Current through L. 2024, c. 185.
Section 4089 - Services for victims of sexual assault(a) A health insurer shall not impose any co-payment or coinsurance or, to the extent permitted under federal law, deductible or other cost-sharing requirement for the sexual assault examination of a victim of alleged sexual assault for health care services associated with specific procedure codes identified in a memorandum of understanding between the health insurer and the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services.(b) As used in this section:(1) "Health insurer" shall have the same meaning as in 18 V.S.A. § 9402.(2) "Sexual assault examination" means either or both of the following:(A) a physical examination of the patient, documentation of biological and physical findings, and collection of evidence; and(B) treatment of the patient's injuries; providing care for sexually transmitted infections; assessing pregnancy risk; discussing treatment options including reproductive health services, screening for the human immunodeficiency virus, and prophylactic treatment when appropriate; and providing instructions and referrals for follow-up care.Added 2015 , No. 34, § 1, eff. 10/1/2015.