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History of Member Guidelines
History of Member Guidelines
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms Health sharing plans are becoming more common in the United States. They allow individuals to pool their resources together to share in each other’s medical expenses. Here is a list of commonly use words associated with Zion HealthShare’s medical sharing community.
Member Guidelines
Member Guidelines Medical cost sharing organizations, also known as HealthShares, began in the 1980s when a beloved pastor in Ohio was involved in a terrible automobile accident. His congregation came together to pay his medical bills—in full, in just forty-five days. This same community decided to continue following the biblical mandate to “bear one another’s …
Submit A Sharing Request
Frequently Asked Questions Sharing Made Simple Submit a Sharing Request Navigate Zion HealthShare Read the Member Guidelines 1. Submit a Sharing Request Unless it is an emergency, contact Zion HealthShare prior to any medical appointment. Our Medical Advocacy team can help you navigate your healthcare experience. 2. Present as a Self-Pay Patient Zion HealthShare is …
Additional Giving Fund
Frequently Asked Questions Guidelines for Sharing From the Additional Giving Fund Needs NOT considered for sharing with Additional Giving Funds Donate to Additional Giving Our Additional Giving Fund is used solely to assist members who have a sharing request that would not normally qualify for sharing. It is separate from the standard monthly contributions and relies entirely …
Direct
What We Do You may choose from an IUA of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000. This is the amount you will pay when you incur medical expenses deemed eligible for sharing. Once your paid medical expenses rise above the threshold of your IUA, the eligible medical costs become shareable with the community. Your Direct Membership Includes: …
Essential
What We Do You may choose from an IUA of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000. This is the amount you will pay when you incur medical expenses deemed eligible for sharing. Once your paid medical expenses rise above the threshold of your IUA, the eligible medical costs become shareable with the community. Customize your Essential Membership …
Additional Services
Preventive Care Annual provider visits and other preventive services are available to you without the need to meet your IUA. Learn More Mental Health Zion HealthShare has partnered with LifeWorks to offer mental health resources and acute counseling to our members. LifeWorks can be added to any membership. Learn More Telemedicine Unlimited virtual visits 24/7 with …
Companies
How much do memberships cost? Every member has an initial unshareable amount, or IUA, that they choose when they sign up. You may choose from an IUA of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000. This amount is how much you, as a member, are responsible for paying when you incur medical expenses that are deemed eligible for …