With the launch of Vermont's health insurance exchange October 1, Vermont Health Connect has initiated information sessions and signed up "navigators" to help small businesses (50 or fewer employers) and individual buyers of health insurance understand the brave new world of the health insurance manadate, which takes effect January 1, 2014.
More than 200 Navigators are available in communities throughout the state to help Vermonters understand their health care options, enroll in a plan, and access financial help. Small employers and their employees can also turn to Navigators for help in determining their best health coverage options. Here's a list of Vermont's Navigators:
Addison
CVOEO - Addison County
(802) 388-2285
700 Exchange St., Suite 107, Middlebury, VT 05753
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
(802) 388-7951
93 Court St., Middlebury, VT 05753
Open Door Clinic
(802) 388-0137
100 Porter Dr., Middlebury, VT 05753
Bennington
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
(802) 447-3311
100 Veterans' Memorial Dr., Bennington, VT 05201
Bennington Free Clinic
(802) 379 0149
601 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201
Caledonia
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England - St. Johnsbury Health Center
(802) 751-7821
501 Portland St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
(802) 748-3678
2000 Memorial Dr., Suite 11, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Chittenden
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
(802) 985-3106
20 Allen St., Burlington, VT 05401
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
(802) 860-1417 x115
255 S. Champlain St. #9, Burlington, VT 05401
[email protected]
Community Health Centers of Burlington
(802) 264-8124
617 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
Lake Champlain Lifelong Learning Fund (Chamber of Commerce)
(802) 863-3489 ext. 208
60 Main St., Suite 100, Burlington, VT 05401
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
1-866-476-1321
128 Lakeside Ave., Suite 301, Burlington, VT 05401
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England ‘ Burlington Health Center
(802) 863-6326 ext. 1004
183 St. Paul St., Burlington, VT 05401
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England ‘ Williston Health Center
(802) 879-4800
175 Talcott Rd., Williston, VT 05495
Spectrum Youth & Family Services
(802) 864-7423 ext. 222
31 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
(802) 324-1920 or (802) 989-4844
255 South Champlain St., Burlington, VT 05401
Fletcher Allen Health Assistance Program
(802) 847-6984
128 Lakeside Ave., Suite 106, Burlington, VT 05401
Vermont Family Network
1 800 800-4005 or (802) 876-5315
600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495
Franklin
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity - Franklin / Grand Isle
(802) 527-7392
5 Lemnah Drive, Suite 5, St. Albans, VT 05478
The Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce
(802) 524-2444
2 North Main St., Suite 101, St. Albans, VT 05457
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England - St. Albans Health Center
(802) 527-1727
80 Fairfield St., St. Albans, VT 05478
Richford Health Center, Inc. d/b/a Northern Tier Center for Health
(802) 255-5560
44 Main St., Suite 200, Richford, VT 05476
Lamoille
Community Health Centers of Lamoille Valley
(802) 851-8607
66 Morrisville Plaza, Morrisville, VT 05661
Lamoille Regional Chamber of Commerce
(802) 888-7607
34 Pleasant St., Morrisville, VT 05661
Orange
Health Connections at Gifford Medical Center
(802) 728-2323
44 S. Main St., Randolph, VT 05060
Orleans
Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)
(802) 334-7316
70 Main St., Newport, VT 05855
Rutland
Community Health Centers of Rutland Region, Inc.
(802) 855-2081
215 Stratton Rd., Rutland, VT 05702
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England - Rutland Health Center
(802) 775-2333
6 Roberts North, Rutland, VT 05701
Rutland Chamber of Commerce
(802) 773-2747
50 Merchant's Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Rutland Free Clinic
(802) 775-1360
145 State St., Rutland, VT 05701
Community Action in Southwestern VT (BROC)
(802) 775-0878
60 Center St., Rutland, VT 05701
Washington
Bi-State Primary Care Association
(802) 229-0002, ext. 220
61 Elm St., Montpelier, VT 05602
Central Vermont Community Action Council
(802) 479-1053
195 U.S. Route 302-Berlin; Barre, VT 05641-2267
HR Consulting Solutions LLC
(802) 241-1003
9 Nannacher Rd., Waterbury, VT 05676
[email protected]
Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
(802) 496-3409
General Wait House, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673
People's Health and Wellness Clinic
(802) 479-1229
553 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641
Vermont Retail Association
(802) 839-1931
148 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602
Vermont Medical Society
(802) 223-7898
134 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05601
Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
(866) 482-4723
2 Spring St., Montpelier, VT 05602
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Services, Inc.
(802) 262-2160
751 Granger Rd., Berlin, VT 05641
Windham
Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA)
(802) 722-4575
91 Buck Dr., Westminster, VT 05158
Putney Walk in Clinic dba Putney Family Services, Inc.
(802) 387-2120
79 Main St., Putney, VT 05346
Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured
(802) 732-8253
PO Box 655, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Windsor
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
(802) 885-2779
56 Main St., Suite 2, Springfield, VT 05156
Good Neighbor Health Clinic & Red Logan Dental Clinic
(802) 295-1868
70 North Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001
Valley Health Connections
(802) 885-3110
268 River St., Springfield, VT 05156
Windsor Community Health Clinic
(802) 674-7213
289 County Rd., Windsor, VT 05089
Key Dates for Navigators:
Outreach and Education Training ‘ July 9-10, 2013 - DONE!
Outreach and Education Work Begins ‘ July 11, 2013 - DONE!
Online Systems Training ‘ September 2013
Enrollment Assistance Begins ‘ October 2013
End of Year 1 Navigator Contract ‘ June 30, 2014
Connect with a Navigator
Starting October 1, you will be able to visit this website and find a Navigator to sit down with you to find a health plan that meets your needs and budget, complete an application, and, if you qualify, access financial help. In the meantime, please contact Navigator Program Director Kelly Dougherty if you'd like to connect with a Navigator Organization for local outreach activities.
Additional Assistance
The Navigator Program is one piece of Vermont Health Connect’s comprehensive consumer assistance program. In addition to the work of Navigator Organizations, health industry employees will be trained and certified to provide enrollment assistance; registered and licensed brokers will have an opportunity to serve small businesses and individuals; and an enrollment support unit and Vermont-based call center will be available. Together, these resources will ensure that Vermonters can get the enrollment help they want, online, by phone or in-person.
Note: If you are already a State of Vermont-licensed producer, you can sign up to be trained and registered as a Registered Broker. If you work for a hospital or clinic or other entity that currently helps Vermonters access health coverage, you can sign up to be trained and registered as a CAC. These certification programs will ensure appropriate training, require compliance with privacy and confidentiality, and give Vermonters a sense of confidence in working with you. Email [email protected] to be added to the training interest list.
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Small Business Forum (Brattleboro)
09/10/13 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Public Forum (Ludlow)
09/10/13 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Public Forum (South Duxbury)
09/11/13 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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