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Blue Cross warns governor/legislature board picks would set precedent for Vermont nonprofits
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont told a legislative health committee that proposals to add public appointees to its board would set a precedent affecting thousands of nonprofits, raise competition concerns and may require state funding for a fair nominating process.
Courtney Harnett, representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, told the Health Care Committee that proposed language allowing governor or legislative appointees to the insurer's board would be unprecedented and could affect other nonprofit organizations across the state.
"It is in fact unique and is setting precedent, for the 6,000 plus other nonprofits that exist in the state of Vermont," Harnett said, urging the committee to consider the broader nonprofit…
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