Somehow I doubt it, though damn I wish it were so. I'm sure that as cash-only clinics and pharmacies become more prevalent, our government will work to outlaw them in order to protect the big business of Insurance companies.
However, the idea of a cash-only medical center targeting middle-income families, or cash-only pharmacies is completely awesome! I know that at least through AFLAC your employer can set aside a portion of your earnings for medical benefits pre-tax. If you're using a cash-only system, you can set aside enough for your annual doctor's visits, and not just for co-pays and the like.
I don't need this now, with my current employ where we're spoiled with great coverage...but it's conceivable that in the future that will change as premiums continue to rise. This year my employer had to end their in-house rule of 100% coverage by the boss, and employees split the cost with the company of the increase in our premiums.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002180619_cashdocs15m.html
However, the idea of a cash-only medical center targeting middle-income families, or cash-only pharmacies is completely awesome! I know that at least through AFLAC your employer can set aside a portion of your earnings for medical benefits pre-tax. If you're using a cash-only system, you can set aside enough for your annual doctor's visits, and not just for co-pays and the like.
I don't need this now, with my current employ where we're spoiled with great coverage...but it's conceivable that in the future that will change as premiums continue to rise. This year my employer had to end their in-house rule of 100% coverage by the boss, and employees split the cost with the company of the increase in our premiums.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002180619_cashdocs15m.html
I just wasn't paying attention to spelling.
