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?”
Today I just wanted to make a big long list of companies that offer discounts and/or freebies for health care workers like physicians, dentists, APCs, and other health care high-income professionals who read this blog. Hopefully, you can find one or two discounts you can use. But even if your company isn’t listed, don’t be afraid to ask for a health care discount! I’m sure I forgot a few, so please list the ones I forgot in the comments section and I’ll add them. Note that some 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.
Food
Krispy Kreme
The donut chain offers 2 boxes of glazed donuts free to health care workers every Monday. Bring your badge. It started on March 30th, Doctor’s Day! Only goes through May 12, so enjoy it while you can. OFFER EXPIRED
Starbucks
Free tall iced or hot coffee to health care workers through May 3rd, assuming you can find one that’s open. Not sure if you can combine this with UberEats or not. OFFER EXPIRED
IHOP
20% off for healthcare workers. Mention the offer when you call in and show ID when you pick up.
The Parish
In Tucson? 50% off at The Parish for health care workers, grocery store workers, laid off entertainment employees, and cancelled musicians.
Diablo Burger
In Flagstaff or Tucson? 2 for 1 deals for health care workers.
White Castle
Free Castle Combo or breakfast combo to healthcare workers and EMTs, valid through the end of April. Show ID. OFFER EXPIRED
Verb Bars
Want free bars? Just text them at 415-915-8372 and they’ll send you some. I texted them on 5/6/2020 and they just asked me to fill out a short form to receive free bars.
RBar Energy
Up to 40% off their bars. Verify here.
Circle K, WaWa, GetGo, Hej, Cumberland Farms
Get a free coffee.
DoorDash
$0 delivery fees and reduced service fees.
Califia Farms
Free case of coffee. Tag on Instagram.
UberEats
Free meals. Email [email protected] to arrange.
McDonald’s
Free thank-you meals to first responders and healthcare workers. OFFER EXPIRED
Offering free samples and 15% off for healthcare workers using the promo code “HealthCareHeroes” at checkout.
This section (food) could go on and on forever. There are hundreds or even thousands of restaurants, food providers etc offering discounts right now.
Retail
Dollar General
10% off for health care workers, first responders, and activated Guardsmen. Just show ID.
Costco
Show your badge and go to the front of the line to get into the store. Guaranteed toilet paper!
Big Lots
15% off through May. Use code “BIGHEROES” at checkout.
Sams Club
Special Hero Hours 8-10 am, no membership required.
BJs
Special Hero Hours 8-9 am, no membership required.
Home Furnishings
Emma
This mattress company offers 10% off. That’s in addition to an advertised 30% off everything right now. Show badge.
Mattress Firm
First they gave away 1000 pillows a day until 4/15, then a mattress a day until 4/20. Who knows what is next? OFFERS EXPIRED
Purple
This mattress company offers 10% off too.
Lovesac
40% off through May for health care workers, military members, teachers, and first responders.
Brooklyn Bedding
Not actually for health care workers, but there is 25% off and free shipping for military and first responders.
Leesa
Another mattress company that supposedly has a 15% off deal for first responders with badge at checkout, but I couldn’t find a link online. Does anyone ever pay retail for mattresses anyway?
Gasoline
BP
BP is offering 50 cents off a tank of gas after getting a code from ID.me. Get the code by April 30th and use by June 30th (or before they give away $1 Million in gas discounts.)
Amoco
Same deal, same way to qualify.
Travel
Marriott
This hotel company is providing up to 100,000 room nights to frontline nurses and doctors. The program is run by the ENA and ACEP, matching docs and nurses with accommodations.
AirBNB
Also providing accommodations for 100,000 healthcare workers. Hosts will have to agree to extensive cleaning protocols to be involved.
Lyft
Free scooter rides for healthcare workers.
Tier
Free scooter rides
Lime
Free scooter rides
Bluebikes
Free bike rides
Divvy
Free bike rides
Hertz
NYC health care workers can get a month-long vehicle rental for free. You’ll need a proper ID, email address, and be a member of their loyalty program. Still, beats the subway these days.
The Parking Spot
Free parking near airports through May 12. OFFER EXPIRED
UberHealth
Free rides to patient homes and between medical facilities.
JetBlue
Free flights to NYC. Apply here before contacting JetBlue
Undergrads Moving
Frontline health care workers can enter code HEALTH25 to receive 25% off their move (labor only).
New Cars
Chevy
Discount on new cars.
Honda
$500 off ($750 for an Acura)
Hyundai
$500 off
Mazda
$500 off
Volvo
$2500 off
Clothing
The North Face
This high-end outdoor clothing shop is offering a 50% discount to health care workers through December 31, 2020. It’s like you just got a pro-deal.
Merrell
20% off outdoor clothing.
Barco
They are donating scrubs, probably to organizations since there is a 50 set minimum.
DearFoams
Free slippers.
Dr. Scholls
Free insoles. Your hospital must apply.
Crocs
Free shoes, but they have a daily limit offered so you’ll have to “stand in line” if you hope to get any.
Universal Standard
One free piece of clothing from the Foundation collection to health care workers. Email [email protected] THIS OFFER IS CLOSED
Under Armour
40% off for military and first responders only, verify using ID.me. [Update 5/5: Looks like this offer now includes nurses, doctors, and EMTS.]
Dagne Dover
20% off for teachers, military, veterans, and health care workers by filling out a verification form.
Ably Apparel
Tag yourself on their Instagram page for a free item from their website.
Clove
Free compression stockings with every purchase for health care workers. Use code “WITHLOVE”.
Medelita
Scrubs for 30% off. Use code “FRONTLINES”
Infinity Scrubs
Free shipping.
Comrad
35% off socks with this code: Thanks4YourService35 and free shipping for 10+ pairs.
FJOLK Shoes
Free shoes for healthcare workers.
Kindred Bravely
Free pumping bra.
UnderCover Mama
Free nursing tank.
Adidas
40% off
ASICS
60% off. One reader registered with ASICS but never received a code or any communication in return. Let us know if any of you are successful in getting a discount with this one.
Enell
50% off bras through May 30.
Kaktos
50% off socks. Email [email protected] for a code.
Jins
Eyewear brand donating free glasses to healthcare workers (5/day)
Rothy’s
One-time 50% off coupon code and four 20% off codes for first responders, nurses, doctors, hospital staff.
Allbirds
$95 shoes available for $60 with coupon code HEALTHCAREHERO
This list is pretty endless too. There must be hundreds of companies offering discounts. Just ask.
Therapy
Talkspace
Feeling anxious? These guys are giving away up to 1,000+ hours of messaging therapy.
Theragun
Like massages? Get $250 off a Theragun through May 4 if you are a health care worker, military, or first responder.
Headspace
Free meditation app.
Associates in Health Psych
Free 15 minute counseling session for healthcare workers, military, first responders, and even truck drivers.
Neurocore counseling
Free telehealth counseling through May 1. OFFER EXPIRED
REAL
Free month of online counseling/therapy.
Coaches4Good
Free 30 minutes of life coaching “to get ready for the next day.”
Art of Living
Free online course on breathing and meditation.
Reloveution
Free 1 hour mental health session.
Caregivers
Care.com
Care.com is offering a free 30 days of access to the site where you can find caregivers for your kids, pets, or home.
Car Repair
National Auto Collision Centers
Discount on deductible for health care workers, military, first responders, grocery workers, and anyone out of work. Free pick-up/towing/delivery too.
AAA
Free roadside assistance.
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Free battery installation, free tire repair, 50% off oil change
Mazda
Free oil changes and enhanced interior car sanitizing.
Brakes Plus
20% discount
Fitness
Habitlyfit.com
Free fitness classes.
Training Mate
Free 1-month access to Mate to Go online workouts.
Down Dog App
Free yoga apps.
Yoga 2.0 Studio
Free virtual yoga classes. Email proof of profession to [email protected]
Vulgar Yoga
Free yoga and pilates.
Hygiene
Hiki Sweat Products
Two free items and half price shipping.
Car Seats
WAYB
25% off.
Communication
Sprint
Free premium features
AT&T
Three free months of phone service.
uBreakiFix
Free phone repairs through June 30th to first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital and nursing home staff.
Life Insurance
Mass Mutual
$25K free term insurance in MA and CT and have an income under $250K.
Thank You Cards
Hallmark
Free three-pack of cards.
Wills
Free individual or couple’s Will valued at up to $129.
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. I did, however, find a list that is even more comprehensive than this one, but I think I got most of the best ones here.
What do you think? What discounts or freebies 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.
Via email:
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.