H 586 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to limiting facility fees for certain hospital outpatient department services

This bill limits how much hospitals can charge for specific outpatient department services through facility fees. It directly affects hospitals in Vermont that bill patients for these services, including procedures like imaging or lab tests performed outside of inpatient stays. The key provision sets a cap on facility fees for certain outpatient services, preventing hospitals from charging excessive amounts beyond standard costs. The bill aims to reduce unexpected costs for patients receiving non-emergency outpatient care.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Daisy Berbeco
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