The Jeudevine Memorial Library is presenting a forum on the new Vermont Health care program called Vermont Health Connect on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 pm and an informational table on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Our local area health navigator will be presenting the forum and will be available at the table for questions. The Library Director has also taken a workshop learning how to use the online system.
Vermont Health Connect will be a marketplace where individuals, families and small businesses in Vermont can compare public and private health plans and select one that fits their needs and budget. Every plan offered through Vermont Health Connect must offer basic services. This includes checkups, emergency care, mental health services and prescriptions.
Beginning in October 2013, Vermont Health Connect will offer easy-to-understand, side-by-side comparisons of each plan’s costs and benefits.
Vermont Health Connect will simplify the health insurance world for many Vermonters by serving as the one place to access public programs and financial assistance, such as federal tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies.
Individuals, families and small businesses in Vermont will get their health coverage through Vermont Health Connect. This includes: Vermonters who do not have health insurance, Vermonters who currently purchase insurance for themselves, Vermonters who have Medicaid or Dr. Dynasaur or Catamount or Vermont Health Access Program, Vermonters who are offered “unaffordable” coverage by their employers, and small businesses in Vermont that provide coverage for their employees.
This is a chance for anyone with questions about health coverage should come to the forum. It is free and light refreshments will be served. Come with your questions. Information about the program is found at http://healthconnect.vermont.gov/ . For more information call the Jeudevine Library at 472-5948.
Lisa Sammet, Library Director Jeudevine Memorial Library 93 North Main St.
PO Box 536 Hardwick, VT 05843 802-472-5948 www.jeudevinememoriallibrary.org