Resources
Christian Medical Sharing Health Blog
Our UHSM members chose Christian Medical Share programs for many reasons, including a shared belief in God and caring for one another. Our blog reflects the lifestyles and values of our AWESOME members. If you are a member, we look forward to sharing news and articles and to the discussions that follow. If you’re not a member yet, we invite you to discover more about these types of healthcare programs and what makes UHSM unique.
Healthcare News: How Member-to-Member Medical Cost Sharing Programs Work
Wondering how member-to-member health sharing works? We'll explain. To start, Health Sharing is NOT Insurance. These programs are member-based fellowships where faithful people exercise their right to take charge of their own healthcare. In health sharing, monthly...
Ignite Youth Leadership Program
The Ignite Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) is proudly supported by UHSM. Ignite is a youth leadership program based out of Kid Works in Santa Ana, CA. KidWorks is a family resource center who ushers hope into Orange County’s most challenging neighborhoods through...
Share the Health!
See if you qualify for UHSM health share programs.
30 Days of Gratitude with Pray.Com
Featuring Brittney Moses and Toni Collier UHSM is thrilled to announce that we have officially partnered with Pray.com—the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Pray.com is your digital destination for faith and the easiest way to incorporate...
Emotional Wellness Month Feat. Anne Beiler
October is here and is well known to be a month full of tricks and treats. While it may be spooky for some, we at UHSM care about your emotions and want to be sure you are no longer afraid to deal with them. Did you know, October is National Emotional Wellness...
Open Enrollment: Are You Ready?
If you're looking to enroll in a health insurance policy or want to make some changes to the one you've currently got, you'll need to wait for the open enrollment period to buy a new plan or modify an existing one. Open enrollment is right around the corner, which...
Doctors on Call
Members get
Telemedicine at
no additional cost
How to Get Your Kids to Be Physically Active: 6 Tips for Parents
Summer goes by quickly, and while kids are still enjoying these last few weeks playing and spending time outdoors, school is right around the corner. The beginning of the school year usually comes with a drastic drop in physical activity as kids trade in their free...
The Reset 2021 Faith, Mental Health, & Wellness Summit
Hosted by Brittney Moses UHSM and We Share invite you to join us as we present The Reset 2021, a faith, mental health, and wellness virtual summit. We are so excited to join forces with UHSM ambassador Brittney Moses to bring this incredible event to life. Now more...
UHSM Partners with Cancer Kinship to Promote Healthy Living
SUMMARY: UHSM has partnered with Cancer Kinship to help provide cancer survivors and patients with the support they need. Read on to find out more about this partnership and UHSM's health sharing ministry. Nearly 2 million cancer diagnoses were made in...
Integrating Faith and Mental Wellness into Your Daily Life
SUMMARY: What role does faith play in mental wellness and why should you integrate both into your daily life? Read on to find out. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical body. Yet many people don't always put...
COVID-Safe Family Vacations: 5 Tips for Success
SUMMARY: After over a year of the ongoing pandemic, it might finally be time to take that vacation! But what can you do to ensure that you vacation safely during the health crisis? Taking a vacation is the perfect time to get away from work, relax,...
Is Summer Camp Safe for Your Kids This Year?
SUMMARY: As the school year comes to a close, many parents are wondering if it is safe to send their kids to summer camp during the pandemic. Find out here. Summer vacation is upon us. If you have kids, now's the time to start preparing for summer camps...
Interested in Saving Money with UHSM?
Get Your Free
Guide Now!
Keeping the Faith: The Role of Spirituality in Battling Depression
SUMMARY: Many Christians struggle with the mistaken idea that depression is a sign of a lack of faith on their part. But it's not. Faith can help a person have the strength to reach out for needed treatment. Depression affects people from all walks of...
A Closer Look at the Sharing Economy for Healthcare
You've likely heard of Uber, Airbnb, and the like. Entities like these have adopted the "sharing economy" business model, whereby others share their goods and services for a fee. It's becoming a wildly popular strategy, but it isn't just reserved for sharing homes and...
How Giving to Others Improves Your Health
It's definitely nice to be on the receiving end of help and support in a time of need. But being the giver can benefit you just as much, if not more, and there's solid science to prove it. More specifically, giving to others can improve your health physically,...
UHSM Partners with Abide to Promote Mental Health and Wellness
Mindful meditation and quieting your mind can be incredibly helpful for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. To make this practice easier, several apps have emerged, including those that are dedicated specifically to Christian meditation. As Christians, it's...
Share the Health!
See if you qualify for UHSM health share programs.
Who Uses Christian Health Sharing Ministries?
Over recent years, many Americans have been making the switch from traditional health insurance plans to health sharing ministries. In fact, there are now over two million members in these alternative programs across the US who are taking advantage of healthcare cost...
WeShare FAQ’s
Will my membership with UHSM change to WeShare? No. WeShare is brought to you by UHSM. All member communications will still go through UHSM customer account representatives as well as UHSM.com. WeShare.com will be used for new members only. Is my program changing at...
Retail Healthcare: Disruptive Innovation that Continues to Evolve
Traditionally, a medical issue warrants a visit to the doctor. If the situation is minor, an appointment with your primary care physician is the typical route to take, and anything more serious may require a trip to the ER. But these days, there are plenty of other...
UHSM Partners with CVS Minute Clinic
UHSM is excited to announce our recent partnership with CVS MinuteClinic as part of our overall offerings to members. With the rising costs of medical care and health insurance premiums and deductibles, now may be the best time ever for making the switch to a health...
Keep Your Own Doctor When You Switch to UHSM Health Sharing
If you've had the same doctor for years and are very comfortable with the service you're receiving, it is a difficult decision to have to abandon that medical professional in favor of another to ensure your health insurance plan covers you for medical visits. But...
Open Enrollment Is Over, But Christian Health Sharing is Always Open!
If you're looking to enroll in a traditional health insurance plan, you've missed your open enrollment window of opportunity. The time to sign up for health insurance like Medicare or individual market health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in...
Get your free
UHSM phone wallpaper
UHSM Proud to Partner with Grant Lottering
UHSM is in the business of helping Americans find ways to handle the cost of medical care without all the hurdles that typically come with traditional health insurance plans. The health sharing ministry is also dabbling in community outreach and fundraising efforts....
S.M.A.R.T. Care: Health Sharing for Critical Illness
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Given the fact that the disease is growing in prevalence, this month provides an opportunity to share information and raise awareness. In the US, colon cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer among both men...
Value-Based Care: Will It Work?
Value-based care is a healthcare model that focuses on the quality of healthcare rather than charging based on the number of patients seen. With the traditional fee-for-service model, physicians are reimbursed for the number of patients they see, regardless of the...
Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A Look at the Future
Given the rise of telemedicine, the need for digital devices to connect patients with medical professionals is on the rise. Remote medical care is the way of the future, and internet-connected medical devices are becoming more of a staple in today's healthcare...
Consumerism: The New Normal in Healthcare
The year 2020 was a game-changer in the way patients seek medical care and how healthcare practitioners provide their services. That said, the healthcare landscape was already undergoing a transformation, though 2020 seems to have accelerated changes. A recent...
Does Your Insurance Have a Pre-Existing Conditions Clause
Pre-existing medical conditions can throw a wrench into a claim made through certain health insurance policies. While a pre-existing condition doesn't necessarily void coverage, a pre-existing condition clause can get in the way of the coverage you need under your...
Why Should You Get Screened for National Cancer Prevention Month?
UHSM aims to partner with extraordinary individuals and organizations that we think our members can connect with and benefit from. In recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month, we want to highlight our partnerships with Yoli Origel of Cancer Kinship, a...
“A cheerful heart does good like medicine,
but a broken spirit makes one sick.”
—Proverbs 17:22