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Vermont has the Healthiest Kids

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We all want our kids to be healthy! It appears that the state of Vermont is doing very well towards making that hope a reality. Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control about the Green Mountain State shows that Vermont has the healthiest kids in America. How does what Vermont is doing compare to your state? The Centers for Disease Control’s Data Resource Center released a survey called The National Survey of Children’s Health. It took the results of the survey and presented them in a way that made it more accessible to parents (as well as other researchers … Continue reading →

Vermont Genealogy Resources

The nickname for the state of Vermont is “The Green Mountain State”. This explains why the state’s Medicaid program is called Green Mountain Care! Are you looking for information about your ancestors who once lived in Vermont? If so, then take a minute to explore the following Vermont genealogy resources. They are helpful, and many are free to use. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their collections of Vermont records. In order to access the majority of these records, you will need to have an Ancestry.com membership. Sometimes, a collection may be offered for … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Six States, Fake Car Insurance, the ACA, and More!

Between the election, the announcement of Black Friday sales, and recovery from Hurricane Sandy, its been a crazy week! You may have missed a couple of the blogs that posted on the Insurance Blog in the past seven days. Here’s an Insurance Blog Week in Review to help you catch up. Medicaid Coverage in New York for Pregnant Women This blog focuses on the many Medicaid programs in New York that will cover the health care needs of low income women who are pregnant. New York also has a lot of health information accessible on their Medicaid website. Hurricane Sandy … Continue reading →

Dr. Dynasaur Covers Kids in Vermont

Part of the Medicaid program in every state is designed to cover children who are from low income families. Often, it is called CHIP. Many states change the name of their CHIP to something that is friendlier. In Vermont, CHIP is called Dr. Dynasaur. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also covered by the government of an individual … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Vermont is Called Green Mountain Care

Every state has a Medicaid program. Some states simply call it Medicaid, while others give it a friendlier name. In Vermont, the Medicaid program is called Green Mountain Care. Clearly, the name of the Medicaid program came from the state of Vermont’s nickname. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide health insurance for individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded by the government of … Continue reading →