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About CHM<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The original cost sharing ministry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) was established in 1981. As the nation\u2019s first and longest-serving health cost sharing ministry, CHM provides a cost-effective, accountable, and faith-based framework\u2014health cost sharing\u2014to help fellow believers facing a health crisis. The ministry shares 100 percent of eligible medical bills and overall has satisfied over $13 billion in members\u2019 healthcare costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our biblical community of members in all 50 states and around the world works together to share the burden of medical expenses. Participation is a voluntary expression of Christian faith and does not require a contract. As part of a biblical covenant, CHM members step in and help fellow brothers and sisters in Christ when eligible medical bills arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHM qualifies as a religious exemption under the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). For details on how this exemption impacts your taxes and to access helpful resources, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CHM\u2019s concept originated 2,000 years ago with the early church who \u201cheld all things in common\u201d and followed the Apostles as they prioritized meeting the needs of the poor, the oppressed, and their Christian family. Members are an extension of that testimony as CHM is first and foremost a ministry, reflecting the spiritual values outlined in Galatians 6:2 and Acts 2 and 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, thousands of individuals face financial ruin because of a major illness or accident. That’s where CHM steps in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ministry, under the leadership of President and CEO J. Craig Brown II, is headquartered in Barberton, Ohio. We’re a nonprofit (501(c)(3)), accredited organization<\/a>, and a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eager to serve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our values<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Respect<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God created every person uniquely and for a unique purpose beyond what we can see. [Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We glorify God by serving others with humility, excellence, and care. [Matthew 20:28<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accountability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fruit of accountability is the willingness to take responsibility for one’s time, resource, and conduct. [Titus 2:7-8<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goals, expectations, boundaries, and potential are flexible to God’s refining plan. Regardless of our achievements today, we want to be better tomorrow. [Philippians 4:8<\/em>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gratitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We celebrate that the source of goodness is not ourselves but God. Everything good comes from Him. [James 1:17]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Integrity and Accountability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As America\u2019s first and longest-serving health cost sharing ministry, we make choices that prioritize integrity. CHM is a Better Business Accredited Charity with a first-in-the-nation independent accreditation<\/a> from Demotech, a financial analysis firm that serves insurance companies by providing Financial Stability Ratings\u00ae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, CHM\u2019s operational model enables it to be audited annually by an independent auditing firm, making audit results available upon request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our actions don’t stop there. We\u2019ve taken care of 100 percent of members\u2019 eligible medical bills since 1981 and have internal controls to make sure the ministry operates with integrity and accountability. In accordance with good business practices and the laws governing not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations, CHM has an independent Board of Directors that controls its functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about CHM\u2019s board of directors and additional measures we take to maintain the highest level of integrity and accountability are outlined in the CHM Guidelines. Please click here<\/a> to sign up to download the Guidelines. Or, if you\u2019re a current member, please visit your Member Portal<\/a> to access your copy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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