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.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Daisy Berbeco
DDemocratic
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