Jamaica's Insurance Plan for Entertainers & Creatives
Last Tuesday, on November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, in partnership with Guardian Life Group, launched Jamaican Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP). The event was held on the roof of the Ministry of Culture with a packed room of Jamaica’s greatest entertainers, culture workers and artists. The contract signing for the insurance plan occurred during the ceremony. Every attendee was in high spirits as they welcomed the introduction of an important insurance scheme, and what it means for the government’s investment in the Entertainment sector.
In the entertainment sector, health insurance plays a crucial role for both individuals and organizations. For performers, production staff, and other professionals, health insurance ensures they have access to necessary medical care in case of illness or injury, which can directly impact their ability to work and generate income. The entertainment industry often involves physically demanding roles, unpredictable schedules, and travel, which can increase the risk of accidents or health issues. Having health insurance provides a safety net to manage these risks.
The JECIP offers several benefits for entertainers, including benefits to dependents if the registered entertainer passes away. Another key benefit of the plan is that it extends beyond 75 years up until 99+ years, if you provide a medical report for preceding each year. While the benefit will be halved after the 75 years, it still provides some financial benefits and security in the most crucial years of the entertainers life. However, the best part of this entire scheme, is that it is FREE.
Here is how you sign up:
Join a creative organization such as Java, JAFTA or any other recognized organization or entertainment company, or;
If you are not a part of an organisation, you may also submit your Government ID and a biography/profile of your career;
Log your name and details with the Ministry of Culture through the Entertainer’s e-registry: https://mcges.gov.jm/eregistry/registration ;
Then register for the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan on the Ministry of Culture's website: https://mcges.gov.jm/index.php/entertainment
The Creatives' Right Blog is happy to see that Entertainers, Artists and Creatives are being recognised and protected by the Government. There are several benefits that the government has put in place over the years and we are dedicated to exposing everyone to these benefits through this blog. We hope to see even more intiatives like these as we continue to grow this priceless industry.
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