Vermont Health Connect

What Vermont Health Connect does

Vermont Health Connect is the State of Vermont's official health insurance marketplace, established in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act and launched for open enrollment in 2014. It operates as a state government program that enables Vermont residents to compare qualified health plans, determine eligibility for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, and enroll in coverage through a single online portal. The platform also routes applicants to Vermont Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur (the state's Children's Health Insurance Program), creating a unified front door for both private qualified health plans and public coverage programs.

The underlying platform is a web-based portal hosted at portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov, with authentication handled through Vermont's state identity infrastructure (identity.id.vermont.gov). Core product surfaces include an Apply Now enrollment portal, a Plan Comparison Tool, a Report a Change service for life-event updates, Eligibility Tables, and Financial Help resources. Supporting services include a Customer Support Center reachable at 1-855-899-9600 and a Find Local Help directory that connects residents to a statewide network of Assisters offering free in-person enrollment assistance. The portal supports language assistance in 15+ languages and maintains social media channels on Facebook, X, and YouTube for outreach.

Vermont Health Connect is not a commercial enterprise and does not generate revenue from plan sales. It is funded through state and federal government appropriations and user fees assessed on participating insurance carriers, and it does not disclose pricing, financials, or subscription terms. The program is operated by the State of Vermont, has no parent company in the corporate sense, and does not have external investors or venture funding. The data does not indicate any mobile application, public API, developer ecosystem, or AI/ML-driven features; the portal explicitly states it does not support mobile devices for sign-in.

Name

Vermont Health Connect

Legal name

Vermont Health Connect

Website

https://healthconnect.vermont.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vermont Health Connect is the State of Vermont's official ACA health insurance marketplace, operating a web portal that lets Vermont residents compare qualified health plans, enroll in coverage, and access Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur (CHIP). The state-run program also provides phone support and a statewide Assister network for in-person enrollment help.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Insurance Marketplace

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Care Navigation, Advocacy & Benefits Guidance Platforms (HLALADAJ)

Keywords

• Health insurance marketplace
• ACA exchange
• Medicaid enrollment
• Plan comparison tool
• Subsidy eligibility

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Marketplace Operations: Vermont Health Connect operates as Vermont's official health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act. As a government program, it facilitates enrollment in qualified health plans rather than generating direct revenue. The program is funded through state and federal government appropriations to provide health insurance access to Vermont residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vermont Health Connect is Vermont's official state-run health insurance marketplace, established under the Affordable Care Act. It operates an online portal where Vermont residents can compare qualified health plans, enroll in coverage, determine eligibility for premium tax credits and subsidies, and access Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur (CHIP) programs. The marketplace is operated by the State of Vermont and supported by a network of local Assisters providing free in-person enrollment assistance.

Product overview

Vermont Health Connect is Vermont's official Health Insurance Marketplace — a single, unified online platform operated by the State of Vermont. The core offering consists of the enrollment portal (Apply Now) integrated with the Plan Comparison Tool for plan selection, Report a Change for ongoing account management, and the Medicaid/Dr. Dynasaur pathway for public program enrollment. Supporting services include Financial Help guidance for subsidies, Eligibility Tables for reference, and a Customer Support Center plus Find Local Help directory for in-person assistance. The platform does not appear to offer a public API or developer ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plan Comparison Tool An interactive tool that allows Vermont residents to compare different health insurance plans available through Vermont's Health Insurance Marketplace based on coverage, costs, and benefits to help them select the most appropriate coverage.
• Apply Now Portal An online portal enabling Vermont residents to create accounts and submit applications for health insurance coverage through Vermont's Health Insurance Marketplace.
• Report a Change A service that allows existing account holders to report changes in their life circumstances (such as income, household size, or address) that may affect their health coverage eligibility or subsidies.
• Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur Enrollment Information and enrollment pathway for Vermont's Medicaid programs, including Dr. Dynasaur (Vermont's CHIP program for children in families with income too high for Medicaid but unable to afford private coverage).
• Financial Help Resources and eligibility information about financial assistance programs, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions available to eligible individuals and families.
• Eligibility Tables Reference charts and tables showing income and household size thresholds used to determine eligibility for different health coverage programs and subsidies.
• Find Local Help A directory to locate nearby Assisters and navigators who provide free in-person help with health insurance enrollment and understanding coverage options throughout Vermont.
• Customer Support Center Phone-based customer service providing assistance with account management, applications, and general inquiries about health insurance options. Available weekdays 8am-4:30pm at 1-855-899-9600 (TTY/TDD: 888-834-7898).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vthealthconnect
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VTHealthConnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/VermontHealthConnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermont-health-connect

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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