The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Modern Medicine

Even though the Amish tend to reject most modern things, medicine is not a part of that group. They are not opposed to using modern medicine, especially in the most serious circumstances. They do not have insurance, though, but the community usually pools funds together to help pay for sick community members.

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