BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont
Coverage of BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont in the Nexus archive.
- Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator
Owen Foster is stepping down as chair of Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board by September 2024 to focus on family and professional pursuits. He will remain on the board as a regular member, and under his leadership, the board has adopted a stricter approach to hospital budgets and insurance premium increases.
- BlueCross BlueShield of VT pulls its proposed lower-cost, higher-deductible health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont withdrew its proposed lower-cost, higher-deductible 'Vermont Basic' health plans for 2027 due to regulatory delays and disputes over approval conditions. The insurer cited uncertainty about approval timelines and regulatory overreach by the Green Mountain Care Board, which imposed additional requirements before finalizing the plan.
- Vermont’s largest health insurer wants to offer a cheaper plan. Can it actually help Vermonters?
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont proposes new lower-premium, higher-deductible health plans called Vermont Basic, but the Green Mountain Care Board is delaying approval, questioning whether the plans offer genuine savings. The insurer warns that delayed approval could lead to withdrawing the plans, as the higher deductibles and narrower networks may shift costs to consumers.