The state of Vermont currently offers two different pharmaceutical assistance programs: Healthy Vermonters and VPharm. VPharm requires participating seniors to be enrolled in Medicare Part D and charges a monthly premium. Benefits include help with Part D premiums and discounted prescription co-pays.
Healthy Vermonters offers discounted prescription medications and charges no monthly premium.
In past years, Vermont offered several other prescription assistance programs. Information about these programs can still be found on many websites. These programs were Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP-Pharmacy), VSCRIPT and VSCRIPT Expanded. However, they are no longer relevant.
To be eligible for these programs, seniors must meet the following criteria:
VPharm helps pay for Medicare Part D plan premiums and prescription co-pays. Remember, there is a monthly premium for VPharm. As of 2023, there are three levels of coverage, which is determined by income.
Coverage Group |
Monthly Premium |
Individual Annual Income Limit |
Couple Annual Income Limit |
VPharm 1 |
$15 |
$21,876 |
$29,580 |
VPharm 2 |
$20 |
$25,524 |
$34,512 |
VPharm 3 |
$50 |
$32,808 |
$44,376 |
Healthy Vermonters offers discounted prescriptions without monthly premiums.
These programs are administered by the Agency of Human Services, Department of Vermont Health Access. To apply or learn more, visit their website or call 800-250-8427.
One can also obtain an application here.
Vermont ranks in the Top 5 healthiest states for aging. Go Green!