Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance

Motherhood Alliance Podcast

Even with insurance, families often face substantial medical bills. Could opting for the self-pay option actually save you money in the long term? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice, explains what self-pay entails, its advantages, and the best circumstances for utilizing it!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The original purpose of insurance and how it's changed
• How self-pay options can vary from business to business
• Healthcare sharing programs
• Why the majority of independent wellness-based businesses do not accept insurance
• How wellness visits work when using insurance vs self-pay
• When to choose to use self-pay vs. insurance
• How to find independent clinics that are outside of medical corporations
• How paying for medical expenses may change in the future

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
• Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
• Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
• Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?

Resources referenced in this episode:

• Health insurance history
• https://jointhewedge.com/
• http://www.renovohealth.care/

Cost resources:

• WI price point
• Ascension
• Thedacare
• Aurora
• Prevea
• Bellin

Connect with Tabitha:

🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

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