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health insurance marketplace, where individuals may compare and
purchase health insurance plans:
(https://portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov). A number of additional
programs are also available to help Vermonters in need of further
assistance.
Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur. Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur are health
care programs for children, parents, caretakers, the elderly, and
people with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements. Dr.
Dynasaur is specfically available for children and pregnant women.
More information is available through Vermont Health Connect
(https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/Medicaid or 1-855-899-
9600).
Prescription Assistance. The State of Vermont offers programs such as
the Healthy Vermonters and VPharm programs to assist eligible
individuals with paying for prescription medicines. More information is
available through Green Mountain Care:
(https://www.greenmountaincare.org/perscription, or 1-800-250-8427).
Housing and Utilities
In addition to some of the general benefits listed above, there may be
more assistance available for individuals with housing needs.
Affordable Housing. There are many types of lower-cost housing
available in Vermont. Local housing authorities can provide information,
and information is also available through the Vermont Affordable Housing
Coalition:
(http://www.vtaffordablehousing.org/).
Rural Housing Service. This federal program offers low-interest loans, grants,
and other assistance to build or improve housing and other community
facilities in rural areas. For more information, contact the Vermont state office
(www.rd.usda.gov/vt, or 1-802-828-6080).
Section 8. The Section 8 program can provide regular monthly help with
rent payments, and in some cases mortgage payments. This federal
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