h_tra_2016a_2016-02-04t10:33:23z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/04/2016

10:33 AM



Representative Tyler, chair, called the committee to order.



10:34 AM -- HB 16-1097



Representatives Moreno and Coram, co-prime sponsors, came to the table to present House Bill 16-1097. The bill allows providers of non-emergency transportation to Medicaid clients to operate under a limited regulation permit from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Under current law, such transportation providers must operate under a certificate of public convenience and necessity. To obtain a limited regulation permit under the bill, providers must submit an application, pay a fee, and show proof of an agreement with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) regarding the provision of non-emergency transportation services. Permits for this class of provider are valid for one year.



The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.



10:38 AM -- Kyle Brown, representing Metro Taxi, testified neutrally on the bill.

10:41 AM -- Aubrey Hill, representing the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved, testified in support of the bill.

10:47 AM -- Ron Jack, representing the PUC, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

10:50 AM -- Bill Heller and Colin Langlin, representing HCPF, testified in support of the bill.

10:52 AM -- Gail Nehls, representing Amblicab, testified in support of the bill.



10:55 AM



Representatives Moreno and Coram made their closing comments on the bill.