We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Sunshine, Ambetter, Aetna First Health, and Cigna. For out-of-network insurance, a $200 flat rate applies
Exome Sequencing at No Cost for Eligible Patients with Seizure Disorders
At MD Genetic Clinic, we are proud to partner with GeneDx to offer free exome sequencing through the Epilepsy Partnership Program, an initiative aimed at helping more families get clear answers and personalized care.
Exome sequencing is now recommended by top medical societies as the first-line test for children with unexplained epilepsy. Yet many families still receive limited genetic panels that miss over half the genes known to be related to seizures.
57% of seizure-related genes are missing from many commercial epilepsy panels.
By offering full exome testing, we increase the chance of identifying a genetic cause and connecting patients to more effective, targeted care.
To be eligible for no-cost testing through this program, all of the following criteria must be met:
Child is under 18 years of age
Lives in the United States
Had their first unprovoked seizure before age 8
Has not had prior diagnostic genetic testing confirming a neurodevelopmental condition
Testing is ordered by a licensed healthcare provider in the U.S.
Family consents to the program’s data sharing practices
A genetic diagnosis can:
Provide answers to years of uncertainty
Help guide medical management and treatment decisions
Inform prognosis and support planning for the future
Connect families with clinical trials and support networks