Vermont Benefits Portals for Seniors

Written & Reviewed by

Analic Mata-Murray

Analic Mata-Murray

Managing Editor

Yolanda Taylor

Yolanda Taylor

Senior Healthcare Editor

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Bottom Line: Vermont does not use one single portal for every senior benefit. For food help, heating help, and other basic-needs programs, most older adults should start with myBenefits. For health coverage, especially if you are age 65 or older, blind, disabled, or need help with Medicare costs, you usually need Vermont Health Connect, Green Mountain Care, or Vermont’s state sign-in at my.vermont.gov.

If you pick the wrong Vermont portal, you can lose time. That matters because the state’s own forms warn that unfinished myBenefits applications are deleted after 30 days, and if you send some DCF documents after 4:30 PM, on a weekend, or on a holiday, the filing date becomes the next business day.

Emergency help now

  • No food, no heat, or a benefits deadline is today: call the DCF Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151 right now, or if you are age 60 or older call Vermont’s Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
  • You may lose health coverage, got a shutoff-style health notice, or cannot get through identity checks: call Vermont Health Connect at 1-855-899-9600 or Green Mountain Care at 1-800-250-8427.
  • You think a website or caller is fake: stop entering information and call the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation at 1-800-964-1784 after reading the state’s health insurance scam alert.

Quick help

What this type of help actually looks like in Vermont

Start with the right front door: Vermont splits senior benefits across agencies. The Department for Children and Families (DCF) Economic Services Division runs myBenefits for food, fuel, and some cash-style supports. The Department of Vermont Health Access runs health coverage through Vermont Health Connect and Green Mountain Care. The Agency of Human Services (AHS) uploader is the state’s secure document drop-off point for many of those programs.

Vermont is not county-run: many seniors expect a county welfare office model. Vermont does not work that way. The current DCF benefits application says the state has 12 district offices statewide, plus centralized phone support.

Utility territory matters here: regular Fuel Assistance goes through DCF, but some utility discounts depend on whether your home is served by Green Mountain Power or Vermont Gas. That is a real Vermont difference, not a generic national rule.

Quick facts

  • Best immediate takeaway: use myBenefits for 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, and Essential Person, but use health coverage systems for Medicaid and insurance.
  • One major rule: if you send DCF documents after 4:30 PM or on a weekend or holiday, the filing date becomes the next business day.
  • One realistic obstacle: Vermont still relies heavily on mailed notices, interviews, and document requests even when you start online.
  • One useful fact: if you are age 60 or disabled, the current DCF interim report reminds you to report more than $35 a month in out-of-pocket medical expenses because that may raise your 3SquaresVT benefit.
  • Best next step: gather your ID, income proof, Social Security or pension letters, bank balance information, and utility bills before you log in.

Who qualifies in plain language

You do not qualify just because you are older. In Vermont, each program has its own rules for residency, income, household size, and sometimes resources.

  • 3SquaresVT: Vermont’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food help.
  • Fuel Assistance: help with home heating costs.
  • Essential Person: help paying for essential live-in care at home, which can matter for frail older adults.
  • Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled: for Vermonters age 65 or older, or who are blind or disabled.
  • Medicare Savings Program: help with Medicare costs for some low-income people.

If you are a caregiver helping a parent, Vermont’s current DCF application also explains how to name an authorized representative, alternate reporter, or alternate payee. That matters because it can let the state talk to you and, in some cases, send you copies of notices.

The official benefits portal seniors should use in this state

For most Vermont seniors seeking food or heating help, the official state portal is myBenefits. That is the quickest online front door for DCF Economic Services programs.

But myBenefits is not enough for health coverage. If the senior needs Medicaid, a Marketplace plan, Medicare cost help, or long-term care Medicaid, use Vermont Health Connect, Green Mountain Care, or Vermont’s newer state sign-in at my.vermont.gov, depending on the case.

Need Official Vermont portal or path What it handles Best phone backup
Food, heating help, basic household support myBenefits 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, Essential Person, Reach Up 1-800-479-6151
Send requested proof for DCF or some utility discount cases AHS Document Uploader Economic Services documents; Green Mountain Power or Vermont Gas energy-assistance documents 1-800-479-6151 or 1-800-775-0516
Marketplace plan, under-65 Medicaid, family health coverage Vermont Health Connect Qualified Health Plans, some Medicaid pathways, reporting changes, local assister help 1-855-899-9600
Medicaid if age 65+, blind, disabled, or help with Medicare costs Green Mountain Care / DVHA apply path and my.vermont.gov Aged/blind/disabled Medicaid and related Medicare cost-help pathways 1-800-250-8427
Utility discount if you are with Green Mountain Power or Vermont Gas energyhelp.vt.gov Utility-specific energy discount help 1-800-775-0516

What programs a senior can apply for through the portal

On myBenefits, Vermont seniors can use one online application for the programs listed on the state’s current Form 202:

  • 3SquaresVT: food assistance.
  • Fuel Assistance: help heating your home.
  • Essential Person: help paying for essential live-in care at home.
  • Reach Up: mainly for households with dependent children, so it is less common for retirees but still part of the same portal.

On Vermont’s health coverage side, seniors may need a different path for:

  • Qualified Health Plans: Marketplace health insurance through Vermont Health Connect.
  • Medicaid for adults under 65: also through Vermont Health Connect workflows.
  • Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled: through DVHA/Green Mountain Care and the state’s online aged/blind/disabled workflow.
  • Long-Term Care Medicaid: often handled by paper form and phone support rather than a normal Marketplace-style screen.

Best Vermont programs, pathways, and portal options

myBenefits for 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, and Essential Person

AHS Document Uploader for proof documents

  • What it is: Vermont’s secure document upload site at ahsuploader.vermont.gov.
  • Who can get it or use it: applicants and current recipients who need to send requested proof to Economic Services or health programs.
  • How it helps: you can send clear phone photos or, even better, a PDF instead of mailing papers.
  • How to apply or use it: for DCF benefits, choose Economic Services; for health, choose Healthcare or Long Term Care, following the state’s Economic Services uploader guide and Vermont Health Connect’s health uploader guide.
  • What to gather or know first: if you already have a myBenefits account, the state says you should use the same email and password for the Economic Services uploader; do not create a second account unless staff tells you to.

Vermont Health Connect for Marketplace health coverage

  • What it is: Vermont’s official state-based health insurance marketplace run by the Department of Vermont Health Access.
  • Who can get it or use it: people shopping for a Qualified Health Plan or using the state Marketplace for certain health coverage tasks.
  • How it helps: it lets Vermonters apply online, by phone, or with a certified local assister.
  • How to apply or use it: start at VermontHealthConnect.gov or call 1-855-899-9600.
  • What to gather or know first: Vermont Health Connect’s own account guide says first-time users need an account and may have to complete federal identity verification. If the system cannot verify you, call before you keep retrying.

Green Mountain Care and the 65+ Medicaid path

  • What it is: the state’s health coverage support path for many older adults who need Medicaid because they are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
  • Who can get it or use it: seniors applying for aged/blind/disabled Medicaid or related Medicare cost-help programs.
  • How it helps: it puts you into the right doorway instead of the wrong Marketplace screen.
  • How to apply or use it: start from DVHA’s apply page, call 1-800-250-8427, or use Vermont’s single sign-on at my.vermont.gov if your notice directs you there.
  • What to gather or know first: if you are applying for Long-Term Care Medicaid, Vermont’s health application materials say to call customer service and ask for the 202LTC application instead of assuming the standard online health application is the right form.

Senior Helpline and local in-person help

  • What it is: Vermont’s statewide aging-network front door at 1-800-642-5119.
  • Who can get it or use it: adults age 60 and older, caregivers, and adult children helping a senior.
  • How it helps: the Area Agencies on Aging and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program use this helpline to connect seniors with local help.
  • How to apply or use it: call 1-800-642-5119 or start at Vermont4A.
  • What to gather or know first: keep the senior’s full name, date of birth, town, current benefit letters, and any deadline notice nearby before you call.

How to create an account step by step

For myBenefits

  1. Type myBenefits.vt.gov into your browser yourself. Do not trust a sponsored ad.
  2. Choose the create-account or sign-up option.
  3. Use an email address you check often and write your password down on paper.
  4. Keep that same email and password, because Vermont’s Economic Services uploader uses the same login.
  5. If you get stuck, stop and call 1-800-479-6151 before making a second account.

For Vermont Health Connect

  1. Go to VermontHealthConnect.gov and click Log In.
  2. On the sign-in screen, click the register link.
  3. Enter your personal information and create your username and password.
  4. Open the confirmation email and return to sign in.
  5. Complete the identity-check step Vermont Health Connect says is required by federal law.
  6. If the identity check fails, call 1-855-899-9600. Vermont’s official account guide says to call instead of guessing.

For Vermont’s 65+ Medicaid and my.vermont.gov path

  1. Start from DVHA’s apply page or directly at my.vermont.gov.
  2. Create a Vermont single sign-on account if you do not already have one.
  3. If the state sends you to ID.vermont.gov, complete identity proofing there.
  4. If you cannot get past identity proofing, call 1-800-250-8427 or 1-855-899-9600 before you keep trying random screens.

How seniors can upload proof documents

For DCF benefits like 3SquaresVT and Fuel Assistance:

  1. Take clear pictures or make one PDF. Vermont says PDF is preferred.
  2. Go to ahsuploader.vermont.gov.
  3. Log in. If you already use myBenefits, use that same login for Economic Services.
  4. Choose Economic Services.
  5. Choose the right track: 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, Fuel Assistance, or Essential Person, or the energy-assistance option for Green Mountain Power or Vermont Gas.
  6. Upload the files and click Finish and submit.
  7. Wait 5 business days, then call 1-800-479-6151 if you need confirmation.

For health coverage documents:

  1. Use the same AHS uploader.
  2. If this is your first health upload, create the uploader account first.
  3. Choose Healthcare and then the correct program, or choose Long Term Care if that is what you were asked to send.
  4. If you are uploading long-term care papers for someone else, Vermont’s guide says you must upload your authorized representative document every time.
  5. Wait 5 business days, then call 1-855-899-9600.

Important: DCF’s current interim report says the uploader is only for requested documents. Do not use it as a message system.

How to renew benefits online

Be careful here: Vermont is not fully “click a button and renew” for every case.

For DCF programs, the state still often uses mailed renewal packets or an interim report. The current interim report form says it must be received by the 5th or benefits will end. You can send the form and proof back by mail, with the barcoded return envelope, or with the online uploader.

For health coverage, follow the exact notice you receive. Vermont has been moving more aged/blind/disabled Medicaid work into the my.vermont.gov sign-in path, while Vermont Health Connect still handles Marketplace functions and some other health coverage changes. If the renewal letter is not clear, call before the deadline instead of guessing.

How to check application status

The most reliable Vermont answer is still often by phone.

  • For myBenefits cases: log in to your account and review any notices or case updates that appear there, but if you uploaded proof or are waiting on an interview, call 1-800-479-6151.
  • For health coverage: sign in to Vermont Health Connect or your state sign-in if that is the program you use, but do not ignore paper mail. Vermont still sends important notices by mail.
  • After an upload: Vermont’s own uploader guides say to wait 5 business days before calling to confirm receipt.

What to do if a senior forgets login information

  • myBenefits or the DCF uploader: try the recovery tools on the sign-in page if available. If the senior changed email addresses, is locked out, or accidentally created duplicate accounts, call 1-800-479-6151.
  • Vermont Health Connect: use the sign-in page’s Forgot Password option, or call 1-855-899-9600. Vermont’s official sign-on pages show a password reset path, and the state’s account guide tells users to call if identity verification fails.
  • my.vermont.gov: use Vermont’s forgot-password page. If identity proofing blocks access, go through ID.vermont.gov if prompted, or call the health coverage support line tied to the case.

How to avoid fake websites and scams

Scam prevention matters more in Vermont’s health system than many people realize. The state has warned about fake “Obamacare,” “ACA compliant,” and “minimum essential coverage” websites that are not real Vermont Marketplace plans.

When seniors should apply online vs by phone vs in person

Situation Best method Why this works best in Vermont
Simple 3SquaresVT or Fuel Assistance application, email ready, documents ready Online DCF says online is the quickest way for the state to receive the application.
No heat, no food, deadline today, or portal is down Phone first Filing dates matter, and after-hours filing rules can cost time.
Age 65+, disabled, or needs Medicare cost help Phone or guided online help The right health doorway matters. Starting in the wrong portal causes delays.
Long-Term Care Medicaid, nursing home, spousal assets, power of attorney Phone or in person These cases often need the 202LTC paper path or extra forms.
No computer, poor internet, vision problems, or trouble reading screens Phone or local help Vermont has a Senior Helpline, DCF district offices, and local assisters.

What documents to scan or upload before starting

Printable checklist before a senior starts an online application:

  • ☐ Photo ID if available. Vermont says a photo ID is preferred but not required.
  • ☐ Social Security numbers for all people applying.
  • ☐ Social Security award letter, pension statement, veteran’s benefit letter, or other income proof.
  • ☐ Pay stubs or self-employment records if anyone in the household still works.
  • ☐ Bank balance or resource records if the program asks for them.
  • ☐ Utility and heating bills.
  • ☐ Rent or mortgage amount.
  • ☐ Medicare card and any other health insurance cards.
  • ☐ Immigration papers if they apply to the person seeking benefits.
  • ☐ Guardianship, power of attorney, or authorized representative paperwork if an adult child is helping.
  • ☐ A list of monthly medical expenses. For 3SquaresVT, the state says older adults or disabled adults may get a higher benefit when they report over $35 per month in out-of-pocket medical costs.

Common portal problems older adults face

  • Identity proofing failure: common with health coverage accounts, especially when credit records or address history do not match.
  • Duplicate accounts: older adults sometimes create a second account instead of recovering the first one.
  • Uploads that never seem to show up: Vermont tells users to wait 5 business days and then call.
  • Blurry phone pictures: readable PDFs are safer than dark or cut-off photos.
  • Missed interviews: the current DCF application says 3SquaresVT and Reach Up require an interview before a decision can be made.

Where to get help using the portal

For myBenefits and DCF cases: call the Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151, fax documents to 802-241-0460 if needed, or use the district office finder.

For health coverage: call Vermont Health Connect at 1-855-899-9600, Green Mountain Care at 1-800-250-8427, or find a county-based certified helper with the official Vermont Health Connect assister finder.

For seniors who want a person, not a portal: call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119. This is often the best first call for older Vermonters who need local, patient help.

Best local office to call if the online system fails

For DCF benefits, call the statewide Benefits Service Center first: 1-800-479-6151. In Vermont, that is usually faster than guessing which field office to visit. If you need in-person help, ask for the nearest of the state’s 12 district offices.

For health coverage, call the right statewide line first: Vermont Health Connect at 1-855-899-9600 or Green Mountain Care at 1-800-250-8427. If the health portal problem turns into a billing, denial, or access issue, call the Office of the Health Care Advocate at 1-800-917-7787.

How to apply or use the portal without wasting time

  • Pick the right Vermont doorway first: myBenefits for food and fuel; health portals for Medicaid and insurance.
  • Gather documents before you log in: Vermont asks for more proof than many people expect.
  • Apply early in the day: after-hours filing rules can shift your official date.
  • Submit the minimum if you must: DCF’s instructions say you can at least get the process started with your name, address, and electronic signature, then finish quickly after.
  • Use PDF when possible: it is cleaner and easier for caseworkers to read.
  • Take screenshots: save the date, time, and any confirmation number.
  • Watch the mail: Vermont still sends important notices on paper.
  • If you are helping a parent, do the permission forms early: that prevents “we can’t talk to you” problems later.

Reality checks

  • Mail still matters: a senior can apply online and still lose benefits by missing a paper notice.

  • Uploads are not instant: Vermont’s own guides say to allow 5 business days.

  • Renewals are not always fully digital: DCF still relies on mailed interim reports and signed forms in many cases.

  • Wrong portal equals delay: a 70-year-old applying for Medicaid and Medicare help should not assume myBenefits is the right place.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Starting in myBenefits when the real issue is Medicaid or Medicare cost help.
  • Waiting until Friday evening to upload proof.
  • Uploading unreadable photos.
  • Ignoring the interview request for 3SquaresVT.
  • Creating duplicate accounts instead of resetting the first one.
  • Using a fake search result instead of typing the official website yourself.
  • Forgetting to report medical expenses if you are over 60 or disabled and applying for 3SquaresVT.

Best options by need

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

  • Ask exactly what is missing: request the missing proof list, the deadline, and where Vermont wants it sent.
  • Re-send proof the safe way: upload it, fax it, or hand-deliver it, then save a copy and the date.
  • If DCF denied or stopped benefits: the current application says you can start the fair-hearing process by calling 1-800-479-6151. The form also lists the Human Services Board and DCF appeal contacts.
  • If the health system denied or mishandled coverage: call the Office of the Health Care Advocate at 1-800-917-7787. That office helps with Vermont Health Connect, bills, complaints, and access problems.
  • If the portal is still broken: use paper or in-person options the same day so you do not lose time.

Plan B and backup options

  • Paper application: request it by phone or print the current DCF Form 202.
  • Mail path for DCF: DCF Economic Services Division, Application and Document Processing Center, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1500.
  • Fax path for DCF proof: 802-241-0460.
  • Local health enrollment help: use the official assister finder.
  • General local help: use Vermont 211 by dialing 2-1-1.

Local resources

  • DCF Benefits Service Center: 1-800-479-6151
  • DCF district office finder: find your district office
  • Vermont Health Connect: 1-855-899-9600
  • Green Mountain Care Customer Support: 1-800-250-8427
  • Senior Helpline / Area Agencies on Aging / SHIP: 1-800-642-5119
  • Office of the Health Care Advocate: 1-800-917-7787
  • Vermont Legal Aid for immigration and public-benefit questions before applying: 1-800-889-2047
  • Vermont 211: vermont211.org or dial 2-1-1
  • Department of Financial Regulation consumer help: 1-800-964-1784

Regional aging agencies: Age Well 1-802-865-0360, Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 1-802-748-5182, Central Vermont Council on Aging 1-877-379-2600, Senior Solutions 1-866-673-8376, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging 1-802-786-5990. If you do not know which one serves you, call the statewide Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.

Diverse communities

Seniors with disabilities

The DCF application says people with a physical or mental condition that substantially limits a major life activity may ask for reasonable accommodations by calling 1-800-479-6151. Green Mountain Care materials also say members can get free interpreter services and alternative formats. Deaf or hard-of-hearing callers can use 711.

Immigrant and refugee seniors

DCF’s current application warns that benefits can affect immigration issues for some people and tells applicants with questions to call Vermont Legal Aid at 1-800-889-2047 before applying. On the health side, Vermont also has an Immigrant Health Insurance Plan for some residents who cannot get regular Medicaid.

Rural seniors with limited internet access

Rural Vermonters do not have to finish everything online. You can call, mail, fax, use a district office, work with a local health assister, or call the Senior Helpline for help finding the nearest person who can sit down with you.

Frequently asked questions about Vermont benefits portals

Is myBenefits the only Vermont benefits portal a senior needs?

No. myBenefits is the main portal for DCF basic-needs programs like 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, Reach Up, and Essential Person. But health coverage is handled separately through Vermont Health Connect, Green Mountain Care, and in some 65+ or disabled Medicaid cases through my.vermont.gov. Vermont is a multi-portal state, and that is the first thing most seniors need to know.

What can a Vermont senior apply for on myBenefits?

The state’s current DCF benefits application shows that one myBenefits application can be used for 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, Essential Person, and Reach Up. For most older adults, the most important ones are 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, and Essential Person. If the senior needs Medicaid or Marketplace health insurance, switch to the health coverage system instead.

Can a Vermont senior age 65 or older apply for Medicaid online?

Often yes, but the right doorway matters. Vermont has an aged/blind/disabled Medicaid online path connected to the state’s sign-in system at my.vermont.gov, and Green Mountain Care is the safest place to start if you are unsure. If the senior needs long-term care Medicaid, nursing-home coverage, or has complicated spouse/resource issues, it is usually smarter to call first and ask about the right paper form.

How do I upload proof documents in Vermont?

Use the secure Agency of Human Services uploader. For DCF programs, choose Economic Services; for health coverage, choose Healthcare or Long Term Care. Vermont’s uploader guides say PDFs are preferred, and they tell applicants to wait 5 business days and then call if they need to confirm receipt. If you already have a myBenefits account, Vermont says you should use the same login for Economic Services uploads.

Can I renew Vermont benefits online?

Sometimes, but not always in the way people expect. DCF still relies heavily on mailed interim reports and renewal forms, and the current interim report says it must be received by the 5th or benefits end. For health coverage, follow the exact renewal notice you get. If the notice is confusing, call the support line before the deadline instead of assuming the portal will handle everything automatically.

What if I forget my login or get locked out?

Use the sign-in page’s recovery tools first. For my.vermont.gov, Vermont has a dedicated forgot-password page. For Vermont Health Connect, use the password reset option or call 1-855-899-9600. For myBenefits or the DCF uploader, call 1-800-479-6151 if the senior’s email changed, the account seems duplicated, or the portal will not let you recover access.

Who can help me in person in Vermont if the portal stops working?

For DCF benefits, use the district office finder or call the Benefits Service Center. For health coverage, use Vermont Health Connect’s local assister finder. Seniors can also call the statewide Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119, and health coverage disputes can go to the Office of the Health Care Advocate at 1-800-917-7787.

How do I avoid fake Vermont benefits websites?

Type the official web address yourself and avoid sponsored ads. Use only real Vermont domains like myBenefits.vt.gov, VermontHealthConnect.gov, my.vermont.gov, and ahsuploader.vermont.gov. If a stranger calls asking for your Social Security number, card number, or bank details to “activate” coverage, stop and verify with the state. Vermont’s scam alert says to call the Vermont Health Connect line or DFR if something feels wrong.

Resumen en español

Vermont no usa un solo portal para todos los beneficios de las personas mayores. Para ayuda con comida, calefacción y algunos programas básicos, la mayoría de los adultos mayores debe empezar en myBenefits. Para seguro médico, Medicaid o ayuda con costos de Medicare, muchas personas tendrán que usar Vermont Health Connect, Green Mountain Care o my.vermont.gov.

Si necesita enviar documentos, use el cargador seguro del estado en ahsuploader.vermont.gov. Si tiene 60 años o más y quiere hablar con una persona local, llame a la Senior Helpline al 1-800-642-5119. Si tiene problemas con seguro médico, facturas o denegaciones, puede llamar a la Office of the Health Care Advocate al 1-800-917-7787. Si un sitio web o una llamada parece falsa, no entregue información personal y llame al Departamento de Regulación Financiera al 1-800-964-1784.

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Analic Mata-Murray

Analic Mata-Murray

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Analic Mata-Murray holds a Communications degree with a focus on Journalism and Advertising from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. With over 11 years of experience as a volunteer translator for The Salvation Army, she has helped Spanish-speaking communities access critical resources and navigate poverty alleviation programs.

As Managing Editor at Grants for Seniors, Analic oversees all content to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Her bilingual expertise allows her to create and review content in both English and Spanish, specializing in community resources, housing assistance, and emergency aid programs.

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Yolanda Taylor is a Senior Healthcare Editor with over six years of clinical experience as a medical assistant in diverse healthcare settings, including OB/GYN, family medicine, and specialty clinics. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at California State University, Sacramento.

At Grants for Seniors, Yolanda oversees healthcare-related content, ensuring medical accuracy and accessibility. Her clinical background allows her to translate complex medical terminology into clear guidance for seniors navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and dental care options. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and holds Lay Counselor certification and CPR/BLS certification.