What is This Program?
This program offers financial assistance to Vermont State employees for their elder care expenses. The funds are made available as a result of the labor/management agreement between the State and the VSEA. This initiative is the result of employee surveys and feedback on elder care and elder care assistance. This program is a pilot program and still being evaluated. Comments are most welcome.

What Kind of Elder Care is Eligible For Reimbursement?

Reimbursement will be available for State employees who spent at least $50 dollars for elder care for immediate family members who were aged 62 or older. Immediate family members are: spouse, civil union partner, parents, grandparents, siblings and in-laws.

Elder care items eligible for reimbursement include but are not limited to: respite care, Lifeline, home modification, ramp installation, safety bars, door widening, rental or purchase of medical equipment, transportation to medical appointment or needed medical services, housekeeping, etc. Items not on this list will be considered by the committee. Items not eligible for reimbursement are: nursing home care, medical/dental bills, medications and hospital bills.

Who is Eligible?**
A State employee who is :

• Employed at the time of the application
• Has finished their original probation
• Scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week

**This includes limited service employees, but does not include temporary employees or contract workers

How Will the Program Work?
Interested and eligible employees must first apply.

After receiving the application, the committee overseeing the reimbursement fund will ensure that the application meets all guidelines Funds will be dispersed on a first come, first served basis. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence.

When Should I Apply?
Completed applications can be sent in any time during the year. The last date to return completed applications for the program year is no later than December 31.

When Can I Expect a Response?
Upon receipt of a complete application, the applicant will be notified. This is not an indication of an accepted application. Questions regarding the application or its status will be sent to the applicant via email or the U.S. Postal Service.

All applicants will receive a response, and if approved a reimbursement check, within 2 months.

How Much Can I Expect to Get Back?
Reimbursements will be affected by the number of applicants. The maximum reimbursement per household per year is $250.