The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) on Tuesday announced the launch of a health insurance scheme for its members.
The guild disclosed this in a statement posted on its official social media handles.
According to the statement, the guild signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Medicard Health Management, a health services provider, to stem the practice of soliciting funds for medical emergencies among its members.
“With the partnership we have established with Medicard Nigeria, our members can now access medical tourism overseas for kidney transplants and surgery.
“Our members can also use their cards to enjoy discount purchases on meat and chicken stores nationwide, automatic car insurance renewal at zero cost and so much more,” the statement added.
The guild said the move was part of efforts to underscore the welfare of its members.
“Our members will no longer resort to public begging for their health or medical needs. Each and every actor or actress in Nigeria henceforth will enjoy a comprehensive HMO cover.
“With the partnership we created, members and independent actors in Nigeria will have access to over 600 hospitals nationwide for their health and medical needs, drugs, and treatment Inclusive,” it said.
In addition, the development ensures a group life insurance cover for all guild members.
Medicard will from August 17, 2020 be the guild’s approved official Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) and Health Management Services Provider.