Final
BILL SUMMARY for
HB05-1250
HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR
Votes:
Action Taken:
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10:57 AM -- House Bill 05-1250
Representative Cloer presented the bill to the committee. The bill retains the requirement that medical payments coverage be primary to any health insurance coverage beyond July 1, 2005, the repeal date of this provision under current law. The bill also requires that insurers make certain disclosures to consumers regarding their choices for coverage. Representative Paccione distributed her amendment L.002 to the committee (Attachment E).
11:02 AM --
Bill Imig, representing Property Casualty Insurers' Association, spoke in favor of the bill as amended by amendment L.002. Mr. Imig responded to questions from the committee.
11:12 AM --
Eric Ask, representing Progressive Insurance, spoke in favor of the bill.
11:13 AM --
Don Mielke, representing the Colorado Chiropractic Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Mielke responded to questions from the committee.
11:14 AM --
Betsy Murray, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
11:15 AM --
Jerry Rhodes, representing the Colorado State Fire Chiefs, spoke in favor of the bill.
11:16 AM --
Julie Hoerner, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, responded to questions from the committee.
11:21 AM
Representative Marshall took the bill off the table in order for the sponsor to work out further details of an amendment with interested parties.