The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has learned that Sharity Ministries Inc. (formerly known as Trinity Healthshare, Inc.), a Health Care Sharing Ministry, has filed for Chapter 11 protection and has ceased operations.
Sharity Ministries and Aliera Healthcare, Inc., (doing business as Aliera Companies, Inc.), have been involved in regulatory action in NH since 2019. More details of the ongoing regulatory action can be found online at https://www.nh.gov/insurance/legal/aliera-trinity-legal-information.htm
On its website, Sharity informs its members that it will not be able to facilitate sharing requests or continue to provide service of any kind.
Any consumers that have a health care sharing plan with Sharity, Aliera Healthcare or Trinity Healthshare should immediately contact the NHID if they have paid a premium for July 2021. Additionally, consumers should take advantage of the Special Enrollment Period, ending August 15th 2021, to purchase a health care plan on the Exchange. More information about the Special Enrollment Period can be found at https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period.
“These are rapidly unfolding developments which we are closely monitoring,” said NHID Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos. “It is very important for consumers to remember that if you were a member of Sharity, you likely do not have any health care coverage at this time. I urge affected consumers to take the necessary steps to insure themselves and their families. The NHID has a wealth of resources to help you navigate the market and find the best plan for your particular circumstance.”
The NH Insurance Department can be reached at 800-852-3416 or (603) 271-1406, or by email at consumerservices@ins.nh.gov.
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