Medi-Share Review 2026

By The WhichHealthShare EditorsReviewed June 2026
Short answer

Medi-Share fits Christian families who want the largest sharing community and a First Health PPO card. The monthly share varies by Annual Household Portion (AHP $3,000, $6,000, $9,000, or $12,000), date of birth, marital status, state, and household size. A Christian statement of faith is required. Sharing is limited to $50,000 the first month of membership. The catch: pre-existing conditions are not shared for the first 36 months, then phase in with annual caps.

  • AHP amounts: $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000 / $12,000
  • Faith: Christian statement of faith required
  • Pre-existing: 36 months
  • Network: First Health (1,000,000+ providers)
  • Sharing cap: No sharing limits beyond the first month of membership. Sharing is limited to $50,000 the first month of membership. See Medi-Share Guidelines for limitations on sharing of pre-existing conditions and maternity.

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What it does well
  • ✓Nearly 350,000 members as of October 2025
  • ✓Established since 1993 — stable and proven
  • ✓After the Annual Household Portion, eligible bills may be shared at 100%
  • ✓Maternity may be eligible for married members when conception is after membership began, up to $125,000 per pregnancy
Watch out for
  • !Christian faith requirement (Trinitarian statement of faith + active church involvement)
  • !36-month waiting period for pre-existing conditions
  • !Sharing is limited to $50,000 the first month of membership
  • !Ongoing maintenance prescriptions are not a published sharing category
Annual Household Portion (AHP)

Medi-Share Complete uses an Annual Household Portion, similar to a deductible. Medi-Share does not price sharing by events or tiers. After the AHP is met, eligible bills may be shared. The monthly share depends on the AHP, date of birth, marital status, state, and household size.

Medi-Share Complete AHP amounts
$3,000
$6,000
$9,000
$12,000

Sharing is limited to $50,000 the first month of membership. See Medi-Share Guidelines for limitations on sharing of pre-existing conditions and maternity. Program Features list a $50 provider fee for office and hospital visits and a $500 provider fee for the emergency room. Medi-Share 65+ is a separate program with a $500 AHP.

Check a current quote with the Advisor or request an official Medi-Share quote. This page does not publish a universal monthly rate card.

How Medi-Share compares

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CrowdHealthfrom $60/mo
Secular · Pre-existing wait: 2 years ineligible
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* Cost varies — the published minimum is the membership fee only, with monthly contributions on top.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Members have been sharing one another’s needs since 1993. Medi-Share reports over $8 billion shared and discounted. Medi-Share is a bill-sharing ministry, and sharing is not guaranteed.
Our verdict
4.5/5Monthly share varies · Christian families, established community with 30+ years history
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4.5
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Medi-Share

Monthly share varies by Annual Household Portion (AHP $3,000, $6,000, $9,000, or $12,000), date of birth, marital status, state, and household size. Medi-Share 65+ uses a $500 AHP. Get a current quote — this is not a universal rate card.

Verified 2026-09-23
Who should skip Medi-Share
  • ·You'd rather not sign a statement of faith to join.
  • ·You're managing a pre-existing condition and need it covered sooner than 36 months.
  • ·Christian faith requirement (Trinitarian statement of faith + active church involvement)
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How Medi-Share compares head-to-head

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