Writing plays (or musicals or operas) for a career can be a risky business—and not just because it’s tough to make a living in the performing arts but because dramatists are often on their own in finding and maintaining health insurance coverage.
With grant support from Venturous Theater Fund, United Hospital Fund has released a comprehensive online guidebook to help dramatists navigate the often-bewildering world of health insurance, find affordable coverage and care, and become their own best advocates. Though focused on New York, the guide also includes thumbnail sketches of coverage resources in other states as well.
It is organized in three “Acts.” Act I features an FAQ-style script for finding coverage in New York State; Act II details extra help available to find care if you don’t have insurance, or to get the most out of the coverage you have; and Act III lists resources for coverage for those living in other states besides New York.
The Entertainment Community Fund and the Dramatists Guild of America provided valuable assistance.
