Health Care Reform Legislation
Making quality and affordable health care available for all Vermonters
On May 25, 2006, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed into law Acts 190 and 191 (Acts Relating to Health Care Affordability for Vermonters). These Acts provide the foundation for Vermont’s Health Care Reform Plan, augmented by portions of Act 215 (the Fiscal Year 2007 State Appropriations Act), Act 142 (Establishing a SorryWorks! Program), and Act 153 (Safe Staffing and Quality Patient Care).
It is significant that Vermont's Health Care Reform of 2006 is the product of extensive negotiation and collaboration by the Douglas Administration, the Vermont General Assembly, and stakeholders concerned about Vermont’s health care system. Because of the multiple ideas and political agendas as part of the discussions, the final legislation was comprehensive in its breadth and significant in its potential impact on health care in Vermont. During the 2007 session the administration and the legislature worked collaboratively to pass additional legislation that clarifies and enhances some aspects of the 2006 Acts.
2006 Health Care Related Legislation:
Act 190 An Act Relating to Catamount Health
Act 191 An Act Relating to Health Care Affordability for Vermonters
Act 142 (SorryWorks!)
Act 153 (Safe Staffing and Quality Patient Care)
Act 215 (Appropriations Bill)
2007 Health Care Related Legislation
Act 70 Corrections and Clarifications to the Health Care Affordability Act of 2006
Act 71 An Act Relating to Ensuring Success in Health Care Reform
