H.861 (Act 108)

An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 13, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:15 AM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Walk-through of committee bill; testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

Friday, February 16, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

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H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Walk-through

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

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

1:30 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Ali Johnson, Quality Improvement Specialist, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

Friday, March 29, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

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H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:15 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Anje Van Berckelaer, Medical Director, Battenkill Valley Health Center
Heather Stein, Associate Medical Director, Community Health Centers of Essex

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

3:15 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Rep. Alyssa Black, Chittenden-24

Friday, April 5, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

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H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

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H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Discussion and possible vote

Friday, April 12, 2024

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Introduction and Vote

Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

11:20 AM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Senate proposal of amendment walk through and straw poll

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

11:00 AM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Senate proposal of amendment

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education