The Entertainment Community Fund offers a broad spectrum of online and phone programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Learn more and register for free workshops and services pertaining to The Career Center, Financial Wellness, Health & Health Insurance, Housing and Social Services.

Getting Affordable Health Insurance If Your Industry Work is On Pause

Thursday, September 14, 2–3:30 pm ET

This webinar will give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what all your insurance options are, and how to get the most affordable coverage. You’ll learn about Affordable Care Act plans, Medicaid, COBRA, and how to get care if you’re uninsured. You'll also find out how to estimate variable/sporadic income and see if you’re eligible for free insurance or expanded subsidies to reduce your premiums.

 

The Career Center offers a comprehensive suite of online programs and services that help entertainment industry and performing arts professionals to identify and find sideline work and discover new careers outside the industry.

Get started by attending The Career Center Orientation (Monday* or Wednesday** session) to enroll in the career services offered. Once you've done that, you can enroll in workshops including Career Journey | Act 1: Who Am I?** and Resume Writing Workshop Act 1* and Act 2*.

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Financial Wellness online workshops and seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Intro to Financial Wellness (Tuesday* or Thursday** session), proudly sponsored by Actors Federal Credit Union to learn the basics of financial wellness.

Additional workshops include Financial Wellness If Your Industry Work is on Pause**, Money Matters: Investing Basics 2 | Later-Life Re$ources* and Money Matters: Managing Debt for Creative Professionals*.

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Health & Health Insurance

The Entertainment Community Fund offers personalized health insurance counseling and enrollment support, referrals to health care resources and seminars on how to care for yourself.

Watch the Every Artist Insured National Webinar that offers a comprehensive, unbiased overview of health insurance options nationally. It’s geared towards those who are losing coverage through a union or job, as well as those who have never had coverage before.

Health Insurance HQ provides an update on the health care landscape from the expert team at the Entertainment Community Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC). View previous Health Insurance HQs here.

With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges via online and phone counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Our offerings include Self-Care If Your Industry Work Is On Pause*, Anxiety Toolbox** and Finding the Best Mental Health Support for You*.

*Time listed in Eastern Time
**Time listed in Pacific Time