Consumer Report: Asking Your Doctor for Discounts
by CBS3's Jim Donovan for KYW Newsradio 1060
Steven Greibrok tries to save money any way he can. He even asks his doctors for discounts.
"Health care is important but there are other places we would rather spend our money than health care."
A father of two, he's saved thousands by haggling for health care; $200 off hearing aids, hefty discounts at the dentist.
And he once negotiated a better deal with a doctor by opting out of anesthesia during a procedure.
Steven:
"I said I can take a lot of pain. (laughs). "
But haggling for health care doesn't have to be painful. A recent Angie's List survey found 74 percent of consumers got a discount when they asked for one.
Even the doctor you've used for years might be willing to give you a discount, it doesn't hurt to ask.
