Notices for Week of: October 29, 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).
Rule on Rulemaking
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P045
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of State
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed amendments to the Rule on Rulemaking include removal of the filing forms from the rule to facilitate responses to statutory changes in the APA process. The amendments also include several housekeeping changes to clarify the process.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: This rule will affect all state agencies, boards and commissions that adopt rules through the Administrative Procedures Act, and the general public.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule will have a minimal economic impact.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: November 16, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Redstone Conference Room, 26 Terrace Street Montpelier, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 23, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Louise Corliss c/o Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA), 1078 US Rte 2 Middlesex, Montpelier, VT 05633-7701 Phone: 802-828-2863 Fax: 802-828-1135 Email: website: http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/Proposed_RuleOnRulemaking.pdf
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Health Insurance Claims Administration Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P046
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule will establish a process for the creation of uniform standards for patient invoices, explanation of benefits forms, and Insurer Identification Cards.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Health insurers, health care facilities and providers, and all individuals who receive care in the health care system. The State of Vermont will be affected for all State run or funded health plans.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The economic impact of this rule is minimal. As standards are developed and implemented initial compliance with the standards may have associated costs. Initially there will be some start up expenses, which have been taken into consideration when drafting this Rule. The measurement of cost savings following implementation is difficult to calculate at this time.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: November 16, 2009 9:00 am Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration 89 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05620.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 24, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Martini BISHCA 89 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-1046
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Annual Financial Reporting
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P047
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Regulation will update existing annual financial reporting and audit requirements for insurance companies doing business in Vermont. The new regulation provides the detailed mechanism by which the Department may continue to monitor and evaluate insurance company finances for solvency. The Regulation will specifically require filing of standardized annual audited financial reports, establish auditor qualifications and independence, and require disclosure of material weaknesses and other internal financial controls by insurance companies.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Insurance companies and the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Adoption of this new rule is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the Department or other state agencies or local government. Insurers are not expected to incur any additional costs in light of the consistency of this regulation with those implemented in other states and with federal law. Exemptions in the proposed rule are available for those insurance companies that do not exceed certain minimum premium thresholds while consistency with the regulations adopted in other states will promote efficiencies for insurance company reporting.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: November 16, 2009 (11:00 am) at the Department's offices, 89 Main Street, Montpelier
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 24, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peter F. Young, Assistant General Counsel, BISHCA 89 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05620 802-828-3306
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Rule Changes to Medicaid, VHAP, Premium Assistance, and Pharmacy Programs.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P048
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
This rule has been withdrawn as of 10/21/2009 contact the agency for more information.
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Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P043
AGENCY: Department of Public Service
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Kundrath, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 (802) 828-0544.
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Rule 10.0000 Attorney Fees and Costs; Attorney Liens In Workers' Compensation Cases
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P044
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: J. Stephen Monahan, Director W.C. & Safety Div., VT Dept. of Labor PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 802-828-2138.
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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: 2010-01-21.
