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Samaritan Ministries

They Were with Samaritan Ministries for HOW LONG?

Updated October 16, 2025 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

When you hear about someone who’s been part of a health share for nearly three decades, you can’t help but pay attention. In my latest short video, I share a review from a longtime Samaritan Ministries member who joined all the way back in 1997 — and after all these years, they still have positive things to say about their experience. That’s not something you see every … [Read more...] about They Were with Samaritan Ministries for HOW LONG?

How Much Does Samaritan Ministries Cost?

Updated June 3, 2023 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care. It is not health insurance. Samaritan Ministries is a Christian health sharing program that pays for other members medical expenses. Samaritan Ministries delivers authentic, compassionate, and personal service in the name of Christ to enable and inspire members to provide for one another’s medical needs through … [Read more...] about How Much Does Samaritan Ministries Cost?

Is Samaritan Ministries Health Insurance?

Updated October 31, 2023 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

About Samaritan Ministries Samaritan Ministries is a Health Care Sharing Ministry that is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that facilitates the sharing of eligible medical needs between members. As a certified health care sharing ministry, members of Samaritan Ministries are exempt from the Federal health care law’s (Affordable Care Act) requirement that … [Read more...] about Is Samaritan Ministries Health Insurance?

Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share) vs Samaritan Ministries

Updated October 30, 2023 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

In this post, I am going to do a comparison of Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share) and Samaritan Ministries. I will go over member responsibility amounts (what member’s pay before the community shares in any medical bills), monthly costs (this is dependent on age, individual/family memberships, and the Member Responsibility amount you choose), preventative sharing, … [Read more...] about Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share) vs Samaritan Ministries

Altrua HealthShare vs Samaritan Ministries

Updated October 30, 2023 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

In this post, I am going to do a comparison of Altrua Healthshare and Samaritan Ministries. I will go over member responsibility amounts (what member’s pay before the community shares in any medical bills), monthly costs (this is dependent on age, individual/family memberships, and the Member Responsibility amount you choose), preventative sharing, pre-existing conditions, … [Read more...] about Altrua HealthShare vs Samaritan Ministries

Samaritan Ministries and Pre-Existing Conditions

Updated November 10, 2025 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

What is Considered a Pre-Existing Condition? If you had a diagnosis, treatment, or had symptoms which would have prompted a reasonable person to seek treatment or evaluation during the 12 months prior to membership, the condition will be considered pre-existing. Exceptions: For back problems, blood diseases, cases of related cancers, diabetes, genetic disorders, … [Read more...] about Samaritan Ministries and Pre-Existing Conditions

What is the IUA at a Health Share?

Updated October 30, 2023 by Holly Patiño Leave a Comment

The Initial Unshareable Amount (commonly known as the “IUA”), is not the same as a traditional health insurance deductible that accumulates over a calendar year. The IUA is the amount the member would need to pay the medical provider before the Health Share community will “share” in any eligible medical expenses. The member chooses which IUA amount they want. Typically, … [Read more...] about What is the IUA at a Health Share?

Samaritan Ministries Reviews

Updated November 20, 2025 by Holly Patiño

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If you are looking for information and reviews about Samaritan Ministries, you have come to the right place.Already a member? You are welcome to share your experience by leaving a review below. In this summary of Samaritan Ministries, I will walk through the most important details. These include member responsibility amounts, monthly costs, preventative sharing, pre-existing … [Read more...] about Samaritan Ministries Reviews

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