Notices for Week of: January 15, 2009
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Eliminating Adult Chiropractic Coverage in Medicaid and the Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09PE01
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: This bulletin implements an emergency rule to eliminate services from a chiropractor for adults in Medicaid and the Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP). This returns the rules to their status prior to July 1 2008, when these services began to be covered. These services are optional according to federal law, so their elimination is allowable within the boundaries of federal law. This action is being taken because of the extreme fiscal crisis in the state, creating imminent peril to public health and welfare. Immediate elimination of this benefit has been agreed to by the Administration and the Joint Fiscal Committee of the Vermont legislature, and was approved by the Joint Fiscal Committee on December 19, 2008.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Beneficiaries, chiropractors, advocates, health care ombudsman.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This change is anticipated to save $193,000 in general fund dollars.
Note: the day of the week for the hearing was incorrect and has been corrected as of 1/20/2009
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:00 at the Office of Vermont Health Access Conference Room, 312 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: January 30, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Esther Perelman Office of Vermont Health Access 312 Hurricane Lane, Suite 201, Williston VT 05495 (802)879-5903.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
This page was last updated on: 2009-12-11.
