Health Services and Assistance for Non-Covered Participants

Resources for non-covered DGA members

 

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

You may be eligible for subsidized health coverage through a Health Insurance Exchange.

www.healthcare.gov

AFL-CIO Medicare Advantage

A Medicare Advantage plan that offers health coverage for participants aged 65+ with no DGA-Producer Health Plan coverage. Benefits include hearing, vision and Rx gap coverage, along with nationwide access to providers.

(833) 371-1160

THE DIRECTORS GUILD FOUNDATION

Provides, among other services, confidential loans to Directors Guild of America members who are facing short-term financial hardship.
(310) 289-2037

www.dga.org

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

(formerly the Actors Fund of America)

A nonprofit organization that helps entertainment and performing arts professionals nationwide.

A wide range of health and financial services are available. Find more information at www.entertainmentcommunity.org

Los Angeles Office
(323) 933-9244

New York Office
(212) 221-7300

Chicago Office
(312) 372-0989

Health Specialist
Jim Brachitta
(212) 221-7300, Ext. 073
jbrachitta@entertainment.org

INSURE KIDS NOW

If you are working, but unable to afford health coverage for your children due to limited income, your children may be qualified to obtain health coverage under this program. Every state has different eligibility rules.

California (800) 880-5305 (Medi-Cal for Families)
New York (800) 698-4543 (NY Medicaid and Child Help+)

www.insurekidsnow.gov

MEDICAID

Medicaid is a State-administered and state and federally funded health insurance program for low income individuals and families. Guidelines vary by state.

(877) 267-2323

www.medicaid.gov

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

The organization brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and others to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.

(888) 477-2669

www.pparx.org

RxSavingsPlus From CVS Health

The RxSavingsPlus® card from CVS Health can help you save an average of 55% off generic* prescription drugs and an average of 24% off brand name drugs* at more than 65,000 participating pharmacies nationwide. Discounts are also available on over-the-counter products with a doctor’s written prescription, many diabetes supplies, and certain pet medications. 

(877) 673-3688

www.rxsavingsplus.com/dgaplans

*Savings are off the medication’s full retail price. Discounts vary by pharmacy

LOCATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

CA residents onlyThe Entertainment Community Fund – Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions

Assists California residents in choosing and enrolling in an insurance plan that best fits their needs.

(833) 777-3447

www.ehisca.com

NY residents only COBRA Premium Assistance Program for Entertainment Industry Employees

Assists eligible entertainment industry employees with their COBRA premium payments.

(800) 342-3736

www.dgaplans.org/nycobrasubsidy

NY residents onlyThe Entertainment Community Fund – Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for The Performing Arts

The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts is a primary and specialty care medical provider for New York City’s performing arts and entertainment industry professionals and offers continuity of care for those who experience regular changes in health insurance coverage.

(212) 930-7300

www.mountsinai.org/locations/samuel-friedman