Heather Matarazzo Says She May Lose Health Insurance Through SAG-AFTRA
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Heather Matarazzo, known for her role in "Princess Diaries," revealed she may lose health insurance coverage if she doesn't secure work soon due to SAG-AFTRA's minimum earnings requirement.
- SAG-AFTRA's health plan mandates members meet a rising minimum earnings threshold, currently $28,933 for the year, which increases annually and can be difficult to achieve given the unpredictable nature of entertainment work.
- Matarazzo responded to fellow actor Jack Haven's public plea for work to meet the insurance qualification, highlighting that many actors face similar struggles in maintaining health coverage.
- The escalating earnings threshold has sparked concern among actors, as it creates financial pressure during employment gaps, with no immediate comment from SAG-AFTRA on the issue.
- Matarazzo's recent work includes the 2025 short film "Paper Tiger" and appearances in notable projects such as "Welcome to the Dollhouse," "The Devil’s Advocate," "Scream 3," and Netflix's "Wednesday."
