Agency of Human Services Docket 26P032 Proposed Rule

vt-26P032: Home Health Services.

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Summary

This rule sets forth the criteria for coverage of home health services under Vermont's Medicaid program. It amends Health Care Administrative Rule 4.231 titled "Home Health Services". Amendments include, removing the requirement for prior authorization and allowing coverage when medically necessary.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

The rule, in full

424 words as published, October 07, 2026. View the original →

Vermont Secretary of State Rules Service Proposed Rules PostingsA Service of the Office of the Secretary of State Vermont.gov Feedback SOS Website APA Site Code of Vermont Rules Recent Search Rules Calendar Subscribe APA Contact Info Search Rules Deadline For Public Comment Deadline: Nov 16, 2026Please submit comments to the agency or primary contact person listed below, before the deadline. Rule Details Rule Number: 26P032 Title: Home Health Services. Type: Standard Status: Proposed Agency: Agency of Human Services Legal Authority: 3 V.S.A. § 801(b)(11); 33 V.S.A. § 1901(a)(1) Summary: This rule sets forth the criteria for coverage of home health services under Vermont's Medicaid program. It amends Health Care Administrative Rule 4.231 titled "Home Health Services". Amendments include, removing the requirement for prior authorization and allowing coverage when medically necessary. Persons Affected: Medicaid beneficiaries; Agency of Human Services including its Departments; health care providers; and health law, policy and related advocacy and community based organizations and groups including the Office of Health Care Advocate. Economic Impact: The rule does not increase or lessen an economic burden on any person or entity including no impact on the State's gross annualized budget. The changes and amendments conform the rule with current coverage criteria. Posting date: Oct 07,2026 Hearing Information Information for Hearing # 1 Hearing date: 11-09-2026 12:00 PM    Location: Waterbury State Office Complex, Ash 49, Room A213 Address: 280 State Drive City: Waterbury State: VT Zip: 05671 Hearing Notes: Also virtually via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/292032739668735?pWZoJ XADWGmlKw2ZpCI Information for Hearing # 2 Hearing date: 11-09-2026 12:00 PM    Location: Virtually via MS Teams Address: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/292032739668735?pWZoJ XADWGmlKw2ZpCI City: n/a State: VT Zip: n/a Hearing Notes: Virtually via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/292032739668735?pWZoJ XADWGmlKw2ZpCI Contact Information Information for Contact # 1 Level: Primary     Name: Ashley Berliner     Agency: Agency of Human Services     Address: 280 State Drive     City: Waterbury     State: VT     Zip: 05671-100     Telephone: 802-578-9300     Fax: 802-241-0450     Email:  Ashley.Berliner@vermont.gov             Website Address:  https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar            Information for Contact # 2 Level: Secondary     Name: Susan Coburn     Agency: Agency of Human Services     Address: 280 State Drive     City: Waterbury     State: VT     Zip: 05671-1000     Telephone: 802-578-9412     Fax: 802-241-0450     Email:  susan.coburn@vermont.gov                     Keyword Information Keywords: Home Health Services Medicaid Healthcare Administrative Rule HCAR Accessbility Policy    |    Privacy Policy A Vermont Government Website   Copyright 2026 State of Vermont   v 1.0.2

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