Vermont Legal Aid is advocating for an increase in Reach Up cash assistance to low-income Vermont families.
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Legislative Brief: Housing is Health
Researchers from Dartmouth and attorneys at Vermont Legal Aid collaborated to create a legislative brief. It translates research findings on the impact of housing on health into actionable policy recommendations for Vermont’s leadership.
Federal Medicare Case Settled with Full Coverage for Beneficiary
Advocates should continue to be alert for inappropriate denials of coverage based on lack of improvement or on “stability” – particularly for individuals with chronic conditions.
Vermont Legal Aid Advocacy in Overdrive During COVID-19 Crisis
VLA has been quick to advocate for Vermonters by making requests to state officials and legislators — in addition to giving legal help to Vermonters.
Press Release: Tenants Sue St. Albans Over Unfair Condemnation
“... Health inspectors forced low-income and vulnerable tenants to immediately vacate their homes ..."
VLA Attorney Honored for Expungement Advocacy
The Office of the Vermont Attorney General has named Vermont Legal Aid attorney Mairead O’Reilly the “Vermonter of the Month” because of her work on expungement.
Vermont Approves Medicaid Expansion of Gender Affirming Surgery Access
Vermont Legal Aid testified in support of this rule.
New Report: “Eviction in Vermont: A Closer Look”
In Vermont, approximately 1,700 eviction cases are filed every year. The number one cause of eviction is falling behind on rent. In most cases, families lose their housing.
New Report: “Renters at Risk: The Cost of Substandard Housing”
VLA’s report examines the problem of substandard housing conditions and calls for policy solutions to address it.