H.266 (Act 108)

An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Sponsors: Rep. Theresa Wood , Rep. Peter Anthony, Rep. Erin Brady, Rep. Mari Cordes, Rep. Leslie Goldman, Rep. Lisa Hango, Rep. Robert Hooper, Rep. Mary Howard, Rep. John Killacky, Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Rep. Logan Nicoll, Rep. Daniel Noyes, Rep. Carol Ode, Rep. Avram Patt, Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Rep. Linda Sullivan, Rep. Tanya Vyhovsky, Rep. Kirk White, Rep. Dane Whitman, Rep. Michael Yantachka

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2022 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 11, 2022

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Walk-through and testimony
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Rebecca Chalmers, Steering Committee Member, Hearing Loss Association of America — Vermont Chapter
Julie Porter, Audiologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Valerie Hughes, Deaf Independence Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Testimony and committee discussion

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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
10:40 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Testimony and committee discussion, continued

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Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
1:00 PM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Committee discussion

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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Committee discussion and possible vote

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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 25, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel, testimony

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Rep. Leslie Goldman, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:15 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

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Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Julie Porter, Audiologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:30 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

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Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Rebecca Chalmers, Steering Committee Member, Hearing Loss Association of America — Vermont Chapter
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 8, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Committee discussion and possible vote

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Review of Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel