Vermont Health Connect holds events across state to discuss new insurance marketplace

Vermont Health Connect Navigators and officials are participating in and hosting upcoming events to talk to Vermonters about the new health coverage options coming this fall. More than 200 Navigators are available in communities throughout the state to help Vermonters learn more, enroll in a plan, and access financial help through Vermont Health Connect. Small employers and their employees can also turn to Navigators for help in determining their best health coverage options.
Opening this October, Vermont Health Connect will offer a new way for Vermonters to find a health plan that fits their needs and budget. Vermonters will be able to compare plans side-by-side, determine if they are eligible for public plans and, for many, access financial help to lower the cost of their plans. Vermonters can find assistance on-line, by phone, or in-person.
Who: Vermont Health Connect representatives
When and Where: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
American Lung Association ‘372 Hurricane Ln, Suite 101, Williston, VT
Join VBSR’s Vermont Health Connect program Navigators to talk about the new health care marketplace and what options are best for businesses and their employees. This event is open to all.

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Aldridge Public Library ‘ 6 Washington St., Barre, VT
Navigators from the VT Campaign for Health Care Security are hosting a table at the library.

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Middlebury Arts Walk - Fountain Park, Middlebury, VT
Navigators are hosting a table at the Middlebury Arts Walk to educate event participants about Vermont Health Connect.

Friday, September 13, 2013 ‘ Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bennington Car Show - Willow Park, Bennington, VT
Navigators from the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a booth at the Bennington Car Show.
Friday, September 13, 2013 ‘ Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 7:00am to 9:00pm
Tunbridge World’s Fair ‘ Route 110, Tunbridge, VT
Navigators from the Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured, Community Action Council, and Gifford Medical Center are hosting a table at the Tunbridge World’s Fair.

Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
21st Annual Glory Days Festival - Downtown White River Junction, VT
Navigators will be at the 21st Annual Glory Days Festival to answer questions about Vermont Health Connect.
Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Blue Stone Farm - Shoreham, VT
Find a Navigator at the Le Tour de Farms to learn more about the new insurance marketplace.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Bristol Recreation Field - Airport Dr., Bristol, VT
Navigators are hosting a table near SunCommon at the Better L8 Than Never Car Show to educate Vermonters about Vermont Health Connect.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 -1:00pm - 5:00pm
Battery Park, Burlington, VT
Navigators are hosting a Vermont Health Connect table at Battery Park following the Burlington area Pride Parade.

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Kellogg Hubbard Library ‘ 135 Main St., Montpelier, VT
Navigators from the VT Campaign for Health Care Security are hosting a table at the library.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rutland Free Library, Fox Room - 10 Court St., Rutland, VT
Join VBSR’s Vermont Health Connect program Navigators to talk about the new health care marketplace and what options are best for businesses and their employees. This event is open to all.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013-3:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Rutland’s Depot Park- 98 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT
Navigators from the Rutland Regional Health Center, Planned Parenthood of Rutland and the Rutland Free Clinic will be at the Rutland Farmer’s Market to answer questions about Vermont Health Connect.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 7:30am - 11:30am
Capitol Plaza ‘ 100 State St., Montpelier, VT
Join Gov. Peter Shumlin at the first stop of Vermont Health Connect’s Small Business Countdown to Coverage for a presentation on Vermont Health Connect and a Q&A session with experts. This event is hosted by Navigator organization, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Brien Community Center - 32 Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, VT
Join Navigators from the Fletcher Allen Health Assistance Program for a healthy breakfast and an overview of Vermont Health Connect. The event is open to all.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 -10:00am - 2:00pm
Goodrich Memorial Library, Vermont Room - 201 Main St., Newport, VT
Join VBSR’s Vermont Health Connect program Navigators to talk about the new health care marketplace and what options are best for businesses and their employees. This event is open to all.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Greater Falls Chamber of Commerce - The Square, Bellows Falls, VT
Navigator Lynn Raymond-Empey is hosting a presentation and Q&A session on Vermont Health Connect.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brandon Town Hall - 1 Conant St., Brandon, VT
Navigators from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a small business forum to share the most updated information in health care reform and Vermont Health Connect.

Thursday, September 19, 2013 -10:00am - 2:00pm
Bixby Library, Otter Creek Room - 285 Main St., Vergennes, VT
Join VBSR’s Vermont Health Connect program Navigators to talk about the new health care marketplace and what options are best for businesses and their employees. This event is open to all.

Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
106 Church St., Burlington, VT
Find a Navigator at the Church Street Marketplace to learn more about Vermont Health Connect.

For a full list of events visit www.vermonthealthconnect.gov