EDF9ED088E5FE85A8725869D004FB2D2 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE RELATED TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT SUBJECT TO SECTION 10-16-147 (1)(A) C.R.S.

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Date Feb 26, 2021
Location Old State Library

Presentation from the Division of Insurance related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act subject to Section 10-16-147 (1)(a) C.R.S. - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment B

21JtHealth0226AttachB.pdf

12:18:46 PM

Michael Conway, Commissioner of Insurance,
Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) provided a presenation (Attachment
B) about the state's compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction
Act.

12:27:00 PM

Cara Cheevers, DORA,
continued the presentation about compliance with the Act (Attachment B).
She discussed how parity relates to health insurance plan coverage of behavioral
health diagnoses and services. She also explained how the department regulates
and monitors compliance with parity rules and regulations.

12:50:30 PM

Michael Conway summarized the DORA presentation and responded to questions.

Presentation from the Division of Insurance related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act subject to Section 10-16-147 (1)(a) C.R.S. - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly