If you’re new to Zion HealthShare, you might have heard the term “Sharing Request” and wondered what it means. Simply put, a sharing request is the first step in having eligible medical expenses shared by the community.
What Is a Sharing Request?
A sharing request is a form you submit through your member portal when you have an emergency, or an upcoming medical need, such as a procedure, hospital visit, or major appointment.
Submitting a sharing request lets Zion HealthShare know what care you are receiving or planning to receive so the team can review the details and prepare to share eligible medical expenses.
Why Does Zion HealthShare Use Sharing Requests?
Unlike traditional health insurance, Zion HealthShare is a non-profit community-based model. Because providers do not send bills to us, members play an important role in letting us know when care is needed. Sharing requests help the community by allowing us to:
- Plan ahead for upcoming medical expenses.
- Verify eligibility based on your membership guidelines.
- Work with you to make sure any eligible discounts are applied and your Initial Unshareable Amount (IUA) is paid.
- Share quickly once your need is determined eligible for sharing.
Bottom Line
Submitting a sharing request early is the best way to help your medical expenses move through the sharing process smoothly. It’s a simple step that supports transparency, affordability, and shared responsibility.
By submitting a sharing request, you help Zion HealthShare continue working as it was designed, with members supporting one another through medical needs.
Member Guideline Notice
Notice
Please note all article sections formatted like this are official member guidelines and will be marked “*Official Member Guideline” when applicable. Anything else is simply helpful information to assist you in understanding the member guidelines and how to use your Zion HealthShare Membership.
Members who call the Zion HealthShare office asking about eligibility of medical expenses will be given an opinion, not a decision. Sharing Requests and medical expenses cannot be authorized over the phone. For more information on submitting bills to Zion HealthShare, review the Member Guidelines or login to your Member Portal.
These guidelines are effective as of January 1, 2026.
Note
The Member Guidelines that go into effect January 1, 2026, will only be applicable to sharing requests that are submitted on or after that date. If a sharing request was submitted prior to January 1, 2026, the sharing request will be reviewed for sharing eligibility according to the Member Guidelines in effect at that time.
Zion HealthShare is not an insurance company. Neither this publication nor membership in Zion HealthShare are offered by an insurance company. Visit ZionHealthShare.org to view your state-specific notice.