Join us for a series of three webinar presentations by Vermont Legal Aid staff specifically centered on the needs of the farming community related to healthcare and taxation. Submit your questions in advance or bring them to each webinar to get the most out of this opportunity (questions can be submitted within the RSVP). A presentation from Vermont Legal Aid staff will be followed by an overview of opportunities for how to increase engagement or take action around healthcare. This series is co-hosted by NOFA-VT and Rural Vermont. An RSVP is required to receive the webinar link and information.
Open health insurance open enrollment period is 11/1/25-1/15/26. If you want your new plan to start on 1/1/26, you must enroll by 12/15/25.
Friday, Nov 21st, 12-1pm - Medicare Support
Currently or soon to be eligible for Medicare? Learn more about 2026 changes to Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Savings Programs, and Medigap plans. Find out more about Green Mountain Care Programs and Hospital financial assistance that can help lower your out-of-pocket costs and afford the care you need. Presenters from the Office of the Health Care Advocate will answer your questions and provide resources on how to get individual support.
Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 12-1pm - Vermont Health Connect Enrollment Support
Not sure which plan is best for you and your family with the changes in healthcare premium assistance? Join this webinar to learn more about strategies for selecting a health insurance plan in 2026, resources for lowering out-of pocket costs, and the new income limits for Advance Premium Tax Credit. Presenters from the Office of the Health Care Advocate will also discuss eligibility for Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur.
Thursday, Dec. 18th at noon - Tax Support
Join Zachary Lees from Vermont Legal Aid to get support with your tax related questions. Learn more about lowering taxable income to reduce tax liability, setting up payment plans with the IRS, and other community resources that can help support you at tax time. Get your questions answered and learn more about how to connect with Vermont Legal Aid to get individual support.
**Please note: these webinars will be recorded so more people can access this information. Participants can turn off their cameras and anonymize their names if they wish not to be identified during the webinars.
Vermont Legal Aid can help with civil matters like: eviction, foreclosure, health care, discrimination, disability services, civil rights, public benefits, bankruptcy, and problems with landlords or creditors. They cannot help with criminal matters, but they can help victims of crime and abuse.Their services are free. More information.