Health care “shame” and victories pack the mailbag today
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From Alan F., MD: You are placing your credibility on the line when you agree to advertise “Health Revelations” by Brian Chambers. It preys on unfortunate cancer victims, promising them cures that do not exist. How can you do this? Additionally, it invokes the Bible as the source for these pipe dreams! For shame, for shame.
From Jack E., Ph.D.: You put this “Health Revelations” crap out, and yet Reeves still hasn’t printed my response to the person who thinks his hemophiliac cousin died from blood transfusions tainted with the “AIDS virus.” In fact, it was the immunosuppressive nature of ongoing blood transfusions, factor VIII, and any and all other medical drugs he was given that did him in. No scapegoat “viruses” necessary. Shame on you!
Reeves’ Comment: Thanks for your feedback, gents. Remember, we do not endorse the third-party advertisements we share with our subscribers, but we do ensure all companies are reputable and offer 100% money-back guarantees if you are not happy with their services.
From Will B.: Concerning the health care sharing ministries… I would be interested to know if anyone feels this is an option for retirees. I have known it exists for some time, but have not researched its risks/rewards—or maybe even its availability.
I am in excellent health (one doctor’s visit this year required to renew my one prescription—which Medicare doesn’t cover), yet I am being charged DOUBLE on all my premiums in 2015. And I’ll be penalized if I don’t take their enforced drug coverage. So while I have worked to earn a decent income, take care of myself, and stay healthy, I’m penalized for those who do not. Only the government!
From Anitta P.: My husband and I have been health share members of a Christian organization called Samaritan Ministries for eight years now. We are healthy people and don’t have to go to the doctor much, but when my son had a kidney infection and needed bladder surgery, Samaritan Ministries members came through for us.
Certain members were assigned to our need. They sent their checks (portion) to us directly. In return, we paid off our $30,000 bill in full. It really works. It’s a great alternative to my husband’s expensive employer plan.
Secondly, health share members get a break from the Obamacare tax. The cost is shared amongst like-minded people. We have a vote on increases and board members. There are no guarantees that all your bills will be paid, but when we sign up we know we are dealing with people of high integrity. It’s worked for us for eight years. Highly recommend for Christians.
From Scott G.: I am self-employed, and we opted out of the health insurance system more than five years ago. We joined a health sharing organization, Samaritan Ministries, and have been very pleased.
Every month, we send a check to another member who has had a shareable need. It isn’t insurance, and there are no guarantees. But I had hernia surgery two years ago, and the system worked. We received checks to cover all but the $300 “deductible.” It has freed us from the shackles of the medical/insurance system.
With the sharing approach, we negotiate for medical services. I did my surgery at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. This center publishes online the total price for a full array of surgical procedures. The published price is for the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and facility. It’s all-inclusive and cash on the barrel head, no credit cards. The surgeons are very experienced. Total cost for an inguinal canal hernia repair was $3,000. It could have cost three to 10 times as much inside the insurance system.
Reeves’ Comment: Will, thank you for writing in. Anitta and Scott, thank you for sharing your experiences. We’re interested in hearing other alternative health care success stories. We’re following every new lead to produce our upcoming health care “survival guide” special report. Look for it in the new year.