Discounts for Healthcare workers
In an effort to recognize and reward healthcare heroes for being on the front lines during the pandemic, many retailers and service businesses are offering discounts. A thoughtful way to say thanks; most require an ID or that an account be created to access the discounts.
Clothing
adidas: Medical professionals, first responders and members of the military all get 40% off their purchases. Professional verification is required via ID.me.
Allbirds: The popular shoe company has a few ways to get a discount. First, you can bundle your own shoe purchase with a pair to be sent to a health care professional. Prices range from $146 to $186 for both women’s and men’s shoe bundles. If you don’t want any shoes for yourself, you can donate a pair directly to a health care worker for $60. Finally, health care workers themselves can purchase final-sale pairs from a special collection at a discounted price.
Asics: Medical professionals and first responders get 60% off any full-priced product. You must first create an Asics account using your professional email.
Clarks: Clarks offers a military and a first responder discount for active police, fire and EMT customers and also teachers. Customers can verify their eligibility through ID.me.
Dagne Dover: Health care workers, teachers and members of the military all get 20% off Dagne Dover’s collection of chic, high-quality bags, backpacks and wallets.
Danform Shoes: Health care workers can use the code SUPERHERO20 for 20% off online footwear purchases.
Dooney & Burke: Nurses, doctors and first responders can get 15% off their entire orders from Dooney & Burke.
Helly Hansen: Health care professionals can get a one-time 50% off discount code that is valid until December 31, 2020.
Jansport: Until December 31, 2020, health care workers, first responders and military in the United States can get a 20% discount after successful verifying through SheerID.
L.L.Bean: Medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, technicians, medical researchers, hospital workers and other professionals in the medical field can redeem a promo code for 15% off after confirming their status through SheerID.
Madewell: All first responders, medical professionals and military personnel receive 15% off online and in-store orders. The promo code is valid for one full calendar year.
Merrell: The footwear company is offering a 20% discount off all products for all medical workers.
Nike: First responders and medical professionals (including technicians and researchers) get 20% off most items on Nike’s website. The discount can be used up to four times per month, and Nike uses SheerID to verify employment status.
Puma: Doctors, nurses and first responders can take 20% of their entire orders when they verify through ID.me.
The North Face: The outdoor outfitter is offering a range of health care workers 50% off nonsale items, both online and in retail stores (once they reopen, that is) now through December 31. You must register with SheerID to confirm your eligibility.
Third Love: Military personnel, veterans, medical professionals, first responders, and teachers can all receive 15% off on all items from the undergarment company using a one-time coupon code.
Reebok: First responders, teachers, nurses and military all get 50% off their purchases, with no item exceptions. You must verify your status with ID.me.
Under Armour: First responders, health care professionals and educators get 40% off all purchases after verifying their employment with ID.me. A broad range of workers is included, so check out the full details here.
Vineyard Vines: Medical workers get 50% off their orders. A professional ID is required, and it will take one to two hours to be approved and receive your discount code.
Health and wellness
Care.com: Front-line workers get a month of free premium access to the company’s services, which include care for kids, aging parents and pets.
Each and Every: Starting May 25, military personnel can get 20% off a single purchase at the natural deodorant and fragrance shop.
Headspace: The mindfulness and meditation app is offering free subscriptions for all health care professionals working in public health settings. The subscription is good for all of 2020, and you’ll need your National Provider Identifier or another form of professional verification to sign up.
Ollie: First responders and medical professionals get 50% off three boxes of Ollie dog food, so you won’t have to worry about feeding your pup. Just verify with ID.me at checkout and the discount will automatically be applied.
Owala: Water bottle company Owala is helping first responders, government workers and medical professionals stay hydrated with 50% off their orders. Verification is done via VerifyPass, and retirees in those fields are eligible as well.
Sittercity: All those working on the front lines of the crisis are eligible for three free months of Sittercity Premium, which connects families with trusted child care.
Talkspace: Doctors, nurses and social workers who have been impacted by Covid-19 get free access to the therapy app’s unlimited messaging plan.
Theragun: Theragun sells high-end percussive therapy devices — essentially intense vibrating massagers meant to help with muscle recovery. The company has already donated more than 300 devices to hospitals, and all health care workers can request $250 off a device of their own while supplies last. More info on how to reach out here.
Yeti: Another popular option for a water bottle or insulated cooler, Yeti is offering 30% off to all first responders verified through ID.me.
Travel and transportation services
Airbnb: The company is waiving all fees for the first 100,000 stays in its new Frontline stays program. Individuals must first submit professional information to Airbnb to confirm their eligibility, after which they can book directly with hosts.
BP and Amoco: First responders, doctors, nurses and other hospital workers can all save up to 15 cents off every gallon for 60 days at BP and Amoco stations. Be sure to verify your eligibility with ID.me before fueling up.
Choice Hotels: Essential health care workers, first responders, transit employees and more can receive discounted room rates at participating hotels.
Citi Bike: Critical workers living or working in New York City are eligible for a free 30-day Citi Bike membership.
GM: GM has extended its preexisting first responder discount to include health care professionals through September 30. Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC are all participating GM brands.
Wyndham Hotels: All essential workers — including health care workers, delivery drivers, grocery clerks and more — get a free instant membership upgrade to Gold status.
Food and drink
Cumberland Farms: Medical workers, first responders, hospital staff and active duty military can get a free coffee, any size, hot or iced.
Home Chef: The meal kit delivery service is offering 50% off your first purchase for medical personnel, first responders, military and teachers. The maximum discount is $60 per sale, and subsequent orders will be discounted by 10%. Verification is completed using ID.me.
Home
BlanQuil: Health care workers, military personnel and first responders can all snag 50% off BlanQuil’s popular weighted blankets (or anything else on the website).
Lovesac: First responders, health care workers, teachers and military can redeem an offer code for 5%. Lovesac uses Sheer.ID to verify eligibility.
Leesa: First responders, educators, students and members of the military get 15% off their entire orders.
Purple: With 10% off any order of full-priced merchandise, Purple offers yet another opportunity for health care professionals to potentially save hundreds on a new mattress.
Tuft & Needle: Another popular mattress option, Tuft and Needle is offering a 15% discount to health care workers, first responders and veterans.
Tech and wireless services
AT&T: First responders, veterans and military can get 25% savings on Unlimited Starter, Extra and Elite wireless plans. And starting July 10, this discount is also available to teachers, nurses and physicians.
Samsung: Samsung is offering 30% off new purchases to first responders and health care professionals.
Sonos: The audio retailer is offering first responders and healthcare workers a single-use 20% discount on their products and accessories.
Verizon Wireless: Verizon recently expanded its Those Who Serve discount to include nurses and teachers, in addition to first responders and military. Unlimited plans start at $30 per month.