Welcome to Open Enrollment 2025
If you would like to keep your existing coverage then no action is required on your part.
This is the time to add, reinstate or dis-enroll family members and to change your Extended Coverage or COBRA plans. If you live in California you may also change your dental plan PPO or HMO plan. Just click here to find the forms that are needed to make changes on your plan.
Writing Teams on a Weekly Salary
The 2024 negotiations resulted in changes to the way contributions are calculated which should help writing teams on a weekly salary qualify for health coverage as well as increase their pension contributions.
To learn more, click HERE.
Out-of-Network vs In-Network
When a Participant seeks health services from an Out-of-Network (OON) provider the OON coverage is 60% of the PWGA reasonable and customary cost, and there is an annual out of pocket maximum of $20,000. For In-Network (INN) provider services the PWGA covers 85% of the cost, with a $1,500 maximum out of pocket cost to the Participant.
While your out of pocket cost exposure is an important consideration for opting to use INN providers, there are a number of other important reasons to utilize
In-Network (INN) services vs. OON.
Click HERE to learn more.
Theatrical Feature Writing Teams
The 2023 WGA negotiations resulted in changes to project ceilings or maximum reportable amounts which should help writers qualify for health coverage and increase their pension contributions.
To learn more, click HERE.
Earnings Minimum Increase Notice
Effective July 1, 2024, the earnings minimum to qualify for
health coverage is $45,397.
Click HERE to learn more.
The PWGA App is Now Available!
Also, Big Changes to MyPlans on the PWGA Website!For the very first time, you can access Health and Pension Plan information through an app on your favorite mobile device whether it be your phone or tablet. We have updated the website and made MyPlans significantly more capable and secure as well. One registration, two great ways to see your information.
did you know
Writing Teams on a Weekly Salary
October 30, 2024
The 2024 negotiations resulted in changes to the way contributions are calculated which should help writing teams on a weekly salary qualify for health coverage as well as increase their pension contributions.
did you know
411 – In Network vs. Out of Network
October 04, 2024
When a Participant seeks health services from an Out-of-Network (OON) provider the OON coverage is 60% of the PWGA reasonable and customary cost, and there is an annual out of pocket maximum of $20,000. For In-Network (INN) provider services the PWGA covers 85% of the cost, with a $1,500 maximum out of pocket cost to the Participant. While your out of pocket cost exposure is an important consideration for opting to use INN providers, there are a number of other important reasons to utilize In-Network (INN) services vs. OON.
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411 – In Network vs. Out of Network
October 04, 2024
Theatrical Feature Writing Teams
October 04, 2024
Electronic Claim Submissions
April 14, 2023
Out of the Country Claims
April 06, 2023