H.611

An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Sponsors: Rep. Daisy Berbeco

Last Recorded Action: 5/5/2026 - Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Health and Welfare

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

2:00 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Testimony

Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:00 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:30 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Testimony

Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

Friday, January 23, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

11:25 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Markup and Testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

2:30 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

3:00 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Vote

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

3:40 PM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Walk-through and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Introduction and Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Tess Bettler, Compass Pathways
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Logan Davidson, Legislative Director, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:50 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Stephanie Ibey, Pharmacist, Medical Drug Benefit Programs
Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, MMR
Gail Zatz, Advocate

Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Gail Zatz, Zatz and Renfrew Consulting
Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

Friday, May 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:15 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)