Health Services and Assistance for Non-Covered Participants
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
You may be eligible for subsidized health coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange.
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
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+)
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
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION FUND (MPTF)
The Motion Picture and Television Fund provides medical care assistance, temporary emergency financial assistance, elder care assistance and more.
(323) 634-3888
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool
The Medicine Assistance Tool from Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is a search engine that helps patients find prescription assistance programs according to the medications they take.
(888) 477-2669
www.medicineassistancetool.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.dgaplans.org/rxsavingspluscard
*Savings are off the medication’s full retail price. Discounts vary by pharmacy
LOCATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
CA residents only – The 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
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 only – The 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
