Every comparison on this site is only as good as the data behind it. Here’s exactly how that data is gathered, verified, and presented — the same process for every ministry, including our own.
Where the data comes from
- Published pricing pages and calculators on each ministry’s own website
- Official member guidelines and handbooks, which govern what is actually shareable — not marketing summaries
- State insurance department filings and program announcements, where ministries publish changes
We don’t rely on affiliate review sites, forum posts, or hearsay for any figure that appears in a table. Where a third-party source is used for context, we say so.
What we track
- Monthly share ranges, by household type where published
- Initial unshared amounts (AHP, IUA, or the ministry’s equivalent) — the amount you pay before sharing begins
- Per-need sharing caps and program limits
- Program structure and tiers
- Faith and lifestyle requirements for membership
- State availability notes
Verification dates
Every ministry record carries a “last verified” date. Ministries update pricing and guidelines on their own schedules — several times a year in some cases — so any figure older than a few months should be treated as an approximation. Always confirm current terms with the ministry directly before joining.
Editorial ratings
Where we present an editorial rating, it reflects the transparency of published pricing, the clarity of guidelines, sharing limits relative to monthly cost, and the availability of program information — not whether we like a ministry. These are editorial judgments presented as opinions, and we don’t pretend otherwise.
The conflict of interest, stated plainly
This site is published by Anglican Care, a healthcare sharing ministry. We’ve built the site to be useful even if you never consider us: if our comparison of Medi-Share versus Samaritan helps you choose Medi-Share, the site did its job. We disclose our ownership on every page, and we’d rather earn your trust than trick you into a click.