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Welcome to the National Writers Union’s Health Benefits website.
In it you will find information about the current benefit plans being offered to NWU
members, as well as links and resources involving advocacy and information specific
to freelance and independent workers.
Currently, 45 million people in the United States lack healthcare. In this ongoing
crisis, freelance workers have not been spared. The difficulties for non-traditional
workers to access affordable healthcare for themselves and their families are many.
This site was created in order to provide information to NWU members (and to those
thinking of joining) about current health benefits so their questions could be
answered at any time of the day or night, any day of the week. The primary reason
was to provide information and accountability to members regarding NWU health
benefits. In addition, this site was conceived with an eye towards providing
information not just on the details of a specific plan, but also information on
advocacy and organizations which have as their goals the realization of affordable,
quality healthcare for all. (See our Links page.)
The NWU remains committed to exploring opportunities to expand our health benefits
to include members who live in areas not currently covered, plus continuing to
search for additional types of benefits and improve the ones we currently have. As
you look over the site, you will find that the links on the left will provide
information on eligibility, plan rates and plan details (dental/vision/health) and
access to application forms.
The NWU is partnering with other organizations in order to expand the kinds of plans
that are available to our members. Currently, we have partnered with TEIGIT, Working
Today of New York City and Health Services Administrators of Massachusetts.
TEIGIT (The Entertainment Industry Group Insurance Trust) offers health
coverage to members in selected areas of the country.
Working Today, an
organization that offers benefits, including health care, to freelance
workers has agreed to offer NWU members a discounted application
fee as part of processing their health benefits application.
Health Services Administrators
is Massachusetts’ leading provider of benefits to small businesses and currently offers
health plans to NWU members in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Information on the TEIGIT and MA/RI
plans can be found under Health Plans.
Detailed information on Working Today is included on the Partners page.
FAQ addresses the procedure for enrolling in the National Writers Union’s health plans.
Future benefit offerings (i.e. open enrollment on dental/vision, etc.) will be listed
under Announcements.
On the Links page you will find advocacy and resource information.
We of course welcome any and all suggestions. If you come upon information you feel
would be valuable to include on the site, please share it.
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