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Vermont Medicaid Changes Spark Confusion and Relief Amid New Rules

10/25/2025

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The Vermont Department of Health Access revised its Medicaid eligibility estimate under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” due to resident confusion about new requirements.
Matthew LeFluer, a disabled resident, expressed relief at qualifying for an exemption amid concerns over a 50% non-response rate to paperwork, which could lead to coverage loss.
Starting January 2027, 75% of Vermont's Medicaid recipients must verify 80 hours of work monthly, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to provide guidance by November 18.

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Story summary

The Vermont Department of Health Access revised its Medicaid eligibility estimate under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” due to resident confusion about new requirements.
Matthew LeFluer, a disabled resident, expressed relief at qualifying for an exemption amid concerns over a 50% non-response rate to paperwork, which could lead to coverage loss.
Starting January 2027, 75% of Vermont's Medicaid recipients must verify 80 hours of work monthly, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to provide guidance by November 18.