Valley Health Connections

About

Valley Health Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 whose mission is to remove barriers and facilitate access to health care for uninsured and underinsured people.  Their goal is to provide access to quality health care.  This includes assistance with health insurance enrollment, financial assistance programs, pharmacy and dental assistance programs, working through issues with affordability for all types of health care, and referrals to providers for regular ongoing health care. 

Services

• Outreach and Enrollment in VT Health Connect, Medicaid programs, Ladies First & other state programs, Medicare & assistance programs, SMCS financial assistance programs and other social service programs
• Case Management:  Assistance in navigating the local health care system to aid patients/clients of all ages in meeting their needs
• Referrals for Primary Care:  specialized, and episodic treatment
• Dental Referrals and assistance in paying for dental care, assistance in accessing oral surgery (co-pays & limited funding within the Springfield Hospital Service Area)
• Assistance with Pharmacy enrollment and management of Patient Assistance Pharmaceutical programs for free medications along with some vouchers to assist with medication purchases
• Screening for Tobacco use and information on prevention programs