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[quote=Anonymous][quote]for me, the best decision was to pay this business's fees and get going on treatment. I'm sure you guys understand that the doctors own the clinic/practice...they are the ultimate decision makers with whom the financial director is updating on the "negotiation process." Trust me - the financial director does not have the final word on these matters beyond approving a payment plan. The doctors don't want to discuss it face-to-face with you but they make all the financial decisions about their business behind the scenes. [/quote]
Your scenario sounds about right to me. But who the finance director ultimately gets approval from doesn't really matter to me. Doctors can walk and chew gum at the same time. And they're also able to say no. I'm not sure why one would think that asking for financial assistance somehow lengthens the process unduly. Having gone through it, it really doesn't.

Like I said earlier, what someone wants to pay is entirely their business. I am just as pregnant as someone who paid the "fees as stated." As you are standing by your opinions, I am standing by my opinion that it does no harm to ask about these things. It seems strange to me that someone would actually be critical of someone taking steps to pay less if paying less is an option.

But it's also instructive because it helps me understand better the mindset that keeps luxury goods sellers in business! I'll never be rich enough to just pay for something of this expense with ease -- this IVF was the third most expensive thing I've ever paid for in my 40 years of life (house and car being the first). And I negotiated over those items too, because price matters. I feel neither superior to nor inferior to others who make different choices. Nor am I sensitive about it.

[quote]Best of luck to everyone for a successful cycle and a healthy return. [/quote]
I sincerely wish the very best to you as well. This road ain't easy, for sure. [/quote]

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