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VT S0132

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca White

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Health care sharing plans or arrangements serving Vermont residents must submit annual reports to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, beginning October 1, 2025, and by March 1 each year thereafter

  • Required reporting includes participant numbers (individuals, households, employer groups), total fees collected, percentage retained for administrative expenses, reimbursement requests submitted and approved, denial rates, and payments made to providers

  • Organizations must also disclose provider contracts, marketing materials, third-party relationships, commissions paid to insurance producers and other parties, and organizational structure including officers and directors

  • The Commissioner has 45 days to review submissions for completeness; incomplete submissions may result in administrative penalties up to $5,000 per day and cease and desist orders for continued noncompliance

  • The Commissioner must publish a summary report on the Department's website by April 1, 2026, and each October 1 thereafter, including consumer complaint information

Legislative Description

An act relating to annual reporting on health care sharing plans and arrangements

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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