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2025 Vermont Snapshot
The Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were selected […]
Read MoreVermont Exempts Birthing Centers from Certificate of Need Process
Vermont has passed legislation exempting Birthing Centers from the state’s Certificate of Need process, reports the Burlington Free Press. The Certificate of Need process requires that health care entities gain state approval before constructing new facilities or increasing the number of beds in certain circumstances. The bill is intended to remove this barrier to the construction of […]
Read MoreNew Legislation Allowing Hospital Rate Cuts To Prevent Insurer Insolvency
The Green Mountain Care Board now has authority to lower hospital reimbursement rates if an insurer is at risk of insolvency, reports Becker’s Payer Issues. The new law allows the board to act when an insurer’s financial condition threatens its ability to pay claims. This measure aims to protect consumers by maintaining the stability of […]
Read MoreVermont
The Health Care Value Hub’s 2026 Health Care Affordability State Policy Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders with a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The Snapshot explores policies impacting health care affordability across four domains: Policies were selected based on whether they have the potential to impact health care affordability or access to […]
Read MoreVermont Snapshot 2024
The 2024 Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were […]
Read MoreVermont Authorizes Prescription Drug Affordability Program Review
Vermont passed legislation directing the Green Mountain Care Board to explore and create a plan to regulate the cost of prescription drugs in the state, reports VT Digger. The board will review of options for cost regulation, including Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) in other states, the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, and other programs. The […]
Read MoreVermont Eliminates Prior Authorization for Select Primary Care Services
Vermont has eliminated prior authorization for select primary care services in state-regulated plans, according to Vermont Public. The legislation allows primary care physicians to order tests and certain medications for their patients without first seeking prior authorization from insurance companies.
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