When you’re thinking about joining a health share, there’s one thing you absolutely need to do before signing up: ? Read through the Member Guidelines. I know… they’re long, boring, and full of legal jargon.But trust me — they’re really important if you want to have a good experience as a member of any health share community. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of reviews from … [Read more...] about What You Need to Do Before Joining Any Health Share
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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health insurance is expensive — but lately, it feels like the prices have completely spiraled out of control. If you’ve ever looked at your premium and thought, “How is this even possible?”, you’re not alone. In this post (and video), I’m breaking down why health insurance costs so much — and more importantly — what you can actually do about it. Because most people … [Read more...] about What To Do If You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health Share vs Health Insurance: Which One’s Better for You?
If you’ve only ever known traditional health insurance, you might be surprised to learn there’s another option for handling medical expenses — one that often costs about half as much and gives you more control over your healthcare choices. That option is a health share. Both health shares and health insurance help with medical expenses, but the way they do it is … [Read more...] about Health Share vs Health Insurance: Which One’s Better for You?
How Health Shares Actually Work (Step-by-Step)
If you’ve ever wondered how a health share actually works in real life, you’re in the right place. Most people have a general idea — that members help each other with medical bills — but they don’t really know what that looks like when you go to the doctor, submit a bill, or face something major. In this post (and video below ?), I’ll walk you through exactly how a health … [Read more...] about How Health Shares Actually Work (Step-by-Step)
Who Should (and Should NOT) Join a Health Share
If you’ve been wondering whether a health share might be a good fit for you, this post will help you figure that out. While health shares aren’t for everyone, for the right people, they can be a simple and affordable alternative to traditional insurance. In the video below, I walk through exactly who should — and who should not — join a health share. Quick Recap: … [Read more...] about Who Should (and Should NOT) Join a Health Share
Are Health Shares a Scam?
If you’ve ever looked into a health share and wondered whether it’s “too good to be true,” you’re not alone. Many people hesitate because they’ve heard things like, “What if they don’t pay my bills?” or they’ve seen the line every health share includes in their disclaimer: “We are not insurance and cannot guarantee the payment of medical bills.” At first glance, that … [Read more...] about Are Health Shares a Scam?
Why a Health Share Will Never Be Insurance (And Why That’s Actually a Good Thing)
You’ve probably heard me say this before, but let’s make it crystal clear: A health share will never, ever be health insurance. And honestly, that’s the whole point. Today, I’ll break down why that’s a good thing—and why you might be glad that health shares play by different rules. Why Health Insurance Feels So Complicated Health insurance is an entire industry … [Read more...] about Why a Health Share Will Never Be Insurance (And Why That’s Actually a Good Thing)
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Joining a Health Share
When people join a health share, there’s one mistake I see over and over again—and it can cost you big time. That mistake? Not reading the Member Guidelines. I get it. The guidelines are long, they can be boring, and no one is excited to curl up on the couch with a 50-page PDF. But skipping them is the fastest way to end up frustrated—or worse, stuck with a medical bill … [Read more...] about The Biggest Mistake People Make When Joining a Health Share
Dr. Elisabeth Potter Is Right About Insurance—Here’s a Smarter Way Forward
I recently watched a video from Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, and it really struck a chord with me. If you haven’t come across her before, Dr. Potter has become well-known over the past few months for being outspoken about how insurance companies operate—especially the way they deny medically necessary care. She’s even said she’s being … [Read more...] about Dr. Elisabeth Potter Is Right About Insurance—Here’s a Smarter Way Forward
Health Share Member Responsibilities: What You Need to Know
If you’re considering joining a health share, it’s important to understand your responsibilities as a member. Health shares operate differently from traditional health insurance, and if you’re not familiar with how they work, you might end up paying for things that could have been shared! But don’t worry—once you understand the process, it’s actually pretty simple. In this … [Read more...] about Health Share Member Responsibilities: What You Need to Know