Faith-based cost-sharing seemed like an alternative to health insurance, until the childbirth bills arrived

Health care sharing ministries offer reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most restrict maternity coverage. Four families said they struggled to get reimbursed for childbirth costs.  NBC News Health

​Health care sharing ministries offer reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most restrict maternity coverage. Four families said they struggled to get reimbursed for childbirth costs.