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VT S0189
Bill
AI Summary
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Hospitals must obtain approval from the Secretary of Human Services before reducing or eliminating any service, with a 60-day advance notice required to the Agency, Green Mountain Care Board, Health Care Advocate, and affected legislators
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Hospitals proposing service changes must post notice on their website, publish in local newspapers within 10 days, and conduct a public engagement process including at least one public hearing with a minimum 30-day comment period
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The Agency of Human Services reviews proposals for consistency with the Statewide Health Care Delivery Strategic Plan and community health needs assessments, and may approve only if access to care is not unduly burdened and advantages outweigh disadvantages
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Upon approval of service reductions, the Green Mountain Care Board must be notified within 5 business days to review budget impacts and may direct savings to be returned to payers or reinvested in primary care and community-based services
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The act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
An act relating to an approval process for reducing or eliminating hospital services
Last Action
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare
3/17/2026