The Vermont Senate has followed the House by passing legislation that would create the first steps toward a single-payor health system, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.
The legislation, which is supported by Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin, would set up a healthcare coverage exchange and a universal health insurance program for the state. The differences in the Senate and House bills are expected to be worked out in conference committee, according to the report.
The universal insurance program has been dubbed Green Mountain Care, and would be made available to all residents of the state. The legislation creates a board that would have four years to establish the publicly funded system and its payment plan. Vermont would be the first state to develop a single-payor system.
The legislation, however, does not define specific health benefits to be covered by the plan or how it will be paid for.
Read the Bloomberg Businessweek report on Vermont healthcare.
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The legislation, which is supported by Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin, would set up a healthcare coverage exchange and a universal health insurance program for the state. The differences in the Senate and House bills are expected to be worked out in conference committee, according to the report.
The universal insurance program has been dubbed Green Mountain Care, and would be made available to all residents of the state. The legislation creates a board that would have four years to establish the publicly funded system and its payment plan. Vermont would be the first state to develop a single-payor system.
The legislation, however, does not define specific health benefits to be covered by the plan or how it will be paid for.
Read the Bloomberg Businessweek report on Vermont healthcare.
Read related articles on Vermont Healthcare:
Vermont House Passes Single-Payor Health Bill
Vermont Hospitals Oppose Planned Medicaid Cuts, Provider Tax Increase