S_HHS_2024A 03/06/2024 11:30:36 AM Committee Summary

Senator Jaquez Lewis, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-105 which clarifies language, adjusts reporting requirements, and modifies oversight committee appointee and meeting requirements for the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange (Connect for Health Colorado).

Committee members asked the bill sponsor questions.

Mr. Kevin Patterson, representing Connect for Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked Mr. Patterson questions.

Senator Jaquez Lewis provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.

Senator Marchman, primary bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-142 which creates the Oral Health Screening in Public Schools Pilot Program in the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to provide grants to local education providers to conduct oral health screenings of children in kindergarten to second grade.

The bill requires the CDPHE to select five to eight local education providers and provide grant awards of up to $20,000 each per year for two years through the program. The bill sets criteria for the selection of local education providers, the oral health screening process, the requirements of screeners and local education providers conducting oral health screenings, and the reporting requirements for local education providers and the CDPHE. The CDPHE must work with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to identify a process for reimbursing oral health screening provided to students covered by Medicaid.

The department must report on the program to the General Assembly by January 15, 2027. The pilot program repeals July 1, 2028.

Senator Marchman explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Senator Marchman provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.

The committee recessed.

The committee resumed.

The committee laid over Senate Bill 24-077.