Most of you are aware of the important role that Deb Richter has played in advancing health care reform in the state of Vermont, where every effort is being made to bring Vermont in compliance with the policies and goals of a single payer system. The road in that direction has been rough and challenging, but that has not stopped the dedicated advocates of reform from moving forward.
Deb Richter is a member of the nominating committee for the Green Mountain Care Board. She has asked me distribute the following notice. Many members of this list either are or know people who are highly qualified to serve on this board. Applicants do not have to be Vermonters.
This is a great opportunity for qualified, dedicated individuals to contribute to these groundbreaking efforts to advance health care justice.
GREEN MOUNTAIN CARE BOARD MEMBER
State of Vermont
The State of Vermont is seeking candidates for the independent, five-member, Green Mountain Care Board that was established by Vermont’s landmark health care health reform law. The Board consists of a full-time Chair and four members.
Vermontās health care reform law (Act 48, 2011 Session) sets out a process to move the state through several stages of health care system change leading to a publicly financed, universal health benefits program, Green Mountain Care, by 2017. When completed, the program will provide affordable access to high quality health care for all Vermonters, separate from their employment.
Board members will be exempt state employees. The Chair, who will be responsible for leading the process, will be a full time employee and will be paid $122,866. Side members will be .8 FTE (32 hours) and will be paid $81,910. Required qualifications can be found in the job description below. The Governor will make appointments to the Green Mountain Care Board by October 1, 2011 from a list of qualified candidates submitted to him by the Nominating Committee.
How to Apply
To obtain a complete job description, application form and find complete details about the application process, please visit:
http://humanresources.vermont.gov/GMCB_Search
Completed applications must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on July 11, 2011.Green Mountain Care Board Member Search:
http://humanresources.vermont.gov/GMCB_SearchGreen Mountain Care Board Member Job Description:
http://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/dhr/files/pdf/GMCB%20Job%20Description.pdfApplication for Candidates for Green Mountain Care Board:
http://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/dhr/files/pdf/APPLICATION%20FOR%20GMCB%20CANDIDATES.pdf
(Although this is not an official message from PNHP, it is being distributed nevertheless because the Vermont effort represents significant progress towards the goal of achieving health care justice for all – a goal we share with the Vermont organizers. PNHP will continue its mission of advocating for a single payer national health program, without compromise.)