Health care workers are our nation's new heroes, although as the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is balanced with the economy becomes increasingly politicized, there are some signs that could change. In the meantime, we'll just enjoy the benefits. Many of you have never been in this situation before. Those of us who have been military docs already know this drill. You get a lot of people telling you “thank you for your service” when they see you in your uniform, lots of businesses offer you discounts, occasionally someone buys your lunch anonymously, and you learn to start asking “Do you offer a military discount?”
Just in time for the holidays, below is a big long list of companies that are still offering discounts and/or freebies for health care workers like physicians, dentists, APCs, and other health care professionals who read this blog. Hopefully, you can find one or two discounts you can use. (Specific details to the discount can be found at each of their links.) But even if your company isn't listed, don't be afraid to ask for a health care discount! Note that many of these companies use SheerID or ID.me to verify your professional status, others require you to show a badge, and still others use the honor system. The more you save, the more verification you'll be asked to provide.
Discounts for Health Care Workers
Clothing & Shoes
The North Face
This high-end outdoor clothing shop is offering a 50% discount to health care workers. It's like you just got a pro-deal.
Helly Hansen
50% off
ASICS
40% off
Comrad
35% off socks with code “Thanks4YourService35” and free shipping for 10+ pairs.
Adidas
30% off
Allbirds
Select $95 shoes available for $60 with coupon code “HEALTHCAREHERO”
Medelita
Scrubs for 30% off. Use code “FRONTLINES”.
Levi's
25% off
Boden
20% off plus free shipping on orders over $49
Dagne Dover
20% off
Danform Shoes
20% off. Use code “SUPERHERO20”.
Eagle Creek
20% off
JanSport
20% off
Kindred Bravely
20% off on a pumping bra for healthcare workers.
Merrell
20% off outdoor shoes and clothing
Nike
20% off
Rothy's
Four 20% off codes
Under Armour
20% off
Dooney & Bourke
15% off
LL Bean
15% off
Madewell
15% off
Vineyard Vines
15% off
Clove
Free compression stockings with every purchase for health care workers. Use code “WITHLOVE”.
Willow
$50 off Willow Generation 3 breast pump.
This list is pretty endless . There must be hundreds of companies offering discounts. Just ask. Also, be sure to check out Sheer ID and ID.me to see if the specific brand you are looking for has discounts and what their requirements are.
New Cars
Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC
$100s to $1000s off, dependent on model
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
$500 off
Ford, Lincoln
$500 off
Hyundai
$500 off
Retail
Costco
$30 Shopping card with new membership
Home Furnishings
Leesa
This mattress company offers 15% off.
Tuft and Needle
Another mattress company offering 15% off.
Emma
This mattress company offers 10% off.
Purple
This mattress company offers 10% off too.
Lovesac
5% off
Food & Entertainment
Cumberland Farms
Get a free coffee. One per visit.
Dave and Busters
$10 game cards to all first responders and healthcare workers. Show your ID at an open location to redeem.
Genghis Grill
20% off carryout and call-ahead orders when show badge or medical ID.
IHOP
20% off. Mention the offer when you call in and show ID when you pick up.
Outback Steakhouse
10% off entire check with valid ID
Panda Express
10% off
RBar Energy
Up to 40% off their bars.
This section (food) could go on and on for specific locations. There are many restaurants, food providers, etc. offering discounts right now, so be sure to ask.
Gasoline
Amoco, BP
These companies are offering 15 cent discount off every gallon of gas for 60 days after you become a rewards member.
Travel
AirBNB
Free and discounted pricing for healthcare workers.
Cheap Caribbean
$150 off on travel
Lime
Free 30 minute scooter rides
The Parking Spot
“Healthcare Heroes” discounts when you sign up
Self Care
Theragun
Like massages? Get 20% off a Theragun.
Nectar
30% off bath and body products when using discount code ESSENTIAL
Headspace Plus App
Free meditation app.
Associates in Health Psych
Free 15 minute counseling session.
Coaches4Good
Free 30 minutes of life coaching.
Art of Living
Free online course on breathing and meditation.
Reloveution
Free mental health session for “acute stress” of covid healthcare.
Talkspace
Feeling anxious? Discounted subscriptions for mental health support.
Fitness
Training Mate
Free 1-month access to Mate to Go online workouts.
Down Dog App
Free yoga, HIIT, Barre and 7 minute workout apps offered through July 1, 2021.
Communication
T-mobile
Discounts and free premium features for qualifying healthcare companies
AT&T
Discounts on unlimited plans
Life Insurance
Mass Mutual
$25K free 3-year term insurance in MA and CT for those with an income under $250K.
Wills
Trust & Will
25% discount on state-specific estate plan
Feel appreciated yet? I sure do. I was trying to put together a totally comprehensive list, but after 4 or 5 hours I gave up. But I think I got most of the best ones here.
What do you think? What discounts or freebies for health care workers have you found that didn't make this list? Comment below!
Although slightly off topic, the FCC has a little known program that can reimburse you thousands for tele-health equipment you may have had to buy. Here is the link: https://www.fcc.gov/covid-19-telehealth-program
Thanks for the post, but isn’t this limited to nonprofit organiizations or govt sponsored clinics
McDonald’s is giving free “Thank You” meals for healthcare workers with a badge. For lunch, you have the option of a double cheeseburger, 6 piece chicken nuggets, or a Filet O’fish sandwich. Meals come with small fries and any size soft drink. There are breakfast options as well.
I think this might be state specific.
Via email:
Verizon is not offering discounts for physicians. Only nurses and teachers. And physicians have complained to them about this so they don’t deserve the free promotion here.
Verizon should be giving discounts for all frontline workers……not just nurses!!!! Although nurses are walking angels so are the many other professions of healthcare during this crisis! Show the love! Give back! They deserve it!!!
Why do you feel like you can tell a private business what they should and should not be doing? Reminds me of an email I got recently of someone telling me I should give him a discount on my online course. It’s up to private individuals and businesses what they want to do. If you want to register your displeasure with Verizon over this, go sign up with AT&T.
Awesome! I love it when a blogger doesn’t put up with Godawful BS on his site. I fully support giving discounts to nurses and not physicians, and I’m a physician. When nurses make as much as physicians then stop giving them the discounts too.
Done.
Done. Signed up with AT&T.
Under Armour is for Nurses and First Responders only the ID Me site is very specific on the profession. So some of these sites that use a third party to verify will not give discounts to all healthcare workers as I am a Inpatient Pharmacy Technician.
Thanks!
This is not accurate – Source: my doc wife used it to purchase UA items last week.
Who is eligible?
ID.me powers discounts and special offers for the Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Family Members, as well as First Responders including active Police, Fire, Nurses, Doctors, and EMT customers.
Via the above link.
Since I am just a tech in the emergency room, do I qualify for discounts or is it strictly just for nurses and doctors?
Please call their customer service number and ask them. If you’re working in the E.R. right now, you’re considered frontline. Thank you so much for your service. 🤗
I think you qualify.
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Did my comment not go through or did it get edited out? I can’t seem to get it to post. My family is getting the MacDonalds deal in Michigan and I’ve been doing it in Virginia. Website says participating locations. Pretty good deal.
Thanks for putting this list together, Jim!
Verizon did give us 15 GB of extra data without us asking, but it didn’t know we were docs :-). (well…still am…although most of my work’s been cancelled now)
I agree with the concept of discounts limited from Docs because of their higher income, but considering families of COVID 19 patients and people who have special needs and people at high risk could benefit from such generosity.
would be very helpful as well. The idea that physicians don’t deserve the discount because they “complained” encroaches First Amendment rights.
My MD wife loves Universal Standard! They gave her a free high quality sweater, or something like that. I don’t know if Universal Standard is widely known out there, but she and her sister went to a personalized fitting with them several months ago, and now she can order their clothing pieces on line, knowing that it will fit well. Very smart.
They should have picked a better name, because it sounds like an insurance company, but it’s a great women’s clothing brand. Classic pieces that don’t go out of style.
I tried to figure out the ATT 3 months. It turns out it is a different company run by the government powered by ATT. Has unlimited data plans all the time from $39.99 but you can get 2-3 months free as a doctor or nurse. Only for you though, not family plan or spouse. Wasn’t worth it for me.
Thanks for sharing the details.
Thanks! You just saved me a lot of time.😊
I tried the Northface sight and the code would not work.
I wonder if the promotion ended early or something. It’s still on their site though:
https://www.thenorthface.com/help/the-north-face-healthcare-workers-discount-program.html
So why not call and ask.
permission to share this page with my colleagues at work…Thanks
Some places will still provide discount codes if they have run out of free product. Email a specific company to find out.
Verb bars is done. They were overwhelmed with response and haven’t been able to keep up. They will send you a sample pack for the cost of shipping though.
Thanks for the update.
Asics never sent me a code or responded to my request at all
Thanks for the update.
I also did not get a response from ASICS despite two emails (they way they instructed) with all my RN credentials.
I and my S.O. have also not received any response from ASICS. Signed up 3 weeks ago, emailed 2 follow-ups.
Fire Department Coffee offers discounts on mail order coffee and other products, to First responders, and as you all know, Emergency Department workers are categorized as First Responders by the Feds. Requires confirmation first.
The shoe was $60 before AND AFTER the discount…rip off!
Dude! You left off some of the BEST discount codes for awesome shoes!!
Rothy’s – 50% off a pair
(These are a PMG Favorite)
https://rothys.com/style/discount-deals-program
Allbirds – $60 a pair (for men and women)
https://www.allbirds.com/collections/health-worker-collection
Thanks for sharing!
Hello everyone,
I do work with SheerID, one of the verification companies noted in the blog post. Below is a list of offers for healthcare workers that we just updated. I’ve provided a link to each offer directly below the description of each.
You can also use the search feature at the following link to find deals by category or brand: https://www.sheerid.com/shoppers/
CheapCaribbean: CheapCaribbean is launching “The Beach Shift,” gifting vacations to a nurse in each of the 50 states as a “thank you” during this challenging time. The winning nurses will be treated to a 3-night, all-inclusive stay and can choose from any of RIU Hotels & Resorts’ 37 properties across the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. Nominate a nurse today: https://www.cheapcaribbean.com/beachshift
Deezer: Deezer is offering doctors and nurses a 3-month subscription of Deezer Premium. Following the trial, they can sign up for an additional year of Premium at half the price. Try it now.
http://try.deezer.com/music-for-doctors-nurses/
Eagle Creek: To all medical professionals, first responders, and military personnel keeping us safe, Eagle Creek is pleased to offer 50% off at EagleCreek.com.
https://www.eaglecreek.com/sheerid/discount-for-military-medical-and-first-responders.html
HSN: Because nurses have given so much, HSN is providing them with 15% off a single-item purchase at HSN.com. Verify eligibility.
Huel: Huel offers a 10% discount on their nutritionally complete ready-to-drink meals to nurses and doctors, as well as first responders. This offer is for orders of $50 or more.
https://www.hsn.com/content/SheerIDOccupation/757
JanSport: In gratitude for everything that medical personnel, first responders, and the military are doing, JanSport is pleased to offer these groups 50% off at JanSport.com.
https://www.jansport.com/sheerid/discount-for-military-medical-and-first-responders.html
Lovesac: Lovesac is proud to help the heroes on the front line of this pandemic find a little bit of comfort. Right now, all medical professionals and first responders can get 40% off their entire order at Lovesac.com, now through May 31st. Get offer.
https://www.lovesac.com/heroes
L.L.Bean: L.L.Bean is introducing a special 15% discount for medical professionals. After long days of treating others, take some time to treat yourself. Verify your eligibility.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/518112?nav=F5t518112-hp
Madewell: To help support our community through this time, Madewell is selling non-medical masks for purchase, and alongside J.Crew has donated 75,000 single-use face masks to Montefiore Medical Center. In addition, Madewell will soon offer a 15% discount to healthcare professionals and first responders on any order.
https://www.madewell.com/
Purple Mattresses: As a thank you to all of the doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals who give their all to support our public health, Purple Mattresses is offering 10% off any order. Shop Now.
https://purple.com/healthcare-professional-discount
P.volve: To support mental and physical wellness of healthcare professionals during these unprecedented times, P.volve is offering $15 off monthly streaming ($4.99) and 30% off equipment. Sign up today.
https://www.pvolve.com/pages/health-heroes
Timberland: As a way to say thank you for keeping our communities safe, Timberland will be giving a 50% discount to US healthcare workers and first responders on select footwear and apparel through June 30, 2020. Shop Now.
https://www.timberland.com/sheerid/healthcare-and-first-responders.html
Tommy John: Tommy John is currently offering 30% off sitewide for all Healthcare Heroes. The discount applies to all men’s and women’s underwear, bras, loungewear and apparel. Verify your eligibility.
https://services.sheerid.com/verify/5eb057b19c1d181bd389bf0d/
Tuft & Needle: Real heroes deserve real savings. A 15% discount on all Tuft & Needle products is available to healthcare workers and first responders as a way of saying thanks. Shop here:
https://www.tuftandneedle.com/military-discount/?irclickid=TGWWfVU5gxyORik0EHQlB1XYUkiwgpxsExke1Q0&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=Influencer%20-%20Other&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=sheerid
vineyard vines: vineyard vines is proud to support doctors, nurses, and medical professionals in the fight against COVID-19. To help in that effort, all doctors, nurses, and medical professionals will receive a 15% discount. Shop Now:
https://www.vineyardvines.com/nurses-doctors-discount/nurses-doctors-discount.html
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your time with all of this. I appreciate your hard work and sharing.
I wanted to reach out and let you know we’re offering 30% off to healthcare workers with coupon code ESSENTIAL which is good on all products except sale items.
https://nectarusa.com/collections/bath-bombs
We make cruelty free, relaxing bath bombs and other products meant to pamper.
If you could add it to that list I’m sure it will help a lot of healthcare workers relax when they’re stressed out.
Thanks in advance, and thank you for making this resource available to front line workers! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
I received the discount from Asics but it was 40% off, not 60%. Either way this is a great deal and I am very thankful for it!
The world is in flux. It’s impossible to keep a long list like this up to date without your help so we appreciate you pointing that out.
ProjectorScreen.com is offering 5% off all projector screens and projectors for healthcare workers. https://www.projectorscreen.com/?a=medthx