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Paying for care in Vermont

Respite care for family caregivers in Vermont

Yes. In Vermont, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Care Services (Choices for Care) and Dementia Respite Grants and National Family Caregiver Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Choices for Care

How to apply

For an application or questions about financial eligibility, call the Department of Vermont Health Access and tell the agent your questions are about "Long-Term Care Medicaid", or apply online at dvha.vermont.gov/members. For questions about clinical eligibility, call your local Long-Term Care Clinical Coordinator nurse at 1-802-241-0294.

Source: Choices for Care Options At-A-Glance (Vermont DAIL, updated 9/8/2025)Checked

Phone

1-802-476-0100 (toll-free 1-833-840-0061)

Department of Vermont Health Access, for applications and financial eligibility.

Source: Choices for Care Options At-A-Glance (Vermont DAIL, updated 9/8/2025)Checked

Consumer or surrogate-directed option

How to apply

A case manager from the local Area Agency on Aging helps you build a home-based plan. Care may come from a certified home health or home care agency or, if you are eligible, you may hire your own caregivers through the consumer or surrogate-directed option.

Source: Choices for Care Options At-A-Glance (Vermont DAIL, updated 9/8/2025)Checked

Respite Care Services (Choices for Care)

How to apply

Respite is part of the home-based plan a case manager from your local Area Agency on Aging helps you put together. To apply for Choices for Care, contact the Department of Vermont Health Access at 1-802-476-0100 (toll-free 1-833-840-0061).

Source: Choices for Care Options At-A-Glance (Vermont DAIL, updated 9/8/2025)Checked

Dementia Respite Grants and National Family Caregiver Program

How to apply

Both programs are managed by Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging. Contact the Area Agency on Aging for your area.

Source: Dementia Care & Family Caregiver Support (Vermont DAIL, Adult Services Division)Checked

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