How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan
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More Financial Help Is Available for Buying Health Insurance
Federal subsidies to help purchase health insurance have been extended for next year. Learn how to see if you are eligible for the premium assistance.
How to Be More Successful Quitting Smoking
If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, adding nicotine replacement therapy to your quit plan is a great way to make your effort more successful. Learn more about this therapy and how to get it for free.
What to Know About Getting Lab Tests
With the rising costs of lab tests, it is important to understand what labs your doctor may want to order and which may be covered under preventive services. Learn about several common lab tests and what they mean for you.
Your Contraceptive Coverage
Reproductive health care and contraception are fully covered for our members.
How to be Sure You’re Paying the Right Amount for Care
Our Summary of Health Plan Payments document can help you compare a recent doctor or hospital bill with your Blue Cross plan to help ensure your paying the right amount.
Accessing Your Health Benefits While Traveling
As you plan for upcoming travel, here are some tips to help you get the most from your health plan while you are out of state.
Stay on Top of Your Health with Text Alerts
Members will now receive personalized, secure updates, right to your cell phone. Quick access to your personal information so you can understand your benefits is an important part of getting the most from your plan.
Community Letter: Mid-Year Budget Increases
A community letter by Don George, President & CEO for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, about the current discussions happening on mid-year hospital commercial rate increases.
Understanding Your Blue Cross Member ID Card
You present your insurance card when you go to the doctor's office or visit a pharmacy. You know it's important and you need to have it, but why?