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Backus, the state’s director of health care reform, is moving to Sen. Peter Welch’s office. Chen, the interim commissioner of the Department for Children and Families, plans to leave the role next month.

Approve of BCBSVT leaving OneCare Vermont

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont issued a press release on Dec. 20, 2022, announcing it would forego its 2023 participation in OneCare Vermont, the states sole Accountable Care Organization.

Development of a new multi-state agreement with Medicare is in the works, but likely would not be implemented until 2025.

Nine juveniles have spent over 100 cumulative days in Vermont’s adult prisons since 2020, Department of Corrections data shows, highlighting the state’s ongoing struggle to securely house young people accused of violence. Meanwhile, a plan to open...

After the closure of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, the state was left with few options for youths charged with violent crimes. A state plan to open more beds is still light on details.

After the closure of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, the state was left with few options for youths charged with violent crimes. A state plan to open more beds is still light on details.

NEWBURY, Vt. — A decision rendered Tuesday in the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court reverses the Newbury Development Review Board’s denial of a permit for a proposed youth detention center in town.The decision may pave the way for a...

A decision rendered Tuesday in the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court reverses the Newbury Development Review Board’s denial of a permit for a proposed youth detention center in town.

Changes to VERAP will begin Oct. 1.