Be Wise, Stretch Your Health Care Dollars

Medical Care

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Use discounts and coupons for services and supplies that you need.* Examples are:

*  Membership discounts on prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. You can get these if you are a member of wholesale clubs, such as Costco, Sam’s Club, AAA, and AARP.

*  Advertised specials, such as buy-one-get-one free prescription eyeglasses

*  Coupons from local drug stores for OTC medications and supplies, such as a home blood pressure monitor

*  Get treatment for a condition before it becomes more serious and more expensive to manage.

*  Ask your doctor if you could benefit from taking part in a clinical trial for a condition you have. Clinical trials provide free expert medical care for persons who qualify. You can also get information for them fromclinicaltrials.gov.

*  Follow your doctor’s advice for which products to buy.

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