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Do I Have to Wait for Open Enrollment to Join a Healthshare?
Liberty HealthShare
Oct 29, 2026 4:01 PM
Do I Have to Wait for Open Enrollment to Join a Healthshare?
No. You don’t have to wait for open enrollment to join a healthshare. Unlike health insurance, healthcare sharing ministries such as Liberty HealthShare accept membership applications throughout the year. You can enroll at any time and choose a future membership effective date. For example, even if your current health insurance continues through December 31, you can enroll in Liberty HealthShare today, select Jan. 1, 2027, as your effective date and pay nothing, including the application fee, until January.
Why Don’t Healthshares Have an Annual Open Enrollment Period?
Each fall, millions of Americans begin reviewing their healthcare options for the coming year. For many, that means waiting for the annual health insurance open enrollment period to make decisions about their coverage.
But healthcare sharing works differently.
Liberty HealthShare is a nonprofit, faith-based healthsharing ministry that brings together people who share common Christian beliefs and a commitment to helping one another with eligible medical expenses.
Because Liberty HealthShare is not health insurance, membership isn’t tied to the annual health insurance open enrollment calendar.
That means you have the flexibility to explore your options, select a sharing program and enroll when it’s convenient for you.
Plan Now for a January 1 Start
If your current health insurance coverage runs through the end of December, you can make your decision to join Liberty HealthShare now and schedule your membership to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
There’s no need to wait until November or December to get started.
And because your first payment, including the application fee, isn’t due until your membership takes effect, you can make your arrangements now without paying months in advance.
Explore Your Options for 2027
Liberty HealthShare offers a variety of affordable medical cost sharing programs designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families.
Members also have access to valuable resources to help them manage their health and wellness.
Whether you’re exploring healthcare sharing for the first time or considering a change for the coming year, now is a great time to learn more about Liberty HealthShare and how medical cost sharing works.
Affordability continues to be a priority at Liberty HealthShare. In fact, the ministry has announced cost reductions for members for three consecutive years, helping individuals and families make healthcare sharing more affordable.
While many Americans are facing rising healthcare costs, Liberty HealthShare remains committed to
making medical cost sharing more affordable. Learn more about our recent reductions in Monthly Share Amounts and Co-Shares.
Why Wait? Get Started Today
You don’t have to wait for open enrollment to make your healthcare decisions for 2027.
Liberty HealthShare is a nonprofit, faith-based healthsharing ministry that welcomes membership applications year-round.
With Liberty HealthShare, you can explore your options, enroll now and select a January 1 membership effective date – without paying anything until January.
Why wait? Start planning for 2027 today.
Have questions? Our Member Development team is ready to help you learn more about Liberty HealthShare and find the sharing program that best meets your needs and budget.
FAQs
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Can I Join a Healthshare Anytime?
Yes. Liberty HealthShare accepts applications for membership throughout the year. Unlike health insurance, membership is not limited to an annual enrollment period. You can even enroll now, choose a January 1 effective date and pay nothing until January.
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Can I Enroll in Liberty HealthShare Now and Start my Membership in January?
Yes. You can enroll in Liberty HealthShare now and select Jan. 1, 2027, as your membership effective date. This allows you to make your healthcare decisions for the coming year without waiting until December.
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Do I Have to Pay Anything When I Enroll in Liberty HealthShare?
If you enroll now and select Jan. 1, 2027, as your membership effective date, you won’t be charged anything until then. That includes your first monthly share amount and the application fee.
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Does Liberty HealthShare Offer Affordable Healthsharing Options for Individuals and Families?
Yes. Liberty HealthShare offers six medical cost sharing programs for individuals, couples, and families, with different monthly share amounts and sharing features. The ministry has also announced cost reductions for members for three consecutive years, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to affordability.

