BEAE0891ED2DBFD08725850D006AF2F5 Hearing Summary

Senator Smallwood introduced Senate Bill 20-145. The bill repeals Colorado's Reinsurance Program, limiting its operation to the 2020 benefit year.  He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment C).

Carol Downs, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Caitlin Westerson, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in opposition to the bill.

Hillary Jorgensen, Healthier Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kyle Brown, Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in opposition to the bill. Members of the panel responded to questions from the committee.