Vermont public health association

Medicaid/VHAP

VtPHA is committed to improving the health status of Vermonters by ensuring that all individuals have access to high quality medical and dental health care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. VtPHA supports continued investment in public primary and preventive care to reduce the need for higher cost interventions.

VtPHA supports:

Maintenance of benefits and eligibility levels for publicly funded medical assistance programs
Removal of barriers to participation in VHAP
Continuation of existing programs and research into other strategies to help Vermonters obtain necessary medications at an affordable price
Increase of Medicaid reimbursement rates to the Medicare level
Expansion of efforts to enroll Vermonters who are currently eligible, but not enrolled in public programs

About the association

VtPHA is a membership organization which facilitates collaboration among people who care about public health and are interested in protecting and promoting the health of Vermont residents.

VtPHA is an Affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.

Contact

vtpublichealth@vtpha.orgpha.org
Vermont Public Health Association
P.O. Box 732
Burlington, VT 05402-0732