State Law

Vermont Statutes-Title 18-Chapter 221-Subchapter 2. Claims Processing and Contract Standards

08/25/2023 Vermont Section 9418e

Most favored nation clauses prohibited

Most Favored Nation

Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this section, no contracting entity shall do any of the following:

(1) Offer to a provider, hospital, pharmacist, or pharmacy a health care contract that includes a most favored nation clause;

(2) Enter into a health care contract with a provider, hospital, pharmacist, or pharmacy that includes a most favored nation clause; or

(3) Amend an existing health care contract previously entered into with a provider, hospital, pharmacist, or pharmacy to include a most favored nation clause.

SeeĀ https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/221/09418e