Will sole proprietors use Vermont Health Connect as individuals or as employers? What about their family members who may also be employees?

Sole proprietors are considered individuals and will access health coverage through Vermont Health Connect accordingly. Family members who are employees will also access coverage as individuals.  If a sole proprietor has one or more employees who are not family members, he/she may sponsor employer coverage for the non-family member employees. If the sole proprietor offers coverage to all of his/her full time employees, the sole proprietor and his/her family may participate in the employer plan (assuming the employer meets all other eligibility criteria).