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08:37:52 PM |
Senators Pettersen and Gardner, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1174. The bill establishes requirements related to out-of-network health care services. Senator Gardner also distributed and described amendments L.062 and L.064 (Attachments E and F).
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08:45:40 PM |
Senator Tate described amendment L.065 (Attachment G).
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08:47:57 PM |
Michael Conway, Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. Senator Gardner responded to a clarifying question from the committee regarding the bill. Mr. Conway responded to questions from the committee regarding the insurance market, savings for consumers, and proposed amendments to the bill.
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09:01:05 PM |
Mr. Conway responded to further questions from the committee regarding the cost and accessibility of health insurance and the scope of individuals impacted by the bill.
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09:13:38 PM |
David Freedenson, representing himself, testified against the bill.
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09:18:59 PM |
Dave Downs, representing himself, testified against the bill. Dr. Downs responded to a question from the committee regarding medical cost accountability.
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09:23:18 PM |
Paul Webster, Assure Neuromonitoring, testified against the bill.
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09:25:12 PM |
Aaron Lynn, representing himself, testified against the bill.
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09:28:27 PM |
Dr. Freedenson responded to a question from the committee regarding medical industry profits. Dr. Lynn responded to a question from the committee regarding insurance networks.
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09:35:13 PM |
Caitlin Westerson, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.
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09:37:36 PM |
Kim Bimestefer, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, testified in support of the bill.
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09:42:13 PM |
Marc Reece, Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of the bill.
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09:45:24 PM |
Ms. Bimestefer and Mr. Reece answered questions from the committee.
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09:55:46 PM |
Andrew Klutman, representing himself, testified against the bill.
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10:00:07 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.064 (Attachment F) |
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Lee |
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Gonzales |
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Lundeen |
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Tate |
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Todd |
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Woodward |
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Lee |
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Court |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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10:00:58 PM |
Senator Gardner and Senator Pettersen discussed amendment L.062. Committee discussion ensued.
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10:02:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.062 (Attachment E) |
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Lee |
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Gonzales |
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Lundeen |
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Tate |
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Todd |
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Woodward |
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Lee |
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Court |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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10:03:03 PM |
Senator Tate explained amendment L.066 (Attachment H). Senator Pettersen commented on amendment L.066. Senator Pettersen and Senator Gardner answered questions from the committee about amendment L.066. Discussion ensued.
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10:16:42 PM |
Further discussion ensued among committee members and the bill sponsors.
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10:22:35 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.066 (Attachment H) |
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Tate |
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Gonzales |
No |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Tate |
Yes |
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Todd |
No |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Lee |
No |
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Court |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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10:24:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 19-1174, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Lee |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Tate |
Yes |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Woodward |
No |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Court |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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