Member letter: 'Devastation' of lost health insurance becomes blessing of health care sharing

We were devastated to lose our university health plan due to an employment change. After checking out insurance and other sharing ministries, we went with Samaritan because of the personal touch. Sending and receiving has become very special to us. Samaritan is a family, and we share and pray for each other. The idea that our money goes to needs rather than profits excites us. We love the months when shares are reduced. Our insurance company never sent us cards, reduced premiums, or prayed for us on the phone. We like belonging to a group of believers that avoid costly and sinful practices such as abortions, smoking, and abusing drugs. Giving to the Special Prayer Needs is wonderful. I went through very costly cancer treatment—gross bills were half a million—and our brothers and sisters came through. We got 66 percent discounts, and are truly blessed.
Terry & June, Tennessee