Understanding Healthcare: Being a Savvy Consumer
Understanding healthcare as a consumer can be overwhelming. There are so many companies, so much industry jargon, and the benefit explanations can be quite long.
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Will Your HealthShare Share Prescriptions?
Prescription costs can be a key consideration when it comes to the choice between a HealthShare and traditional insurance. For those with prescription needs, it
Talking to Healthcare Providers about HealthShares
Discussing HealthShare arrangements with healthcare providers can be challenging. Providers and their staff are typically trained to deal with health insurance, rather than HealthShares. As
Understanding Costs Part 2: Monthly Payments
Switching to a HealthShare involves learning terms and processes, and understanding out-of-pocket costs can be challenging. Regardless of the chosen HealthShare, a monthly payment is
Do HealthShares Use Provider Networks?
In comparing HealthShares and traditional insurance plans, questions may arise as to whether HealthShares use provider networks, as is typical within the health insurance industry.
HealthShare History
The surge of people switching from insurance to HealthShare membership has substantially increased their visibility. While many might perceive HealthShares as a recent development, they
How Do HealthShares Handle Preventive Care?
If you have been shopping for a HealthShare as an alternative to your current health insurance plan, you are probably hoping to find a membership
Are HealthShares Only for Religious People?
HealthShares have a history rooted in Christianity and are often called “ministries” due to their religious connections. In fact, many HealthShare members view their participation
What Is Direct Primary Care, and How Does it Affect HealthShare Membership?
Direct primary care (DPC) is another response to the skyrocketing costs of traditional health insurance. Driven by their commitment to patient care, DPC providers have
Do HealthShares Pay Providers Directly?
Though provider payment methods vary depending on the HealthShare, there are generally two options to consider: The HealthShare pays providers directly, similar to traditional insurance.
Maternity Needs: What to Expect from Health Sharing
HealthShares, designed primarily to help with unforeseen medical expenses, often accommodate maternity needs. Although most HealthShares offer maternity sharing, the extent can vary significantly. Certain
HealthShares and Pre-existing Conditions: Five Things to Know
Making healthcare decisions with a pre-existing condition is often complicated and challenging. With many people having medical histories that include what organizations consider a pre-existing
