543A1A277A16A44F872587E400713E26 Hearing Summary

Representative Tipper introduced House Bill 22-1008 concerning the federal requirements for the implementation of fertility coverage under health benefit plans.

Representatives asked follow up questions of the sponsor.

Ms. Valeria Pernas, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Leslie Appiah, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amanda Massey, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified to amend the bill. She testified that she is in support of the amendment to clarify the timing of the legislation.

Members of the committee asked the witnesses questions.

Ms. Alison Butler, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition and Disability Community Members, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked follow-up questions regarding disabilities and infertility.

Commissioner Michael Conway, representing Division of Insurance, was available to answer committee questions. Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment A).

Representative Tipper gave closing remarks on House Bill 22-1008. Members of the committee gave final remarks.