Tips to cut health care costs

CNN Money’s website had a great article on cutting health care costs today ~ 50 Ways to Cut Health Care Costs. 

I think this article is especially important for self employed folks who may not have access to a group health insurance plan. 

Some of the tips in the article I found interesting include:

#3 Pay up front, in cash - I have done this several times, and have gotten a 15% discount as a result.  If it’s a cost that won’t be covered by insurance (because you have a high deductible), then it benefits you to pay up front to get the discount.