HOW TO SHOP

 You Now Have The Right to Lower your Healthcare Costs
by Getting Upfront Prices and Shopping

Before going to a hospital or hospital-owned clinic, look for prices online at competitive facilities. Ask for the total price up front.

• Prices can vary by thousands of dollars at the same facility.

• The discounted cash price is often substantially lower than insurers’ negotiated rates! Ask for both and choose the best price.

If the facility will not provide price information, show them the government’s rule which says they must post their prices.

Ask for the total “bundled” price, including all anesthesia, labs, radiology, medical devices, physician fees, and facilities fees.

Do not accept estimates or averages, only actual prices. You should not be asked to give any personal information (such as your name and insurance plan) in order to get the price.