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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1086

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 7, 2024       Location SCR 357

HB24-1086 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


02:46:09 PM  
Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1086 which places requirements on the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s (HCPF) contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (Denver Health) for physical health services including, requiring HCPF to continue contracting with Denver Health until June 30, 2032, as long as Denver Health meets HCPF’s criteria; prohibiting Denver Health from reimbursing contracted Medicaid providers more than the Medicaid fee-for-service rates, not including any quality incentive payments; and authorizing HCPF to continually distribute funds appropriated for payment to Denver Health.
02:49:09 PM  
Dr. Steve Federico, representing Denver Health, testified in support of the bill. Michael Wagner, representing Denver Health Medical Plan, was available to answer committee questions. Additional witness testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment D).
02:53:12 PM  
Senator Michaelson Jenet provided closing remarks.

02:54:36 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1086 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Kolker Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Excused
Smallwood Yes
Will Excused
Mullica Yes
Ginal Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS