Drake Bell Criticizes SAG-AFTRA After Losing Health Coverage

WHO:

Deadline - Drake Bell, actor known for "Drake & Josh"

Variety - SAG-AFTRA, the actors' guild

WHAT:

Deadline - Drake Bell criticized SAG-AFTRA after revealing he did not qualify for health insurance.

Variety - Bell shared a screenshot from the SAG-AFTRA health plan website stating, "you do not qualify for Health Plan coverage at this time."

WHERE:

Deadline - Social media platform Instagram, where Bell posted his criticism.

WHY:

Deadline - Bell expressed frustration over not qualifying for health insurance, suggesting that people should "not become an actor" or "join SAG."

HOW:

Variety - Bell used social media to communicate his message and share the screenshot of the SAG-AFTRA health plan website.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 02:06 UTC)

Drake Bell, known for his role in "Drake & Josh," has publicly criticized SAG-AFTRA after revealing that he does not qualify for health insurance. In a post on Instagram, Bell shared a screenshot from the SAG-AFTRA health plan website, which stated, "you do not qualify for Health Plan coverage at this time," expressing his frustration and suggesting that people should "not become an actor" or "join SAG." His comments highlight ongoing concerns within the industry regarding access to health benefits for actors.