Assistance Programs
The Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund serves members of the motion picture entertainment industry (exhibition, distribution and trade services) who are encountering an illness, injury or life-changing event.
All assistance is intended to provide support during a recovery or adjustment period and lay the foundation for a lifetime of ongoing success.
MPPAF provides the following Assistance Programs. To download a brochure, please click MPPAF Programs and Services Brochure.
FINANCIAL AID:
When income and assets are limited
Medical Rehabilitation
- Physician Fees
- Diagnostic Tests
- Medications
- Home Health Care
- Physical Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Health Insurance
Medical Rehabilitation programs exclude treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Requires five recent years of employment in the motion picture entertainment industry.
Equipment Aid
- Hearing Aids
- Orthotics
- Mobility Aids
- Assisted Devices
- Home Health Supplies
- Bath Safety Aids
- Emergency Call System
Requires five recent years of employment in the motion picture entertainment industry.
Vocational Rehabilitation
- Skill Analysis
- Career Counseling
- Retraining
- Job-Seeking Advice
Requires ten recent qualifying years of of employment in the motion picture entertainment industry.
Emergency Grant
- Housing
- Utilities
- Food
- Burial or Cremation
Requires ten recent qualifying years of of employment in the motion picture entertainment industry.
Quality of Life Grant
This program requires a lengthy career in the motion picture entertainment industry prior to retirement. Applicants must be at least 60 years of age, unless permanently disabled with extenuating circumstances.
SOCIAL SERVICE CONSULTATION
When life is challenging.
Social workers are professional who are known to provide helpful information and advice. In addition to helping solve long- and short-term challenges, our social workers are master's level specialists that also provide confidential consultations.
These consultations include:
- Comprehensive Care Assessment
- Federal/State Benefits Screening
- Health Insurance Advice
- Elder Care Guidance
- Supportive Counseling
- Bereavement Counseling
- Education
- Advocacy
- Service Coordination
- Financial Aid
We also provide referrals to:
- Health Care Professionals
- Home Health Agencies
- Transportation Services
- MPPAF On-line National Resource Directory
- Vocational Counselors
- Attorneys
- Conservators
- Financial Advisors
- Housing Specialists
All consultations are made with a non-judgmental approach and regard for each person's unique emotional, medical and financial status.
For more information, please contact our Social Services Department: Please call toll-Free 888.994.3863 or e-mail info@wrmail.org.
