Financial Assistance
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Insurance Assistance

We’ve Got You Covered….

The Motion Picture & Television Fund has a program that provides temporary assistance with insurance premiums.

The Program:

  • For applicants who lost (or will soon lose) health insurance coverage.
  • Duration: Up to 3 months.
  • Type of assistance: 2/3 of total insurance premium (includes families/ dependents).
    Eligible to apply once every two years.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Worked in California motion picture and television industry for 3 out of the last 6 years.
    • These 3 years must meet eligibility requirements: an “eligible year” is a calendar year in which an industry member meets a minimum annual amount of earnings ($7,500) or hours (400) within the entertainment industry.  A MPTF social worker will assist interested applicants in establishing their eligibility.
      Limited financial resources.
If you are interested in determining your eligibility for this program, please call the message line at (818) 876-1265 and a social worker will return your call within 2 business days.