F67D91794721AB45872584FE007D2352 Hearing Summary

Representative Lontine recessed the committee.

Representative Lontine called the meeting back to order.

Representative Michaelson Jenet and Representative Larson, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1086 to the committee.  The bill requires that all applicable health plans provide coverage for the total cost of a 60 minute annual mental health examination.  The examination must be performed by a qualified mental health care provider.  Amendment L.001 was distributed to the committee (Attachment G).

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Larson responded to committee questions about the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet read written testimony from Christopher Gessner into the record.  Representative Larson read additional written testimony into the record.

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Amanda Massey, Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in a neutral position on the bill and requested the bill be amended.  Ms. Massey responded to committee questions.

Debbie Stafford, Aurora Mental Health Center and Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified in support of the bill.  Kaitlyn Elting, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Karen Wolf, Clayton Early Learning and Foster Source, testified in support of the bill.  Steven Haden, Envision You, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Bill Shenkin, Fit for Life, testified in support of the bill.  Jeanette Hensley, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.  Rebecca Turner, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Kiki Kline, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet explained amendment L.001 to the committee.

Representative Michaelson Jenet and Representative Larson provided concluding remarks about the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.