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Vermont Health Insurance Rates Up | Burlington News
Vermont’s health insurance premiums are set to rise next year, with increases ranging from 1% to 6% for individuals and small businesses through Vermont Health Connect — the state’s only two insurers, BlueCross and MVP, driving those hikes. Though lower than what insurers initially requested, these increases come on top of steep price jumps since 2021 — nearly 75% for individual plans and over 50% for small business coverage. Prescription drug costs, especially weight loss meds, are a major culprit. The Green Mountain Care Board is pushing for hospital payment reforms to align with Medicare…
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