Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Room 17

Friday, February 14, 2025

9:00 AM

H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Introduction

• Representative Alyssa Black, Sponsor

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H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Walk-through

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
• Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
• Jordan Estey, V.P. Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
• Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation

9:50 AM

H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Vote

10:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

• Dr. Timothy Fisher, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMass-Chan Medical School/ Baystate Medical Center

10:30 AM

S.33 - An act relating to establishing a pilot for community nurse programs serving aging Vermonters

Introduction

• Senator Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

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S.33 - An act relating to establishing a pilot for community nurse programs serving aging Vermonters

Walk-through

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:50 AM

S.42 - An act relating to implementing the Restaurant Meals Program

Introduction

• Senator Ruth Hardy, Sponsor

11:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to implementing the Restaurant Meals Program

Walk-through

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative

Parent advocates

• Laurie Mumley, Parent Advocate, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
• Marla McQuiston, Parent Advocate, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative

11:30 AM

Senate Floor