How Does Impact Actually Work?
Here you will find answers to questions about the sharing process, and how Impact actually works.
- How does Impact Health Sharing work?
- Why is Healthcare Sharing Cheaper?
- Does Impact Health Sharing provide transparency?
- Is Impact Health Sharing insurance?
- Are there videos to learn more?
Going to the Doctor
How do I get the care and medications that I need? Find out about prescriptions and telemedicine, too.
- What do I do when I need medical care?
- Can I use any doctor or specialist I want?
- Is there something I can take to my provider to explain Impact?
- When do I need a pre-eligibility review?
- How do I look up a prescription?
What is Eligible for Sharing?
Do you have questions on what types of items will be shared? Or, what is eligible for sharing?
- Are wellness visits shared?
- Are prescriptions Eligible for Sharing?
- Do you share in mental illness?
- Are specialists' visits included in my Membership?
- Are there sharing caps or limits?
Billing
Do you have questions about how to submit a bill? Or, how bills are shared?
- What if my bill doesn't match the provider's bill?
- How do I submit a Medical Expense Form?
- How do I submit a Prescription for sharing?
- Is a pre-eligibility review required prior to seeking treatment for a medical condition?
- What is a balance bill?
Member Services
As a member, if you are wondering "How do I...?" you are probably in the right place.
- Member Form Links
- How do I find and print a member ID card?
- How do I give To Extra Impact?
- What is the contact number for Impact?
- Can I change my EFT information?
Seniors 65+
Individuals 65 and older with Medicare Parts A and B can be members of Impact Health Sharing.
- Do I have to upload bills from Medicare if I am 65+?
- How do prescriptions work for Seniors 65+ with Medicare?
- How do I access care if I have Medicare Parts A & B?
- Is there a deductible for those with Medicare?
Member Center
Find out more about everything that is available to you in the member center and how to use available features.
See all articlesMembership Requirements
Can anyone join Impact? Are there requirements for membership?
- What are the qualifications for membership?
- Do I have to wait until Open Enrollment to join?
- Can anyone join Impact?
- Do you have an option for those on Medicare?
- Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen?
Key Terms
You'll notice we use different terminology than what you're probably used to. Find a glossary of terms here.
- What is a "need"?
- What is a Co-Share?
- What does Eligible for Sharing mean?
- What is a Bill Approved for Sharing?
- What is a Share Account?
Partner Information
- Do I need to be accredited to tell people about Impact?
- Where do if find info about my ACN commissions?
- How does an ACN IBO become Accredited with Impact?
- IBO Accreditation Help
For Providers
As a provider, do you have questions about Healthcare sharing? Want to learn more about our membership?
- What happens when I go to the Doctor or Hospital?
- How do I submit a bill as a Provider?
- Does my patient need to pay a co-pay?
- How long does it take to review bills?
- When do I need to apply for a pre-eligibility review?