Celebrities often have access to health insurance through their unions. The Film Actors Guild (and radio and television) provides health and pension benefits to its members. This means that actors, and other film workers, can obtain insurance through their unions. However, many say they don't have enough hours or stable work as actors to meet the income requirements to apply. Securing a specific body part may be something that celebrities do to get in the news, but this type of policy makes sense for people who can afford it.
The lack of health insurance has long been part of an artist's life, even though health problems can have a particularly debilitating effect on artists' careers. The federal law that went into effect this year made it easier for people to purchase health insurance on their own. Coverage is guaranteed regardless of pre-existing health conditions and there are subsidies available to make premiums more affordable. This site allows you to apply for assistance that could lower the cost of your health coverage, in addition to qualifying for Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus.
