Blue Cross Blue Shield Vermont


This webpage was designed to anticipate the needs of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont new employees, strategic partners, and consultants coming to Vermont to embark on a new and wonderful adventure in the "GreenMountainState" (the official state motto).

  



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont's primary office is located in Berlin Vermont, just off exit 7 of Interstate I-89. The building is nestled on a high hilltop with panoramic views of mountain ranges, low fields, and deciduous forests.

State Facts:
  • Established: March 1791 (14th state of the union)
  • Capital: Montpelier (8,000 residents)
  • Population: approximately 616,000 (one of the least populated states in US)
  • Considered the most rural state in the US
  • Landscape: mountains, forests, valleys, rivers, freshwater lakes and dairy farms.
  • Largest producer of maple syrup
  • State motto: Freedom and Unity
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Climate

The climate of Vermont can be summarized in one word...changeable! Temperatures and weather conditions fluctuate daily, if not hourly. A tip from local Vermonters, "don't much too much faith in the weather forecast when making plans."

There are four clearly defined climatic seasons and a uniquely Vermont season:


Spring - moderate temperatures, plant life renewal, hues of brown and green.
Attire: variety of casual dress (pants, sweaters, t-shirts, light coats)

Summer - mild/moderate heat & humidity, lush greens, blooming flowers and crops.
Attire: light clothing for days; long-sleeved shirts or sweaters for evenings.

Fall - cooler temperatures and a burst of brilliant ly colored tree-tops.
Attire: variety of casual dress (pants, sweaters, t-shirts, light coats)

Winter - freezing temperatures, and crisp, clean blankets of snow cover the state.
Attire: coats, heavy jackets, gloves, scarves, and warm, dry, insultated boots are necessary.

"Mud Season" - this one-month season occurs during the transition of winter to spring, when melting snows combine with spring rains and dirt roads. 

Learn more about Vermont's climate:
Living in Vermont

Home buying or renting:
Utilities:
Check the local yellow pages or the official State website, vermont.gov to find information about gas/propane, oil, electricity, phone services, waste removal, snow removal, internet & cable television.

For international calls, there's an excellent free or mostly free service on the web, Skype.

Religious Services:
Travel/Transportation
  • Two major interstates (view map)
  • Well-groomed arrangement of state highways
  • Exits are few and far between; it's not unheard of to travel over 15 miles before seeing services (gas, rest area, food & lodging).
  • Travel is quite scenic and can be very different for those used to traveling in more populated areas.
  • Take note and pay heed to animal crossing signs, such as "Moose Crossing" and "Deer Crossing"
  • Vermont contains no billboards
  • Vermont does have public transportation although in limited locations.  Check your local yellow pages for taxi services.
Schools
Vermont is one of highest ranked states in the country in terms of quality of education. For information on public and private schools, check out these resources:
Shopping
Vermonters are fortunate to live in a state with fresh produce, meat and dairy products. Many stores and co-ops offer a selection of locally grown, organic, and ethnic foods from other countries.

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