Medical facility at subsidised rate for CINTAA members

In order to ensure better health facilities for the film fraternity, industry body Cine & Television Artistes' Association (CINTAA) has decided to reserve a bed at Seven Hills Hospital here to provide timely treatment to its members at a subsidised cost.
"This is a first initiative of its kind since our inception. It will ensure 24X7 round the year emergency medical response as well as an easy access to best health care for our nearly 8,500 members," CINTAA secretary Sushant Singh told PTI.
He said the idea behind reserving a bed at Seven Hills Hospital, located at suburban Andheri, for CINTAA actors is to offer them best health options at a highly discounted price.

"A considerable number of CINTAA members like small time actors, cannot afford treatments in Mumbai's super speciality hospitals primarily due to financial constraints. Henceforth, financially weaker members of CINTAA will not be deprived of the best medical treatment, specially during an emergency," he said.
He also said that the association is working towards providing medical insurance for its members at lowest premium.
He said CINTAA's key objective has been to safeguard the interest of film and television artistes.
"CINTAA endeavours to secure compensation for its members in cases of accidents under Workmen's Compensation Act," Singh said.
CINTAA member and actor Hemang Palan said the move to provide medical aid is a welcome step as actors are vulnerable to accidents and injuries during shooting.