Drake Bell reveals he no longer has health insurance through SAG-AFTRA
The former child star, 40, blasted SAG-AFTRA after learning that he no longer qualifies for health insurance after decades of work as an actor.
TL;DR
- Drake Bell has been denied SAG-AFTRA health insurance, falling short of the required earnings threshold.
- He shared his disappointment on Instagram Stories, warning others against pursuing acting careers.
- Bell criticized SAG-AFTRA's leadership and eligibility rules, highlighting a disconnect between actor earnings and union benefits.
- The actor also reflected on his past contract issues with Nickelodeon, which he claims left him without residuals from popular shows.
- He contrasted his situation with the substantial residual earnings of actors from shows like 'Friends,' emphasizing the financial disparities in the industry.
- Other actors, like Heather Matarazzo and Jack Haven, have also recently spoken out about similar struggles with SAG-AFTRA health insurance eligibility.