Vermont Health Connect

Vermont Health Connect is the health insurance marketplace, previously known as health insurance exchange, in the U.S. state of Vermont, created in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The marketplace operates a web site.

Vermont Health Connect
Agency overview
JurisdictionHealth insurance marketplace for U.S. state of Vermont
Websitehealthconnect.vermont.gov

The marketplace is offered to individuals and families who are not covered by their employer. It allows enrollees to compare health insurance plans and provides those who qualify with access to tax credits.

History

The Vermont marketplace web site was developed by CGI Group.[1]

Enrollment via the marketplace began on October 1, 2013.[2] Mark Larson, Commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), said there were more than 30,000 people who logged in during the first four days of October.[3] Larson stepped down from his position in March 2015.[4]

There have been problems with the service, including billing related issues, which the state is trying to overcome.[5]

References
  1. Auerbach, David (2013-10-08). "What went wrong with healthcare.gov: The front end and back end never talked to each other". Slate.com. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
  2. Pruitt, Annie (2013-08-02). "Vermont Health Care Exchange Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)". Vermont Public Radio. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  3. Kinzel, Bob (2013-10-04). "Vermont Health Connect Gets I.R.S. Certification". Vermont Public Radio. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  4. McCullum, April (2015-01-20). "VT Health Connect official Larson to resign". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  5. Remsen, Nancy (2014-08-08). "Billing problems plague Vermont Health Connect". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2018-03-23.


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