Why SMI? For Katelyn Baas, the concept is biblical

Why SMI? The concept is biblical

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Two years into playing the hammered dulcimer, Katelyn Baas developed a bad case of tendonitis. During that time, she couldn’t play the hammered dulcimer or guitar. Because her family were Samaritan Ministries members, they had the leeway to seek out more natural alternatives in a nearly two-year process.

“Thankfully, the Lord provided a really good chiropractor,” she said. “If we had health insurance, I don’t know that he would have been in our network. Having the opportunity to explore other options was just such a blessing.”

The likely root cause of her tendonitis was the small, repetitive motions made while playing her instruments and knitting, another hobby of hers.

“I had some poor technique on the dulcimer, and once I figured out how to operate the mallet better in a smaller motion, that’s when it finally started clearing up,” she said.

Katelyn was a Samaritan member on her family’s membership for many years, until she turned 26 and transitioned to her own membership. She wanted to continue with Samaritan because the concept is biblical.

“We have been really happy with Samaritan, and I really like that the money doesn’t go to support anything I would disagree with. I didn’t want to be paying for things that I didn’t agree with biblically. You're focused on supporting the right things and helping other Christians and you’re free to choose where you need to go to get the help you need,” she said.

In the few times her family has had Needs, Katelyn said the process was simple.

“We haven’t had to use it a lot, but the process has been very smooth every time,” she said. “Samaritan has always been super helpful in answering questions and getting things straightened out when needed.”

While Katelyn has not had to submit a Need on her own membership, she is happy to know Samaritan is there for her.

“I’m glad I haven’t had to use it, but I’m glad to know it’s there if I need it. I was actually just offered health insurance at my job, and I was like, ‘I’m happy with what I’ve got. I’ll stick with that. Thank you.’”