Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H 267 — An act relating to the Vermont Hospital Security Plan

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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This bill establishes the Vermont Hospital Security Plan, providing coverage for hospital health care services for Vermont residents and creating a global budget for state and individual hospitals.

  • 33 V.S.A. chapter 18, subchapter 3

    Subchapter 3. Vermont Hospital Security Plan

    A new subchapter is added to establish the Vermont Hospital Security Plan.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1841

    The purposes of this subchapter are to provide all Vermonters with access to and coverage for health care services delivered in hospitals and to provide an opportunity to reduce hospital billing processes and other unnecessary administrative costs.

    Clearly states the purposes of the Vermont Hospital Security Plan.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1843

    The Agency of Human Services or designee shall administer the Vermont Hospital Security Plan to provide Vermont residents with access to and coverage for health care services received in a hospital and for payments to hospitals for health care services provided.

    Defines the administration of the Vermont Hospital Security Plan.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1844

    Annually, the Green Mountain Care Board, in collaboration with the Secretary of Human Services, shall develop a global hospital budget for the State and individual hospital budgets for each hospital located in Vermont.

    Establishes the requirement for an annual global hospital budget.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1844(b)(1)

    The global hospital budget for the State shall serve as a spending cap within which hospital costs may be controlled, resources directed, and quality and access assured.

    Sets a spending cap for hospital costs under the global budget.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1845

    The Secretary shall negotiate with hospitals for a global hospital payment for health care services provided by the Vermont Hospital Security Plan.

    Establishes the Secretary's role in negotiating global payments to hospitals.

  • 33 V.S.A. § 1846

    The Vermont Hospital Security Trust Fund is established as a special fund for the purpose of financing health care services provided by hospitals to beneficiaries of the Vermont Hospital Security Plan.

    Creates a trust fund to finance health care services under the plan.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 9437

    is consistent with the financial parameters set by the global hospital budget established pursuant to 33 V.S.A. § 1844, to the extent applicable.

    Amends existing criteria to ensure projects align with the new global hospital budget.

  • 18 V.S.A. § 9456(c)

    be consistent with the global hospital budget established pursuant to 33 V.S.A. § 1844.

    Requires individual hospital budgets to adhere to the global budget.

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (189)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 267?
H 267 is sponsored by Francis M McFaun (Republican).
What is the current status of H 267?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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