It’s time to enroll in or renew your health insurance—and the health benefit specialists at the Entertainment Community Fund are available to help!
Do you need help understanding and enrolling in health insurance?
The Health Services team at the Entertainment Community Fund has been helping professionals in the entertainment community with their health insurance since 1998.
In an ever-changing health insurance landscape, it’s more important than ever to get accurate, unbiased information on all your options.
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Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment
Free Informational Webinars
Free Enrollment Assistance
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment
If you have Affordable Care Act insurance (i.e., a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum plan), Open Enrollment in New York or California runs from November 1 to January 31. (For residents of most other states, Open Enrollment ends on January 15).
Now is your opportunity to enroll in or renew your health insurance!
If you need help, contact us! Connect with someone on the Health Services team who can help you enroll, renew or update your coverage. We’re here to help!
Marketplace Health Insurance: What to Know
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. This is the time of year you can make changes to your coverage.
We’re here to help!
In addition to Open Enrollment, there are four distinct enrollment periods to join Medicare. It’s critical that you’re aware of these if you’re planning to join. This video spells out everything you need to get started.
Medicare Enrollment Season is Here!
Free Informational Webinars
Attend a free webinar to review your coverage options or contact us now for enrollment assistance.
Every Artist Insured
This free online workshop provides you with clear, unbiased guidance on all your coverage options and includes a live Q&A.
For residents of NY/NJ: Every Thursday, 12:30–2 pm ET
For residents of California: The first and third Tuesday of every month 12−1:15 pm PT
The webinar covers:
- Understanding how the insurance marketplace works
- Enrolling in or renewing coverage
- How changes in the law might affect your coverage
- Ways to lower your costs
- Dealing with entertainment/freelance income
- Choosing a plan that’s right for you
Welcome to Medicare
This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn more about how Medicare works, understand the many options available and the timing of choosing and enrolling in coverage.
Every Monday, 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/10 am PT
The webinar covers:
- Signing up for and enrolling in Medicare
- Original Medicare (Part A and B)
- Medicare Supplement plans (aka Medigap plans)
- Medicare Advantage plans
- Part D Rx drug coverage
Free Enrollment Assistance
We offer one-on-one counseling, guidance and enrollment assistance from unbiased, experienced, certified health benefits specialists. Consultations are by phone or Zoom. All services are free and confidential.
We can help you and your family:
- Enroll in affordable health insurance
- Apply for financial help to pay for health insurance
- Compare and understand all your options so you can enroll in a plan that fits your needs
- Renew your coverage
If you’re interested in or planning to get Marketplace health insurance, also known as Exchange or Affordable Care Act insurance, the Fund is a great place to start to learn when and how to do so.
Thank you to our sponsors
Affordable Care Act seminars and enrollment services are made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the Community Service Society and Venturous Theater Fund.
