02:47 PM -- Rachel Foster, representing Colorado Community Health Network and Salud Family Health Centers, testified in opposition to the bill. She discussed the process for hiring health care insurance navigators, also known as health coverage guides. Ms. Foster responded to questions about background checks for health coverage guides.
02:54 PM -- Kathleen Hallgren, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in opposition to the bill. She provided a handout (Attachment D).
02:56 PM -- Charlotte Kaye, representing the Colorado Consumer Health Institute, testified in opposition to the bill. She discussed consumer feedback about health coverage guides.
02:57 PM -- George Lyford, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in opposition to the bill. He discussed the role of health care insurance navigators and the current certification process for navigators. Mr. Lyford responded to questions about the scope of the current background checks, the budget for the health care insurance navigator program, and the reporting requirements in the bill.
03:06 PM -- Adela Flores-Brennan, representing Connect for Health Colorado, responded to questions about health insurance brokers, health care insurance navigators, and whether there are federal requirements for background checks. In response to a question, Ms. Flores-Brennan explained the Connect for Health Colorado certification requirements for health coverage guides.
