Date: 10/27/2015
Final
Committee Bill Drafts -- Discussion and Vote - Bill 3
HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE
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10:08 AM -- Committee Bill Drafts -- Discussion and Vote - Bill 3
Ms. Chase provided an overview of Bill 3 (Attachment G). The bill requires HCPF to apply for all necessary waivers under federal law by January 1, 2017, to align the methods used for assessing client income when determining eligibility for: Medicaid and other state medical assistance programs; and advanced premium tax credits for purchasing health insurance coverage on the Colorado health benefit exchange. In addition, HCPF is required to conduct a study on the potential benefits and costs of implementing 12-months continuous eligibility for adult Medicaid beneficiaries who would otherwise lose their eligibility due to income fluctuations. The study must also analyze other methods for reducing the effect of fluctuating income on continuity of coverage. The study must be completed by November 1, 2016.
151027 AttachG.pdf
10:09 AM
Mr. Zepernick outlined the fiscal note for the bill (Attachment H).
151027 AttachH.pdf
10:10 AM
Senator Aguilar, who initially suggested the bill, stated her intent to withdraw the bill. No motion was made to forward the bill to Legislative Council.