# 33 V.S.A. § 1801: Purpose

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1801

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 V.S.A. § 1801
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 33 / Chapter 18 / Section 1801

## Text

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a Vermont Health Benefit Exchange which meets the policy established in 18 V.S.A. § 9401 and, to the extent allowable under federal law or a waiver of federal law, becomes the mechanism to create Green Mountain Care.

(b) The purpose of the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange is to facilitate the purchase of affordable, qualified health benefit plans in the individual and group markets in this State in order to reduce the number of uninsured and underinsured; to reduce disruption when individuals lose employer-based insurance; to reduce administrative costs in the insurance market; to contain costs; to promote health, prevention, and healthy lifestyles by individuals; and to improve quality of health care.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to reduce, diminish, or otherwise infringe upon the benefits provided to eligible individuals under Medicare.

## Nearby sections

- [33 V.S.A. § 1801 § 1801. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1801.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1802 § 1802. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1802.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1803 § 1803. Vermont Health Benefit Exchange](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1803.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1804 § 1804. Qualified employers [Effective until January 1, 2026; see also 33 @ § 1804 effective January 1, 2026 set out below]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1804.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1805 § 1805. Duties and responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1805.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1806 § 1806. Qualified health benefit plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1806.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1807 § 1807. Navigators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1807.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1808 § 1808. Financial integrity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1808.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1809 § 1809. Publication of costs and satisfaction surveys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1809.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1810 § 1810. Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1810.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1811 § 1811. Health benefit plans for individuals and small employers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1811.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1812 § 1812. Financial assistance to individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1812.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1813 § 1813. Reflective health benefit plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1813.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 1814 § 1814. Maximum out-of-pocket limit for prescription drugs in bronze plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C18_S1814.md)

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