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Old 06-17-22, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Most of my cash-pay patients have lost their insurance and are going through tough times. So often I see them for free or a token $25 co-pay and waive the rest. If I know they are doing OK maybe $50.

No wonder I am still driving a 1998 Saturn!!
I wish my dentist would help me a little like that. I have an elaborate history with him and have spent a butt-load there over the last 25+ years. Since I retired he doesn't accept my medicare advantage ( my PCP does ) and I have been paying cash for 3 years. My previous insurance paid about half.
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