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The Green Mountain Care Board is considering whether to raise health insurance premium prices for individual and small employer plans. BCBSVT asked for an increase of 15.6%, on average. MVP asked for 8.5%, on average. The public comment period for these plans ends in late July.
If you have a past criminal conviction, or a charge that has been dismissed, you may want to figure out whether you can “expunge” your criminal record.
Visit the Housing section of our website. Whether you rent or own your home, or you are homeless or facing foreclosure, you will find helpful information about housing in Vermont.
Vermont Legal Aid is holding free Advance Planning Workshops around the state. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019, at our offices at 274 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, Vermont.
Vermont has laws that protect students from bullying and harassment in school. We recently updated our page about the law and what you can do if your child experiences bullying or harassment.
The Earned Income Credit is a refundable tax credit for workers with lower incomes. If you have a child, you may qualify for it. Very low-income residents without children may also qualify for it.
Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont are holding free Advance Planning Clinics around the state. The next one is scheduled for Friday, February 22, 2019, in Barre, Vermont.
Legal Services Vermont (LSV) is the new name of Legal Services Law Line of Vermont. Together, Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid help people around the state tackle civil legal issues – at no charge.
The government shutdown is impacting 3SquaresVT benefits in February. If you recently applied, or if you receive benefits, you may need to take immediate action to get your benefits for February.
Each month, Vermont Legal Aid attorney Kelli Kazmarski is available in Newport, Vt., to discuss your legal questions. Kazmarski is also part of a rotating roster of volunteer lawyers who do free legal clinics in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.