A health insurance resource for artists and people in the entertainment industry. It identifies coverage options and helps members of the visual and performing arts community enroll in them.

The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) understands the unique challenge of working creatively every day, while also dealing with the same financial, technical, legal and marketing concerns many other small businesses face. This artist business group aims to ease that burden for creative professionals, so that they have time and energy remaining to do what they do best. The Arts Network is made up of professional artists and arts-based business owners offering professional development resources, education and networking events, benefits programs and business savings to those in the creative industries.

Creativity comes with risks. From property damage to accidents and more, unforeseen events can create financial liability for you as an artist and for your business. Additionally, a venue, producer or permit office may require you to meet specific insurance requirements and show proof of insurance. The contract should outline the type(s) of insurance you would need in these situations.

The mission of the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) is to improve public understanding of insurance—what it does and how it works. For more than 50 years, the I.I.I. has provided definitive insurance information. They are recognized by the media, governments, regulatory organizations, universities and the public as a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance. Each year, the I.I.I. works on more than 3,700 news stories and handles more than 6,000 requests for information.

InsuranceQuotes is a national publisher for news in the insurance industry. They provide commentary on every type of policy found on the market and insist that providers on their site offer competitive rates and are staffed by experienced agents able to address your needs. The Affordable Care Act will require every American to have healthcare coverage. As of 2012, nearly 48 million non-elderly Americans were uninsured (New York Times, 2013) - this theoretically means that for the first time ever, millions of Americans will be struggling to understand what health insurance is and what kind of coverage they need.

In the months leading up to the health care changes, InsuranceQuotes is working to equip consumers with the information they need to know to make an informed health insurance decision. Their guide takes a comprehensive look at what consumers can expect when navigating the complicated insurance landscape. Understanding insurance terminology and health care options, recognizing a scam, identifying adequate coverage are some of the topics covered.

MetroHealth uses the Federal Poverty Guidelines for medically necessary services to help determine what Financial Assistance Program best fits your needs. 

A service of Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), the studio protector offers a wall guide (by order) and a full guide online guide with information from safeguarding and insurance to disaster planning, warning and relief to clean-up, salvage, e-salvage and rebounding. Read through and prepare yourself for unplanned damage to your property and life's work.

Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources
PO Box 838
Montpelier, VT 05601-0838
Phone: (802) 229-2306
info@craftemergency.org

National agency to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns.

Address: 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 211 Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 522-4180