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How federal health care cuts are affecting Vermont: far fewer people insured - VTDigger
- Federal health care subsidies in Vermont shrank after HR.1, reducing support for many marketplace plan enrollees.
- Vermont Health Connect enrollment dropped by more than two thousand residents this year.
- About 9,272 fewer people receive federal subsidies compared with September last year.
- Some enrollees still qualify for state subsidies, cushioning the cost for a portion of residents.
- Experts caution future policy changes could cut hospital tax revenue and federal matching dollars.
- The changes are part of HR.1, reshaping how patients access care and how Medicaid is funded.
- Officials note the subsidies sunset came during the first four months of 2026, amplifying budget concerns.
- Vermont's health policy moves intersect with broader education and fiscal concerns in the state legislature.
- The Rural Health Transformation fund remains a key funding vector amid subsidy reductions.
- Lawmakers anticipate long-term effects on hospital budgets and Medicaid enrollment after 2026.
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