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How to Navigate Healthcare as a Freelancer with a Family, with Freelancers Union Executive Director, Rafael Espinal [Ep. 42]
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Is healthcare the ball and chain holding you or your partner to that 9-5? Would you be more willing to take the leap into full-time freelancing if you knew you had affordable healthcare and a supportive community of like-minded independent workers?
In this episode, we sat down with Freelancers Union Executive Director, Rafael Espinal, to answer the most common question that people have when considering the leap: But what about healthcare?
The Freelancers Union was founded in 1995 as an advocacy group that helped freelancers obtain health insurance by collectively bargaining. They’ve since morphed into a vast network of community resources, a political powerhouse, and all-encompassing platform for independent workers.
Tiff and Beth spoke with Executive Director, Rafael Espinal on how he got his start as a freelancer advocate, why the Freelancer’s Union is so important, and how you can take advantage of all the Freelancer’s Union has to offer, including access to affordable health care and a ton of other benefits traditionally offered by larger companies.
In addition to learning about how to obtain affordable healthcare as a freelancer, you’ll also hear about:
- The Freelancers Union policy work, and the “Freelancing Isn’t Free” act
- How the Freelancers Union connects independent workers with healthcare providers
- The numerous benefits (including tons of discounts) offered by the Freelancer’s Union when you become a member
- How the Freelancers Union continues to advocate for policy change and a more equitable healthcare system
- What the Freelancers Union is doing to support independent workers during and after COVID
- How to join the Freelancers Union (hint: it’s free!)
If you are ready to stop being a “captive employee” and learn how to navigate health benefits as a freelancer, be sure to check out this episode and then head on over to the Freelancer’s Union and sign up for a membership!
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