How many healthcare resources are in Vermont?

Women's Corner tracks 18 healthcare resources for women in Vermont.

Are healthcare resources in Vermont free?

13 of the 18 listed healthcare resources in Vermont are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Vermont have healthcare resources?

Listings span cities including Burlington, Bristol, Bradford, St. Johnsbury.

What are some examples of healthcare resources in Vermont?

Featured entries include Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care), Vermont Health Connect (ACA Marketplace), Vermont Department of Health, Community Health Centers of Burlington, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — VT.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 18 Vermont healthcare listings include phone numbers.

What if I don't have insurance?

Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.

What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?

Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.

Can I get free birth control?

Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.

Best Healthcare in Vermont — 18 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Vermont

Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid, Legal Services Vermont, and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide civil legal aid and a statewide Family Law helpline for women.

18 Resources

1. Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care) — Free

Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care for adults, Dr. Dynasaur for kids and pregnant women) covers low-income women with comprehensive medical, dental, and reproductive care. Apply year-round at 800-250-8427 or through Vermont Health Connect. Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm.

800-250-8427 · Statewide Offices · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Vermont Health Connect (ACA Marketplace) — Free

Vermont Health Connect at 855-899-9600 is the state-based ACA marketplace where Vermont women not on Medicaid shop subsidized private plans. Open enrollment runs November to January; special enrollment for major life events year-round. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

855-899-9600 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Vermont Department of Health — Free

Vermont Department of Health at 108 Cherry St in Burlington runs public-health programs including WIC, free breast and cervical cancer screening through Ladies First, the You First family planning program, and STI testing clinics. 802-863-7200 Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm.

802-863-7200 · 108 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. Community Health Centers of Burlington

CHCB at 617 Riverside Ave in Burlington is a federally qualified health center providing primary, women's, dental, mental health, and pharmacy care on a sliding fee scale. Walk-in for established patients; new-patient intake by phone at 802-864-6309 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

802-864-6309 · 617 Riverside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — VT

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England operates Vermont health centers in Barre, Burlington, Brattleboro, Hyde Park, Middlebury, Rutland, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, White River Junction, and Williston — providing birth control, STI testing, abortion care, gender-affirming services, and cancer screening. 800-230-7526.

800-230-7526 · Multiple VT locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

6. Mountain Health Center — Bristol

Mountain Health Center at 63 Maple St in Bristol is a sliding-scale FQHC serving Addison County with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and OB-GYN services. Same-day sick visits for established patients. Call 802-453-3911 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

802-453-3911 · 63 Maple St, Bristol, VT 05443 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. Little Rivers Health Care — Bradford

Little Rivers Health Care at 65 Eastern Ave in Bradford runs FQHC clinics in Bradford, Wells River, and Newbury. Women's services include prenatal care, family planning, and behavioral-health integration. 802-222-4949 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

802-222-4949 · 65 Eastern Ave, Bradford, VT 05033 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Northern Counties Health Care — St. Johnsbury

Northern Counties Health Care at 1234 Portland St in St. Johnsbury runs FQHC clinics across Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. Services include primary care, OB-GYN, dental, and home health for the Northeast Kingdom. 802-748-2213 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

802-748-2213 · 1234 Portland St, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal marketplace, but Vermont runs its own state-based exchange (Vermont Health Connect), so Vermont women applying for coverage will be redirected there. The federal site is still useful for understanding ACA basics.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov explains the federal Medicaid framework that Vermont implements as Green Mountain Care and Dr. Dynasaur — including the pregnant-women coverage that extends 12 months postpartum.

Nationwide · Online

11. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov returns Vermont's 12 federally qualified health centers — CHCB, NOTCH, Springfield Medical Care, and others — all of which offer sliding-fee primary care to women regardless of insurance.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Planned Parenthood — Free

PlannedParenthood.org's online appointment system books in-person and telehealth visits at any of Vermont's 10 PPNNE health centers, including same-day birth control and abortion telehealth where state law permits.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

OWH at womenshealth.gov publishes the National Women's Health Information Center helpline (1-800-994-9662) and free guides on every topic from menopause to maternal health.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC's women's health pages cover screening schedules, autoimmune conditions that disproportionately affect women, and the latest maternal mortality data — useful when discussing risk factors with your Vermont provider.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen's helpline 1-877-465-6636 connects Vermont women to free breast-cancer screening referrals (often through the state's Ladies First program), financial assistance for treatment, and a peer support network.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS at 1-800-227-2345 offers Vermont women free Hope Lodge lodging during cancer treatment, the Road to Recovery transportation program, and Reach to Recovery peer mentors who are themselves breast cancer survivors.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes runs the NICU Family Support program at Vermont hospitals delivering preemies and publishes the free Mom and Baby app tracking pregnancy and infant development week by week.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI advances the health of Black women through the Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Life program, advocacy, and clinical-trials inclusion work — relevant for Vermont's growing Black women's community.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Vermont?: Women's Corner tracks 18 healthcare resources for women in Vermont.
Are healthcare resources in Vermont free?: 13 of the 18 listed healthcare resources in Vermont are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Vermont have healthcare resources?: Listings span cities including Burlington, Bristol, Bradford, St. Johnsbury.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Vermont?: Featured entries include Vermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care), Vermont Health Connect (ACA Marketplace), Vermont Department of Health, Community Health Centers of Burlington, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — VT.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 18 Vermont healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?: Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?: Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?: Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?: Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.