Two Membership Options. Accurate 2027 Rates. HealthShare Is Not Insurance.

Zion HealthShare offers two membership options — Direct and Essential. Both include no network restrictions, no open enrollment, and no annual or lifetime sharing maximums. Rates below are sourced from the official 2027 Zion HealthShare rate sheet.

3 IUA Options
$1,250 · $2,500 · $5,000
No Maximums
No annual or lifetime sharing cap
Guideline-Based Review
Eligibility and timing follow the Member Guidelines
Join Anytime
No open enrollment window
Most Popular

Direct Membership

For individuals and families who want support when unexpected medical events occur. Includes Preventive Sharing, pharmacy discounts through Zion RxShare, and Primestin Care with 24/7 virtual care and self-guided mental-health resources — all built in.

Includes

  • Medical cost sharing
  • Preventive Sharing
  • Zion RxShare pharmacy discounts
  • Primestin Care virtual service
  • TalkspaceGo self-guided resources

IUA Options

  • $1,250 per sharing need
  • $2,500 per sharing need
  • $5,000 per sharing need

Key Features

  • No provider network
  • No open enrollment
  • No annual/lifetime maximum
  • Choose a membership start date
  • Withdrawal option through the Member Portal

$1,250 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–39
Age 40–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$246
$292
$285
$359
Member + Spouse
$459
$522
$535
$648
Member + Children
$479
$531
$547
$657
Member + Family
$675
$709
$757
$939

$2,500 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–39
Age 40–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$172
$216
$226
$304
Member + Spouse
$315
$394
$422
$512
Member + Children
$324
$409
$434
$521
Member + Family
$482
$545
$608
$765

$5,000 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–39
Age 40–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$124
$185
$198
$217
Member + Spouse
$215
$307
$333
$397
Member + Children
$221
$314
$340
$408
Member + Family
$344
$459
$519
$582

* Household memberships are not responsible for more than three (3) IUAs in a rolling 12-month period. After three IUAs are paid, additional eligible Sharing Requests over $500 have no further IUA.

Essential Membership

EXCLUSIVE TO THIS WEBSITE

Designed for companies and organizations. Includes medical cost sharing as the foundation, with optional add-ons for Preventive Sharing, Zion RxShare pharmacy discounts, and 24/7 Virtual Care — so you can customize the membership to fit your team's needs and budget.

✦ Essential Membership is only available through WhatIsHealthShare.com — you won't find this plan anywhere else.

Base Includes

  • Medical cost sharing
  • No provider network
  • No open enrollment
  • No annual/lifetime maximum

Optional Add-Ons

  • Preventive Sharing (+$20–60/mo)
  • Zion RxShare (+$10–20/mo)
  • 24/7 Virtual Care (+$5–15/mo)

IUA Options

  • $1,250 per sharing need
  • $2,500 per sharing need
  • $5,000 per sharing need

$1,250 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$190
$222
$325
Member + Spouse
$375
$405
$573
Member + Children
$382
$412
$581
Member + Family
$573
$584
$817

$2,500 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$122
$144
$246
Member + Spouse
$235
$279
$435
Member + Children
$239
$284
$439
Member + Family
$410
$422
$602

$5,000 IUA

Membership Tier
Age 18–29
Age 30–49
Age 50–64
Member Only
$94
$121
$175
Member + Spouse
$175
$232
$333
Member + Children
$178
$236
$340
Member + Family
$286
$344
$492

Optional Add-On Services (Monthly)

Service
Member Only
+ Spouse
+ Children
+ Family
Preventive Sharing
+$20
+$40
+$40
+$60
Zion RxShare (pharmacy discounts)
+$10
+$15
+$15
+$20
24/7 Virtual Care
+$5
+$10
+$10
+$15

* Household memberships are not responsible for more than three (3) IUAs in a rolling 12-month period. After three IUAs are paid, additional eligible Sharing Requests over $500 have no further IUA.

HealthShare Works Best For These Situations

Self-Employed & 1099 Workers

Freelancers, contractors, and sole proprietors who pay their own healthcare costs and want to stop overpaying for ACA plans.

Families

Families who are generally healthy and want to cut monthly healthcare costs without sacrificing freedom to choose any provider.

Small Business Owners

Business owners who want to offer a real healthcare benefit to employees without the cost and complexity of group insurance.

People Leaving Employer Plans

Anyone transitioning off COBRA or an employer plan who wants a lower-cost alternative without open enrollment restrictions.

HealthShare vs. Traditional Health Insurance

Feature
Zion HealthShare
Health Insurance
Monthly contribution (family, age 40–49)
$519–$757/mo (Direct)
$1,200–$2,400/mo
Network restrictions
None — any licensed provider
In-network required
Open enrollment window
None — join any time
Nov 1 – Jan 15 only
Annual/lifetime maximum
No annual or lifetime maximum
Out-of-pocket max applies
IUA / Deductible
$1,250 / $2,500 / $5,000 per need
$3,000–$8,000 per year
Sharing Request review
Guideline-based review with required documentation
Claims process varies
Preventive care
Included (Direct) or add-on (Essential)
Included
24/7 Virtual care
Included (Direct) or add-on (Essential)
Varies by plan
Cancel anytime
Yes — no long-term contract
Limited

HealthShare is not insurance. Rates shown are from the official 2027 Zion HealthShare contribution schedules. Official 2027 Zion HealthShare Membership Rates.

What Is an Initial Unshareable Amount?

The Initial Unshareable Amount (IUA) is the amount a member pays before expenses related to a medical need become eligible for sharing by the community. It works similarly to a deductible, but with one important difference: it applies per medical need, not per year.

Household memberships are not responsible for more than three IUAs in a rolling 12-month period. After three IUAs are paid, additional eligible Sharing Requests over $500 have no further IUA.

$1,250
Max OOP: $3,750
Lowest out-of-pocket, higher monthly contribution
$2,500
Max OOP: $7,500
Balanced option — most popular
$5,000
Max OOP: $15,000
Lowest monthly contribution, higher per-need cost

Get Your Exact 2027 Rate in 2 Minutes

Use the interactive calculator to see your exact monthly contribution based on your age, family size, and IUA preference.

Zion HealthShare is not insurance. This site is operated by an independent representative. View official guidelines at Zion HealthShare.