Over 200 Individuals Participate in VPIRG’s Interactive Health Care Webinar

Over 200 people from 6 different states took part in VPIRG's interactive health care webinar Health Reform 2012 - What's Next and Why it Matters on Tuesday, February 7th. A recording of this event is available for download at VPIRG's Health Care Action Center at www.vpirg.org/hcaction.

Over 200 Vermonters joined the call for affordable, universal and quality healthcare in last night's webinar. Click here to download a recording of the event.

VPIRG will continue getting you the facts on reform in next week's webinar:
Your Bottom Line: What Health Care Reform Means For Vermont Small Businesses 

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The free, interactive webinar, "VT Healthcare: What's Next and Why it Matters," is beginning at 7pm.

Click to join Governor Shumlin, representatives from the Green Mountain Care Board, VPIRG's Health Care Advocate Cassandra Gekas and over 200 of your neighbors discuss what the federal reforms mean for Vermont's path to universal, affordable health care.

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You may have seen news concerning Vermont’s proposed Health Benefit Exchange program.  Join VPIRG, Governor Shumlin and national health care experts tonight, Tuesday, February 7th for an interactive webinar to learn more about the Exchange and what else is happening on health care this year.

The event is almost full, and you need to RSVP to view the event.

Click here to register now and reserve your spot today!

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Save the Date: Health Reform 2012 - What's Next and Why it Matters

Excited about Vermont heading toward universal health care but concerned about what the federal reforms coming our way means for your or your business' coverage? 

What does "federal health benefit exchange" even mean?

We hear you: it's confusing.

Wondering what specific bills we're keeping an eye on this year?  We've compiled a list of top bills to follow. 

Our team, like James Moore and Ben Walsh pictured here, are at the State House daily, bringing well-researched testimony and making sure legislation is in the best public interest.  We will keep you posted on key opportunities for you to weigh in on these bills when it will matter most.

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Bills to Watch in 2012

Our advocates are following these bills and we'll keep you posted on opportunities to take action.  Find the bill language by clicking the title.

Legislative Preview: What's on the Docket for 2012?

Clean Energy  |  Health Care  |  Environmental Health  |  Democracy

CLEAN ENERGY

Last year, we got the pump primed for big pushes on all of our issue areas.  The first day of the 2012 legislative session, the wheels are already turning. Our green cleaning products bill could be headed to the governor for his signature by next week!

A healthy environment, a healthy, local economy and healthy people – that's what's on our docket. 

Want specifics on our legislative agenda for 2012? Continue reading here to find out.

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The passage of Act 48 in 2011 puts Vermont on the path to a new universal and publicly financed health care system called Green Mountain Care (GMC). The Vermont's Health Care Road Map brochure provides an introduction to the law and the time line for decision-making.

Download the brochure to learn how Vermont's patient-centered health care overhaul will boost quality and make coverage affordable for you and your family.