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Checkmark symbolizing how to vet reputable health share companies

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If you have decided a health share might be a good fit for you, the next question is which company to actually choose. Since health shares are not regulated the same way traditional insurance is, this decision matters more than it might with a standard insurance plan. In earlier posts in this series, I covered […]

How to Find a Reputable Health Share Company (And a Few I Recommend)

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If you have decided a health share might be a good fit for you, the next question is which company to actually choose. Since health shares are not regulated the same way traditional insurance is, this decision matters more than it might with a standard insurance plan. In earlier posts in this series, I covered […]

How to Find a Reputable Health Share Company (And a Few I Recommend)

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Checkmark symbolizing how to vet reputable health share companies

Health share vs. insurance: when you are weighing the two side by side, they can look similar on the surface. Both involve a monthly payment. Both have some form of upfront cost you pay before help kicks in. But underneath, they work quite differently, and those differences can make a real financial impact depending on […]

Health Shares vs. Traditional Insurance: How Do They Actually Compare?

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What is a health share, and could it be a good alternative to traditional health insurance? If you have been researching ways to lower your monthly health care costs, you have probably come across health sharing plans (also called health care sharing ministries) as an option. This post breaks down what a health share actually […]

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