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Drake Bell slams SAG-AFTRA over denied union health insurance
Bell, best known as a Nickelodeon star, says SAG-AFTRA told him he did not qualify for union coverage; a sitcom fame résumé apparently has no deductible.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 2:11 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Breitbart's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Breitbart: “'Drake & Josh' Star Drake Bell Bashes SAG-AFTRA for Denying Union Health Insurance: 'Do Not Become an Actor'”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:11 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Bell.
- BBN covered this story before: Drake Bell Blasts SAG-AFTRA After Losing Health Insurance (October 13).
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorActor Drake Bell, who starred in Drake and Josh, is publicly bashing the union SAG-AFTRA after it said he did not qualify for its health insurance.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHis advice to young people is, and I quote, do not become an actor. Finally, a career counselor who tells the truth.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe story says the union told him he did not qualify. It does not say what the requirements were, so we will not guess.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo you can be on television in every living room in America and still not be covered. Your dentist should be warned.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor you at home, it is a reminder that your insurance card matters more than your fan club, and a fan club has never covered an appendix.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAn appendix. Imagine the invoice.
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