In 2007, our family chose a health share program that aligned with our values as believers and business owners. With fair pricing, it served us well for over five years, during which we never needed to use it. Later, when my husband started at the fire department, his job provided coverage for our family. Now that he has retired, we’ve returned to health sharing. Our household is a health oasis, handling all but catastrophic needs ourselves.
What surprised me upon rejoining the health share world (a different company this time) was the strong emphasis on minimizing costs. While understandable given the high healthcare expenses, this focus on cheap care might overlook a crucial aspect: the focus on true healing and wellness.
Having been in the field of medicine and natural health for over 20 years, I’ve observed a fundamental issue. In thousands of clinic, hospital, ICU, ER, PT, and oncology appointments, I rarely saw patients emerge truly healthy. Symptoms might improve, but most people ended up with more prescriptions. It's not that doctors aren’t doing their jobs; their training is focused on managing conditions rather than achieving holistic health.
In contrast, my experience in natural health shows a different outcome. I’ve helped clients overcome autoimmune conditions, type 2 diabetes, cancer, fatigue, brain fog, obesity, inflammation, and infections—naturally. For example, one of my clients, who had incurred over a million dollars in medical costs over five years, including ER visits every month, has had no ER visits since we began working together four months ago.
Investing in health might seem costly upfront, but consider the long-term savings. A well person pays $1,750 to work with me, setting them on a path to avoid preventable illnesses and immediately improve their current health. For those who are chronically ill, the cost is starts at $12,750, which includes tests, supplements, and up to 100 hours of analysis to find the true root cause of ailments—something not always revealed in standard blood work. Understanding genetic predispositions to infections, for example, can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
Is it better to get the cheapest care to avoid "burdening" others or to invest in high-quality care that prevents the need for future medical interventions? Currently, over 60% of adults in the US have at least one chronic illness, with 42% having two or more. Annual costs for these illnesses start around $10,000, with the average cost for a chronically ill person over 65 reaching approximately $400,000 in medical expenses for the duration of their life.
Imagine being in your mid-60s, relying heavily on pain medication every day, and having your activities severely limited. Now, picture yourself at 70, completely medication-free, and enjoying water sports every week! I know this transformation is possible because it happened to one of my clients. And this is not a "results are not typical situation". They are typical for those who do the work. Does the $1,750 investment in your health seem burdensome now? If you are chronically ill, is the $12,750 not worth every penny to feel well again and relieve the future, heavier burden on others?
I’ve been in this field for too long to believe that the cheapest care yields the best results. I envision a health plan that actively helps every member achieve extraordinary health. Imagine the surplus funds that could support missions and promote even better health for members! It’s time we shifted our focus from merely minimizing costs to maximizing health and well-being.
My prayer is that one day, a health share plan will reach out to me, recognizing the impact of my work and saying, "We’ve seen your testimonies and it’s evident that you have a God-given gift for helping others achieve full healing and lead lives of extraordinary health and purpose. We would love for you to assist our chronically ill members in getting well and to educate the rest of us on how to care for our bodies, respecting and preserving God’s amazing creation."
*I chose my Health Share company because a client recommended it, and they cover natural care, including my services. The affordability is incredible, and their genuine care for their members truly warms my heart. This isn’t a critique of them but rather food for thought for the entire insurance industry. (Though it is unlikely the insurance industry will care much about God's majestic design for healing. ☺️)
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