Skip to content
OLYRONHealthMatch

Health care sharing ministry

Samaritan Ministries, in plain facts.

A Christian sharing ministry where members often send shares directly to one another with notes of encouragement. Not insurance; faith and lifestyle commitments apply.

  • Listed — no business relationship
  • Facts checked 2026-08-01

Not insurance

At a glance

Samaritan Ministries

Listed — no business relationship
Health care sharing ministryNot insurance

A long-running Christian sharing ministry with a strong complaint record.

Price
From $98/mo (REDEEM Essential); Classic from $210/mo. (as of 2026-08-01; source)
You pay first
Classic $1,000 per need; Basic $2,000 then 90% sharing.
Pre-existing conditions
Eligible after 12 months without symptoms; 5 years for cancer and heart conditions. Type 1 diabetes is not eligible.
Faith requirement
Statement of faith, regular church attendance and pastor verification.

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

Visit Samaritan Ministries site(opens in a new tab)

We have no business relationship with this company. This link goes straight to its site with no tracking. How we make money

Health sharing notice

Before you decide

See it next to the alternatives.

Every sharing program, ranked for youFilter by state, budget, faith and pre-existing conditions.Samaritan vs ACA MarketplaceCost, coverage and who each one fits, with sources.Health sharing vs insuranceThe seven differences that decide it.The full provider directoryEvery company, A to Z.

Profiles are editorial. We don’t publish ratings or reviews we can’t source. Prices and rules change: check the company’s current guidelines and, for insurance, a licensed advisor before you decide. Legal history is summarized from public records and linked to the source.

Parents with a toddler and a baby relaxing on a bed at home.

Want a second opinion?

Compare it with a plan that has to pay.

A licensed advisor can price a Marketplace plan with any help you qualify for, so you can weigh your options side by side.

Get matchedAll providers
  • Free to use
  • No account needed
  • Every card says if we earn a fee

Medicare open nowACA opens Nov 1

Get matched