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VT H0521
An act relating to health insurance coverage for donated human breast milk
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Introduced
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require health insurance plans and the Dr. Dynasaur program to cover pasteurized donated human breast milk for infants under 12 months of age under certain circumstances.
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This bill requires health insurance plans in Vermont, including the Dr. Dynasaur program (a state health insurance program for children), to cover pasteurized donated human breast milk for infants under 12 months old. The bill aims to support infant nutrition by ensuring that in certain circumstances, health insurance will pay for breast milk donations from milk banks, which collect, screen, and process donated breast milk to safely provide it to infants who might not have access to their mother's milk. This coverage would help families access a nutritional resource that can be critical for infant health, particularly for premature or medically fragile infants who may require donor breast milk.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 05/21/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.521 |
BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0521/H-0521%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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