Start Needs and Submit Bills Online!
Samaritan came out with a new feature last week, and it’s a great one! Members can now start a need through their online dashboard account, and they can submit photos […]
6% share reduction for December
For the second month in a row there were fewer needs in the month than shares available, so all members got a 6% reduction on their share slip. That is […]
Meeting With the Surgeon
We met with our preferred surgeon today and had the carpal tunnel testing done. When we walked in we paid our $250 good faith deposit and were even seen about […]
Contacting the Surgeon about our First Need
Well it looks like it’s finally going to happen, we are about to have our first need as Samaritan members. My husband’s having pain, numbness and tingling in his hands, […]
5% Share Reduction for November
Samaritan members received a pleasant surprise with their November share slips, there was a 5% reduction in share amounts because there were fewer needs and excess money available! Yay! When […]
From the Members
“It was lovely to receive gifts and notes of encouragement. It is totally different than my experience with insurance companies! I’m so happy I made the choice to join Samaritan.” […]
More than 1 Million will be Hunting for New Insurance for 2017
According to an article by Bloomberg, more than 1 million people with Obamacare insurance plans will need to shop for something else in the next few weeks as their current […]
Blue Cross of Nebraska pulling out of the ACA Exchange
This is big news for my state, Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the Nebraska ACA exchanges for 2017. I’m pretty sure they are the #1 insurer in […]
College Students and Health Care Sharing
Our children won’t be heading to college for a few more years, and to be honest I haven’t given a lot of thought to what that picture looks like for our […]
Alternatives to EpiPen Soaring Prices
Our family is fortunate not to need EpiPens, but we have relatives who do and the soaring cost of this life saving medicine is outrageous. It appears to be a […]
Member Letters
“Each time we have had a need published over the several years we have been a part of Samaritan Ministries, we are reminded of the blessing it is to be […]
Needs Prorated Again, Possible Rate Increase Vote Soon?
For the 2nd month in a row needs were prorated. Last month it was at 90%, this month was 80%. If needs are prorated again next month then the members […]
Even Bigger Insurance Sticker Shock Coming for 2017
Insurance companies are rolling out their rate increase requests for 2017, and they are becoming available on ratereview.healthcare.gov starting today. Nebraska’s are already available and it is massive sticker shock […]
Don’t Forget to Shop Around!
Looking for the best deal is so common in most aspects of our lives. We do that at Walmart, online stores, car dealerships, clothing stores, furniture stores and even the […]
More Pictures of Samaritan Sharing in Action
I love seeing pictures of all the cards and letters members get when their need is being shared. It’s so affirming to know the concept works in real life for […]