David Bruce Murray
Jul 18, 2008
Announcements
Gospel Music Association’s Health Care Partnership With National Business Association
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 18, 2008 – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) will begin making healthcare more accessible and affordable for its members with the launch of GMA Sound Healthcare, a new and exciting benefit which will offer domestic GMA members access to worldwide comprehensive health insurance coverage, announced John W. Styll, president and CEO of the GMA.
There’s more to the press release. Learn all the details HERE.
It’s encouraging to see GMA taking the initiative to offer their members health care coverage. Health care for music professionals has always been an issue, especially when it comes to groups operating at the periphery of “professional” (ie. grossly underpaid). Of course, I have no idea how competitive GMA’s rates will be versus going to Blue Cross or some other company and buying it for yourself. At the very least, it’s worth checking out. They do offer a high deductible/HSA option, which, in my opinion, is a no-brainer for any young, healthy single person. (An HSA allows you to be covered while also saving any dollars you don’t use for medical bills for retirement.)
If you happen to own a Southern Gospel group, you may be interested in this line from the press release:
In addition to individual, group coverage is also available for companies and their employees who are looking for affordable coverage, custom-tailored for GMA members.
