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Phil Scott issues executive order that would allow age-based health insurance premiums

by Olivia Gieger July 8, 2026, 5:43 pmJuly 8, 2026, 5:43 pm

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UVM Health to suspend weight loss drug coverage for its employees

by Olivia Gieger July 2, 2026, 6:05 pmJuly 2, 2026, 6:05 pm

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BlueCross BlueShield of VT pulls its proposed lower-cost, higher-deductible health plans

by Olivia Gieger June 29, 2026, 5:59 pmJune 30, 2026, 1:39 pm

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Gov. Scott vetoed the Legislature’s latest attempt to lower health insurance costs. What’s next?

by Olivia Gieger June 22, 2026, 6:00 pmJune 22, 2026, 6:00 pm

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Vermont’s largest health insurer wants to offer a cheaper plan. Can it actually help Vermonters?

by Olivia Gieger June 11, 2026, 3:25 pmJune 11, 2026, 3:25 pm

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Letters to the editor

Waiting for prior authorization almost killed me

by Walter Carpenter June 7, 2026, 7:28 amJune 5, 2026, 11:43 am

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When prior authorization becomes prior aggravation

by Diane Roston May 21, 2026, 3:47 pmMay 21, 2026, 3:47 pm

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To spotlight Trump cuts to health insurance, Welch brings Vermont lawmaker to the State of the Union

by Olivia Gieger February 23, 2026, 6:25 pmFebruary 23, 2026, 6:25 pm

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Connie Beal: Let’s focus on solutions — 45,000 Vermonters don’t have to lose health insurance

by Opinion October 8, 2025, 2:14 pmOctober 8, 2025, 2:15 pm

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Vermont’s U.S. Rep. Becca Balint: ‘We have to hold the line’ on health insurance subsidies

by Olivia Gieger October 3, 2025, 6:25 pmOctober 6, 2025, 10:03 am

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In hearings, Vermont health insurers and regulators work to reduce 2026 premium increases

by Greta Solsaa July 25, 2025, 3:26 pmJuly 26, 2025, 10:52 am

Union Mutual ceding control to Massachusetts insurance companies

by The Bridge October 17, 2024, 4:13 pmOctober 18, 2024, 12:37 pm

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2 Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be available in Vermont in 2025

by Peter D'Auria October 3, 2024, 6:17 pmOctober 17, 2024, 12:54 pm

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Green Mountain Care Board approves double-digit increase in health insurance premiums for third year in row

by Kristen Fountain August 14, 2024, 9:55 amAugust 16, 2024, 6:55 am