Artists Health Insurance Resource Center
From November 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, the Affordable Care Act will be in the “open enrollment” period. These 12 weeks offer the only opportunity (with some exceptions) for people in the performing arts and entertainment industry to enroll in or renew their health insurance. Visit our Open Enrollment page for information on our free education, counseling, and enrollment services.
Getting health insurance or finding quality medical care can be confusing for anyone who isn’t covered by an employer or union health plan. Our Artists Health Insurance Resource Center identifies coverage options and helps members of the visual and performing arts community enroll in them.
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Working from our offices in New York and Los Angeles, our experienced staff provides health insurance counseling nationwide. Our multi-faceted services include:
- Consultations in person, by phone and via email
- Weekly seminars on Affordable Care Act plans, Medicaid and Medicare
- Enrollment assistance in Affordable Care Act plans, Medicaid and Medi-Cal in New York City and Los Angeles from certified application counselors
- Information and practical tips from our online educational materials, and an extensive database of nationwide health care and insurance resources
- Community outreach through participation in health fairs, arts conferences and other local events
- Advocacy for legislative changes that will make insurance more user-friendly and affordable – for example, the successful fight for a COBRA subsidy* in New York State for entertainment industry workers
- Information and practical tips from our monthly Health Insurance HQ, our online educational materials and an extensive database of nationwide health care and insurance resources.
*To apply for the subsidy, please visit the NY State Insurance Department website.
For Assistance, Please Contact:
We provide assistance nationally. Please contact our regional office closest to you.
New York City
917.281.5975
Los Angeles
833.777.3447
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