The Motion Picture and Television Fund announced that it would begin admitting new residents to its long-term care facilty in Woodland Hills.
Press Release on MPTF Web Site
Legendary producer, director and DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans Trustee, Gil Cates, passed away on October 31, 2011. Mr. Cates, who served on the Plans’ Finance Committee, joined the DGA-PPHP’s Board of Trustees in 1999.
In addition to his years of service to the DGA-PPHP, Mr. Cates was active in leadership at the Directors Guild of America, serving as DGA President from 1983-1987 and Secretary-Treasurer from 1997 to 2011.
Because of the unique challenges in maintaining health plan coverage for those working in the entertainment industry, the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) has introduced the Bridge to Health program.
2012 Health Plan Minimum Earnings Thresholds
Winter 2011 Newsletter Available Now
MPTF to Close North Valley Health Center
Getting to Know Your Pension Benefits
The Strength of the Pension Plans
Created as a result of the Directors Guild of America's collective bargaining agreements with producer associations representing the motion picture, television and commercial production industries, the DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans provide excellent benefits to participants.
The DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans are separate entities from the DGA and are administered by a Board of Trustees made up of DGA representatives and Producers' representatives.