Hey y’all,
This is specifically for people in the US healthcare system.
If you are getting a test or procedure done, ask them what the cost is without insurance. It may end up being significantly cheaper.
I had to go get a basic metabolic panel blood test today and they were going to charge me $350. When I asked what the cost was without insurance, it was $100. Mind you, I have good insurance. It’s around $1500 a month.
This has happened multiple other times with different people that I know. Just asking could save you a significant amount of money.
You answered it in your first sentence.
The US healthcare system. 🙄