Financial assistance and resources

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As a reminder to Health Plan participants, AFTRA H&R must receive your Health Plan premiums before the quarterly due dates, or you risk losing coverage. If you think you may have difficulty making your next premium payment due to financial hardship, see below links to available resources that may be of assistance.

Supplemental coverage, financial assistance and need-based resources:

Supplemental coverage and discounts
Supplement your AFTRA Health Plan coverage and learn of discounts and alternatives for AFTRA members.

The Actors Fund 
A nationwide human services organization created to help professionals in performing arts and entertainment, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

The Motion Picture & Television Fund 
A fund that provides health care, child care, residential care and social / charitable services to California-based performers.

NYS Continuation Assistance Demonstration Program for Entertainment Industry Employees
A state-sponsored pilot program helping New York performers maintain health coverage during episodic employment.

The Frank Nelson Sick & Benefit Fund
Emergency financial assistance for qualified AFTRA Local members west of Omaha, Nebraska.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America  
An organization providing charitable support for people of the performing arts, primarily in the New York City area.