# BMI Launches Health Connect for Songwriters

> BMI's new free service helps songwriters navigate healthcare options with expert guidance.
- Title: BMI Launches Health Connect for Songwriters · Billboard
- Summary: BMI's new free service helps songwriters navigate healthcare options with expert guidance. BMI launched a free service to assist songwriters and composers in…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/bmi-service-members-healthcare-coverage
- Author: Ed Christman
- Published: 2026-09-22T23:43:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bmi, health connect, songwriters, gallagher alternative health solutions, affordable care act, medicare
## BMI Launches Health Connect
BMI has launched a free service for songwriters and composers to navigate complex healthcare options in their local markets.
## Partnership with Gallagher
The service partners with Gallagher Alternative Health Solutions, an insurance brokerage firm providing advisory services to BMI affiliates.
## Health Coverage Guidance
It reviews individual needs and helps songwriters choose medical, vision, dental and other insurance options.
## ACA and Medicare Support
The service helps compare Affordable Care Act Exchange plans, private off-exchange plans and Medicare based on individual needs.
## Subsidy Eligibility Check
It assesses eligibility for cost-sharing subsidies and supports enrollment through the process.
## BMI CEO Statement
BMI CEO Mike O’Neill stated that supporting music creators is central to BMI’s mission and that healthcare coverage can be overwhelming for songwriters.
## Key takeaway

BMI launched a free service to assist songwriters and composers in accessing healthcare coverage through personalized guidance from insurance experts.