Health care forum planned for Tuesday
WHITINGHAM- Ambitious health care reform that changes how providers are paid is currently being implemented across the state. Come participate in a discussion to better understand how these changes will impact premiums and access to care.
A health care forum for residents and employees who work in local towns will be held on Tuesday, October 16, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Twin Valley Middle High School, 4299 VT Route 100.
Michael Fisher, the state’s chief health care advocate, will highlight today’s big picture challenges in Vermont health care and share information recently released by the Individual Mandate Working Group which has come up with preliminary recommendations on how mandatory health insurance should work in Vermont.
Representatives Laura Sibilia and John Gannon want to that ensure residents, employees and employers in local communities can weigh in on the current state of health care and what choices they face with an individual mandate.
Questions can be sent to Gannon at jgannon@leg.state.vt.us or Sibilia at lsibilia@leg.state.vt.us.