Vermont § 4059 - Coverage for civil unions
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4059 — Coverage for civil unions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4059. Coverage for civil unions
- (a) As used in this section: (1) “Dependent coverage” means family coverage or coverage for one or more persons. (2) “Party to a civil union” has the same meaning as in 15 V.S.A. § 1201. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, health insurers shall provide
dependent coverage to parties to a civil union that is equivalent to that provided
to covered individuals who are married. A health insurance policy that provides coverage
for a spouse or family member of the covered individual shall also provide the equivalent
coverage for a party to a civil union. (Recodified and amended 2025, No. 11, § 2, eff. September 1, 2025.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4059
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Section 4059 ("Coverage for civil unions") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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