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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2012 Contact: Marisa Melamed 802-828-2316 Session in Bennington Rescheduled to June 13th Health Care Reform Listening Sessions on Benefit Design This spring the Agency of Administration is seeking input from thepublic on the benefits to be included in the design of GreenMountain Care, the single payer health care system for Vermont.Under Act 48 of 2011, the Shumlin Administration will recommendbenefits as part of the financing plans to be considered by thelegislature in 2013. Approval of the Green Mountain Care Board alsois required for the benefit recommendations. The format for the listening sessions will be similar to the formatused for the financing listening sessions last fall/winter. Thepresentation will include information about current benefit design,the charge in Act 48 regarding benefits, and the process fordesigning the care and benefits provided by Green Mountain Care.Participants will use the informational presentation and their ownexperiences to offer input on the potential impact of differentbenefit designs. Listening sessions were held earlier this spring in Brattleboro,Burlington, and Rutland. The Agency of Administration will hostthree more listening sessions around the state. In addition, theAdministration will hold a joint public hearing with the GreenMountain Care Board. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. May 31: Public Hearing using VIT video-conferencing studios aroundVermont, 3:30-7:00 p.m. June 7: St. Johnsbury, Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Ave, 6:00 8:00 p.m. June 13: Bennington, Firehouse, 130 River St, 6:00 8:00 p.m.(RESCHEDULED FROM 5/16) June 20: White River Junction, Hartford High School, 37 HighlandAve, 6:00 8:00 p.m. Public Hearing The Administration and the Board will jointly host a public hearingon May 31st, 2012 from 3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This hearing is open tothe public but is targeted specifically to the healthcare providerand patient advocate community. The hearing will be held usingVermont Interactive Technologies video-conferencing. Individualscan attend the hearing at any one of 11 sites around the state(Bennington, Brattleboro, Lyndonville, Middlebury, Newport,Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, White River Junction, Williston,or Montpelier). It will begin with a brief presentation to befollowed by public testimony. If you are a healthcare provider orpatient advocate we hope that you will join us on this date toshare your perspective on benefits and benefit design that shouldbe included in the single payer plan. Each individual wishing to speak on May 31st will be given a setamount of time depending on attendance. Please e-mailSOV.HCR@state.vt.us or call Marisa Melamed at 802-828-2316 to signup in advance. Those who sign up by May 24th will be givenpreference for the timeframe they would like to speak in. When youcall or write please indicate: 1) Your name 2) VIT location you will attend 3) Your title or affiliation, if applicable; and 4) The best time for you to speak between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. on May31st. Please visit the VIT website at for directions tothe sites. All listening sessions are accessible to people with disabilities.So we can best accommodate you, please call Marisa a week inadvance of the date at 802-828-2316, or 802-253-0195 for VT RelayService. Listening session information can also be found here:hcr.vermont.gov/public_engagement/benefits Marisa Melamed Executive Staff Assistant Health Care Reform Agency of Administration (802) 828-2316 marisa.melamed@state.vt.us To all witnesses: Please e-mail your testimony in advance. Thankyou. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as China PU Bag Material , Snake Embossed Leather Manufacturer for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits PU Coated Leather.
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