The Top Three HealthShares in 2026
Each year, we review leading HealthShares to see which are setting new standards for affordability, reliability, and member satisfaction. After evaluating HealthShares and their programs,
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The Top Three HealthShares in 2024
Click here to access the 2025 Top 3 HealthShares As 2024 approaches, the HealthShare industry continues to evolve, offering more options and flexibility than
HSG Bulletin: The 2024 Ultimate HealthShare Guide
Our annual Ultimate HealthShare Guide is officially available! The 2024 installment of this resource contains new content and some updated information about the industry. The
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
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
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,
What are HealthShares?
HealthShares have grown in popularity in recent years, spurred by the affordable care act and rising healthcare costs. Major HealthShares have tens of thousands or
Understanding Costs: What Members Pay For
HealthShares group medical expenses into two broad categories: eligible and ineligible. While eligible medical expenses are shared with members of the community, ineligible expenses are
The Pros and Cons of Being a HealthShare Member
It’s important to recognize that there are both pros and cons to being a HealthShare member. Current and prospective HealthShare members must understand what those
What is the AHCSM?
Since 2007, the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (AHCSM) has worked to establish the legitimacy of HealthShares and health care sharing in the United
HealthShares vs Traditional Insurance: Unexpected Medical Expenses
Healthcare expenses are on the rise, placing a burden on the average household that amounts to a second mortgage each month. But opting for medical
Open Enrollment: What Should HealthShare Members Know?
Open enrollment season is a critical time, and HealthShare members are not exempt from the pressure and confusion that it can bring. Here are a few