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H.482
(Act 49)
An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
House Committee on Health Care
6/9/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on
June 5, 2025
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House Committee on Health Care
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Senate 6/9/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on
June 5, 2025
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
8:30 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
8:50 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:05 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
2:00 PM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up and Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Introduction and walk-through
Rep. Alyssa Black, Reporter
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:15 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Don George, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Michael Del Trecco, President and CEO, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Judi Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:30 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up
Nancy Kane, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emerita, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Discussion and mark-up
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:35 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:10 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up and possible vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:35 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Walk-Through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:00 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Friday, May 23, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:20 AM
H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Walk-Through of Amendment and Straw-Poll
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
House Committee on Health Care
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
House Committee on Health Care
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Rep. Alyssa Black, Reporter
Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Del Trecco, President and CEO, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Judi Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Don George, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Nancy Kane, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emerita, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Committee of Conference Meetings
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An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
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Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
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Act
As Enacted (ACT 49)
Act Summary
An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2025-2026
Statute
18 V.S.A. § 9384. Reduction or reallocation of reimbursement rates; risks to health insurer solvency
18 V.S.A. § 9456. Budget review
Staff & Other Information
Print Report
Staff
Jennifer Carbee,
Deputy Chief Counsel