Jericho Share still receiving complaints.
KHCU-11 a Houston TV News station has posted an article about Jericho still receiving complaints about it’s operations and sales tactics.
We found another new Health Care Sharing Ministry Today!
We found yet another new Health Care Sharing Ministry today! JHS Community appears to have started by a former OneShare Health executive and is based in Texas. It also appears to be marketed to Texans. At first glance, it does not look like it was certified by CMS nor does it seem to claim a …
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Found a new Health Care Shring Ministry
There appears to be a new Health Care Sharing Ministry: Share Net Now. It does not look like it is certified by CMS or claims a predecessor. Check back for more.
Weird article…
PeopleKeep posted a weird mostly puff piece on Health Care Sharing Ministries today. It listed Pros and Cons for members. But mised the biggest Con: There is no guarantee to pay.
What is a Health Care Sharing Ministry?
What is a Health Sharing Ministry? We’ll let us start with what it is not. It is not insurance. Insurance is a regulated industry. It requires proof of fiscal solvency and proof that certain precautions are taken to prove future solvency. Let us go into some minor detail. Health insurance companies accepts risk on your …
History of Health Care Sharing Ministries
Health Sharing Ministries go back 100 years. They were started by the Amish and Mennonites. Health Sharing Ministries date back decades and were first formed by Mennonites and Amish faiths. When a member of one of these two faiths needed medical care, the families would come together and contribute money as a group to over …
Great article on the dangers of Health Care Sharing Ministries
Great article from Fringe Benefits Analysts about Health Care Sharing Ministries. My favorite quote: “It is a well-known insurance underwriting fact that when a program does not cover pre-existing conditions, the plan will run very profitably as long as there is a constant flow of new members whose claims can be denied because of conditions …
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A great article on the dangers of Health Care Sharing Ministries
Verywell Health posted a great article today explaining how Health Care Sharing Ministries work and what most consumers do not understand about them. The article explains the dangers of Health Care Sharing Ministries very well and is worth a read.
Bill to regulate Health Care Sharing Ministries have been submitted to Congress
Congress Jared Huffman has submitted a bill to congress that would help regulate Health Care Sharing Ministries. Congressman Huffman “introduced the Health Share Transparency Act, which would protect people from deceptive practices by Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) by providing information directly to consumers before they enroll in coverage. The bill would also hold these same …
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Jericho Share ordered to appear before New Hampshire Department of Insurance.
According to this filing, Jericho Share has been ordered to appear for a hearing before an administrative judge regarding its business practices in New Hampshire.