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Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Presentation to City of Austin Music Commission March 4, 2024 OUR MISSION HAAM provides access to affordable healthcare to Austin's low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. The Live Music Capital of the World LIVE MUSIC’S IMPACT ON AUSTIN $2 billion Economic activity each year $38 million Local tax revenue each year Austin is home to 9,000+ musicians Live music is an economic engine Cultural identity 3 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL HAAM Member Julian Acosta BY ANDREW BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY MUSICIAN LIFE EXPECTANCY IS 25 YEARS LESS THAN THE AVERAGE POPULATION HAAM’S VALUE SINCE 2005 HAAM HAS PROVIDED OVER 7500 MUSICIANS WITH OVER $144 MILLION IN AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE HAAM Member Vanessa Lively BY CHARLIE SCHWAN PHOTOGRAPHY Leveraging Community Partnerships 6 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL City of Austin and HAAM Economic Development Department Music & Entertainment Division Arts Commission Austin Public Health Mayor’s Office 7 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL When I got that first vaccine, it was such a relief. I almost cried. - Mama Duke “ HAAM’s Model Access to Care Partner organizations providing preventative and proactive healthcare Affordability Community enrollment and eligibility resources leveraged Success in the Healthcare System Healthcare navigation and proactive education Cultural Competence Dedicated outreach to underserved musicians Deep understanding of iconic subpopulation with genuine relationships 9 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Service Delivery Model GUIDANCE • Navigation • Health & Insurance Literacy PREVENTION • Screenings & Vaccinations • Hearing • Voice Education • Fitness & Mind + Body ACCESS TO CARE • Insurance Linkage • Premium Assistance • Primary & Specialty Care • Urgent & Emergency Care • Hospitalization • Dental • Vision • Behavioral Health 10 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Comprehensive Coverage Saves Austin Millions HAAM’s Premium Assistance Programs provide nearly $17 million of healthcare coverage every year to musicians who would otherwise be unfunded. Funneling federal funds into local health systems Full fee payment to local providers Increasing all around access to care Partnerships, philanthropy, & local and federal dollars save our healthcare system Annual musician premiums cost $1,600/yr, leveraged into $8,900/yr of coverage Insurance Coverage Rates & Membership Growth 12 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL I’m playing, I'm playing a lot. And if it weren't for HAAM I certainly wouldn't be. I would have been dead. I wouldn't have even tried to go to Seton Hospital if it hadn't been for HAAM. - Jon Blondell “ Ongoing Need HAAM is integral to Austin Music Supporting HAAM is supporting music in Austin Increased musician & industry need HAAM’s sustainability crucial to the health of Austin’s musicians 14 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Request to Music Commission Recommend $500,000 in funding in the City of Austin budget to support low-incoming working musicians having access to affordable healthcare: ● $250,000 for Premium Assistance support ● $250,000 for Open Enrollment activities to assure health insurance enrollment: 15 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL Sustainability HAAM needs the City of Austin’s help to close the gap Strategic conversation between City of Austin and HAAM Investment in healthcare for underserved 16 Health Alliance for Austin Musicians KEEPING MUSIC IN AUSTIN ALIVE & WELL I think we are on the cusp of a musical renaissance that is going to be historic. Supporting musicians in this moment is like a gate-opener for the future. It’s such an optimistic thing to invest in as live music starts to open back up and we can be back together again. - Alejandro Rios “ THANK YOU! Paul Scott, CEO paul@myaam.org | Rachel Blair, COO rachel@myhaam.org