The bill S.8, introduced by Senators Vyhovsky, Gulick, Watson, and White, aims to expand eligibility for the Dr. Dynasaur program, which provides health coverage to young Vermonters. Specifically, it proposes to extend coverage to all Vermont residents under the age of 26 who have a modified adjusted gross income at or below 312 percent of the federal poverty level. This change is intended to enhance access to healthcare for young adults in the state.

To implement this expansion, the bill amends Section 1901 of Title 33 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, adding new provisions that specify the eligibility criteria for the Dr. Dynasaur program. The new legal language clarifies that coverage will be available in accordance with federal Medicaid and SCHIP guidelines. Additionally, the bill establishes an effective date of July 1, 2025, for these changes to take effect.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 33-1901