didn’t have taxable income. Apply through Vermont Department of Taxes (1-866-888-2937 toll-free).


Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC). Low, and middle-income households with employment income can get this special tax refund when filing federal and state taxes. This is in addition to the tax refund you receive if they withheld too much from your pay. You can get the EIC even if your income was so low that you did not owe taxes. You can get the refund for the past three years if you were eligible but didn’t file a tax return. If you have children, you can get next year’s EIC in advance in your weekly paycheck. Apply at the Vermont Department of Taxes (1-866-888- 2937 toll-free) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (1-800-829-1040).


Workers’ Compensation. If you are injured at your job and temporarily unable to work, you can get paid 2/3 of your wage for the hours you miss due to the injury. If the injury is permanent, you can get a life-long weekly payment, too. You can get this even if you are not fully disabled by the injury and can do other work. The amount you get will depend on what your work income was and how serious your injury is. This program can also help pay your medical bills for the injury. Your employer must fill out forms at the Worker’s Compensation office to get this started. If your employer fails to report your injury, you can apply through Vermont Department of Labor and Industry, National Life Building, Drawer 20, Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3401 (828-2286).


Health Care


To inquire about all health care programs call Health Access Member Services for Green Mountain Care at 1-800-250-8427 (TDD: 1-888-834- 7898) or go to www.GreenMountainCare.org


Catamount Health. This program is for adults who have been uninsured for 12 months or more (certain exceptions apply). You can also get help with paying your premiums, depending on your income. To get information on applying call 1-800-250-8427 (TDD: 1-888-834-7898) or go to www. GreenMountainCare.org


Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance. Uninsured Vermonters, who meet the same criteria as Catamount Health or the Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP) can also get help with paying their portion of the employers’ health insurance premiums. To get information on applying call 1-800-250- 8427 (TDD: 1-888-834-7898) or go to www.GreenMountainCare.org


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