h_hie_2018a_2018-02-15t13:36:56z1 Hearing Summary

Representatives Danielson and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1097 to the committee.  The bill concerns the ability of a person eligible for prescription drug benefits to choose the pharmacy at which to fill a prescription drug. 

Representatives Catlin and Danielson responded to committee questions.  Committee discussion ensued.

Yelana Love, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to answer questions concerning the bill. 

Committee discussion ensued.

Rachael Lee, representing CVS Health, testified in opposition to the bill.

Patrick Boyle, representing Express Scripts, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Lee and Mr. Boyle responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Ki Davis, representing Harris Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Davis responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Tom Davis, representing Eads Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Davis responded to committee questions.

Selena Owen, representing GEM Pharmacy and RX Plus, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Owen responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Heidi Hanes, representing the ARC of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hanes responded to committee questions.

Barb Cardell, representing the Colorado Organization Responding to AIDs, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Cardell responded to committee questions.

Rebecca Cranston, representing the Northern Colorado Health Network, testified in support of the bill.

Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill.

Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hensley responded to committee questions.

Bridget Flavin, representing Anthem Blue Cross, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Flavin responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Bill Skewes, representing the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr Skewes responded to committee questions.

Nick Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Colglazier responded to committee questions.

Sara Orrange, representing America's Health Insurance Plans, testified in opposition to the bill.

Marc Reese, representing the Colorado Association of Health Care Plans, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Reece and Ms. Orrange responded to commitee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Representatives Catlin and Danielson made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.