What is Medical Cost Sharing? Medical Cost Sharing is a proven and effective non-insurance solution for managing large, unexpected medical expenses. A Medical Cost Share is a non-profit organization that is built on a community of like-minded people who rely on each other to pay for large and unexpected medical bills. Medical Cost Sharing is also known as a Health … [Read more...] about What is Medical Cost Sharing?
HealthShare Basics
How Fast Do Health Shares Pay Medical Bills? (Comparison Guide)
How Quickly Will My Health Share Pay For My Medical Bills? It's important to know how long you should expect your medical bills to be paid through your Health Share (or reimbursed, if applicable). While every Health Share has a different turnaround time, you can expect your medical bills to be paid anywhere from 5-10 business days (the fastest) to around 90 business days … [Read more...] about How Fast Do Health Shares Pay Medical Bills? (Comparison Guide)
Talk to Health Share Members!
I am excited to say that I have created a Health Share 101 Facebook Group! I wanted to create a community of real Health Share members that can talk to each other and to help people who are thinking about joining a Health Share. I hope you will join our Health Share community! … [Read more...] about Talk to Health Share Members!
Why I Ditched Health Insurance to Join a Health Share
Quick Version: We save a lot of money and still have that safety net if something big happens. Health Insurance and Health Share Plans Whether you choose Health Insurance or a Health Share, the goal is the same: Members want help paying large medical bills that you wouldn’t be able to handle on your own (without financial ruin). In their own way, both Health Insurance … [Read more...] about Why I Ditched Health Insurance to Join a Health Share
How The Top Health Share’s Handle Pre-Existing Conditions (Comparison Guide)
Health Shares typically have limitations on what they will and will not share in, including Pre-Existing Conditions. What is a Pre-Existing Condition? Most of the Health Shares will define a pre-existing condition as: "Any illness or accident for which a person has been diagnosed, received medical treatment, been examined, taken medication, or had symptoms prior … [Read more...] about How The Top Health Share’s Handle Pre-Existing Conditions (Comparison Guide)
Secular Health Share Plans
The concept of Health Sharing started in the Christian community, so it may not come as a surprise that most Health Shares have a religious requirement in order to join them. Do you have to be religious to join a Health Share? There is a Health Share for everyone. If you want to join one of the Christian Health Shares, they will have religious requirements in order … [Read more...] about Secular Health Share Plans
Christian Health Share Plans
Christian Health Share Plans Health Shares began in the 1980s when a beloved pastor in Ohio was in a terrible car accident. The pastor's congregation came together to pay for all of his medical bills in less than two months. This same church community decided to continue following the biblical mandate to “bear one another’s burdens” by sharing healthcare costs within their … [Read more...] about Christian Health Share Plans
Are Health Share Plans Legit?
If you’ve ever explored alternatives to traditional health insurance, you’ve likely come across health share plans. They promise affordable healthcare solutions and are especially attractive for those who find traditional insurance too expensive. But are health share plans legit, and do they actually help with medical bills when you need them the most? Let’s dive into how … [Read more...] about Are Health Share Plans Legit?
How Does a Health Share Plan Work?
A Health Share plan is similar, yet different, to traditional Health Insurance. How a Health Share Plan Works As a member of a Health Share, you would pay, or contribute, a set amount of money each month to your Health Share community. When the member has a larger and unexpected medical need, the member would first need to pay a set amount, which is the member’s … [Read more...] about How Does a Health Share Plan Work?
How to Enroll in Zion HealthShare (step-by-step guide with pictures)
Here is a step-by-step guide (with pictures!) on how to sign up and enroll in Zion HealthShare. How to Enroll in Zion HealthShare Click the "Enroll in Zion HealthShare" button below and let's walk through the Zion HealthShare enrollment process together. Zion HealthShare Registration First, select which state you live in. Click the "continue" button. … [Read more...] about How to Enroll in Zion HealthShare (step-by-step guide with pictures)
