Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE

Date:01/30/2014
ATTENDANCE
Time:08:02 AM to 08:56 AM
Gardner
X
Hill
X
Place:HCR 0112
Lundberg
*
Nicholson
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Primavera
X
Representative McCann
Stephens
*
Tyler
X
This Report was prepared by
Ulibarri
X
Amanda King
Aguilar
X
McCann
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Update from the Colorado Health Benefit ExchangeCommittee Action


08:03 AM -- Update from the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange

Patty Fontneau and Gretchen Hammer, representing Connect for Health Colorado, presented the operational plan for Connect for Health Colorado. The committee members were provided a packet that included a powerpoint presentation, operational plan, addendum, and annual report (Attachments A through D). Ms. Hammer stated the Board of Directors for Connect for Health Colorado has approved the operational plan. Ms. Fontneau discussed the fees and other revenue sources in the operational plan. Ms. Fontneau discussed the call centers, outreach efforts, and assistance sites of Connect for Health Colorado. Ms. Fontneau discussed technology improvements, training, and performance management efforts to improve customer services.

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08:15 AM

Ms. Fontneau discussed the Office of Conflict Resolution and Appeals. She discussed that there would be a heightened focus on marketing and outreach to young adults, the uninsured, and small businesses. She discussed human resource elements, including the transition from consultants to full-time employees and staff retention.


08:20 AM

Ms. Fontneau and Ms. Hammer responded to questions about the advisory groups and the surveys that will be taking place. Ms. Fontneau discussed the modeling used in the operational plan, and stated that there are some revenue sources not addressed in the modeling. Ms. Fontneau and Ms. Hammer responded to questions about the fees and possible profits and earnings. Cammie Blais, representing Connect for Health Colorado, responded to questions about the projected revenues. Ms. Fontneau responded to questions about the interface with Medicaid, whether certain types of appeals have occurred, and the threshold for the number of employees for small business. Ms. Fontneau and Representative McCann responded to questions about the tax credits available under House Bill 13-1245.

08:48 AM

Ms. Fontneau responded to questions about whether there is a mechanism for Connect for Health Colorado to give feedback to the federal government about the implementation of federal health care reform. Ms. Hammer discussed the Policy and Regulations Committee of the Board of Directors for Connect for Health Colorado. Representative Gardner made comments about the operational plan.
BILL:Update from the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange
TIME: 08:52:16 AM
MOVED:Aguilar
MOTION:Moved to approve the 2014 operational plan for Connect for Health Colorado. The motion passed on a vote of 7-2, with one member absent.
SECONDED:Tyler
VOTE
Gardner
Yes
Hill
No
Lundberg
No
Nicholson
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Stephens
Absent
Tyler
Yes
Ulibarri
Yes
Aguilar
Yes
McCann
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 1 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:Update from the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange
TIME: 08:54:49 AM
MOVED:Aguilar
MOTION:Moved to approve the financial plan for Connect for Health Colorado. The motion passed on a vote of 7-2, with one member absent.
SECONDED:Tyler
VOTE
Gardner
Yes
Hill
No
Lundberg
No
Nicholson
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Stephens
Absent
Tyler
Yes
Ulibarri
Yes
Aguilar
Yes
McCann
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 1 FINAL ACTION: PASS

08:56 AM


The committee adjourned.