![]() In this guest post, Jake Thorkildsen provides an in-depth explanation of what healthcare sharing programs are, a review of the most popular healthcare sharing programs and ministries, why healthcare sharing programs are not for everyone, and the kinds of situations where they might at least be considered. ![]() Typically organized under ministries or other religious organizations, healthcare sharing programs operate outside of traditional health insurance, and in some cases may be more restrictive with their benefits… but are also operating at a cost that is substantially less than traditional health insurance. Especially now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has repealed the Individual Mandate (effective in 2019) that would have applied a tax penalty for those who decline to enroll in health insurance through an individual exchange.Īt the same time, though, rising health insurance premiums have also increased the popularity of alternatives to traditional health insurance, including so-called healthcare sharing programs. With health insurance premiums continuing to rise every year – in some areas, compounding at double-digit rates – more and more consumers are questioning whether it’s even worthwhile to have health insurance at all.
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