Vt. grapples with the potential end of Covid-era federal subsidies for health insurance

Vermonters who purchase health insurance on the exchange stand to lose a collective $65 million.

Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board said administrators’ pay raises were too big, then approved a proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget for Porter Medical Center.

The Vermont Department of Health is encouraging all Vermonters to get vaccinated for RSV and the flu. On Sept. 18, the Department issued a standing order allowing for COVID-19 vaccine administration based on guidance from national medical associations.

“We can’t find evidence that the UVM Health Network has been a worthwhile investment for Vermont or our hospitals.”

The Green Mountain Care Board is reviewing hospital budget increases, which reflect hospital costs that already are some of the highest in the nation. Add your opinion.

The pressure high health insurances costs are placing on Vermont families and small businesses is the most urgent challenge facing the state’s health care system, Emily Brown said.

Seniors often face an increased risk of depression, a fact that is commonly dismissed as a natural part of aging. It’s important to recognize that depression is a legitimate medical condition that can be successfully addressed.

Healthcare insurance premiums in Vermont consistently rank among the highest in the nation. Paying a health insurance premium is not easy.

While revamping Vermont’s education funding system and expanding its housing stock are topping lawmakers’ battle cries heading into the 2025 session, a growing chorus of voices is urging the General Assembly to revisit another longtime priority that conti … (read more)