42542F657BC5249A87258258006DD36F Hearing Summary

Representatives Kraft-Tharp and Sias, bill sponsors, explained Senate Bill 18-136 to the committee.  The bill allows a health insurance producer or broker to charge a fee for advising a client on the purchase of an individual health benefit plan under certain conditions.  

Tim Hebert, representing the Colorado State Association of Health Underwriters (CSAHU), testified in support of the bill.  

Tom Voake, representing CSAHU, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Voake and Mr. Hebert responded to committee questions.

Bill Skewes, representing the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, testified in support of the bill.

Carl Larson, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representative Sias made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.