How to Save Money On Medical Expenses

1. Use PriceDoc.com. PriceDoc.com lets you bid on medical procedures, like teeth whitening, breast augmentation, LASIK, etc. It’s often described as “Priceline.com for medical procedures.”
2. Always buy generic medicine, if possible.
   
3. Considering traveling to other countries for major medical procedures. This is known as medical tourism and is an increasingly popular tactic for saving money.  Here is a list of what different medical procedures cost in different countries.
4. When your doctor prescribes a medicine, always ask for samples. The samples won’t be enough to save you from having to fill the prescription, but they can certainly buy you enough time to visit a lower cost pharmacy.  Sometimes, they can even be enough to prevent you from having to get a refill of the prescription.