Frequently Asked Questions
Our friendly service and transparent approach makes understanding Christian healthcare easier than ever. We want people to ask questions. We want people to get clear answers. We want our members to get the care they need, at prices they can afford. We’re helping solve the Rubik’s cube that is healthcare once and for all.
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE SHARING?
Christian healthcare sharing ministries are non-insurance entities in which members share a common set of ethical or religious beliefs and share medical expenses among members.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
You can call 800-900-UHSM (8476) or ENROLL ONLINE start the application process today!
IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE?
No, this is a healthcare sharing program. Healthcare sharing programs are becoming very popular because of the exorbitant rates of insurance. As many as 2 million people throughout the country use similar programs. These are not insurance policies and they do not carry guarantees.
WHAT IF I WANT TO CHANGE MY PROGRAM?
Call us at 800-900-UHSM (8476)
IS THIS A CVS PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT PLAN?
No, this is not a CVS prescription discount plan. We do provide our members the ability to share expenses for prescription costs up to your Sharing Program limits through the CVS Caremark Pharmacy network, which includes retailers such as Costco, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and more.
WHAT IS WESHARE?
WeShare is a health share program membership that is offered & administered by Unite Health Share Ministries™ (UHSM), a nonprofit, religious, health sharing ministry that facilitates member-to-member sharing of medical expenses. It is not an insurance company. Neither its guidelines, plan of operation, nor any other documents of the religious organization constitute or create an insurance policy. Our Members are individuals who share their medical expenses in accordance with Christian beliefs without regard to the state in which a member resides.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A MEMBER?
We require our members to meet a list of qualifications in order to enroll. This includes maintaining a healthy and proactive lifestyle. Members must also have a mutual understanding that this program is for a community of like-minded individuals who share healthcare costs.
CAN ANYONE BE ACCEPTED?
WeShare is a selective program and unfortunately, not everyone will be accepted, but we do offer a variety of programs for most needs.
DOES THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE A PPO NETWORK?
YES! WeShare health share programs include eligible sharing through participating providers within the PHCS® PPO Network; the largest and strongest network in the country with more than 1.2 million doctors, hospitals and specialists.
Go here to see if your provider is in network visit: weshare.org/PHCS
Please Note: When searching for providers, the results presented are for reference only; as participating physicians, hospitals, and/or healthcare providers may have changed since the online directory was last updated. Always confirm network participation and provide your WeShare Member ID card prior to scheduling an appointment and before services are rendered.
WHICH STATES CAN I USE WESHARE PROGRAMS?
WeShare programs can be used in all fifty (50) states!
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