Vt. leaders say pension reforms paying off – WCAX
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Sweeping reforms to Vermont's public retirement fund are starting to bear fruit. Lawmakers passed a pension reform bill in 2022 to begin addressing the state's $3 billion unfunded liability for teacher and state employee retirement benefits. Vermont Treasurer Mike Piesiak said Tuesday that these reforms are working and the state has […]
Another Medicare Advantage plan pulls out of Vt. – WCAX
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – About 1,500 Vermont seniors will be forced to find new health insurance after another company offering Medicare Advantage plans leaves the market. Medicare Advantage plans offered by WellCare, a subsidiary of healthcare company Centene, will no longer be offered next year. WellCare hasn't said why, but officials managing other plans say […]