Bill > S0030

This bill updates and reorganizes the health insurance statutes in 8 V.S.A. chapter 107, creating a comprehensive and structured approach to health insurance regulation in Vermont. The bill repeals the existing chapter and replaces it with a new, more detailed framework that covers various aspects of health insurance, including definitions, compliance with federal laws, non-discrimination provisions, and specific requirements for different types of health insurance plans. Key provisions include establishing clear definitions for health insurance terms, mandating compliance with federal laws like the Affordable Care Act and No Surprises Act, prohibiting unfair discrimination, regulating advertising practices, and setting standards for policy forms and rate filings. The bill also introduces detailed requirements for group coverage, continuation of coverage, child and dependent coverage, and specific mandated benefits such as mental health services, reproductive health care, and cancer treatments. Additionally, the legislation addresses prescription drug coverage, telemedicine services, and creates mechanisms for external review of health care service decisions. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive consumer protections, ensure transparency in health insurance practices, and align Vermont's health insurance regulations with current federal standards and best practices.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.30