Helping reform Catamount Health

September 1, 2008

VPIRG helped continue reform Catamount Health in 2008. The bill passed gave an “amnesty period” for people with pre-existing conditions who signed up for Catamount Health before November 1, 2008. The bill also allows Vermonters who are currently in insurance plans with a deductible of $10,000 or more to access Catamount right now. Finally, the state will seek permission from the federal government to change Catamount’s waiting period from 12 months to 6 months for people who have lost insurance.