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Drake Bell Blasts SAG-AFTRA Health Coverage
Drake Bell says SAG-AFTRA health insurance denies coverage after 35 years of acting.
In brief
Drake Bell says SAG-AFTRA health insurance denies coverage after 35 years of acting. Drake Bell says he no longer qualifies for SAG-AFTRA health insurance after 35 years of acting. Originally reported by Complex.
Drake Bell
Drake Bell says he no longer qualifies for SAG-AFTRA health insurance after 35 years of acting.
“Do not become an actor. Do not join SAG. You can work steadily for 35 years and they still say [middle finger emoji] @sagaftra really though @seanastin you're doing a bang up job”
Health Coverage Shortfall
Bell's portal showed $17,480.53 in covered earnings against a $28,933 requirement, leaving him $11,452.47 short.
Other Actors at Risk
Heather Matarazzo said she would fall short without more work soon, saying she is in the same boat as Bell.
“I am literally in the same boat right now. Lots of my fellow actors are”
What it means
Drake Bell says he no longer qualifies for SAG-AFTRA health insurance after 35 years of acting.
