Vermont § 7156 - Sales practices for wellness programs
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7156 — Sales practices for wellness programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7156. Sales practices for wellness programs
- (a) A pet insurer or producer shall not market a wellness program as pet insurance. (b) If a wellness program is sold by a pet insurer or producer it shall be subject to
the following requirements: (1) The purchase of the wellness program shall not be a requirement to the purchase of
pet insurance. (2) The costs of the wellness program shall be separate and identifiable from any pet
insurance policy sold by a pet insurer or producer. (3) The terms and conditions for the wellness program shall be separate from any pet insurance
policy sold by a pet insurer or producer. (4) The products or coverages available through the wellness program shall not duplicate
products or coverages available through the pet insurance policy. (5) The advertising of the wellness program shall not be misleading and shall be in accordance
with the requirements of this subsection. (6) A pet insurer or producer shall clearly disclose the following to consumers, printed
in 12-point boldface type: (A) that wellness programs are not insurance; (B) the address and customer service telephone number of the pet insurer or producer or
broker of record; and (C) the Department of Financial Regulation’s mailing address, toll-free telephone number,
and website address. (7) Coverages included in the pet insurance policy contract described as “wellness” benefits
are insurance. (Added 2023, No. 110 (Adj. Sess.), § 28, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7156
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7156 cover?
Section 7156 ("Sales practices for wellness programs") 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 § 7156?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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