Liberty HealthShare News and Blog

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After I meet my AUA, what portion of medical expenses are eligible for member sharing?

Liberty HealthShare: Apr 9, 2026 4:42 PM

Meeting your Annual Unshared Amount (AUA) is the point at which the opportunity for community sharing begins but your sharing program may also...

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What is an Annual Unshared Amount (AUA)?

Liberty HealthShare: Apr 2, 2026 12:14 PM

The Annual Unshared Amount (AUA) is the amount you must pay directly to your provider on an annual basis before member sharing begins. It is one of...

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Stand-Alone Labs vs Hospital-Based Services

Amy Hagen: Apr 1, 2026 3:48 PM

During the course of a regular doctor’s appointment your provider may, based on your needs and history, order a variety of labs and testing. The...

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Primary Care in a Sharing Model: What's Included, What's Not, and Smart Ways to Plan

Liberty HealthShare: Mar 24, 2026 4:29 PM

Primary care—routine doctor visits, wellness checkups, managing chronic conditions, and everyday health needs—forms the foundation of staying...

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Pre-existing Conditions: Waiting Periods, Eligibility, and What 'Shareable' Means

Liberty HealthShare: Mar 20, 2026 11:37 AM

Pre-existing conditions and waiting periods are among the most important factors to understand when evaluating healthcare sharing. This guide...

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Being an Active Consumer of Healthcare: Empowering Yourself and Our Community

Amy Hagen: Mar 18, 2026 10:07 AM

When is the last time that you’ve been to the aquarium? One of the most interesting parts is always the jellyfish. They’re like little oceanic...

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Cost & Value Hub: What You Actually Pay in a Healthshare Before Your Expenses are Eligible for Sharing

Liberty HealthShare: Mar 11, 2026 3:47 PM

Healthcare costs continue rising nationwide, but Liberty HealthShare offers an alternative approach focused on affordability and transparency....

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Hospital Bill Playbook: How Medical Cost-Sharing Works for Major Events

Liberty HealthShare: Mar 5, 2026 12:51 PM

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Love in Action: A Faith-Based Approach to Healthcare Sharing

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 25, 2026 6:17 PM

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” As a faith-based, biblically-founded non-profit healthcare...

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Stewarding Our Community: The Role and Process of Fair and Reasonable Pricing

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 13, 2026 8:57 AM

Liberty HealthShare is first and foremost a community of like-minded individuals and families who come together under the biblical mandate of sharing...

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How can a healthshare help lower my medical spending and healthcare costs?

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 5, 2026 3:17 PM

Liberty HealthShare can help reduce what you pay for medical care through a transparent cost structure, and a community model designed to keep...

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Does Liberty HealthShare count as insurance?

Liberty HealthShare: Jan 30, 2026 3:07 PM

No, Liberty HealthShare is not insurance and does not count as insurance coverage. This is an important distinction that affects both legal status...

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Are HealthShare Programs Legitimate

Liberty HealthShare: Jan 27, 2026 11:03 AM

Yes, healthcare sharing ministries are legitimate organizations that provide an alternative approach to healthcare financing for individuals who...

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What is the difference between insurance and a healthshare?

Liberty HealthShare: Jan 21, 2026 2:51 PM

Health insurance is a regulated contract that guarantees payment of covered claims. A healthshare (healthcare sharing ministry) like Liberty...

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Flexible Work, Flexible Healthcare: Another Option for Gig Workers

Liberty HealthShare: Jan 9, 2026 6:24 PM

As Americans feel the squeeze from all angles of the economy, from groceries to car payments to housing, more people are turning to the flexibility...

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Americans Are Facing Sticker Shock

Liberty HealthShare: Dec 29, 2026 4:42 PM

ACA Marketplace Plan Premiums Increase 26% Healthsharing an Affordable Alternative for Thousands Liberty HealthShare Inquiries, Enrollments...

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Member Review: Tim Greeson

Liberty HealthShare: Dec 3, 2025 3:12 AM

A freelance technical director and event manager in New York City for more than 25 years, Tim Greeson discovered Liberty HealthShare in 2017.

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How Repricing Works

Liberty HealthShare: Nov 26, 2025 1:45 PM

The Purpose of Repricing Medical Bills Liberty HealthShare takes a multitude of steps to ensure that members are getting the most out of taking...

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Radical Transparency: 10 Questions To Ask Your Provider At Your Next Wellness Check Up

Liberty HealthShare: Nov 20, 2025 2:25 PM

It can be tempting to want to solve every problem possible when you go to the doctor for an annual checkup. However, in conjunction with your...

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How Do Healthcare Sharing Programs Work?

Liberty HealthShare: Nov 11, 2025 11:02 AM

Faith-Based Alternatives to Traditional Health Insurance Summary: Healthcare sharing programs are faith-based communities where members voluntarily...

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The Most Comprehensive Healthcare Sharing Ministry

Liberty HealthShare: Oct 30, 2025 2:33 PM

However you choose to manage your healthcare, you will find that there are a variety of options that each have their distinct advantages and...

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Why I Switched

Liberty HealthShare: Sep 5, 2025 9:12 AM

Cost-conscious consumers. Values-driven families. Freedom-focused decision makers. There are a lot of ways to describe the individuals and families...

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Radical Transparency: 5 Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Sharing Ministry

Liberty HealthShare: Sep 2, 2025 11:57 AM

Choosing the right healthcare financing solution for you and your family isn't a decision to be taken lightly. This is a choice that will have...

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How the Liberty HealthShare Community Walks Together to Share

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 21, 2025 10:52 AM

Life can challenge us with unexpected events and transitions. This is what happened when Rebecca Jacobs and her husband divorced. Among myriad...

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"You'll Never Feel Alone." How Liberty HealthShare Members are Heroes for Each Other

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 19, 2025 3:34 PM

Melissa Searls', a Liberty HealthShare member since 2017, most recent holiday celebrations came right after a difficult season in her life. Her...

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Seeing the Difference in Cost with Liberty HealthShare

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 18, 2025 8:16 AM

Entrepreneurs are responsible for choosing their own healthcare and finding the right solution for their needs. Many small business owners find that...

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How Liberty HealthShare Passed the Test of Significant Health Events

Liberty HealthShare: Feb 15, 2025 1:13 PM

The Monterrosa family became members of Liberty HealthShare a decade ago.

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Member Story: Julia Talton

Liberty HealthShare: Sep 20, 2023 1:13 PM

Business Owners Take a Step of Faith

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From Spiritual Dating Apps to Alternative Health Programs: What Christian Young Adults Should Know

Liberty HealthShare: Jul 18, 2023 9:15 AM

Christian young adults experience challenges, milestones, relationships, and all other aspects of life much differently than previous generations....

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What Makes Christian Health Sharing Different From Health Insurance?

Liberty HealthShare: Apr 12, 2023 9:00 AM

If you are unhappy with the current structure or cost of your health insurance, it could be time to consider Christian health sharing ministries, as...