The State of Vermont is the first in the nation to officially release premium details on the implementation of their insurance exchange as mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The program details released by Vermont set the stage for other states to announce their exchange offerings over the coming months.

The ACA establishes the framework and essential benefits for all insurance coverage available through the various exchanges.  All plans offered will have to incorporate the essential benefits required under the law but will be tiered to enable consumers to select their anticipated out of pocket expenses.   A bronze tier plan will cover 60% of the member's costs.   A Silver tier plan will cover 70%.   A Gold plan will cover 80%. And the Platinum will cover 90% of the anticipated average member's out of pocket expenses.

Vermont is the first state to post what those anticipated premiums will be when the program is implemented later this year.  Vermont released pricing for both Single and Family Coverage from two different insurers.   For a single coverage the Bronze plan will start at $369.90 per month.  The Silver plan will start at $440.26 per month.  The Gold will be $524.23 per month.  And finally the Platinum coverage will start at $604.17.