Do you find it overwhelming to navigate the complex world of health and life insurance? Jennifer sits down with Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf —a licensed insurance & benefits broker, theater producer, and HR consultant—to break down everything you need to know. From marketplace plans and life insurance types to understanding deductibles, premiums, and navigating options, Jamie shares invaluable insights tailored for creatives. They discuss the unique challenges artists face in securing coverage, clarify confusing terms so you can choose the best plans for your lifestyle, and unpack the essentials of choosing a plan. You’ll walk away knowing how to navigate the marketplace effectively, the ins and outs of employer versus individual plans, the benefits of considering alternative options, and how to make the most of open enrollment periods. Tune in for a packed episode that will help you navigate the insurance system with confidence and ease.
Jamie’s Bio: Care4Creatives is a licensed benefits broker passionate about serving both individuals and groups, with a special emphasis on gig workers in the creative industry. Our mission is to provide top-notch benefits tailored to the unique needs of freelancers, artists, and organizations within the creative sector. We offer an extensive range of insurance options, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, complemented by ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. Aside from her work at Care4Creatives, Jamie also runs an HR consulting business for arts organizations. She is a Tony-nominated Broadway producer, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Young Artists of America, and an escape room enthusiast.
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