Bartering for Medical Bills
What was once a common practice for rural doctors used to making house calls is now expanding to more people and bigger cities.
As more and more patients are faced with medical bills they can’t pay, they are negotiating directly with doctors and bartering for medical care.
Post-op care for painting walls? Lower back treatment for lawn work? That’s the case for some doctors.
Both MSN and The Indianapolis Examiner recently chimed in on the topic. The process is evolving naturally, with lots of variation.
In some cases, patients are negotiating directly with doctors when they can’t pay and offering services instead of cash. In other instances, patients are putting in time working for a doctor’s office to cover their costs.
Craigslist.com has become a hub for people in need who can offer skills instead of cash for a service.
Have you ever bartered for medical services? What could you offer in exchange for medical care if you needed help and were facing serious medical debt?
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