Green Mountain Care Programs
Green Mountain Care is a family of low-cost and free health coverage programs for uninsured Vermonters. Offered by the state of Vermont and its partners, Green Mountain Care programs offer no or low co-payments and premiums to keep out-of-pocket costs reasonable. There may be a program for you, no matter how much you earn.
Catamount Health is a health insurance plan, offered in cooperation with the state of Vermont, by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care.
Catamount Health provides comprehensive, quality health coverage at a reasonable cost no matter how much you earn. Depending on your income, you may even receive premium assistance.
Who can enroll?
Catamount Health is designed for Vermonters age 18 or older and families who:
* Are not eligible for existing state-sponsored coverage programs such as Medicaid, Medicare or Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP);
* Have been uninsured for 12 months or more – with exceptions for Vermonters who recently lost their insurance because of a life change such as a divorce or loss of a job (Read further information on Catamount Health Qualifications) or have been enrolled for at least six months in an individual plan with deductibles of $10,000 or more for an individual or $20,000 or more for a family;
* Are an adult making more than $1,359* a month (higher for larger households) or a parent making more than $1,676* a month (higher for larger households); and
* Do not have access to insurance through an employer (although Vermonters may be eligible even if they have access to your employer's insurance if their monthly income is $2,718 or less*).
What services are covered?
Benefits include doctor visits, checkups and screenings, hospital visits, emergency care, chronic disease care, prescription medicines and more.
How much does it cost?
Premium assistance is available for Catamount Health based on income and other criteria. (Read further information on Catamount Health Premium Assistance Qualifications). Monthly premiums range from $60-$393 depending on income, office visit co-payments are $10, prescriptions range from $10-$50 and deductibles are $250 for individuals and $500 for families (in network).
Green Mountain Care
Health Access Member Services (MAXIMUS)
Phone: 1-800-250-8427
TDD: 1-888-834-7898
Business hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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