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D358F39D32AEA3CC8725820A00680408 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY RELATED TO THE HIGH-RISK HEALTH CARE COVERAGE STUDY

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 3, 2018      
Location RM 271



Public Testimony Related to the High-Risk Health Care Coverage Study - Committee Discussion Only
11:56:15 AM  

Rachel Richards, Pitkin County, presented her concerns about the cost of insurance in mountain areas of the state.  She spoke about the efforts that western counties have taken to help control the premium costs for local residents.
12:00:24 PM  

Dan Gibbs, Summit County, presented his concerns about the cost of health insurance premiums in the rural areas of the state. He discussed the total spending on health care services in Colorado. He discussed the uninsured rate in rural areas of the state. Mr. Gibbs and Ms. Richards responded to questions. The committee dialogued with Mr. Gibbs and Ms. Richards about options to control the cost of health care premiums.






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