Employee Benefits | Catamount Health Toolkit

Catamount Health Toolkit Let us help you navigate through the complexities of Vermont's new Catamount Health law. We have compiled several useful documents and links for you. Find out what you need to know about the law and how it will impact you.

Call your FJG representative for help. We have been following Catamount Health since its inception.You can also reach us by filling out the contact request form on the menu to the left.

Update - Health Care Reform

FJG Health Care Reform Update, Dec. 2007

BRS Status Health Care Reform Report, Nov. 2007

Update- 12/11/07

FJG recently hosted a 2008 Healthcare Update Seminar. A representative from The Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Education Fund (VCHCSEF) presented information at the seminar .VCHCSEF is a non-profit organization working to educate Vermonters about how to enroll in the Catamount Health and other Vermont public health care programs. VCHCSEF is a project of AARP-Vermont, Vermont-NEA, Vermont Citizens Campaign for Health, Community Catalyst and America's Agenda: Health Care for All. www.catamounthealth.org
(1-866-482-4723). Web site link below.

Update - 10/1/2007

The State of Vermont launched Catamount Health Insurance on October 1, 2007. Applications are being accepted for adults that qualify. Catamount Health Insurance offers several options to applicants under plans offered by either MVP Health Care or Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont.The cost of Catamount Health is based on the applicant's gross monthly income.

Green Mountain Care is the new outreach organization the State of Vermont has created to assist the public with State run health care programs such as Catamount Health, Dr. Dynasaur, Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP) and Medicaid. www.GreenMountatinCare.org (1-800-250-8427). Web site link below.

Files

Quick Facts About Catamount Health (PDF) - Get informed quickly. Brought to you by Business Resource Services
Mandatory Employer Assessment Reporting Requirements (PPT) - Research and analysis offered by Keller & Fuller at the FJG June 5, 2007 Seminar
Catamount Assessment Chart (PDF) - Employers' can use this flow chart to determine eligibility for the Employer Asessment.Prepared by Nicole Hill, State of VT Employee Health Plan.
Vermont Department of Labor Presentation (PPT) - A detailed presentation for employers providing valuable reporting and eligibility requirements. FJG June 5, 2007 Seminar
Vermont Department of Labor Forms (PDF) - Informational Letter regarding the required forms to be filed by July 31, 2007

Forms

Links

www.vtreform.com

www.brsvt.com - Employer Assessment Calculator

www.labor.vermont.gov

Green Mountain Care

Vermont Campaign for Heath Care Security Education Fund

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