Small Group Health Plans
Offer your clients a quality health plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont. Membership in one of the open associations shown here allows the small group employer to purchase coverage through that association’s merit-rated pool. There are many plan designs so BCBSVT can meet the financial needs of your client while protecting the health of their employees.
- Associated Industries of Vermont (AIV)
- Business Resource Services (BRS)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- Vermont Health Services Group (VHSG)
Associated Industries of Vermont (AIV) is the only state-wide association dedicated to manufacturers and their supporting businesses and organizations. Founded in 1920, AIV has consistently stood at the forefront of the evolving issues of Vermont's manufacturing and other business sectors. AIV membership runs the full range of the manufacturing, technology, and natural resource sectors with companies of every size and from every part of the state. Contractors, staffing agencies, banks, engineering firms, insurance companies, law firms, retailers, and many other businesses and organizations are also members of AIV. Dues start at $100 per year.
2010 health plans and rates for AIV
2010 AIV plan options / benefit summaries
Contact:
Associated Industries of Vermont
PO Box 630
Montpelier, VT 05601-0630
Phone: (802) 223-3441
Email: info@aivt.org
Website: www.aivt.org 
The Business Resource Services (BRS) member organization was formed in 1992 with a specific goal of making a cost-effective connection between small businesses and employee benefit services. BRS welcomes all Vermont businesses and industries, including non-profit organizations and now has over 2,500 members, including self-employed individuals. Dues start at $250 per year and are appropriately based on the size of the company.
2010 health plans and rates for BRS
BRS 2010 plan options / benefit summaries
Contact:
Business Resource Services
P.O. Box 9367
South Burlington, VT 05407-9367
Telephone: (802) 865-4560
Email: resources@brsvt.com
Website: www.brsvt.com
In 1997, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont combined efforts with the state's largest hospitals to form The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), a managed care organization (HMO) which delivers comprehensive care from a dedicated network of physicians and facilities. Small group employers, those with less than 50 employees, may directly purchase TVHP health plans as community-rated groups.
Third Quarter 2010 health plans and rates for TVHP Community:
TVHP Community-Rated benefit summaries
Contact:
The Vermont Health Plan
PO Box 186
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: (800) 255-4550
Email: SalesandService@bcbsvt.com
Website: www.bcbsvt.com
The Vermont Health Services Group (VHSG) sponsors Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plan coverage for its members plus raises funds for non‑profit programs involved in health improvement for children and teenagers. VHSG offers a full array of health plans that feature comprehensive coverage, extensive provider networks and decision support tools for members. VHSG is governed and operated directly by small business associations, and membership in one of these associations is required:
- Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
- Vermont Grocers’ Association (VGA)
- Vermont Medical Society (VMS)
- Vermont Retail Association (VRA)
2010 health plans and rates for VHSG
VHSG 2010 plan options / benefit summaries
Contact:
Vermont Health Services Group
PO Box 186
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: (800) 255-4550
Email: SalesandService@bcbsvt.com
Website: www.bcbsvt.com
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a non-profit, statewide trade organization founded in 1990 by a group of business-people who believe companies have as much responsibility to workers, communities and the environment as they do to being financially successful. Over 650 businesses representing all sectors of the Vermont economy belong to VBSR. A special introductory annual membership rate of $120 is available to all VHSG group members. The rate includes membership now and through 2010.
Contact:
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
60 Lake Street Suite 3G
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 862-8347
Email: info@vbsr.org
Website: www.vbsr.org
The Vermont Grocers' Association (VGA) is a statewide trade association representing all sectors of the Vermont food industry. Approximately 670 stores belong to the organization, including supermarkets, superettes, convenience and country stores along with suppliers to the industry. The Vermont Grocers’ Association is a networking alliance of merchants, retailers and suppliers organized to serve the educational, economic and Legislative needs of its members. Associate Membership is open to manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers, service providers and others interested in the services of the association. A special introductory annual membership rate of $120 is available to all VHSG group members. The rate includes membership now and through 2010.
VGA Brochure - Member Benefits
Contact:
Vermont Grocers' Association
135 No. Main Street, Suite 5
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: (802) 775-5460
Email: info@vtgrocers.org
Website: www.vtgrocers.org/
The Vermont Medical Society (VMS) has been providing services to Vermont physicians for more than 200 years. Along with providing assistance, information, and lobbying services on legislative and regulatory matters, the VMS offers its members a host of personal and professional services. VMS members enjoy access to a broad array of services and benefits that help them practice medicine more effectively and run their practices more efficiently, including group health insurance such as traditional comprehensive plans as well as high-deductible health plans in conjunction with a Health Savings Account, and over 65 retirement plans. Membership is offered to practicing or retired doctors of medicine or osteopathy with a Vermont license. A special introductory annual membership rate is available to all VHSG group members. New members will receive a 50 percent discount for 2009, free membership for 2010 and a 25 percent discount for 2011.
Contact:
Vermont Medical Society
PO Box 1457
134 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: (802) 223-7898
Website: www.vtmd.org
For 40 years, the Vermont Retail Association (VRA) has been taking good care of businesses in Vermont, establishing a tradition of trusted service and dependable support. The Vermont Retail Association was founded in 1968 by some of Vermont's leading retailers to promote and protect the interests of, and provide money-saving services to, members throughout the state. The VRA’s membership includes a broad range of retailers and other businesses associated with the retail sector. A special introductory annual membership rate of $120 is available to all VHSG group members. The rate includes membership now and through 2010.
Contact:
Vermont Retail Association
PO Box 688
Essex Junction, VT 05453
Phone: (802) 879-6999
Email: mail@vtretailers.com
Website: www.vtretailers.com
Women Business Owners Network (WBON) is Vermont’s statewide association for women business owners. WBON offers the opportunity to learn from one another and develop relationships. Members discuss challenges and triumphs, share questions and resources, and receive invaluable advice from women who have been there and are wiser and more successful for the journey. Regardless of the size or type of business, women in business are kindred spirits. Our business lives are integral to our personal and family lives. At WBON we share the joys and strains that being a business owner brings to the whole woman, not just her business self. WBON offers a wide variety of services such as monthly chapter meetings, annual conferences, and special opportunities for you to promote your business.
Contact:
WBON
112 S. Main Street, PMB 167
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: (802) 363-9266
Email: director@wbon.org
Website: www.wbon.org
