NoHo Senior Arts Colony to Hold Free Health Care Reform Workshop to Help Artists Get Covered

As health care continues to change at the federal level,
many professional artists and actors throughout Los Angeles are seeking answers
about how current health care reform will affect their ability to obtain
affordable medical coverage. On Tuesday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m., EngAGE, a
non-profit organization providing life-enhancing programs to active-aging
apartment communities, will partner with the Actors Fund and Covered California
to present an information workshop on the new health care provisions for
actors, artists and the general public to be held at the NoHo Senior Arts
Colony, an arts-focused apartment community for adults age 62+. 

“Getting health insurance and finding quality medical care
is a constant concern for professionals in the acting and arts community,” says
Joanne Webb, Director of the Actors Fund Work Program, “As health care changes
in our country, many people are left with so many unanswered questions and
confusion.  This is especially true for
those who are uninsured or not covered by an employer, union or government
health plan.”

Webb notes that, through this new workshop, the Actors Fund,
EngAGE and Covered California will be able to bring the visual and performing
arts community together to educate and provide pertinent information about
current health care options.

“This free workshop is open to the public and will provide
guests with a rare opportunity to obtain a deeper understanding about Covered
California options and requirements,” explains Webb.

Covered California representatives will provide guests with
important information relating to freelance and self-employed individuals,
giving attendees a better understanding of how to secure affordable health
insurance with the help of tax credits and federal subsidies.

The mission of the Covered California organization is to
increase the number of Californians with health insurance, improve the quality
of health care for all Californians, and reduce health care coverage costs. For
more information about Covered California visit www.coveredca.com.

The new Health Care Reform workshop will be held at The Road
Theater at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, located at 10747 Magnolia Ave in North
Hollywood, Calif.  To make reservations
call (818) 985-2200.