A Big Health Win for Food Workers — With a January 15 Deadline

Many food and beverage workers continue to work without health insurance because they can’t afford the monthly healthcare premiums. A new pilot program from Good Work Austin now gives a direct way to change that in 2026.

Good Work Austin, with funding from Central Health and in partnership with Sendero Health Plans and Foundation Communities, has launched a one-year pilot program that fully covers monthly health insurance premiums for qualifying, uninsured food and beverage workers.

Here’s the key eligibility applicants should know:

• Must live in Travis County

• Must earn between $19,562 and $31,300 in gross annual pay

• Must work in food & beverage

The deadline to apply is January 15. Spots are limited.

How You Can Help Right Now

You don’t need to guess who might qualify — Tell food and beverage workers about the program and send them directly to:

👉 www.goodworkaustin.org/healthcare

The application is quick, free, and the only way to be considered. Good Work Austin helps eligible food workers navigate the full enrollment process from start to finish.

This is a rare opportunity to connect food workers to real healthcare at no monthly cost to them for an entire year. A healthier workforce benefits all of Austin and this is one tangible way to support the people who show up to serve the community every day.

Please share this with your community today. If you have questions or would like us to come explain the program at your local business, please contact heather@goodworkaustin.org.