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business growth and activities in Vermont. The Earned Income Tax Credit
is specifically available for low- and moderate-income households. For
more information, contact the Vermont Department of Taxes
(https://tax.vermont.gov/individuals/income-tax-returns/tax-credits, 1-
802-828-2505).
Renters Rebate and Homeowners Rebate. Vermont has significant
rebates available for homeowners and renters who are low income. If you
paid rent or paid property tax, you can be eligible for a rebate, even if you
didn’t have taxable income. Apply through the Vermont Department of
Taxes (https://tax.vermont.gov/property-owners/, 1-802-828-2505).
Workers’ Compensation. All Vermont employers are required to
offer their employees the benefit of workers’ compensation
insurance. If you are unable to work because of a work-related injury
or illness, you may be eligible to use this benefit to replace your wages.
Your employer should complete an injury report immediately after an injury
occurs, and you may then pursue an insurance claim through your
employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. For more information, contact
the Vermont Department of Labor (http://labor.vermont.gov/workers-
compensation/, or 1-802-828-2286).
3SquaresVT. This program is designed to assist eligible families with
putting three healthy meals on their table every day. The benefits you
may receive will depend on household size and income. For information,
contact DCF (https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT, or 1-800-
479-6151).
Women, Infants & Children (WIC). This program provides eligible
individuals with healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, and
breastfeeding support. Learn more through the Vermont Department of
Health (http://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic, or 1-800-649-4357).
Health Care
Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, more employers
are now offering health insurance benefits to their employees. For
Vermonters without employer-provided insurance, the state has setup a
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