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Sharing ministry (claims HCSM status)

Altrua HealthShare, in plain facts.

A cost-sharing membership organization with program guidelines for eligible needs. Not insurance; benefits are not guaranteed like regulated insurance policies.

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  • Facts checked 2026-10-15

Not insurance

At a glance

Altrua HealthShare

Listed — no business relationship
Sharing ministry (claims HCSM status)Not insurance

A long-running sharing program with published tiers and included office visits.

Price
From $136/mo (Ruby) to $356/mo (Diamond), one person. (as of 2026-10-15; source)
You pay first
Member responsibility $500 to $7,500 (unverified).
Pre-existing conditions
2–5 years depending on program (unverified).
Faith requirement
Statement of Standards (biblical ethics); no creed to sign.

Legal history: 2011: An Idaho order against Altrua was reversed by the Idaho Supreme Court. Reversed. Source: Secondary reports (source link pending verification). We show this because it may affect whether your bills are shared.

Not insurance. Payment of medical bills is not guaranteed. What that means

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