a year, that person makes $62,600. (02:49–02:55)

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