Vermont § 4079 - Abortion and abortion-related services
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4079 — Abortion and abortion-related services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4079. Abortion and abortion-related services
- (a) As used in this section, “abortion” means any medical treatment intended to induce
the termination of, or to terminate, a clinically diagnosable pregnancy except for
the purpose of producing a live birth. (b)(1) A health insurance plan shall provide coverage for abortion and abortion-related care. (2) This section shall apply to Medicaid and any other public health care assistance program
offered or administered by the State or by any subdivision or instrumentality of the
State. (c) The coverage required by this section shall not be subject to any co-payment, deductible,
coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirement or additional charge, except: (1) to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility
for a health savings account pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 223; and (2) for coverage provided by Medicaid. (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 § 4079
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4079 cover?
Section 4079 ("Abortion and abortion-related services") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 4079?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 4079 apply to my situation?
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