About AHS

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:
 

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.

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 in Vermont

“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.

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 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.

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:

1. Grow the economy
2. Make Vermont more affordable
3. Protect the most vulnerable
4. 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

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.