E07C1652B3321C57872583B5005E6059 Hearing Summary

Senator Crowder, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-164. The bill extends the repeal date for the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program administered by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and funded through the federal Medicaid benefit. The Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) certifies IHSS providers. The bill also modifies the definition of "eligible persons" and removes an obsolete reporting requirement, as recommended in the Department of Regulatory Agencies' (DORA) sunset review.

Kevin Smith, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ryan Zeiger, Personal Assistance Service Provider of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

David Bolin, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He read the testimony of Heidi Leffler.

Rhyann Lebitz, HCPF, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Todd and Coram made closing comments and discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Mr. Zeiger returned to the table to respond to questions about amendment L.001.

Senator Fields recessed the meeting.

Senator Fields reconvened the meeting.