h_sa_2016a_2016-05-04t10:58:37z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/04/2016

12:05 PM -- SB16-162



Representatives Melton and Sias, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 16-162 to the committee. Currently Medicaid recipients are not responsible for any remaining costs after payment by Medicaid, Medicare or a private insurer if the services are eligible for reimbursement under Medicaid. This limitation applies regardless of whether or not the provider is enrolled as a Medicaid provider. Under this bill, Medicaid recipients are not responsible for any remaining costs, only if the services are rendered by a Medicaid provider. Correspondingly, a Medicaid recipient may elect under the bill to receive and pay for services from a medical provider that is not enrolled in Medicaid.



Committee members discussed the bill with Representatives Melton and Sias.



12:11 PM -- A.W. Schnellbacher, representing AARP Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:14 PM -- Jean Nofles, representing AARP Colorado, testified against the bill.



12:18 PM -- Rich Sokol, representing Colorado Access to Healthcare, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:26 PM -- Erin Miller, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



12:29 PM -- Zach Lynkiewicz, representing the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.





12:39 PM



Representatives Melton and Sias wrapped up their presentation of the bill.