The bill H.207, introduced by Representative Branagan, aims to enhance health insurance coverage for diabetes treatment in Vermont. It proposes to remove the provision that allows health insurers to mandate that diabetes treatment be provided by healthcare professionals under contract with the insurer. Additionally, the bill introduces a prohibition on any cost-sharing requirements for diabetes treatment, ensuring that benefits related to diabetes care are not subject to co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, or other cost-sharing measures.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the required coverage for diabetes treatment will take effect on January 1, 2026, applying to all health insurance plans issued or renewed on or after that date, but no later than January 1, 2027. This legislative change is designed to improve access to necessary diabetes care and support for individuals managing the condition.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 8-4089c