Bill > H0184

This bill proposes to establish a community health center pilot program by appropriating $500,000 to the Department of Health. The primary goal is to provide grants that support the development of health and wellness programming specifically targeted at marginalized communities experiencing health disparities. A key requirement of the program is that the Department of Health must seek and consider input from the Health Equity Advisory Commission when creating and administering the pilot program. The term "health disparities" refers to significant differences in health outcomes between different population groups, often based on factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. By establishing this pilot program, the bill aims to address systemic health inequities and improve access to healthcare services for underserved populations. The involvement of the Health Equity Advisory Commission suggests a thoughtful, collaborative approach to designing interventions that can effectively meet the unique health needs of marginalized communities.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.184