Alternative Ways

To Get Health Insurance

 actorsfund.org
Their Mission: To make quality, affordable health insurance and
health care available to every artist in the United States.
Their Method: It is an up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased
database of health care resources for artists, performers,
freelancers and the self-employed.
https://actorsfund.org/health-insurance-hq-10

It explains how to understand how to get health insurance.

•Insurers cannot refuse coverage to anyone
•Most people will be mandated to have coverage, and penalties
will apply if you don’t
•New insurance marketplace, called Exchanges, will offer
insurance to those who don’t get coverage through their
employer or a government program like Medicare or Medicaid
•Subsidies and sliding-scale limits on out-of-pocket costs will be
available to people who buy insurance through an Exchange and
have incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level

•Employers with 50 or more employees who don’t offer

coverage will pay a penalty
•All new plans must offer an essential benefits package with
limits on out-of-pocket costs
•Medicaid eligibility will be expanded to include people with
incomes up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level

•Annual dollar limits on medical benefits will be banned

healthmatchup.com

Their Method: Provide assistance to anyone that needs health

insurance. They help people to understand what they’ve signed
up for.
artisthelpnetwork.com
Under Creature Comforts: Lists of health insurance needs.
 fracturedatlas.org

A Glossary of Health Terms

Links to Additional Sources
Under Programs and Services
fracturedatlas.org
Mission: Members have numerous healthcare plans available at
prices that won't drive you to bankruptcy.
teachingartists.com
Links to Additional Sources
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Name:________________________________ Artistic Discipline:_____________________________

Phone:________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________

Email:________________________________ ______________________________

How did you find out about the AAH Program? __________________________________________________

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Please return this application and attachments to AAH@springboardforthearts.org or

mail to Springboard for the Arts, 308 Prince Street #270, St. Paul, MN 55101

Extra application forms are available on Springboard’s website: www.springboardfortharts.org; or may be

requested by phone 651-292-4381
craftemergency.org
Mission: Strengthen and sustain their careers so that they can
thrive and, thus, contribute to the quality of life in our
communities.
 www.gag.org
Mission: The Guild offers members access to insurance plans
administered by independent insurance agents.
 AIGA Nebraska
Mission: AIGA advances design as a professional craft, strategic
advantage and vital cultural force. As the largest community of design
advocates, we bring together practitioners, enthusiasts, and patrons to
amplify the voice of design and create the vision for a collective future.
We define global standards and ethical practices, guide design education,
enhance professional development, and make powerful tools and
resources accessible to all.