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The Vermont Senate committee has taken a significant step by advancing H611, a bill that not only protects 340B entities but also enhances Medicaid coverage and adjusts prepaid burial limits.

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Senate committee advances H611 to codify Medicaid coverage rules, protect 340B entities and adjust prepaid‑burial limits
Legislative counsel walked the committee through H611, a miscellaneous bill for the Department of Vermont Health Access that would adjust drug‑price reporting, clarify 340B protections, shift implementation dates for doula coverage to 2027, raise allowed amounts in prepaid funeral arrangements by up to $5,000, and enshrine coverage for at least one HIV PrEP/PEP drug without cost sharing.
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May 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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Vermont's committee is gearing up for major changes in healthcare and nutrition programs, setting the stage for essential assessments and new payment structures starting in FY27!

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Committee directs needs assessment on SNAP/Medicaid changes and considers primary-care case management payments for FY27
The committee reviewed language directing the Department for Children and Families and the Department for Vermont Health Access to report on needs related to HR1 changes to SNAP and Medicare requirements by Dec. 15, 2026, with quarterly updates in 2027–28; staff also presented a proposal to establish per-member-per-month primary care case management payments in FY27.
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April 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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The Vermont House just passed a significant health access bill with no recorded debate—what does this mean for the future of healthcare in the state?

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House passes bill concerning Department of Vermont Health Access
The House passed House Bill H.6 11, "an act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access," on the floor by voice vote after a third reading; no floor debate was recorded in the transcript.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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The Vermont House just voted to delay Medicaid coverage for doula services, giving agencies more time to craft an effective approval strategy—what does this mean for patients and providers?

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House amends H.611 to delay Medicaid doula coverage and approves technical DVHA changes
The Vermont House amended H.611, a technical bill for the Department of Vermont Health Access, to postpone steps needed for Medicaid doula coverage, adjust VPharm eligibility and other administrative changes; the House ordered third reading after committee recommendations and a reported lack of state fiscal impact.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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The Vermont House Appropriations Committee has just advanced a crucial bill that alters Medicaid reporting, raises funeral account limits, and delays doula coverage until 2027.

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Appropriations committee advances H.611 altering Medicaid reporting, raising funeral‑account limit and delaying doula coverage
The House Appropriations Committee voted to report H.611, a miscellaneous bill for the Department of Vermont Health Access that removes Medicaid from a state prescription‑pricing reporting requirement, raises the prepaid funeral‑account limit from $10,000 to $15,000 (subject to CMS approval), and postpones Medicaid doula coverage to 2027.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Vermont's health officials just revealed a staggering $33 million increase in Medicaid spending amidst a crucial funding swap for Planned Parenthood—what does this mean for healthcare in the state?

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DVHA tells committee of $33M midyear Medicaid increase, Planned Parenthood funding swap and several one‑time costs
Department of Vermont Health Access officials told the House Appropriations Committee Dec. 16 of a $33 million consensus update to Medicaid spending, a $1.13M general‑fund swap to replace paused federal Planned Parenthood funding, a $2.7M cloud migration request and remaining provider‑stabilization needs.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Vermont is taking a giant leap forward in healthcare innovation with its latest Health Information Technology Plan!

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Vermont Health Access updates statewide Health Information Technology Plan
The Department of Vermont Health Access submits annual Plan for Health Information Technology oversight.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM