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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont S.8 expands Dr. Dynasaur health coverage to young adults under 26
Last action · January 14, 2025: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on FinanceSponsors: Tanya Vyhovsky and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers introduced S.8 to expand Dr. Dynasaur health coverage eligibility to all state residents under 26 years of age whose is at or below 312 percent of the , effective July 1, 2025.
Young adults between ages 21 and 25 become newly eligible for state-backed health coverage if their income does not exceed 312 percent of the federal poverty line.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Vermont residents up to 26 years of age
Young adults meeting the income threshold become eligible for health coverage under the Dr. Dynasaur program.
Secretary
The Secretary is required to make Dr. Dynasaur program coverage available to all residents up to 26 years of age meeting the income criteria.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 14, 2025SenateIntroducedRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
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