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Membership in CMG Freelance comes with affordable access to the Actra Fraternal Benefit Society and the Writers' Coalition Program — an affordable health insurance program designed to help members manage their health care costs.

CMG Freelance is hosting an informational webinar about the program tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The webinar will be led by Jason Saulay, a program representative. Jason will explain how the program works, how to get a quote, and will answer any questions you have about coverage. CMG Freelance members are guaranteed acceptance into the program, with no medical questionnaires necessary and no refusals based on pre-existing conditions.

To register, go to this registration page and enter your name, email address and CMG Freelance membership number. If you're not a CMG Freelance member but would like to learn more about the program, you can enter the code "StoryBoard" in the membership number field.

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