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Introduced
04/12/2018
04/12/2018
In Committee
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Crossed Over
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Passed
Dead
05/04/2018
05/04/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires the department of health care policy and financing and the division of insurance in the department of regulatory agencies (departments) to conduct a study and to prepare and submit a report to certain committees of the general assembly concerning the costs, benefits, and feasibility of implementing a medicaid buy-in option, a public-private partnership option, or a community- or regionally based option for health care coverage. The report must contain a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each option and must identify the most feasible option based on objectives and criteria described in the bill. In conducting the study, the departments shall engage in a stakeholder process that includes public and private health insurance experts, consumers, consumer advocates, providers, and carriers.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Division of Insurance to conduct a study and prepare a report on the costs, benefits, and feasibility of implementing three health care coverage options: a Medicaid buy-in option, a public-private partnership option, and a community- or regionally-based cooperative health plan. The report must identify the most feasible option based on factors like affordability, administrative and financial burden to the state, ease of implementation, and likelihood of meeting the objectives of improving competition, quality, and access to affordable health insurance. The departments must engage in a stakeholder process and the report must be submitted to the legislature by February 15, 2019. This section is repealed on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/04/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb18-1384 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1384_ren.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1384_eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1384_01.pdf |
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