Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance w/ Tabitha Uitenbroek | Löyly Family Practice

Even with insurance, families often face substantial medical bills. Could opting for the self-pay option actually save you money in the long term? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice, explains what self-pay entails, its advantages, and the best circumstances for utilizing it!   In this episode, we discuss: The original purpose of insurance and how it's changed How self-pay options can vary from business to business Healthcare sharing programs Why the majority of independent wellness-based businesses do not accept insurance How wellness visits work when using insurance vs self-pay When to choose to use self-pay vs. insurance How to find independent clinics that are outside of medical corporations How paying for medical expenses may change in the future   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?   Resources referenced in this episode: Health insurance history https://jointhewedge.com/ http://www.renovohealth.care/   Cost resources: WI price point Ascension Thedacare Aurora Prevea Bellin   Connect with Tabitha: 🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)