h_hie_2018a_2018-03-08t14:17:59z2 Hearing Summary

Representative Roberts, bill sponsor, explained House Bill 18-1205 to the committee.  The bill creates a financial assistance program for individuals and families purchasing health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado in high-cost areas of the state.  Representative Roberts distributed a document [Attachment  O]. 

Representative Roberts responded to committee questions.

Joe Hanel, representing the Colorado Health Institute, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.  Mr. Hanel responded to committee questions.

Randy Wheelock, representing Clear Creek County, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Wheelock distributed documents [Attachments P and Q].

Richard Cimino, representing Grand County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Wheelock and Mr. Cimino responded to committee questions.

Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Natalie Wood, representing The Bell Policy Institute, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wood distributed a document [Attachment R].

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representative Landgraf distributed and explained amendment L.001 to the committee [Attachment S].  Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Roberts made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.