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Act 119: Re-envisioning the Agency of Human Services
What is Act 119?
Act 119 of 2024 requires the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) to assess and collect feedback to understand how well we are serving the public. And more importantly, to explore how we can do better to provide important services to Vermont communities. The goal of Act 119 is to:
Agency of Human Services Site Accessibility Statement
Introduction
Welcome to the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) Website. We are dedicated to ensuring that our digital services are accessible to all Vermonters and visitors, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This accessibility statement outlines our commitment to providing an inclusive online experience and the steps we take to achieve this goal.
Federal Cost Allocation Plans
Please click on one of the subcategories below to access Agency of Human Services Cost Allocation Plans by state fiscal year.
The Cost Allocation Plan identifies, accumulates, and distributes allowable direct and indirect costs to cost objectives, and identifies the allocation methods used for distribution to cost objectives, based on relative benefits received.
Cost Allocation Plan by State Fiscal Year
Medicaid Administration
Medicaid Administration in Vermont
Health Care Administrative Rules (HCAR)
“Health Care Administrative Rules” or “HCAR” mean the collection of regulations adopted by the Agency of Human Services that govern the administration of Vermont Medicaid, including general provisions, eligibility, benefit delivery, covered services, reimbursement, specialized services, beneficiary rights, and provider responsibilities. On this page you will find adopted and proposed rules.
Newport
The AHS District Offices in Newport are located at 100 Main Street, Suite 120, and 217 Main St., Newport VT, 05855. See more information about where programs are located below.
Barre
Barre District Office Information:
The AHS District Offices in Barre are located at 5 Perry Street, Barre, VT 05641 (McFarland Building) and 255 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641. See photos and more information about where programs are located below.
Hours:
District offices are open during regular business hours — 7:45am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Strategic Planning
2018-2023 Strategic Planning Cycle:
In 2017, Governor Scott announced a new strategic planning process to orient state government toward the top four priorities of his administration:
- Grow the economy
- Make Vermont more affordable
- Protect the most vulnerable
- Modernize state government
The Agency of Human Services developed a set of goals and strategies that would support the improvement of our service system toward these ends (see image below).
Vision, Mission, Values, and Key Practices
Vision
Vermont is a place where all people have the opportunity to thrive in inclusive, equitable, and resilient communities.
Mission
Improve the conditions and well-being of people in Vermont.
Vermont Human Services Plans by Fiscal Year
2026 Human Services Plan
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2026 Human Services Plan
- Social Services Block Grant-SSBG
- FFY 25 SSBG Pre-Expenditure Report
- FFY 26 SSBG Pre-Expenditure Report
- Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant-PHHSBG
- PHHS Work Plan Submission and Budget-Draft
- Maternal Child and Health Service Block Grant-MCHBG
- Maternal and Child Health Services FY26 Submission
- Maternal and Child Health Services FY25 Application
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant-SAPTBG
- SAPT Grant FY26 Submission
- SAPT Grant FY25 Application
- Annual Synar Report
- Community and Mental Health Services Block Grant-CMHSBG
- CMHSBG Draft Cover Letter
- CMHSBG State Plan and Application
- Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program Block Grant-LIHEAPBG
- Draft LIHEAP Detailed Model Plan
- LIHEAP Monitoring Protocol
- LIHEAP Benefit Matrix
- Community Services Block Grant-CSBG
- Community Services Block Grant State Plan
- CSBG Draft State Plan and Application
- Final 2026 Documents
- Governor's Delegation Letter
- Acting Deputy Secretary delegation letter
- Public Hearing Documents
- Newspaper Advertisement
- Joint Fiscal Office Invitation
- Block Grant Hearing Transcript
- Certification and Assurances
- General Assurances
- CMHSBG-Certification and Assurance
- LIHEAP Certification and Assurance
- MHBG-Title IX Compliance
- PHHSBG-Public Health Service Act Compliance
- SAPTBG-Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Certification and Assurance
- SAPTBG Certification Regarding Lobbying
- SSBG-Certification of Drug Free Workplace
- SSBG-Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- SSBG-Certification Regarding Lobbying
- SSBG-Certification of Debarment and Suspension
- Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA) Compliance