Dear Editor, Kevin Mullin, chair of the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), called our state’s health insurance premiums “unaffordable” in 2019. Those premiums have since risen, and double digit-plus increases were just approved for both Blue Cross and MVP, making […]
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All-payer system costs taxpayers more than it saves, state auditor reports
By Kit Norton/VTDigger The administrative costs of running OneCare Vermont, the company that enacts statewide health care reforms, are greater than the Medicaid savings that are credited to its efforts, according to a report issued Monday by State Auditor Doug […]
Federal upheaval won’t change 2018 health care premiums
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger The state’s top health care regulator says insurance prices on Vermont Health Connect will remain steady for calendar year 2018, despite recent actions at the federal level. Kevin Mullin, chair of the Green Mountain Care Board, […]
Gov. Scott appoints Kevin Mullin to chair Green Mountain Care Board
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger RUTLAND—Sen. Kevin Mullin, R-Rutland, is stepping down from his position as state senator to become the top health care regulator in the state. Mullin, 58, of Rutland Town, will be the chair of the Green Mountain […]
BalanceWorks receives $25,000 Economic Development grant
RUTLAND — BalanceWorks of Rutland has received a $25,000 Regional Economic Development Grant sought by Rutland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) and provided by the State of Vermont. “Investment spurred by the grant will create two new jobs in the region […]
LaFlamme’s Furniture officially opens in the mall
Courtesy of RRCC Pictured at the ribbon cutting along with owners Christopher and Angela LaFlamme are Rep. Larry Cupoli, Vermont House of Representatives; Rep. Tom Terenzini, Vermont House of Representatives; Senator Brian Collamore, Vermont Senate; Senator Kevin Mullin, Vermont Senate; […]
Rutland County Matters debuts on PEGTV
Submitted Peg Flory, Brian Collamore, and Kevin Mullin RUTLAND — “Rutland County Matters” debuts on PEGTV Channel 21 and will run Mondays at 5:30 p.m. The new monthly show features Rutland County Republican Senators Peg Flory, Brian Collamore, and Kevin Mullin […]
Senate votes to repeal philosophical exemption for childhood immunizations
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org The Senate approved legislation Wednesday, April 22, that would repeal Vermont’s philosophical exemption from immunization requirements to enter kindergarten. The bill does not remove the religious or medical exemptions from those immunizations. On an 18-11 vote, […]