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VT H0848
VT H0848An act relating to limiting facility fees for certain outpatient services and telehealth
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to prohibit hospitals and hospital networks from charging a facility fee for certain categories of outpatient services and services delivered through telehealth. It would also require hospitals to provide written notice to patients before delivering services that will incur facility fees.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to limit facility fees, which are extra charges hospitals or hospital networks add to bills for operational expenses, separate from the actual medical service cost, for certain outpatient and telehealth services. Specifically, it prohibits these fees for outpatient hospital services that use standard evaluation and management codes, and for any healthcare services provided through telehealth, which is defined as healthcare delivered remotely using technology. Additionally, hospitals must now provide patients with written notice before any service that will incur a facility fee is rendered.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Robert North (R)*,
Gregory Burtt (R),
Wendy Critchlow (D),
Penny Demar (R),
Karen Lueders (D),
Topper McFaun (R),
Debra Powers (R),
Michael Tagliavia (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.848 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0848/H-0848%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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