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VT H0848
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert North
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hospitals and hospital networks from charging facility fees for outpatient services billed using CPT evaluation and management codes or assessment and management codes
- Prohibits facility fees for all health care services delivered through telehealth
- Requires hospitals to provide written notice to patients of any applicable facility fees before delivering services that will incur such fees
- Defines "facility fee" as a charge separate from professional fees that compensates hospitals for operational expenses
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to limiting facility fees for certain outpatient services and telehealth
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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