2017-2018 Session
Change SessionH.639 (Act 141)
An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Rep. Elizabeth Dunn , Rep. George Till
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Rep. Lynn Batchelor , Rep. Paul Belaski , Rep. Thomas Bock , Rep. Cynthia Browning , Rep. Jessica Brumsted , Rep. Susan Buckholz , Rep. Mollie Burke , Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman , Rep. Annmarie Christensen , Rep. Kevin Christie , Rep. Brian Cina , Rep. Daniel Connor , Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas , Rep. Johannah Donovan , Rep. Rachael Fields , Rep. John Gannon , Rep. Marcia Gardner , Rep. Diana Gonzalez , Rep. Helen Head , Rep. Philip Hooper , Rep. Lori Houghton , Rep. Mary Howard , Rep. Kimberly Jessup , Rep. Ben Joseph , Rep. Kathleen Keenan , Rep. Martin LaLonde , Rep. Diane Lanpher , Rep. Gabrielle Lucke , Rep. James Masland , Rep. Ruqaiyah "Kiah" Morris , Rep. Barbara Murphy , Rep. Gary Nolan , Rep. Daniel Noyes , Rep. Jean O'Sullivan , Rep. Carol Ode , Rep. Kelly Pajala , Rep. Carolyn Partridge , Rep. Paul Poirier , Rep. Amy Sheldon , Rep. Trevor Squirrell , Rep. Valerie Stuart , Rep. Mary Sullivan , Rep. Maida Townsend , Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano , Rep. Tommy Walz , Rep. Theresa Wood , Rep. David Yacovone , Rep. Michael Yantachka
5/12/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 21, 2018
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. Elizabeth Dunn
- Rep. George Till
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Lynn Batchelor
- Rep. Paul Belaski
- Rep. Thomas Bock
- Rep. Cynthia Browning
- Rep. Jessica Brumsted
- Rep. Susan Buckholz
- Rep. Mollie Burke
- Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman
- Rep. Annmarie Christensen
- Rep. Kevin Christie
- Rep. Brian Cina
- Rep. Daniel Connor
- Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
- Rep. Johannah Donovan
- Rep. Rachael Fields
- Rep. John Gannon
- Rep. Marcia Gardner
- Rep. Diana Gonzalez
- Rep. Helen Head
- Rep. Philip Hooper
- Rep. Lori Houghton
- Rep. Mary Howard
- Rep. Kimberly Jessup
- Rep. Ben Joseph
- Rep. Kathleen Keenan
- Rep. Martin LaLonde
- Rep. Diane Lanpher
- Rep. Gabrielle Lucke
- Rep. James Masland
- Rep. Ruqaiyah "Kiah" Morris
- Rep. Barbara Murphy
- Rep. Gary Nolan
- Rep. Daniel Noyes
- Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
- Rep. Carol Ode
- Rep. Kelly Pajala
- Rep. Carolyn Partridge
- Rep. Paul Poirier
- Rep. Amy Sheldon
- Rep. Trevor Squirrell
- Rep. Valerie Stuart
- Rep. Mary Sullivan
- Rep. Maida Townsend
- Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano
- Rep. Tommy Walz
- Rep. Theresa Wood
- Rep. David Yacovone
- Rep. Michael Yantachka
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- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/12/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 21, 2018
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Detailed Status
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Roll Call History
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Thursday, March 1, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 11:20 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee discussion
Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Friday, March 2, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 9:00 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee discussion
Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 11:00 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee discussion and amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Walk thru of bill by drafter
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, April 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 10:30 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Gretchen White, Manager of Breast Imaging, UVM Medical Center
Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:15 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee Discussion
Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 26, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 8:45 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Discussed Proposed Amendment
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 26, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Health Care
- 9:50 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Update on Senate actions
Rep. Lori Houghton
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, April 26, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Sen. Claire Ayer
Thursday, May 3, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 10:45 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 3, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- 9:30 AM
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H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
David Martini, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Committee Documents
An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Health Care
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
- Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
- Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Rep. Lori Houghton
- Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
- Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
- Jenny Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
- Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Senate Committee on Finance
- Sen. Claire Ayer
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
- Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
- Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
- Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
- Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
- David Martini, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
- Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
- Gretchen White, Manager of Breast Imaging, UVM Medical Center
- Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee of Conference Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.639 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference report found for H.639 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
Act
An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services
Statutes Affected
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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| 8 V.S.A. § 4100a. Mammograms; coverage required |
