Health Benefits & Insurance Guidance
Navigating health insurance can be confusing — but you don’t have to do it alone. Get personalized, easy-to-understand support to help you make sense of your coverage options and benefits.
Need Help Understanding Your Health Insurance?
Guidance & Support for Vermont Individuals and Families (And Organizations Seeking to Support Staff and Communities)
How We Help
Health Insurance 101 — understand copays, deductibles, networks, and benefits
Compare plan types (Marketplace, Medicaid, employer, etc.)
Prepare for Open Enrollment and/or renewal
Learn what to ask when talking to insurers, brokers or state agencies
Identify resources for financial help or special programs
Who This Is For
People navigating changes to assistance or coverage on the Marketplace, through Medicaid or Medicare, or through group coverage
Anyone who just wants clear, unbiased help understanding their options
Vermont-based nonprofits and businesses seeking clarity and control over employee health benefits
Organizations interested in staff education
About This Service
Independent, educational, and advocacy-focused
Specialized support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including:
Benefits Plan Review & Renewal Strategy
Affordable Coverage Options for Small Teams
Budget Planning & Cost Forecasting
Board & Leadership Training
Ongoing Benefits Support (Retainer Option)
No sales or commissions — completely unbiased
Private 1:1 consultations and group workshops (in person or virtual)
Jade Christie-Maples is a Licensed Health Benefits Consultant, State of Vermont #3003955076.
Disclaimer: WellNorth Consulting provides educational and administrative support to help individuals understand their health coverage options. I am not a broker and do not sell, endorse, or recommend specific insurance plans or products. All final coverage selections and enrollments are the responsibility of the client.
The only thing I wish we had done differently is to reach out to Jade sooner!
There were so many plan options, and it was difficult to figure out what would fit our employees’ needs and our budget. We have a small team, but their needs are diverse. We were struggling to figure out what each plan covered, if they were compatible with an HSA, and which one was the best deal based on OOP Max and premium price. Jade put all our data and options into easy-to-understand charts that listed the potential exposure for staff and total cost to us. She made everything easy to understand, walked us through the differences, and helped us compare costs without feeling overwhelmed. Her guidance made a confusing process much less stressful, and we’re happy with the plan we chose. Before she ran the numbers for us this was not the plan we were leaning toward. I Highly recommend enlisting her services to anyone who needs help navigating healthcare options for small businesses. Jade really knows her stuff and is great to work with!!
— Becca Mandigo, Finance & Administration Director - VPIRG/VPIREF