Pooling community resources to provide for the health care of a family in need predates health insurance, is rooted in Biblical scriptures, and has been around for centuries. It has been especially common in tight-knit faith communities such as the Amish, Mennonites, and even in some evangelical Christian communities.
The modern concept of a health share began in the early 1990s when the family of a pastor in the midwest was involved in a tragic car accident. The community rallied around the family and sent money to help pay medical bills. Long before the internet and GoFundMe were around, this community of Christians pooled their resources to help a community member in need.
After the pastor’s medical bills were taken care of, the concept evolved. Funds were invested in an account BEFORE new needs arose in the congregation, and when they did, the funds were used to pay those medical bills.
Big Stuff Health Share has adopted this same model and while we do request you abide by our Foundations of Membership, we don’t require membership in a religious congregation to participate. Anyone can join our community of individuals working together to share medical costs.