h_hie_2017a_2017-04-20t13:32:58z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/20/2017

Location: HCR 0107

03:02 PM -- SB 17-091



Representative Ginal presented Senate Bill 17-091 to the committee. The bill removes the requirement that home health services under Medicaid be provided in a client's place of residence.





03:09 PM -- Gretchen Hammer, representing the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF), testified in support of the bill.



03:19 PM -- David Bolin, representing AOI Homecare, testified in support of the bill.



03:25 PM -- Jennie Harrington, representing the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



03:28 PM



Gretchen Hammer returned to answer committee questions.



03:30 PM -- Julie Reiskin, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.



03:32 PM -- Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.



03:34 PM -- Joan LaBelle, representing Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living, testified in support of the bill.



03:35 PM -- Janice McIntosh, representing the Center for People with Disabilities, testified in support of the bill.



03:38 PM -- Betsy Murray, representing Home Care Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.





03:40 PM



Representative Ginal wrapped up her presentation to the committee.