01/09/2024
Just got this great insurance supplement info from devoted actor advocate Kevin West ( no we are not related but love the guy anyway) and may be very helpful to alot of you!:
" As you may know, I’ve given a lot of my life to the well-being of the acting community, as Founder of The Actors’ Network (1991-2013) plus and my union committee service from 2017-present. The state of insurance is a BS sh*t-storm, simple as that.
BOTH union actors and non-actors across the U.S. face a glaring and rising cost crisis. After 17 months pushing through SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy to achieve a 20% union discount, I’m sort of begging you to review this and, if nothing else, FORWARD it to someone who can use it!
I was one of the 44-person contract Negotiating Committee members. During those negotiations, one of our peers - committed su***de. That makes the 11th in my life, 9-actors, 2-personal friends.
While it was a long road I found the best SUPPLEMENTAL health benefit company - VURV (compared to lots of BS) and achieved placement on the SAG-AFTRA national Discount Program. VURV far exceeds such outfits as, GoodR/X, etc.. They provide Vision, Dental, Alternative and R/X. BUT, their MENTAL HEALTH benefit is like no other, providing up to EIGHT tele-therapy sessions, PER issue @ $0 Co-pay.
VURV is comprehensive and outstanding! For UNION members it's only $31.20 per mo. (20% off). Hell, I know people paying $80-100 per mental health sessions WITH major medical coverage. NUTS! Even if you’re non-union or not even an actor, it’s only $39 per mo. Additionally, if you’re an EMPLOYER, with 10+ employees VURV will take 10% off so it’s only $35 per employee.
No, this type of coverage isn’t ‘Major Medical’ so be clear on that - however, SO many Americans between 18-45 have “no coverage” and 87% of SAG-AFTRA members do not annually qualify. VURV provides a TON of benefits plus mental health help. If you have any questions, just ask me, and if a business owner wants to engage with the CEO I am happy to help coordinate that…for SURE!
Wishing you my very best for a great ’24.
Cheers,
Kevin E. "
HOW TO SIGN UP below.
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UNION ACTORS click here, LOGIN, and save 20%:
SAG-AFTRA (only $31.20 per month)
Employers, individuals & non-union actors CLICK now!
(Only $39 per mo. or $35 w/10+ employees)
VURV Benefits Overview (partial description)
Uniquely brilliant & changing the face of non-major health benefits!
With VURV health there is no waiting, Use Immediately & Available Nationwide
Pay-as-you-Go Health Care / Use With or Without Insurance
Mental Health: Up to (8) sessions per issue, $0 Co-pay
Telemedicine: $0 Telemedicine Visits
Dental: 20-50% off all Dental Procedures, checkups and cleanings on one of the largest Dental Networks in America.
Vision: The largest vision network in America, save up to $480 a year on frames, lenses and exams.
Prescriptions: Compare live prescription prices at your favorite pharmacies and save up to 80%
Alternative Health: 25% savings on Chiro, Massage, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy & more.
