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Moving to or from Vermont with Medicaid

Moving TO Vermont

Green Mountain Care (Vermont's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Vermont resident applies fresh through Department of Vermont Health Access. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Vermont's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Vermont

Leaving Vermont ends your Green Mountain Care (Vermont's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Department of Vermont Health Access effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Department of Vermont Health Access ↗ (application page)

Vermont Medicaid at a glance

Program nameGreen Mountain Care
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Vermont?

Department of Vermont Health Access, which runs the program as Green Mountain Care. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Vermont make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Vermont; eligibility is decided on Vermont's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Vermont?

Contact Department of Vermont Health Access (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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