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Christian Health Insurance and Dave Ramsey reflect on this

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Research has shown that health insurance is now a notable and more recognized industry. This is because the average estimated premium for individuals is about $440 per month. And the average premium for a family is about $1,168 per month.

This article will learn about Christian Health Insurance and Dave Ramsey's views.


Skyrocketing prices have left many individuals and families looking for ways to fit what they consider one of life's essential bills into their already tight budgets.

With little relief in sight, those who cannot afford or refuse to pay the high cost of medical care are looking for alternatives. And these alternatives are to help protect their families against both expected and unexpected health expenses.

Reader Luke H. has pointed out that Mr. Ramsey has discussed Christian health care sharing ministries, and Medi-Share specifically, on his site.

However, before we get started on what 'Dave Ramsey' has to say about Christian Health Insurance, let's give you a brief explanation of Medi-Share.

What is medicare?

People always ask if it's Christian Medical Insurance. Simply put, no Medi-Share is not insurance, but most people wouldn't know the difference.

According to their website:

"Medi-Share is not "Christian insurance." Instead, it is a health care sharing program facilitated by the Christian Care Ministry (CCM). A community of believers voluntarily come together to share the cost of each other's medical bills.

Members choose to share, governed by guidelines voted on by members. Although there is no guarantee of sharing, Medi-Share members have been faithfully sharing each other's medical bills for more than 20 years, trusting that the Lord will provide in their time of need through the voluntary gifts of other believers.

Since 1993, more than $1.5 billion in health care costs have been saved by exchanging or discounting."

Dave Ramsey's Thoughts on Christian Health Insurance

What does Dave Ramsey, a longtime business and money management expert, think of Christian health insurance? Is it a good idea?

Ramsey's initial advice to citizens considering Christian health insurance is to first and foremost recognize that it's not technically considered insurance. Although, in many ways, these organizations operate in the same way.

As he points out, Christian health plans are not regulated, nor are they "backed by the risk pools of insurance commissions." That said, these insurance-like programs aren't all bad, and according to Ramsey, many have a proven track record of reliability.

If you're shopping for one, she recommends looking for an organization that's been around for a significant period, specifically mentioning Christian Health Ministries, which has a good reputation and has been in business since 1981.


Also, per Ramsey's recommendation, consumers may want to look at Samaritan Ministries (1995), a long-standing and highly praised organization within the shared health care ministry community.

Advantages of joining Christian Healthcare Ministries

The advantages of joining CHM are many:

  • Affordable: Monthly cost for a family capped at $450. No rate has increased since 2008.
  • Biblical: Based on the New Testament church (Galatians 6:2, Acts 2 and 4)
  • Credible: Charity accredited by the Better Business Bureau
  • Trustworthy: Shared more than $3.5 billion in member medical bills
  • Also, an eligible option under the national health law
  • Faithful: you have served Christians since 1981
  • Groups: You can save groups up to 50%

Financial advisors Dave Ramsey, Larry Burkett, and Howard Dayton have told us that we need a small cash reserve to plan for unexpected emergencies.

CHM members agree to take responsibility for smaller medical events and share bills for major medical events among other CHM members.

Other advantages of joining Christian Health Insurance:

  • Generous maternity program
  • In addition, you have the privilege of choosing your health care providers.
  • No annual fee or application fee
  • Additionally, no one is dropped or denied participation due to medical conditions.
  • Costs are not adjusted based on medical conditions or history
  • Discounts on medical bills often eliminate out-of-pocket expenses
  • Programs for catastrophic medical bills and pre-existing conditions.

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