h_hie_2016a_2016-05-05t13:36:07z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/05/2016

03:20 PM -- SB 16-170



Representative Arndt, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-170. As amended by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the bill requires the board of Connect for Health Colorado to provide information to the public about the process for an individual who is eligible for Medicaid to purchase a health benefit plan from an insurer participating in the state's health exchange.



03:23 PM



Committee members made comments about the bill.



03:25 PM -- Cindy Sovine-Miller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sovine-Miller answered questions from the committee.



03:28 PM -- Julie Mowry, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, testified in a neutral capacity.



03:30 PM -- Meg Dubray, Connect for Health Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Dubray answered questions from the committee.



03:36 PM



Committee discussion with Ms. Sovine-Miller, Ms. Mowry, Ms. Dubray, and Representative Arndt ensued.



03:39 PM



Representative Landgraf explained amendment L.004 (Attachment C). Committee discussion about amendment L.004 occurred. Representative Arndt made comments about amendment L.004. Further committee discussion ensued.



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