Vermont Basic
Coverage of Vermont Basic in the Nexus archive.
- No one struggling to pay rent can meet a $12,000 deductible
Blue Cross Blue Shield canceled its proposed 'Vermont Basic' health plans with an $11,800 deductible, criticized as unaffordable for low-income Vermonters. The author argues high deductibles force people to avoid healthcare until crises arise, advocating for a universal publicly funded system instead.
- 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.