LASIK is near the top of my list of things you shouldn't make a low ball offer on, but I wanted to pass this along for those considering refractive surgery.

Aetna replaced BCBS on the sUAL side effective Jan. & while there isn't a LASIK benefit per se, group members do qualify for a 15% discount (5% off promotional pricing) for in network providers.

Call the Atnea LASIK customer service desk (you have to be an Atena member) at 800-422-6600 to claim the discount. You will be required to pay a $200 deposit, so be sure you've done all the prescreening with a provider to make sure you're a good candidate. A discount voucher is sent to the provider and your net will be surgery price minus 15% minus the $200 despot.

Who says I never give back to these boards.