Open Enrollment Ends-You can Still Join Samaritan
Open enrollment was only 6 weeks this year, from Nov 1-Dec 15, 2017. That’s half the time allotted in previous years. If you still need “coverage” and aren’t sure what […]
From the Members
“In our health care system it is almost impossible to get the care you need using insurance. If I didn’t have Samaritan I would still be waiting on referrals and […]
5% Share Reduction for December
The December sharing amounts have been sent and members received a 5% reduction in what they send for the month of December. This happens whenever the needs are lower than […]
Online Sharing Now Available
Samaritan recently rolled out a new option for members to send their shares online through Paypal. This is a feature many have asked for so I’m glad to see it […]
My Annual Insurance Comparison Project
It’s that time of year again. ACA Open Enrollment is from Nov 1-Dec 15, 2017 (only 6 weeks) and that means it’s time for me to compare our Samaritan membership […]
Member Testimonials
I love reading testimonials from other members about their experiences using Samaritan for health care cost sharing. Here are a few for you to enjoy. “I took a terrible fall […]
Samaritan rolls out a new Membership Level!
WOW THIS IS BIG NEWS!! Effective Oct 2, 2017 Samaritan will now be offering TWO membership levels to choose from. The original level doesn’t change much, and is called […]
What is our responsibility as Samaritan members?
As I’ve noted all over this site, membership in Samaritan Ministries is awesome, but completely different from the insurance plan you used to know. It’s far less complicated and puts […]
Without restrictions, the medical world moves faster for Samaritan Ministries members
Most things in the medical world are the opposite of fast. Everything seems soooo sllooooooow. Long waiting room times, long waits to see a specialist, healing often takes weeks, and […]
ACA Open Enrollment ends early this year! Nov 1-Dec 15, 2017
HEADS-UP, ACA OPEN ENROLLMENT IS MUCH SHORTER THIS YEAR! Previously the open enrollment period for changing or choosing insurance plans was about 3 months long. This upcoming season however is […]
Samaritan offers savings and stability during ACA uncertainty
I have been watching the ACA turmoil in Washington with fascination. Congress is having trouble figuring out what to do about the ACA. Repeal, replace, do nothing? Vote after vote […]
Member Thoughts
“As I see others in my family struggling through an insurance claim, I once again thank God for Samaritan Ministries. I never worry about my need being met or spending […]
We saved $365 on eyeglasses – that’s 75% off!
My husband had a 13 month old pair of expensive eyeglasses that developed scratches on the lenses. He’s very good about how he cleans them, using the proper cloth, etc. […]
Another Share Reduction and $37 sinus infection
I was surprised this month to see that our share for July will be reduced by 6%. That’s wonderful news! There were fewer needs than money available so we all […]
Connect to other members in the dashboard
Samaritan members have a way to connect to other members inside their online membership dashboard. It’s called Member Connect, and it’s basically a private forum for members to discuss a […]