Impacting Vermont Communities

We are the state’s only local, nonprofit health plan, providing coverage for more than one third of Vermonters. Formore than 40 years, we’ve been focused on making reliable, high-quality health care work better for our friends and neighbors across the state. Our trusted advice helps members navigate the complex health system so they can get the care they need.

We believe that building a healthy Vermont starts by rolling up our sleeves and giving back to the communities we serve every day. We are dedicated to building healthy communities through partnerships with other nonprofit organizations and through education, events, and wellness programs. We’re continuously working to strengthen Vermont’s health care system by advocating for individuals’ access to the care they need, developing innovative programs and services, and partnering with providers to improve quality and increase access to care.

Nearly 400 of us live and work here – we’re Vermonters making health care work better for Vermonters. We are proud of our meaningful impact on the communities we live in and serve.

Creating Healthy Communities

Signature Events

Throughout the year, we host our four signature Blue Sky VT Days events, all designed to encourage Vermonters to appreciate this beautiful place we live in. We encourage activities that strengthen mental and physical wellness by being active outdoors with family and friends. We have added a pay it forward component to all our events by selecting a non-profit partner who receives donations based on the virtual and in-person participation. Events include Mountain Days in the spring, Kayak Days in the summer, Apple Days in the fall, and Snow Days in the winter.

• In 2025, we hosted virtual and in-person Mountain Days events, with more than 85 participants joining the in-person hike, and many Vermonters joining the virtual challenge. We donated $5 to Vermont Parks Forever for every photo shared with us during the events.
• Our annual Kayak Days event directed over $1,200 to Camp Exclamation Point. Donations were made based on every person who shared their photo with us, highlighting their adventures with families and friends enjoying the great outdoors in Vermont.
• During Apple Days 2025, we put more than 1,500 pecks of apples in Vermonters' hands from 12 participating Vermont orchards – that’s approximately 15,000 pounds of apples that found their way into your homes and kitchens. In addition, our pay it forward program resulted in $1,740 being donated to the Vermont Food Bank.
• For Snow Days 2025, we partnered with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, donating $5 for every photo submitted of Vermonters being active outside. We were able to donate more than $2,000 to the organization.

Partnerships and Corporate Giving

It takes a village to build healthy communities. By working together with other nonprofit organizations, we can spark awareness and make impactful, lasting change for Vermonters. All this work creates a more connected and healthier Vermont. Throughout the course of each year, we support dozens of locally based nonprofit community organizations by providing financial contributions, in-kind services, and volunteer support from our employee “Blue Crew” who give their time to support these special causes.  A few programs and groups we support include:

• Girls on the Run Vermont is a nonprofit organization promoting self-esteem and healthy activity for young people who identify as women in grades 3-8. Their coaches use activities and group discussions to build social, emotional, and physical skills. We continue to be a statewide sponsor of Girls on the Run Vermont and several of our employees volunteer at Girls on the Run events and as coaches.
• Wellness Revolution is a program for those who identify as women and who want to make bicycling part of their wellness journey. Whether a beginning rider or an intermediate cyclist, Wellness Revolution helps build cycling into the lives of participants. Programs offered in various communities across the state help participants through all aspects of cycling, from basic bike maintenance and repairs to physical body conditioning and mindfulness, ultimately helping them gain confidence on the road.
• Physical activity grants provide small grants to elementary schools for creative programming ranging from swimming to developing a winter sports gear lending library.
• Vermont Caring for Children Foundation (VCCF) was created by Blue Cross VT. VCCF is a charitable nonprofit foundation to advance and improve health-related programs that benefit children and youth in Vermont. VCCF supports local non-profit community organizations through financial contributions, in-kind services, and volunteer support.

Blue Crew Volunteers

Through our Blue Crew Day of Service program, our employees receive eight hours of time off from work each year to volunteer as an individual or with a group of other employees in support of a charitable organization. Our Blue Crew volunteer team also represents Blue Cross VT at events, deepening community engagement and boosting morale. We focus our support on those events and programs that best align with our mission to positively impact the health of Vermonters.

Community Advisory Boards

We continue to support three Community Advisory Boards around the state: the Windham County Community Advisory Board, the Northeast Kingdom Community Advisory Board, and the Rutland County Community Advisory Board. These boards strengthen our connections to Vermont communities and our community board members help us to direct funding toward important programming and events that address key health concerns. These boards have proven to be fertile ground for pilot programs and mini grants that work to address the social determinants of health. 

Across our state, we strive to build health and wellness into every season. By shifting perspectives on healthy living, we build stronger, more resilient communities. Learn more about our community events and programs.