Health Care Set Free with Anthony Hopp & Samaritan Ministries

The high cost of health care services is a well-known aspect of the US health care system. There's a huge probability that the same thing is true in other countries. Quality healthcare is one of the most important needs of an individual. Are you sure that you will get that care in case of emergency or any need for medical care? A lot of our healthcare is expensive, impersonal, intrusive, and at times objectionable. So how do we find an acceptable solution to fix the system? In this episode, Russ and Joey interview Anthony Hopp, the Chief Purpose Officer of Samaritan Ministries, one of the nation's largest Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs). Tune in as they talk about what it really means to love one another in a practical way through the sharing of medical burdens.

Top 3 Things You’ll Learn:

- The differences between Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) vs. traditional health insurance;
- How to be a good steward of God's financial blessings;
- What it truly means to "share someone's burden."

About Our Guest:

Anthony Hopp is the Chief Purpose Officer of Samaritan Ministries. He has been with the ministry since 1997. A graduate of Music Theory & Composition, Anthony has served in various roles within the organization throughout the years. He has enjoyed a front-row seat to God’s protection and provision for Samaritan Ministries as it has grown from a few hundred households to over 83,000. Anthony has been happily married to his wife, Jen, for 25 years. They have two sons.

Connect with Anthony Hopp & Samaritan Ministries:
Website - https://samaritanministries.org/

11:21 - What is the mission of Samaritan Ministries?
13:27 - How would you compare health care sharing to traditional health insurance?
14:37 - What is the cost of HCSM, and why are the payments called "share''?
22:12 - How is it like being in charge of your treatment and avoiding third-party intrusion?
32:42 - Is this health care sharing arrangement available only for Christians?
34:27 - How many people are involved in HCSMs? How do I know if my membership will cover my medical needs?
39:29 - How often do the shares increase?
41:30 - How many times over the last 25 years have Samaritan Ministries discounted the premiums?
42:25 - How did COVID affect the health care sharing community?
44:19 - What are the HCSM policies regarding pre-existing conditions?