# Vermont Health Plans Hit Regulatory Wall | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-06-29T22:50:05+00:00
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BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont scrapped its plan to launch cheaper, high-deductible health insurance for 2027 after regulatory delays and restrictive conditions from the Green Mountain Care Board left them with no viable path forward. The proposed plans, meant to lower monthly premiums with steep deductibles up to $11,800, sparked debate: supporters saw them as a needed option amid shifting federal subsidies, while critics feared they’d trap people in medical debt or deter care. The state’s Department of Financial Regulation accused the Care Board of overreach, arguing that more choices—even imperfect ones—were better than leaving people uninsured. BlueCross pulled the plug on June 25, citing wasted resources, while state lawmakers scramble to clarify healthcare regulatory authority. Though these marketplace plans are dead, BlueCross plans to offer similar employer-based options instead. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c2df8d3a31913503

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