Are you an artist?
Are you underinsured?
Are you in need of healthcare?

Then, say AAH!


Artists' Access to Healthcare (AAH) is a partnership of Springboard for the Arts, Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P), People's Center Health Services, Doctor Sam and the Twin Cities Musicians Union (TCMU) designed to help uninsured and underinsured artists receive low-cost medical care. 

Update: Please note that AAH vouchers for Doctor Sam are on hiatus. During this time, Dr. Sam is working in earnest with a wonderful team of collaborators to improve upon what is working about his office and to develop solutions for those areas which require them. It is difficult to put a timeline on this work, but please stay tuned to Springboard and Dr. Sam's e-newsletters. To sign up, e-mail us at info@doctorsam.us  and nikki@springboardforthearts.org. Thanks for your patience and support!

How it works:
1) Three low-cost clinics in Minneapolis partner with Springboard to offer AAH vouchers. To get a voucher for a particular clinic, please fill out the cooresponding application below:
AAH Application for Services at People's Center Health Services
AAH Application for Services at N.I.P. Community Clinic
AAH Application for Services at Doctor Sam (on hiatus)

Please also include your work samples or artist resume and email to: aah@springboardforthearts.org

You can also send it to us here:
Springboard for the Arts, attn: AAH
308 Prince Street, suite 270
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Please note you are eligible for one Doctor Sam, N.I.P. and People's Center Health Services voucher per year (3 vouchers total).

2) Within 48 hours (and usually the same day we receive your application), you can pick up your voucher at Springboard's office, or we will mail it to you.

3) Call and schedule your appointment at the clinic. For contact information and a list of each clinic's services and fee schedule, please click the links below:
People's Center Health Services Information and Fee Schedule
N.I.P. Information and Fee Schedule
Doctor Sam Information and Fee Schedule (on hiatus)

4) At your appointment, present the AAH voucher and receive up to $40 off the cost of services and lab fees at the N.I.P. Community Clinic or People's Center Health Services, or $100 off the cost of services, lab fees and membership at Doctor Sam. The voucher can only be used towards the cost of one visit. Costs over the voucher amount will be the client's responsibility; however, clinics may be able to work with you on a flexible payment schedule. Members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union (TCMU) are also eligible for a reimbursement voucher for follow-up care at N.I.P. to the extent of $75, when the Union member sends a reimbursement voucher and receipt for N.I.P. services to TCMU.

  Feel free to EMAIL for more information.

About the Partner Organizations:

Doctor Sam is a small practice that is based around the value of mutual respect between patient and provider. Doctor Sam strives to build an office that fosters creativity while promoting health that accepts you for who you are, and allows you to have a doctor even if you don't have health insurance or have minimal coverage.
For more information, please visit www.doctorsam.us

People's Center Health Services is a Community Health Center dedicated to providing affordable, high quality medical care for everyone. They actively promote the health and well being of people living and working in Cedar Riverside and neighboring communities through a full range of medical and behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.peoples-center.org

The primary goal of the N.I.P. Community Clinic is to provide quality, low-cost medical services to the community's low-income, uninsured/underinsured persons.
For more information, please visit www.neighborhoodinvolve.org

As part of the American Federation of Musicians, the Twin Cities Musicians Union is committed to raising industry standards and placing the professional musician in the foreground of the cultural landscape.
For more information, please visit www.tcmu.com

Springboard for the Arts mission is to cultivate a vibrant community by connecting artists with the skills, information and services needed to make a living and a life.