reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
18 V.S.A. § 9308
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9308. Appointment of counsel

§ 9308. Appointment of counsel|Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint counsel for the respondent, and shall notify the respondent of the name, address, and telephone number of the appointed counsel. Compensation shall be paid by the Department to counsel assigned by the court, any rule or law to the contrary notwithstanding. Counsel shall receive a copy of the petition and comprehensive evaluation and such other documents as may be received or issued by the court. Counsel shall consult with the respondent prior to the hearing and, to the maximum extent possible, explain to the respondent the meaning of the proceedings and of all relevant documents. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1979, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 187 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 1995, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2001, No. 43, § 1.)
18 V.S.A. § 9310
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9310. Powers of Commissioner as guardian

§ 9310. Powers of Commissioner as guardian|(a) The court may appoint the Commissioner guardian of the respondent if it determines that a guardian is needed to supervise and protect the respondent through the exercise of any or all of the following powers:  (1) The power to exercise general supervision over the respondent. This includes choosing or changing the residence, care, habilitation, education, and employment of the respondent and the power to approve or withhold approval of the sale or encumbrance of real property of the respondent; (2) The power to approve or withhold approval of any contract, by or in the name of the respondent; (3) The power to obtain legal advice and to commence or defend against judicial actions in the name of the respondent; (4) The power to seek, obtain, and give consent to initiation and continuation of medical and dental treatment that best promotes the health, comfort, and well-being of the respondent, or to withhold consent for initiation or continuation of treatment which does not promote the health or well-being of the respondent. In exercising this power, the Commissioner shall be guided by the wishes and preferences of the individual. Any decision to withhold or abate medical treatment for an irreversible or terminal condition shall be reviewed by the Department's ethics committee. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as giving the Commissioner authority to consent to sterilization, lobotomy, involuntary administration of psychotropic medications, surgery of the brain for the purpose of modifying behavior, or electroconvulsive therapy for the respondent.   (b) Nothing in this chapter shall give the Commissioner authority to place a person with developmental disabilities in a State hospital except pursuant to chapter 181 of this title.(c) The Commissioner shall exercise his or her supervisory authority over the respondent in a manner which is least restrictive of the person's personal freedom consistent with the respondent's need for supervision and protection. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1.)
18 V.S.A. § 9313
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9313. Duties of Commissioner when providing guardianship services

§ 9313. Duties of Commissioner when providing guardianship services|(a) When providing guardianship services to a person with developmental disabilities, the Commissioner shall maintain close contact with the person with developmental disabilities, no matter where the person is living in this State, and shall permit and encourage maximum self-reliance on the part of the person with developmental disabilities under his or her protection. The Commissioner shall permit and encourage involvement by the person with developmental disabilities, and family members, and other individuals of the person's choice in planning and decision-making.(b) In addition to the supervisory powers vested in the Commissioner by the court pursuant to section 9310 of this title, the Commissioner shall assist any person who is under guardianship to obtain those services to which the person is lawfully entitled and which the person needs in order to maximize opportunities for social and financial independence. Those services include, but are not limited to:  (1) Education services for a person with developmental disabilities who is of school age; (2) Residential services for any person with developmental disabilities who lacks adequate or appropriate housing or residential supervision; (3) Medical and dental services as needed; (4) Therapeutic and habilitative services, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, or other appropriate programs or services for any person with developmental disabilities who is in need of such training or services; (5) Counseling and social services; (6) Counseling and assistance in the use of and handling of money. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1.)
18 V.S.A. § 9314
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9314. Annual review

§ 9314. Annual review|(a) The Commissioner shall prepare an annual review of the social adjustment and progress of every person who is receiving guardianship services under this chapter. A copy of the review shall be kept on file by the Commissioner and shall be made available upon the request of the person with developmental disabilities and such other people as receive the written permission of the person or the Commissioner.(b) The Commissioner shall annually review the legal status of each person receiving services under this chapter. If the Commissioner determines that the annual review of social adjustment and progress warrants a modification or termination of guardianship services for the person, the Commissioner shall petition the Family Division of the Superior Court pursuant to section 9316 of this title for the appropriate relief. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238.)
18 V.S.A. § 9315
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9315. Review of Commissioner's decision

§ 9315. Review of Commissioner's decision|A person who is receiving services under this chapter may appeal a decision of the Commissioner in accordance with 3 V.S.A. § 3091  or by petition to the Family Division of the Superior Court. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238.)
18 V.S.A. § 9316
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9316. Modification or termination of guardianship services

§ 9316. Modification or termination of guardianship services|(a) The Commissioner shall provide guardianship services in accordance with the order of the Probate Division or Family Division of the Superior Court until termination or modification thereof by the court.(b) The Commissioner, the person with developmental disabilities, or any interested person may petition the appointing court, if it exists, or the Superior Court for the unit where the person resides to modify or terminate the judgment pursuant to which the Commissioner is providing guardianship. The petitioner, or the Commissioner as petitioner, and the respondent shall be the parties to an application to modify or terminate guardianship.(c) Notice and hearing on the petition shall proceed in the manner set forth in sections 9307-9309 of this title. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 155; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 155a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011)
18 V.S.A. § 9317
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities|§ 9317. General provision

§ 9317. General provision|The Commissioner may delegate his or her powers and duties under this chapter to staff within the Department, and may adopt, pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, rules necessary for the proper and efficient administration of this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1; 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 104.)
18 V.S.A. § 9331
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 217 - Genetic Testing|§ 9331. Definitions

§ 9331. Definitions|For purposes of this chapter:  (1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. (2) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid and "RNA" means ribonucleic acid. (3) "Employee" has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (4) "Employer" has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (5) "Employment agency" has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (6) "Genetic information" means the results of genetic testing contained in any report, interpretation, evaluation, or other record thereof. (7)(A) "Genetic testing" means a test, examination, or analysis that is diagnostic or predictive of a particular heritable disease or disorder and is of:   (i) a human chromosome or gene; (ii) human DNA or RNA; or (iii) a human genetically encoded protein.  (B) The test for human genetically encoded protein referred to in subdivision (A)(iii) of this subdivision (7) shall be generally accepted in the scientific and medical communities as being specifically determinative for the presence or absence of a mutation, alteration, or deletion of a gene or chromosome. (C) For the purposes of sections 9332 and 9333 of this title, as they apply to insurers, section 9334 of this title, and 8 V.S.A. § 4727, and notwithstanding any language in this section to the contrary, "genetic testing" does not include:  (i) a test, examination, or analysis which reports on an individual's current condition unless such a test, examination, or analysis is designed or intended to be specifically determinative for the presence or absence of a mutation, alteration, or deletion of a gene or chromosome; or (ii) a test, examination, or analysis of a human chromosome or gene, of human DNA or RNA, or of a human genetically encoded protein that is diagnostic or predictive of a particular heritable disease or disorder, if, in accordance with generally accepted standards in the medical community, the potential presence or absence of a mutation, alteration, or deletion of a gene or chromosome has already manifested itself by causing a disease, disorder, or medical condition or by symptoms highly predictive of the disease, disorder, or medical condition.   (8) "Insurance" means a policy of insurance regulated under Title 8, offered or issued in this State, including health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance policies, hospital and medical service corporation service contracts, and health maintenance organization benefit plans. (9) "Labor organization" has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (10) "Licensing agency" means a unit of State government authorized to grant, deny, renew, revoke, suspend, annul, withdraw, or amend a professional license, certification, or registration. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)
18 V.S.A. § 9332
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 217 - Genetic Testing|§ 9332. Genetic testing; limitations

§ 9332. Genetic testing; limitations|(a) No person shall be required to undergo genetic testing, except as provided in this chapter.(b) A person may be required to undergo genetic testing in connection with insurance subject to the limitations imposed under section 9334 of this title or if otherwise required by law for the following reasons:  (1) to establish parentage; (2) to determine the presence of metabolic disorders in a newborn by testing conducted pursuant to newborn screening and protocols; (3) in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution; (4) for remains identification by the chief medical examiner or designee; (5) for purposes of the State DNA Data Bank, the State DNA Database, and CODIS pursuant to 20 V.S.A. chapter 113, subchapter 4.   (c) Samples collected pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section or collected voluntarily pursuant to an agreement shall not be utilized for any purpose in connection with the State DNA Data Bank, the State DNA Database, and CODIS unless specifically authorized by 20 V.S.A. chapter 113, subchapter 4.(d) Except for the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, no genetic testing shall be performed on any individual or body parts of any individual nor shall any bodily materials be released for purposes of genetic testing without the prior written authorization and informed consent of the individual to be tested except for medical research where the identity of the subject is unknown or, if the research shall be conducted with anonymized medical information where individual identifiers are encrypted or encoded and the identity of the individual is not disclosed, or if the identity of the individual is known, where standards of protection are equal to those contained in regulations promulgated by the federal Office for Protection from Research Risk (OPRR).(e) Except for the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, any results of genetic testing or the fact that an individual has requested genetic services or undergone genetic testing shall be disclosed only pursuant to a written authorization executed by the individual tested or by a person authorized by law to act for the individual.(f) Except for the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, at the time of suggesting or requesting that an individual consent to genetic testing, the person making the suggestion or request shall advise the individual subject of the test that the results of the test:  (1) may become part of the individual's permanent medical record; and (2) may be material to the ability of the individual to obtain certain insurance benefits. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)
18 V.S.A. § 9333
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 217 - Genetic Testing|§ 9333. Genetic testing; employment; membership in a labor organization; professional licensure

§ 9333. Genetic testing; employment; membership in a labor organization; professional licensure|(a) No person shall, directly or indirectly, do any of the following as a condition of, or to affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, of membership in a labor organization, or of professional licensure, certification, or registration:  (1) use the fact that genetic counseling or testing services have been requested or that genetic testing has been performed; (2) use genetic testing results or genetic information from a person or a member of a person's family; (3) use the diagnosis of a genetic disease derived from a clinical interview and examination, but not derived from the results of a genetic test; or (4) require genetic testing.   (b) As used in this section, "employment" includes application for employment, provided that subject to the underwriting limitations of section 9334 of this title, this subsection shall not prohibit use of genetic testing results or genetic information in connection with life, disability income, or long-term care insurance provided under an employee benefit plan.(c) No person shall disclose to an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or licensing agency any genetic testing results or genetic information, that genetic services have been requested, or that genetic testing has been performed, with respect to an individual who is an employee, labor organization member, professional licensee, certificate holder, or registrant. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)
18 V.S.A. § 9334
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 217 - Genetic Testing|§ 9334. Genetic testing as a condition of insurance coverage

§ 9334. Genetic testing as a condition of insurance coverage|(a) No policy of insurance offered for delivery or issued in this State shall be underwritten or conditioned on the basis of:  (1) any requirement or agreement of the individual to undergo genetic testing; or (2) the results of genetic testing of a member of the individual's family.   (b) A violation of this section shall be considered an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance in violation of 8 V.S.A. § 4724.(c) In addition to other remedies available under the law, a person who violates this section shall be subject to the enforcement provisions available under Title 8. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)
18 V.S.A. § 9335
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 217 - Genetic Testing|§ 9335. Remedies

§ 9335. Remedies|(a) Any person who intentionally violates section 9333 or subsection 9334(a) of this chapter shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.(b) Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for civil damages, including punitive damages, equitable relief, including restraint of prohibited acts, restitution of wages or other benefits, and reinstatement, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, and other appropriate relief. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)
18 V.S.A. § 9372
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9372. Purpose

§ 9372. Purpose|It is the intent of the General Assembly to create an independent board to promote the general good of the State by:  (1) improving the health of the population; (2) reducing the per-capita rate of growth in expenditures for health services in Vermont across all payers while ensuring that access to care and quality of care are not compromised; (3) enhancing the patient and health care professional experience of care; (4) recruiting and retaining high-quality health care professionals; and (5) achieving administrative simplification in health care financing and delivery. (Added 2011, No. 48, § 3, eff. May 26, 2011.)
18 V.S.A. § 9376
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9376. Payment amounts; methods

§ 9376. Payment amounts; methods|(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure payments to health care professionals that are consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care and will permit them to provide, on a solvent basis, effective and efficient health services that are in the public interest. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to eliminate the shift of costs between the payers of health services to ensure that the amount paid to health care professionals is sufficient to enlist enough providers to ensure that health services are available to all Vermonters and are distributed equitably.(b)(1) The Board shall set reasonable rates for health care professionals, health care provider bargaining groups created pursuant to section 9409 of this title, manufacturers of prescribed products, medical supply companies, and other companies providing health services or health supplies based on methodologies pursuant to section 9375 of this title, in order to have a consistent reimbursement amount accepted by these persons. In its discretion, the Board may implement rate-setting for different groups of health care professionals over time and need not set rates for all types of health care professionals. In establishing rates, the Board may consider legitimate differences in costs among health care professionals, such as the cost of providing a specific necessary service or services that may not be available elsewhere in the State, and the need for health care professionals in particular areas of the State, particularly in underserved geographic or practice shortage areas.  (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to:  (A) limit the ability of a health care professional to accept less than the rate established in subdivision (1) of this subsection (b) from a patient without health insurance or other coverage for the service or services received; or (B) reduce or limit the covered services offered by Medicare or Medicaid.    (c) The Board shall approve payment methodologies that encourage cost-containment; provision of high-quality, evidence-based health services in an integrated setting; patient self-management; access to primary care health services for underserved individuals, populations, and areas; and healthy lifestyles. Such methodologies shall be consistent with payment reform and with evidence-based practices, and may include fee-for-service payments if the Board determines such payments to be appropriate.(d) To the extent required to avoid federal antitrust violations and in furtherance of the policy identified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall facilitate and supervise the participation of health care professionals and health care provider bargaining groups in the process described in subsection (b) of this section. (Added 2011, No. 48, § 3, eff. May 26, 2011; amended 2015, No. 54, § 8, eff. June 5, 2015.)
18 V.S.A. § 9377a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9377a. Prior authorization pilot program

§ 9377a. Prior authorization pilot program|(a) The Green Mountain Care Board shall develop and implement a pilot program or programs for the purpose of measuring the change in system costs within primary care associated with eliminating prior authorization requirements for imaging, medical procedures, prescription drugs, and home care. The program shall be designed to measure the effects of eliminating prior authorizations on provider satisfaction and on the number of requests for and expenditures on imaging, medical procedures, prescription drugs, and home care. In developing the pilot program proposal, the Board shall collaborate with health care professionals and health insurers throughout the State or regionally.(b) The Board shall submit an update regarding implementation of prior authorization pilot programs as part of its annual report under subsection 9375(d) of this title. (Added 2013, No. 79, § 40a.)
18 V.S.A. § 9378
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9378. Public process

§ 9378. Public process|The Green Mountain Care board shall provide a process for soliciting public input. The process may include receiving written comments on proposed new or amended rules or holding public hearings, or both. (Added 2011, No. 48, § 3, eff. May 26, 2011.)
18 V.S.A. § 9379
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9379. Agency cooperation

§ 9379. Agency cooperation|The Secretary of Administration shall ensure that, in accordance with State and federal privacy laws, the Green Mountain Care Board has access to data and analysis held by any Executive Branch agency which is necessary to carry out the Board's duties as described in this chapter. (Added 2011, No. 48, § 3, eff. May 26, 2011.)
18 V.S.A. § 9380
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 18 - Health|Chapter 220 - Green Mountain Care Board|§ 9380. Rules

§ 9380. Rules|The Board may adopt rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 as needed to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 2011, No. 48, § 3, eff. May 26, 2011.)