Trustees of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan have unanimously agreed to a one-calendar-quarter extension of health coverage for certain qualified participants who would otherwise lose coverage on Oct. 1, …
SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, who also serves as a trustee of the Plan, said, “It’s a shame the studios and streamers have put so many SAG-AFTRA members in a position where they have to worry about basic necessities – like whether they will remain covered by their health plan. The Board of Trustees’ approval of this extension to some of those impacted by the AMPTP’s intransigence will help alleviate some of that anxiety.
Qualified participants must be losing earnings-based or days-based coverage on Oct. 1, 2023, and have at least $22,000 in reported earnings, or 85 alternative days, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. These reduced requirements apply only to continuation of existing active coverage and reflect a reduction that accounts for lesser earnings opportunities during May and June.
Participants who lose active coverage but don’t qualify for the extension will receive a COBRA offer from the Plan. COBRA premium payment assistance and other resources that can help members find affordable coverage may be available through their state or through one of the entertainment industry’s charitable foundations.
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