Paying for Care

The Bible is full of stories in which needs are met in unexpected ways. The Old Testament story of Elisha helping a widow in debt (II Kings 4) and the New Testament story of Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes (Matthew 14) are just two such examples. The common element? Willingness to look beyond limited human circumstances to God’s abundant provision right now.

Experiencing a present sense of wholeness — physical, mental, social, and financial — is what Christian Science helps us do. The best place to start is in prayer. The Christian Science articles included on this page might also be useful. Additionally, this section explores resources which are available to help meet financial needs.

Generally, the sources we’ve identified fall into four categories:

• Individual resources, such as different kinds of savings accounts
• Insurance programs, such as Medicare or private insurance
• Government assistance programs, often local or state-administered
• Foundations and other charitable sources, such as the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing

The first resource below provides a chart showing which of these sources may support care as practiced by Christian Scientists. Be sure to also explore the other topics in this section.

For help thinking through these ideas, please call Caring for Christian Scientists at 800.930.3797.