Office of Health Care Ombudsman


   Contact an HCO advocate directly at 1-800-917-7787 

The Office of Health Care Ombudsman provides help to Vermonters that have problems and questions about health care and health insurance through a telephone hotline service. The HCO represents the interests of all Vermont consumers of health care in the Legislature and before state agencies.

2012 HCO Annual Report 

HCO Annual Report Archives


Eligibility:

  • Any Vermont resident with a problem concerning health care, or health insurance is eligible.
  • There are no income eligibility guidelines.
  • Service is provided across the state from our Burlington office

Areas We Can Help With:

Offer advice, information, referrals or direct assistance with:

  • Access to care
  • Eligibility for state programs
  • Dr. Dynasaur
  • VHAP
  • VPharm
  • Catamount Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Billing issues
  • Claim Denials
  • Appeals