named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
COBRA and Self-Pay After COBRA (SPAC) Program
Continuation coverage options for those who lose eligibility, including subsidized COBRA for new parents and extended self-pay coverage for those with 10+ years of vesting service
Progyny Fertility and Family-Building Benefits
Comprehensive fertility care including IVF, IUI, surrogacy and adoption resources, pregnancy and postpartum coaching, and menopause support for Cigna-enrolled participants
Spring Health Mental Health and Substance Use Benefit
Provides access to mental health services including therapy, coaching, and specialized programs like the Weight & Wellness Journey for participants with Cigna coverage
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Health Plans
Medical coverage plans with differing cost-sharing structures, available through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente networks, based on weeks worked and participant choice
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 5 activities
- Administers multi-employer health and pension trust funds for entertainment industry performersManages health, pension, and 401(k) trust funds through a jointly governed board of trustees appointed equally by Actors’ Equity Association and The Broadway League, providing benefits to eligible participants in the performing arts industry.
- Provides comprehensive health insurance coverage with multiple benefit tiersOffers two health plan tiers with differing cost-sharing structures, including coverage for medical, prescription, vision, and pharmacy services through Cigna and MedImpact networks, available to eligible members on a six-month basis starting August 1, 2025.
- Provides extended and subsidized health coverage optionsSubsidizes three months of COBRA premiums for participants with a qualifying birth or adoption and offers continued coverage through the Self-Pay Program After COBRA (SPAC) and an extended health coverage “bank” providing up to 18 months of eligibility, with additional months accrued for each year of vesting service beyond 10 years.
- Provides ongoing dental coverage independent of employment statusOffers dental coverage billing for participants who continue to pay premiums, regardless of current employment status.
- Provides vision care benefits with automated and reimbursement optionsOffers automatic claim submission for in-network vision care services and processes reimbursement claims for out-of-network providers up to a fixed benefit amount.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Manages ongoing enrollment and coverage modification servicesProvides streamlined enrollment for the Cigna medical plan without forms and supports ongoing enrollment and modifications during qualifying life events for eligible individuals and dependents.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Operates a dedicated health center for performing arts professionals in New York CityProvides no-cost access to primary, urgent, podiatry, sports medicine, gynecology, and specialty care at the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center in Times Square, offering same- or next-day appointments with extended weekday and weekend hours for eligible participants, including young performers under age 18.
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Infertility Support and Assisted Reproductive Services 1 activity
- Provides access to specialized care through targeted partnershipsPartners with Progyny to offer in-network fertility and family-building, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause and midlife care benefits, including coverage for IUI, IVF, surrogacy, adoption resources, fertility preservation, and personalized coaching and digital tools.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides mental health and substance use support servicesOffers access to mental health and substance use services through Spring Health, including eight fully covered therapy and eight coaching sessions annually for participants and dependents, with expanded access effective February 1, 2025.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides member support and benefits access through digital and in-person servicesOffers a member portal for paying health premiums, viewing contribution details, and accessing pension estimates, along with in-person and phone office hours Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, excluding holidays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$71.41M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$69.03M97%
Investment income$2.37M3%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$57.16M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$125.75M
Cash$8.35M
Investments$112.76M
Liabilities$7.91M
Net assets$117.84M
Liquid reserves25.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT CINELLI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $388K |
| JOSEPH ROGERS | DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $299K |
| AGNES LEYDEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $254K |
| SEAN BOYLE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - THRU 02/24 | 40 | $247K |
| EMILIYA PELETEKOVA | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER | 40 | $231K |
| CINDY GOLD | BENEFITS MANAGER | 40 | $226K |
board members · 19
- AL VINCENT JR — UNION TRUSTEE
- AMY JACOBS — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- BARRY GROVE — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- BRIAN MYERS COOPER — UNION TRUSTEE/CO-CHAIR
- CHRISTINE BUNUAN — UNION TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER BROCKMEYER — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE/CO-CHAIR
- DAVID BLITZSTEIN — UNION TRUSTEE
- DAVID RICHARDS — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- DAVID TURNER — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- DOUG CARFRAE — UNION TRUSTEE
- ELLIOT GREENE — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- EUGENIO VARGAS — UNION TRUSTEE
- GEORGE S FORBES — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- HAL GOLDBERG — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE - EFF 09/23
- IRA MONT — UNION TRUSTEE
- JEFF APPLEGATE — UNION TRUSTEE
- JULIA B SIMPSON — UNION TRUSTEE
- KHADY KAMARA — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- MARK ZIMMERMAN — UNION TRUSTEE - THRU 12/23
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Actors’ Equity Association Partner — Jointly appoints trustees to govern the Equity-League Pension, Health, and 401(k) Trust Funds.
- Cigna Government — Insurance provider offering medical and pharmacy benefits to plan participants.
- Cigna Partner — Administers dental coverage through Dental PPO and Dental HMO (DHMO) plans for Equity League Benefit Funds.
- Cigna Partner — Partner for Tier 1 and 2 medical plan coverage.
- Cigna Partner — Partner organization providing medical and dental plan options for enrollees.
- Cigna Partner — Provides medical and hospital care coverage through a nationwide network.
- Cigna DHMO Partner — Partner dental network requiring enrollees to select a primary care dentist within the network.
- Davis Vision Partner — Partner organization administering vision benefits and processing claims for Equity League Health Trust Fund members.
- Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Refers participants to the Entertainment Community Fund for assistance with health insurance and care when losing Equity-League coverage.
- Kaiser Government — Insurance provider offering health coverage to plan participants.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Offers mental health and substance use resources to members enrolled in Kaiser Permanente coverage.
- MedImpact Partner — Administers prescription drug coverage for both health plan tiers.
- MedImpact Partner — Pharmacy benefits manager for participants with Tier 1 and 2 Cigna medical plan coverage.
- MedImpact Partner — Pharmacy benefits manager providing prescription drug coverage for Tier 1 and Tier 2 plans.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Partnership to deliver health care services through the Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Provides in-network health services at the Samuel Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts covered 100% for Cigna plan participants.
- Progyny Partner — Partner organization providing fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause and midlife care benefits.
- Progyny Partner — Provides fertility and family-building, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause and midlife care benefits to plan participants.
- Spring Health Partner — Partner organization providing mental health and substance use services to participants.
- Spring Health Partner — Provides mental health and substance use benefits to covered participants.
- Spring Health Partner — Provides mental health, substance use, and weight & wellness support services to plan participants.
- The Broadway League Partner — Jointly appoints trustees to govern the Equity-League Pension, Health, and 401(k) Trust Funds.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Behavioral Health Programmingmethodology: integrated_behavioral_healthBy connecting participants to therapy, coaching, and clinical content, we address root causes of unhealthy behaviors and improve long-term health outcomes because behavioral factors are critical determinants of physical health.
- Medical Home Model for Coordinated Caremethodology: medical home modelBy providing personalized, team-based care that is proactively coordinated around the individual, we improve health outcomes and patient engagement because continuity and collaboration increase adherence and early intervention.
- Personalized Care Navigation for Mental Healthmethodology: personalized-care-navigationBy using licensed Care Navigators to match individuals with tailored mental health services, we increase access and effectiveness because personalized support overcomes barriers to engagement and ensures appropriate level of care.
- Whole-Person Preventive Care Modelmethodology: whole-person careBy emphasizing wellness and preventive care rather than reactive treatment, we improve long-term health outcomes because maintaining health is more effective and sustainable than treating illness after onset.