5441071FE0D11ACC872586CB006B3D03 Hearing Summary

Representative Snyder, bill sponsor, introduced SB21-022. The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers the state’s Medicaid program, has a process for auditing Medicaid providers to ensure correct payment for services rendered. Current law requires the auditor to provide a written notice and records request at least ten business days prior to commencing the audit. The bill requires the auditor to provide this notice through both email and certified mail. In addition, the auditor must provide the contractor with instructions, correspondence timetables, a department contact, and if applicable, information on the contractor being used to conduct the audit.

Representative McKean, bill sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.

Nicole Schiavone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Snyder and Representative McKean gave final remarks on the bill.