Artists and Creatives Health and Wellness Initiative

Artists and Creatives face greater challenges accessing medical coverage and managing unstable earnings, which makes them one of the most overlooked groups when it comes to getting care in the U.S. A 2013 web-based study by the Future of Music Coalition and the Artists Health Coverage Resource Center showed that, of 3,402 participants, 43% lacked coverage. This figure is more than twice the nationwide average of 18%. Several factors contribute to this gap when compared to the broader public.

The ACHWI is for uninsured Artists and Creatives who would like to learn about access to health insurance and start the enrollment process through a series of comprehensive healthcare workshops in Newark, New Brunswick, and Jersey City. CareSparc Community Connections acts as the convener of community resources to help Artists and Creatives secure health insurance, financial literacy, and a host of other community resources.

The sessions will address but not be limited to the following topics:

Access to Health Insurance and Enrollment
- One on one consultation
Health & Wellness Services
- Barriers to Care, prevention and utilization of health insurance resources
Economic Empowerment
- Financial Literacy
- Intellectual Property/Contracts
Community Resources
- Housing
- Access to healthy food resources and nutrition
- NJ SNAP – Ed
- Social Service

At the workshops, attendees have the opportunity to:

Start the enrollment process with a health insurance provider.
Receive one on one consultation.
Receive information and tools that assist attendees.
Navigate the complex healthcare system.

Artists and Creatives Health and Wellness Initiative

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