HealthShare Tips for New Members
Navigating healthcare can be complicated for those who are new to HealthShare programs. While many may be more familiar with the general hands-off approach of
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HealthShare Expectations: Prescriptions
Though some standards are starting to emerge among the leading HealthShare companies, many still have wildly different approaches to helping members meet their medication needs.
HSG Bulletin: Colorado Division of Insurance Report Reveals Insights into HealthShare Plans
Key findings in a recent report by the Colorado Division of Insurance shed light on the state of the HealthShare industry. While the report focuses
HealthShare Eligibility: Who Can Join?
When it comes to healthcare alternatives, HealthShare organizations have been gaining traction as a viable option for many people. It may still be a small
Understanding Proration and How It Affects Shareable Expenses
When a HealthShare encounters an influx of need requests that surpass available member contributions for a given month, the organization may implement proration as a
HSG Bulletin: Liberty HealthShare Facing Ongoing Legal Trouble
HealthShares can be an effective and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance, providing financial relief for high healthcare costs with low monthly contributions. However, there
How Much do HealthShares Spend on Their Members?
As nonprofit entities, most HealthShare organizations practice financial transparency. Many release self-reported financial data, while federal tax form 990s are also publicly available for most
HSG Bulletin: Samaritan Ministries Healthcare Stewardship
Last December, Samaritan Ministries started a new monthly series on their blog called “Health Care Stewardship” to provide their members with tips and educational resources
Health Care Sharing Ministries: What Are the Risks?
Health Care Sharing Ministries, or HCSMs, are HealthShares with specific religious affiliations that often have stringent religious requirements for membership. While all HCSMs are HealthShares,
HSG Bulletin: What’s Going on in Washington State?
On August 3, 2022, the state of Washington adopted legislation (WA 284-43-8210) that would label health care sharing ministries, or HealthShares, as not being “health
The Best HealthShare for Pre-Existing Conditions – Part 3
In part two of this series, we compared the pre-existing condition guidelines for Zion HealthShare, Christian Healthcare Ministries, and United Refuah HealthShare were put to
HSG Bulletin: New HealthShare Accreditation Board
Recently, the Healthcare Sharing Accreditation Board (HCSAB) was formed. The HCSAB is “an independent panel dedicated to developing and encouraging the highest standards among healthcare
