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This bill modifies Vermont's health insurance regulations for diabetes treatment by eliminating insurers' ability to require that diabetes-related prescriptions and care be provided only by professionals under their contract. The bill mandates that health insurers cover diabetes-related equipment, supplies, outpatient self-management training, and medical nutrition therapy when prescribed by legally authorized healthcare professionals. Importantly, the bill prohibits insurers from applying any dollar limits, co-payments, coinsurances, deductibles, or other cost-sharing requirements to these diabetes treatment benefits. The training and education must be provided by healthcare professionals with specialized diabetes education and management training. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to all health insurance plans as they are issued, renewed, or offered, with a final implementation deadline of January 1, 2027. This change aims to make diabetes treatment more accessible and affordable for patients by removing financial barriers and provider network restrictions.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.207