Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP). VHAP is a health insurance program available to low income adults who are uninsured. VHAP helps pay for doctor’s office visits, some hospital stays, medical supplies and equipment, and prescriptions. Beneficiaries may have to pay monthly premiums, depending on income. To get information on applying call 1- 800-250-8427 (TDD: 1-888-834-7898) or go to
www.GreenMountainCare. org.
Prescription Assistance
Vermont has several prescription assistance programs to help uninsured Vermonters and those enrolled in Medicare pay for prescription medicines based on your income, disability status, and age. These programs include:
• VPharm assists Vermonters who are enrolled in Medicare Part D with paying for prescription medicines. This includes people age 65 and older as well as people of all ages with disabilities.
• VHAP-Pharmacy helps Vermonters age 65 and older, and people with disabilities, who are not enrolled in Medicare pay for eye exams and prescription medicines for short-term and long-term medical problems and includes an affordable monthly premium.
• VScript helps Vermonters age 65 and older, and people of all ages with disabilities, who are not enrolled in Medicare pay for prescription medicines for long-term medical problems. There is also an affordable monthly premium based on your income.
• Healthy Vermonters provides a discount on short-term and long- term prescription medicines. There are no monthly premiums and eligibility is based on your family income.
To get information on applying for these programs call 1-800-250-8427 (TDD: 1-888-834-7898) or go to
www.GreenMountainCare.org
Housing
Emergency Housing Needs. If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, you may be able to get help through the EA or GA program. These programs can pay for emergency temporary housing in a motel, current rent costs, room and board, and moving expenses. For households with children, EA can pay for a security deposit and first month’s rent. Apply through Vermont Department of Children and Families (DCF) Economic Services Division (1-800-287-0589).
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