The State has several programs to improve the affordability of health insurance for Vermonters.

The State provides premium assistance for Catamount Health on a sliding scale basis to Catamount enrollees with incomes under 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

The State also provides premium assistance to individuals and families with incomes under 300% FPL to enroll in their Employer-Sponsored Insurance (ESI) plan.

To encourage more enrollment in public health programs, premiums were reduced beginning in 2007 for the Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP), the Medicaid expansion program for adults up to 185% FPL, and for Dr. Dynasaur, the State’s coverage for children up to age 18 in households up to 300% FPL.