F49429DC57E2D0178725825F006BB5F3 Hearing Summary

Representatives Buckner and Wilson, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1284 to the committee.  The bill prohibits health insurance carriers and pharmacy benefit managers from certain practices that increase costs to consumers.  A handout was distributed [Attachment A].

Representatives Buckner and Wilson responded to committee questions.

Selena Owens, representing RxPlus Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.  

Brad Young, representing RxPlus Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Owens and Mr. Young responded to committee questions.

Gina Moore, representing the Colorado Pharmacist Society, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Aaron Schupp, representing the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill.

Jo Hubchik, representing the Chronic Care Collaborative, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Moore and Dr. Schupp responded to committee questions.

Ed Shackelford, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Buckner and Wilson made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.