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How Does Impact Actually Work?
Here you will find answers to questions about the sharing process, and how Impact actually works.
- Is Impact Health Sharing insurance?
- How does Impact Health Sharing work?
- Does Impact Health Sharing provide transparency?
- Are there videos to learn more?
- Why is Healthcare Sharing Cheaper?
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?
- When do I need a pre-eligibility review?
- How do I look up a prescription?
- Is there something I can take to my provider to explain Impact?
What is Eligible for Sharing?
Do you have questions on what types of items will be shared? Or, what is eligible for sharing?
- Are prescriptions Eligible for Sharing?
- Are there sharing caps or limits?
- Are specialists' visits included in my Membership?
- Do you share in mental illness?
- Are wellness visits or routine visits shared?
Billing
Do you have questions about how to submit a bill? Or, how bills are shared?
- Is a pre-eligibility review required prior to seeking treatment for a medical condition?
- What is a balance bill?
- How do I submit a Medical Expense Form?
- What if my bill doesn't match the provider's bill?
- How do I submit a Prescription for sharing?
Member Services
As a member, if you are wondering "How do I...?" you are probably in the right place.
- Can I change my EFT information?
- What is the contact number for Impact?
- How do I find and print a member ID card?
- Member Form Links
- How do I give To Extra Impact?
Seniors 65+
Individuals 65 and older with Medicare Parts A and B can be members of Impact Health Sharing.
- Is there a deductible for those with Medicare?
- How do prescriptions work for Seniors 65+ with Medicare?
- Do I have to upload bills from Medicare if I am 65+?
- How do I access care if I have Medicare Parts A & B?
Member Center
Find out more about everything that is available to you in the member center and how to use available features.
Membership Requirements
Can anyone join Impact? Are there requirements for membership?
- What are the qualifications for membership?
- Do you have an option for those on Medicare?
- Do I have to wait until Open Enrollment to join?
- Can anyone join Impact?
- 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 does Eligible for Sharing mean?
- What is a Share Account?
- What is a Bill Approved for Sharing?
- What is a Co-Share?
- What is a "need"?
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?
- When do I need to apply for a pre-eligibility review?
- 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?