6715E8446F5CF39C8725823500764EB3 Hearing Summary

Senator Todd, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-074.  The bill adds individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome to the list of people who have mandatory eligibility for services and supports under Medicaid.

Martha Mason, representing herself, testified in support of the bill via the remote testimony location at Ft. Lewis College in Durango.  Ms. Mason responded to questions from the committee

Dr. Todd Porter, Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Martin Zimmerman, Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado (PWSACO), testified in support of the bill and read a letter supporting the bill written by Crystal Redner, representing herself.  Mr. Zimmerman provided a packet of information to the committee (Attachment A).

Charlotte Peterson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Robin Grey, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Grey responded to questions.

Stacie Zimmerman, PWSACO, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Greenberg, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Christina Johnson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Laura Harmacek, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Zach Lynkiewicz, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Mr. Lynkiewicz responded to questions.

Mr. Lynkiewicz responded to questions.

Senator Todd made closing comments.  Amendment L.001 was distributed to the committee (Attachment B).

The committee discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment B).