Health Insurance News

Vermont Health Connect is a new way to find a health insurance plan that fits your needs and your budget. At VermontHealthConnect.gov you can make side-by-side comparisons of private health plans and see if you're eligible for a public plan. You will find all the information you need to choose the plan that is right for you.
Open enrollment runs from October 2013 to March 2014. To receive your new insurance card by January 1, 2014, you will need to sign up by December 15th. If you get insurance through your job, you'll need to sign up by November 30th.
Depending on how much you earn, you might qualify for financial help to lower the cost of your premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Low-cost and free plans are also available. You may be surprised by how many Vermonters are eligible for financial help. It's worth checking it out.
Every plan offered through Vermont Health Connect covers the important things like doctor visits, emergency care, preventive care and prescriptions. There is no guess work about what is covered.
If you have questions about health plans or need help enrolling, there are experts on hand to help in person, by phone or online. The Health Connect Navigator in our area is Joan Bowman at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Her contact information is: phone: 802-257-8814 or email at jbowman@bmhvt.org