s_hhs_2017a_2017-02-09t13:32:32z2 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/09/2017

Location: LSB B

04:05 PM -- SB 17-004



Senator Tate, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-004. Under this bill, a Medicaid client is liable for the cost of the medical services provided by a non-enrolled health care provider, even in cases where the service is reimbursable under Medicaid, if the client and nonenrolled medical provider enter into a written contract that outlines:



• the specific medical services provided;

• the customary costs for the services provided;

• the cost of services to the recipient; and

• the terms of payment.



The agreement between the client and medical provider must also include a statement that informs the recipient that they would not be liable for the cost of reimbursable medical services if the services are obtained from an enrolled Medicaid provider.





04:11 PM -- Marijo Rymer, The Arc of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.



04:14 PM -- Bethany Pray, Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in opposition of the bill.



04:20 PM -- Gretchen Hammer, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Hammer responded to questions from the committee.



04:29 PM -- Jennifer Goodrum, Colorado Dental Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Goodrum responded to questions from the committee.



04:39 PM -- Cindy Sovine-Miller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



04:43 PM -- Richard Sokol, Colorado Access to Healthcare, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Sokol responded to questions for the committee.