8 V.S.A. § 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.)