Injured in Vermont?

You're not alone, and help is free. Here are Vermont's official resources for injured workers — the agency that runs your claim, where to complain, free legal aid, food and 211 help, and retraining.

Vermont resources

Workers' comp agency

The state office that runs your claim.

Vermont Department of Labor — Workers' Compensation

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Complaints & ombudsman

Where to get help or complain when a claim is mishandled.

VT DOL Workers' Compensation — Injured Workers (Claims Help & Dispute Resolution)

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Free legal aid

Free or low-cost lawyers for people who qualify.

Vermont Legal Aid

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Food & 211 help

Food, housing, utilities, and crisis help near you.

Vermont 211

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Vocational rehab

Retraining and help getting back to work.

HireAbility Vermont (Vocational Rehabilitation)

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National help (works anywhere in the USA)

Benefits.gov — find benefits you qualify for Open 211.org — food, housing, and crisis help Open Social Security (SSDI & SSI) Open U.S. DOL — Office of Workers' Compensation (federal) Open OSHA — report a workplace hazard or injury Open CareerOneStop — free retraining & job help Open Feeding America — find your local food bank Open HRSA — find a free/low-cost health center Open

Federal resources

Disability income, Medicaid, SNAP, VA, and consumer protection.

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Housing & rent help

Rent, utilities, and emergency shelter programs.

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Food help

Food banks, pantries, and SNAP near you.

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