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 […]
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 […]
Samaritan is our Rock
With a new administration in Washington and the fate of Obamacare changing daily, I’m so happy to know we have Samaritan as our steady foundation for our family’s health care […]
Update on Our Need Submission
We have made great progress with my husband’s need submission, but the holiday schedule prevented me from updating the blog before now. SHORT VERSION: This has been so easy, simple […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cash patients getting better deals than insurance customers
There’s a growing trend in the US when it comes to paying cash for health care vs using insurance. Many patients are now finding they can get much better deals […]
It’s Always Open Enrollment at Samaritan
We are fully into the health insurance open enrollment timeline, running from Nov 1 to Jan 31. But Samaritan doesn’t have to follow those dates, they have open enrollment all […]
How Samaritan Spoils Us
At this point I don’t know how we’d ever go back to insurance. Being a Samaritan member has spoiled us. The thought of being on insurance sets my nerves on […]