Black Health

Vermont Medicaid

Green Mountain Care / Dr. Dynasaur

Expansion adopted (2014) 12-month postpartum

Green Mountain Care / Dr. Dynasaur covers pregnant women up to 213% of the federal poverty line — roughly $55,000 annual income for a family of three in 2025. The state adopted Medicaid expansion in 2014. Apply at https://vermonthealthconnect.gov/ or call 1-800-250-8427.

On maternal health specifically: Green Mountain Care / Dr. Dynasaur has extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months (effective 2023-04-01), and does not cover doula services through Medicaid.

Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur CHIP program covers kids up to 312% of the federal poverty level — one of the most generous in the country. The state's Office of Racial Equity publishes annual reports on Medicaid enrollment by race and ethnicity.

Key facts at a glance

  • Pregnant women eligible up to 213% FPL ($55,000 for a family of three in 2025).
  • Children 0-5 eligible up to 312% FPL ($80,560 for a family of three).
  • Expansion adults eligible up to 138% FPL ($35,630 for a family of three).
  • Postpartum Medicaid extended to 12 months (effective 2023-04-01).

For Black families

Roughly 3,200 Black residents are enrolled in Green Mountain Care / Dr. Dynasaur, per the most recent CMS T-MSIS analytic file. The number understates true eligibility: every state has Black eligibles who aren't currently enrolled, usually because of the administrative-churn rates that rose sharply during the 2023 unwinding.

Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur CHIP program covers kids up to 312% of the federal poverty level — one of the most generous in the country. The state's Office of Racial Equity publishes annual reports on Medicaid enrollment by race and ethnicity.

For enrollment help: look for your state's Navigator program (federally funded under the ACA), a Federally Qualified Health Center in your county (every FQHC has certified application counselors on staff), or one of the named community organizations below. Our FQHC directory filters to this state at /clinics/vt/.

Data sources

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