It’s one of the most exciting things to experience, when that pregnancy test turns positive and you discover that you’ve got a baby on the way! You’ll be checking out all the latest baby equipment, reading the reviews on strollers and carseats. You’ll memorize fetal growth charts and read so.many.books. 

And likely before all this, you’ve been thinking through the important decisions about who to choose as your maternity care provider and how to manage your medical costs. Thankfully, there are affordable, flexible options for you as you pull together your plan of care.

Altrua HealthShare shares in eligible maternity costs for Members on the Diamond and Emerald memberships. You can also choose maternity sharing if you are on a MyShare membership. Your pregnancy costs are eligible for sharing in by the Membership if you are a Member on specific memberships on or before the date of conception. Maternity sharing is eligible 90 days after someone becomes a Member of Altrua HealthShare, provided they are on a specific membership. There is a $12,000 sharing maximum in your first year of membership and a $25,000 sharing maximum in your second year of membership, after fulfilling your Member Responsibility Amount. You must be married and are required to agree to the Statement of Standards for Altrua HealthShare. See Membership Guidelines for more information.

Podcaster, author, Altrua HealthShare Member, and new mom Kait Tomlin and her husband JJ recently welcomed daughter Eleanor to the family. Here’s what Kait had to say about the experience:

 

 

As you consider all your options and your preferences for your birth experience, here’s a great detail to know: in addition to sharing in OBGYN maternity care, Altrua HealthShare also respects your right to choose midwifery care for your prenatal and birth experience. Altrua HealthShare has been honored to share for over 25 years in the medical needs of many couples as they bring new life into the world. If you’re looking for a flexible and affordable option as you plan your path to parenthood, consider Altrua HealthShare, for a flexible, economical option for your pregnancy.

  • Maternity sharing available on the Diamond, Emerald, and MyShare memberships
  • To be eligible for maternity sharing, be a Member by your conception date or earlier
  • You can choose OBGYN or midwifery care
  • You must be married
  • Sharing eligibility in maternity needs begins 90 days after becoming a Member of Altrua HealthShare

Ready to find out more? Contact a Member Services Representative at 1.888.244.3839 with questions about your existing membership or to learn how to become a Member. Becoming a parent comes with plenty of questions, stress, excitement, and joy. When you’re a Member of Altrua HealthShare on memberships that share in maternity expenses, it can take some of the questions and stress off of you and allow you to focus on your baby. 

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Whether someone is a current Member of Altrua HealthShare on a different membership or is considering Altrua HealthShare for the first time, we encourage anyone to take a look at the MyShare membership. It’s one of the best ways to be sure you’re getting what you need at the price point and care you’d like to experience.

Because Altrua HealthShare is a health care sharing ministry and is NOT insurance, you can enroll at any time. Additionally, there is a 30-day trial period. If the membership is not the right fit for you, you will receive back your first month’s contribution. Learn more about the MyShare membership by going to MyShare.org.