Christian Health Sharing Plans: Sharing the Gift of Generosity this Christmas
With all that our country and communities have faced over the past year plus, finding reasons to celebrate this Christmas may feel like more of a challenge than ever.
Supreme Court Decision Upholds Vaccine Mandate. What It Means for You.
In a blow to those fighting to protect religious freedoms, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld New York State’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers on Monday, December 13. Following a six-to-three decision, Supreme Court Justices turned away emergency requests for religious exemptions to New York’s vaccine mandate, brought forth by several nurses and doctors.
Inflation May Mean Higher Medical Costs in 2022. What Can You Do?
We’ve all read the headlines: inflation is on the rise, and doesn’t show signs of slowing down. While families are feeling the impact at the gas pump and grocery store, in 2022 they can also expect to see higher costs associated with healthcare.
Understanding Open Enrollment and Your Health Plan Options
In the rush to get ready for the holidays, health insurance may have taken a back seat to Christmas shopping and decorating. But while you’re checking off names on your Christmas list, keep this in mind: ‘Tis also the season for open enrollment.
How Practicing Gratitude Can Help Lower Healthcare Costs
This past year-plus has seen more than its share of challenges, which have in turn contributed to increased feelings of anxiety and depression for many. Holidays like Thanksgiving can add to the stress levels, but there’s a simple way to help us enjoy this time of year instead of stress about it: Gratitude.
Rising Healthcare Costs in 2022 and How Health Sharing Ministries Are Bucking the Trend
There’s no doubt 2021 continued to disrupt healthcare as the pandemic dragged on. These disruptions are driving an increase in already high healthcare costs. Concerned about COVID-19, many providers limited access to care while people delayed critical medical services and screenings. This led to diseases like cancer and chronic conditions being diagnosed later, resulting in more extensive and expensive treatments.
The Rise of the Minute Clinic: A Look at CVS
CVS not only has nearly 70,000 pharmacy locations across the country, but it now offers over 1,100 MinuteClinics to offer a more affordable and convenient healthcare alternative to urgent care centers.
Freedom to Choose Your Provider a Major Bonus for Health Sharing Members
Health sharing ministries often allow members greater freedom to choose their own medical professionals than do health insurance plans.
Overcoming the Pre-Existing Conditions Insurance Hurdle
Find out about how health sharing ministries handle share requests from people with pre-existing medical conditions.
3 Ways COVID-19 Changed Open Enrollment for 2021
COVID-19 has changed how employers and employees are using Open Enrollment this year, but Americans have other choices to handle the cost of health care, including health sharing programs.