According to a recent survey, US-based artists are less likely to have
health insurance than the general public. They are also unsure about the
Affordable Care Act, and seek advice about how to navigate this new
health care landscape.
A task force of musician and artist advocacy organizations are working together to help creatives learn more and take action on health care.
Do you have other questions? Email us at healthcare@headcount.org or call our artist-friendly hotline at 1-919-264-0418.
Where to start
Frequently asked by artists
When do I need to have coverage in place in order to avoid fines?
I'm currently paying for health insurance myself. Can I look at these exchanges and see if I can get a better price?
I already have coverage via a union [like AFM or SAG or Equity]. How will things change for me?
I'm a smoker. Will I be able to afford coverage (or, will coverage be more expensive for me)?
What If I don't file taxes?
What if I can't predict what my income is going to be?
Who should I go to if I have more questions?
Read FAQ for more questions and answers »
Artist-specific seminars
Every Monday
Every Artist Insured: Finding Affordable Health Insurance with Covered California
Actors' Fund in Los Angeles, CA
Every Thursday
Every Artist Insured: Navigating Health Care Reform
Actors' Fund in New York, NY
Every Monday in March
Are You Confused about Health Care Reform?
Actors' Fund at Root Division in San Francisco, CA
March 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act 101 and Health Insurance Enrollment
Get Covered America and MusiCares in Cleveland Heights, OH
March 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act 101 and Health Insurance Enrollment
Get Covered America and MusiCares at Colibri Gallery Chicago, IL
March 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act 101 and Health Insurance Enrollment
Get Covered America and MusiCares in Detroit, MI
March 15, 2014
Affordable Care Act 101 and Health Insurance Enrollment
Get Covered America and MusiCares Philadelphia, PA
March 15, 2014
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
The Actors' Fund and MusiCares Austin, TX
March 18, 2014
Every Artist Insured: Navigating Health Care Reform
Actors Fund and MusiCares at AFM Local 47 in Hollywood, CA
More events and seminars »
Weds, March 12 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Artist Health Advocacy Meet Up Austin Convention Center Meetup space EH 3/4 Thursday, March 13 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Artists + the Affordable Care Act: Get Answers, Get Covered Austin Convention Center 8B/C Friday, March 15 Understanding the Affordable Care Act The Actors' Fund and MusiCares Austin, TX All week Countdown to Get Covered Enroll America's bus of volunteers will be in Austin to answer questions.
Online learning
Kaiser Family Foundation's brief video overview of the pieces of the Affordable Care Act.
AHIRC's excellent and thorough overview of the Affordable Care and and steps artists can take to find health care.
Data from a recent survey of US-based musicians and artists about their health care coverage.
A Pittsburgh-based artist collective describes the challenges artists face regarding health care and insurance.