DF9BB22860C5C0CF872586DB0001BA31 Hearing Summary

Senator Moreno, prime
sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1068. The
bill adds a requirement, as part of mandatory health insurance coverage
of preventive health care services, that health plans cover an annual mental
health wellness examination of up to 60 minutes that is performed by a
qualified mental health care provider. The coverage must:

• Be
  comparable to the coverage of a physical examination;
• Comply
  with the requirements of federal mental health parity laws; and
  
• Not
  require any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for the mental health
  wellness examination.
  

Marisa Beltran, Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Sarah Staron, Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Erb, Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Ginal  commented about the bill.  Senator Moreno, prime sponsor, provided closing remarks.