[montag813]

That's funny, I got $7,500 worth of healthcare from my doctor's group in exchange for doing their website 3 years ago (cost me about $950 in time to do). Yes, Jay Idiot Leno--a BARTER. that and other deals have enabled me to have a very high-deductible plan for 80% less than I had previously paid for insurance. I do site maintenance and pay no visit, shots, or test fees.

MDs who won't barter with me, I pay CASH and don't even bother giving them insurance info (which saves them paperwork), and always get a very nice discount, never less than 30-50%.

Louden meant to "bargain", to negotiate, as she later said. And it has worked for our family, and many others I have shared this advice with.

[OrangeHoof]

In about five years, there will be a TON of bartering with doctors who exist outside the CommieCare network.

[Richard Kimball]

Well, in all fairness, Jay’s more used to deals where he and a buddy screw someone out of a classic car.

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[Fred]

DITTO on the medical care for software services.... Also, my dentist does the same.

Lowden is a huge support of the health savings accounts. I have had this type of insurance for years and love it.

Had some hospitalization a couple of years ago. Told the treating physicians that I was on a high deductible and would be paying cash for the anesthesia and surgery. They cut the bill IN HALF. It was a win win for all. I am sure they would have let me make payments too..