[casual_games] Please vote in the IGDA BoD elections (Brian Robbins)

[Brian Robbins]

Thanks Roberto,

As Tom and Corvus have indicated this is a big issue. We've actually said
from the start that we'd love to offer this to other countries where it is
needed. The catch is that health insurance  is hugely regulated and the laws
vary everywhere. Even in the US we can't offer it to everyone because some
states have laws that prevent anyone from offering something that isn't
specific to their state (like MA).

So ultimately what Tom said is the best answer I can give right now. If you
would like us to offer this in your country we'll need your help in getting
the legal issues sorted out. Here in the US we're working with Association
Pros to offer this, and if there's a similar type of service in your country
then it would likely make this much more feasible to offer.

--
Brian Robbins
Founder, Riptide Games



On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 1:27 AM, Roberto Dillon <rdillon73 at gmail.com> wrote:


> > In addition to overseeing this transition we've established the

> > IGDA Health Plan, providing group rate access to health insurance for

> most

> > US members,

>

> It would be great if the health plan could be extended also to

> international members: after all, it's "IGDA" and not "AGDA" (American

> Game Developers Association). As someone who lives outside of the US,

> I'd love to see these kind of initiatives also for international

> members. Big insurance companies operate in several countries so it

> shouldn't be impossible to do more on this (and if this gets done,

> most likely I'll sign for the life membership).

>

> In any case, keep up the great job!

> Sincerely,

> Roberto

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