Medicaid

Health care is a top issue for Vermonters this election. Here's how your vote can impact future decisions about Vermont's health care system.

The systems have been down at Change Healthcare, which operates the pharmacy claims system for Vermont’s Medicaid program, since last week. The Department of Vermont Health Access is “confident” that the breach did not any impact any systems run directly by the state.

The bill would expand Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Vermonters and young adults who earn up to 317% of the federal poverty level, with more changes expected to follow.

Health care providers say patients often can’t access the medications because Medicaid and some private insurers don't cover them. A group of physicians wants lawmakers to require it.

With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.

Vermont now has broader discretion to use Medicaid funds. The state is investing in mental health, addiction treatment and housing.

The proposed bill could expand Medicaid and children's health insurance coverage to permanent residents who lawfully reside in the United States.

Rewards-based digital coaching for those who misuse alcohol and want to quit is now open to Vermont Medicaid members. The program is part of a research…

The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.

Increasing numbers of Vermont seniors are finding long-term care in other families’ homes. The Medicaid-funded program known as Adult Family Care has…