VERMONT HEALTH CARE MODEL                          

This health care model is designed to increase the quality of care and dramatically reduce costs.

One of the side effects of this model is it increases the number of jobs in rural areas of a state.

HEALTH PLAN OPTION  

Total cost each individual or employee: $143 monthly and includes:

1. Hospitalization                                                 

2. Prescription Drug Coverage    

3. Doctors Visits                                                       

4. Physical Therapy                                             

5. Chiropractic                                                              

6. Acupuncture                                                            

7. Mental Health Services                            

8. Dental Cleanings (2 yearly)

IMPLEMENTATION

State population: 647,464

The ideal number of participants needed to get started is 37,018.

Target starting location: St Albans City, VT

Number of health care providers need to implement: 183

Maximum number of unique health plan areas: 15

      Implementation details