Right now, the West Virginia Legislature is considering an important bill, SB 375, which would protect access to faith-based health care for West Virginia members of Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs).

Please contact your Delegate and Senator (find your Delegate and Senate districts here, and then find the Delegate who represents your district here and the Senator who represents you here ), and tell him or her that it’s essential to support SB 375 or its House companion bill. Here are some points that you might want to make by phone or email:

• The bill clarifies that HCSMs are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the insurance code or associated regulations. It is similar to the state code of 31 other states that have adopted safe harbors for HCSMs.
• Preserves HCSMs as a viable choice for West Virginians who are seeking a health care solution that is consistent with their religious beliefs
• Clarifies for consumers that HCSMs are not insurance and helps distinguish HCSMs from other organizations in the marketplace.
• Tell your own story with your HCSM (if you’re a member), or why you think it’s important for this health care option to be available to Christians in West Virginia.