The Treasurer’s Office will host a series of in-person information sessions for retired teachers transitioning from Vermont Blue Advantage (VBA) to an equivalent Medicare Advantage plan provided by HealthSpring.  

The meetings will ensure retirees have the information they need to continue receiving the benefits they have earned after a lifetime of service. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and representatives from HealthSpring will participate in each session. 

The transition from VBA to HealthSpring was announced by the Treasurer’s Office and approved by the Vermont State Teachers Retirement Systems (VSTRS) Board of Trustees in September (see below).  

The change will keep health care affordable and accessible for retirees, saving them hundreds—if not thousands—depending on their individual subsidies. Retirees will maintain their current level of benefits under the HealthSpring plan. 

Members currently receiving coverage from VBA will be automatically enrolled in the HealthSpring plan starting January 1, 2026. No action is required by members unless they wish to select a different plan. 

A recorded information session is available here

Additional resources can also be found on the VSTRS website

Members of the media must RSVP. 

EVENT DETAILS: 

• Oct. 20, 10 AM to noon – South Burlington Library, 180 Market St., South Burlington, VT

• Oct. 21, 10 AM to noon – Capitol Plaza, 100 State St., Montpelier, VT

• Oct. 21, 5 to 7 PM – St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1177 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

• Oct. 22, 10 AM to noon – The Hub, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland, Vermon

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.