Clear cost estimates from Myriad Genetics
1. Self-pay: $49 due now. (and $249 will be billed to you from Myriad Genetics). Nothing is billed to insurance. A customer service representative from Myriad Genetics will call you to collect credit card payment after you ship your kit back with the prepaid shipping label.
2. Insurance: $49 due now, the rest is billed to your insurance. If you select to pay for your test through insurance, a few days after Myriad Genetics receives your saliva sample, they will contact you via email and/or text to let you know your cost estimate.
Your estimate will consider:
- Your insurance plan
- How much of your deductible has been paid so far this year
- Any copays or coinsurance per your plan
- Eligibility for financial assistance
You will receive an email/text from a representative from Myriad Genetics notifying you that your estimate is ready to view. Most people will pay $0, but if your estimate shows you’ll have an out-of-pocket cost that creates a hardship, you have options which will be provided to you.
Who should consider taking this test
The Reproductive Carrier Screen is intended for people who are planning to start or expand their family and wish to know if they are at an increased risk of having a child with a genetic condition.
How long will it take to get results?
Test results are provided in an easy to understand report available within 3 weeks of the sample arriving at the lab. If an individual or couple learns that they or their future children are at risk for a genetic disease, a genetic counselor will provide options for family planning or medical care.
Will genetic testing be covered by my insurance?
Your cost for screening depends on several factors, including your insurance plan and any copay or unmet deductible. More than 80% of individuals pay $0 out-of-pocket because their insurance companies cover carrier screening.
Once the lab receives your kit, you will be sent a personalized cost estimate letting you know what your insurance is likely to cover, what your additional out-of-pocket costs are expected to be, and what your options are.
If your insurance does not pay for testing, you do not meet your policy’s guidelines for testing, you are uninsured, or you have a high unmet deductible, you can forgo insurance and directly pay a self-pay price of $249 for your carrier screen. If you cannot afford testing, there are financial assistance programs available for those who qualify.
Expanded carrier screening is for those who are pregnant or planning to have a biological child in the future. This test is designed to assess an individual or couple’s risk for having a child with a genetic disease. The panel includes more than 260 diseases, such as Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell disease.
Results are most informative when both partners are screened; each person must register separately.
After you complete your registration and your kit is ordered, Myriad Genetics will send you the kit to collect your saliva sample.
And receive your kit by mail.
Collect your saliva sample from the comfort of your home.
Receive your results within 3 weeks after mailing the kit with the prepaid shipping label.
Schedule your virtual genetic counseling session.
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Actionable
Test results are provided in an easy to understand report available within 3 weeks of the sample arriving at the lab. If an individual or couple learns that they or their future children are at risk for a genetic disease, a genetic counselor will provide options for family planning or medical care.
Affordable
jscreen is committed to helping you access reliable and affordable genetic testing. Carrier testing is covered by most insurance plans and Myriad Genetics offers the option of affordable cash pay prices and financial assistance programs for those who qualify.
Peace of Mind
If an action plan is needed, a care navigator will work with you on a plan that fits your needs. You can feel confident knowing that the carrier screen offered through the jscreen program, is the only validated carrier screening panel in the US backed by 20+ peer-reviewed publications and >1.6M patients screened.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our genetic testing and services.
How do I receive a personalized cost estimate if I elected to pay for my test with insurance?
After you mail your test kit back, our lab partner will contact you within a few days via email and/or text with a personalized cost estimate. Your estimate will consider your individual insurance plan, how much of your deductible you’ve paid so far, and copays or coinsurance as well as your current financial situation.
Should I consider testing if I am adopted?
Yes. The panel includes testing for more than 260 genetic diseases that are commonly found in people with many different backgrounds. Therefore, it is valuable for anyone planning a pregnancy.
Why should I consider doing hereditary cancer genetic testing?
The panel is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about their hereditary cancer risks. Anyone who has a personal or family history of cancer may be at increased risk and should consider testing. Knowing your risk will help inform your healthcare choices.
While the chance of identifying a mutation may be lower without a known personal or family history of cancer, anyone can carry a change in a cancer gene. Individuals with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a higher chance to carry a mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
Please note that without a personal or family history, insurance coverage is expected to be less likely.
What if I have a high deductible or coinsurance?
If you have a high deductible or coinsurance, you may qualify for our lab partner’s Financial Assistance Program for a reduced out-of-pocket cost.
What is the financial assistance program?
Financial assistance is through our lab partner’s financial assistance program. You may qualify if you meet insurance criteria and your household income is less than the income guidelines below:
If you do not meet the criteria for our lab partner’s financial assistance policy, and you still have questions, please reach out to hello@jscreen.org.
Should I consider testing if I was already screened a few years ago?
Yes. Over time, new diseases are added to screening panels. jscreen recommends comprehensive screening to help ensure the health of your future family, even if you already have a healthy child. If you were tested with jscreen prior to October 2024 and you plan to add to your family, you may want to retest with the current larger panel that jscreen is offering. If you have a specific question about your previous screening, contact a jscreen genetic counselor at genetic.counselor@jscreen.org.
