On October 28, 2020

Health Connect open enrollment starts Nov. 1

Eligible Vermonters can sign up for coverage or change their health insurance plans with Vermont Health Connect from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2020.

The Office of the Health Care Advocate’s (HCA) helpline is available to provide free  advice to Vermonters trying to figure out their  options for health coverage for 2021.

Contact the HCA if you have questions related to your:

Eligibility to enroll in coverage

Eligibility for subsidies to help pay for insurance premiums

2021 plan selection

Past due insurance premiums

Other questions about health insurance eligibility or access to car

For more information call HCA at 1-800-917-7787 or visit vtlawhelp.org/health.

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