8 V.S.A. § 4083: Services for victims of sexual assault

(a) As used in this section, “sexual assault examination” means either or both of the following:

(1) a physical examination of the patient, documentation of biological and physical findings, and collection of evidence; and

(2) treatment of the patient’s injuries; providing care for sexually transmitted infections; assessing pregnancy risk; discussing treatment options, including reproductive health services, screening for the human immunodeficiency virus, and prophylactic treatment when appropriate; and providing instructions and referrals for follow-up care.

(b) A health insurance plan shall not impose any co-payment or coinsurance or, to the extent permitted under federal law, deductible or other cost-sharing requirement for the sexual assault examination of a victim of alleged sexual assault for health care services associated with specific procedure codes identified in a memorandum of understanding between the health insurer and the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services. (Recodified and amended 2025, No. 11, § 2, eff. September 1, 2025.)