The AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds have provided health and retirement benefits to performers – including actors, broadcasters and voice professionals – and their families for over 50 years. AFTRA H&R was established as a result of collective bargaining between the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and contributing employers.

The AFTRA H&R Funds are separate legal entities from AFTRA, the Union. AFTRA H&R is not a subsidiary, department or agent of AFTRA. No portion of AFTRA’s Union dues goes to support AFTRA H&R’s benefits or operational expenses, except for the contributions that AFTRA makes to provide health and retirement benefits for its own employees.

AFTRA negotiates collective bargaining agreements with contributing industry employers that include provisions relating to the contributions employers agree to make to AFTRA H&R on behalf of covered employees. Performers who meet established earnings levels for work performed under these contracts can become eligible to participate in the AFTRA H&R's Health and Retirement Plans.

The AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds are “jointly trusteed” funds. They are governed by a Board of Trustees with representation from both AFTRA and contributing industry employers. The Trustees are responsible for setting the benefits, rules and regulations of the Funds and generally overseeing AFTRA H&R operations. The AFTRA H&R staff, led by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of AFTRA H&R. The Trustees and AFTRA H&R staff are assisted by professional consultants, including AFTRA H&R counsel, investment advisors and managers, actuaries, health benefit consultants and certified public accountants.

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