Donating Blood?

[Believer1997]

I am all for giving blood, however i do feel like i am giving it to the insurance companies because i give it away. There are several people who are making money off my blood and the insurance is saving money because i am giviing it away for free.

Pay people for for their blood .

IF you have a rare blood type - they do pay for it because they request that you donate more frequently if you are able. When blood is given here - it is collected and processed by the American Red Cross who then provides it to hospitals, etc. as needed - there is payment to ARC for collection costs and testing, etc. I do not think the ARC is making a profit on blood drives. The insurance companies are charging for the blood to be administered, but I don't think I was charged for the blood. I tell you this because I had to have over 20 units a few years ago and it all came from the ARC (to whom I donate btw). The hospital did not charge me for the product itself - but for the administration of it. I think if you are that stingy - you should probably keep your blood yourself...

[abbershay]

I am all for giving blood, however i do feel like i am giving it to the insurance companies because i give it away. There are several people who are making money off my blood and the insurance is saving money because i am giviing it away for free.

Pay people for for their blood .

IF you have a rare blood type - they do pay for it because they request that you donate more frequently if you are able. When blood is given here - it is collected and processed by the American Red Cross who then provides it to hospitals, etc. as needed - there is payment to ARC for collection costs and testing, etc. I do not think the ARC is making a profit on blood drives. The insurance companies are charging for the blood to be administered, but I don't think I was charged for the blood. I tell you this because I had to have over 20 units a few years ago and it all came from the ARC (to whom I donate btw). The hospital did not charge me for the product itself - but for the administration of it. I think if you are that stingy - you should probably keep your blood yourself...

Sure they are making money just not profit .. There are a lot of people in these non profit orgs that make more money than people in the free market.

But you are missijng the point if the insurance isnt having to pay for the blood they are getting somethign for free that they should be paying for

thus they make more money.

[Believer1997]

I am all for giving blood, however i do feel like i am giving it to the insurance companies because i give it away. There are several people who are making money off my blood and the insurance is saving money because i am giviing it away for free.

Pay people for for their blood .

IF you have a rare blood type - they do pay for it because they request that you donate more frequently if you are able. When blood is given here - it is collected and processed by the American Red Cross who then provides it to hospitals, etc. as needed - there is payment to ARC for collection costs and testing, etc. I do not think the ARC is making a profit on blood drives. The insurance companies are charging for the blood to be administered, but I don't think I was charged for the blood. I tell you this because I had to have over 20 units a few years ago and it all came from the ARC (to whom I donate btw). The hospital did not charge me for the product itself - but for the administration of it. I think if you are that stingy - you should probably keep your blood yourself...

Sure they are making money just not profit .. There are a lot of people in these non profit orgs that make more money than people in the free market.

But you are missijng the point if the insurance isnt having to pay for the blood they are getting somethign for free that they should be paying for

thus they make more money.

Well logically how long could the Red Cross run if they were not compensated their costs? I'm not missing any points - you aren't making a logical one. The Insurance Co. (Anthem in my case) DID NOT charge for the plasma - they charged for the tubing, the administration of it by staff, etc. I got over 20 units then and have had more since then and have all the Explaination of Benefits and itemizations - they only charged for the administration and supplies - not the blood.

[Guest man]

Sure they are making money just not profit .. There are a lot of people in these non profit orgs that make more money than people in the free market.

But you are missijng the point if the insurance isnt having to pay for the blood they are getting somethign for free that they should be paying for

thus they make more money.

Why do you even care?

[abbershay]

Just because i thirst for righteousness.

The way most no profit orgs, that are supposed to help people really are fronts for the rich to make money with a cloak of dignity. Comment if you want but do it from a point of fact and not just oppinion as i have heard the reports and its sickening.

[Guest man]

Just because i thirst for righteousness.

The way most no profit orgs, that are supposed to help people really are fronts for the rich to make money with a cloak of dignity. Comment if you want but do it from a point of fact and not just oppinion as i have heard the reports and its sickening.

Again, so what?

What do care how much money someone makes? If you know God, than you know God will deal with these people.

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, and I'm not just talking about those non profit organizations.

[Believer1997]

Righteousness?

Giving one unit of blood can save up to 3 lives.... I do not understand your approach to this at all. You want to be paid for your blood? Because you think insurance companies sell it to patients?? It's used as a life-saving commodity and they may recoup charges for testing, administering, etc. but they aren't selling your blood. I have countless explanations of benefits and itemized statements from the two hospitals where I was a patient that showed me that.

Most people give blood as a civic duty to help patients in their communities - if you feel that strongly - don't give it.

[abbershay]

Righteousness?

Giving one unit of blood can save up to 3 lives.... I do not understand your approach to this at all. You want to be paid for your blood? Because you think insurance companies sell it to patients?? It's used as a life-saving commodity and they may recoup charges for testing, administering, etc. but they aren't selling your blood. I have countless explanations of benefits and itemized statements from the two hospitals where I was a patient that showed me that.

Most people give blood as a civic duty to help patients in their communities - if you feel that strongly - don't give it.

yes and now if we can convice my mechanic to do his civil duty and fix my car for free.

[Guest man]

Greed.

[Believer1997]

Righteousness?

Giving one unit of blood can save up to 3 lives.... I do not understand your approach to this at all. You want to be paid for your blood? Because you think insurance companies sell it to patients?? It's used as a life-saving commodity and they may recoup charges for testing, administering, etc. but they aren't selling your blood. I have countless explanations of benefits and itemized statements from the two hospitals where I was a patient that showed me that.

Most people give blood as a civic duty to help patients in their communities - if you feel that strongly - don't give it.

yes and now if we can convice my mechanic to do his civil duty and fix my car for free.

It is not his duty to fix your car for free. That is not a very accurate comparison, if that was your attempt. If he chooses to do you a favor and fix it for free that's great - but if he feeds his family by working on cars... it's not his obligation....

I hope that people keep giving blood of their own free will .... it helps so many people and we never know when we'll need it. I'm sure if you or one of your loved ones were dying and needed a transfusion you'd be very happy to know that others have given so that you have the blood available.