S.0154

An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Vermont S0154 requires health insurance and Medicaid to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases.

Vermont S0154 mandates health insurance and Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing. Biomarker testing involves analyzing a patient's tissue, blood, or other biospecimen for biomarkers, which are indicators of biological processes or responses to therapeutic interventions. The coverage applies when supported by medical and scientific evidence, including FDA approvals, drug indications, and clinical practice guidelines. The Agency of Human Services must ensure Medicaid coverage without disrupting care, and may need to amend Vermont’s Medicaid state plan for compliance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Mar 24
Current
Health Care Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

House Committee on Health Care Hearing

Apr 14

1:45 PM

House Committee on Health Care Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care

Mar 24

Senate

New Business/Third Reading

Mar 24

Senate

Read 3rd time & passed