Bill
S 126
Overview: S 126, "An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform", was signed into law (Act 68) by the Governor on June 12, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The primary
Overview: S 126, "An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform", was signed into law (Act 68) by the Governor on June 12, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to transform Vermont's health care payment and delivery systems to improve quality, access, and cost-effectiveness. The act aims to shift the state's health care system away from fee-for-service models and towards value-based, population health-focused approaches.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the Vermont Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program to coordinate and integrate care delivery
- Requires the Green Mountain Care Board to set annual health care cost growth targets and monitor performance
- Expands the use of global budgets and other alternative payment models for health care providers
- Enhances data collection and reporting requirements to support system transformation
Affected Parties and Impacts: The legislation will impact a wide range of health care stakeholders in Vermont, including patients, providers, payers, and state agencies. The reforms are intended to improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and increase equity in the state's health care system.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: S 126 was passed by the Vermont Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on June 12, 2025. The various provisions of the act will be implemented over the next several years, with the Green Mountain Care Board playing a central role in overseeing the transformation of Vermont's health care system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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