The Health Insurance Program that VSBIT formed in 1984 has been the center of attention since. With its unique funding mechanism, member school districts have enjoyed the benefits of a top-notch product at a price that has been virtually unbeatable for many years.

After several years of discussion, VSBIT and the Vermont-NEA formed the Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI) to operate and manage the health insurance program. VEHI, an organization without many national peers, has been able to bring about change with respect to how school employees use their health insurance benefits. Together with member education, health promotion and wellness programs that are designed to reach every member, VEHI has been able to keep the cost of its health benefits program in control.

VEHI currently offers a variety of plan options, including traditional "fee-for-service" plans; as well as its "Dual Option Plan", which gives employees a choice between a managed care plan and a more traditional deductible comprehensive fee-for-service plan. Other key features of the health benefit program include:

• A January renewal announcement to aid school administrators in budget preparation
• Strong advocacy of behalf of member districts and their employees
• Wellness programs to help employees lead healthier life styles and become better consumers of health care
• A three-tier prescription drug card program to help control the risking cost of prescription drugs

To obtain information on any of VSBIT's Insurance Programs, contact:

Joseph Zimmerman
or
Diane Cleary

VSBIT
2 Prospect Street, Suite 5
Montpelier, VT 05602
Telephone: 802/223-5040
Fax: 802/229-1446