Current Legislation
Though CCHI has historically focused our policy efforts at the state level, the current activity around national reform has precipitated active engagement with federal legislation. To learn more about CCHI's position on current draft reform proposals, view the Current Legislation page.
CCHI Policy Committee Winter Schedule (Please note that these meetings are open to CCHI members only. For more information on becoming a member, click here) Policy Committee Meetings will be held every other Friday starting January 22, 2010. All meetings will be held at the Colorado Children's Campaign (1580 Lincoln Street, Suite 420, Denver) February 5, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm February 19, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm March 5, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm March 19, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm April 2, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm April 16, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm April 30, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm May 14, 2010
12:30 - 2:15 pm
2010 Legislative Session Below is a current list of major legislation that CCHI has taken positions on during the 2010 Legislative Session. This list will be updated throughout the session as we continue to take positions on additional legislation. Strong Support HB10-1008 No Gender Individual Health Ins Rates HB10-1330 All Payer Claims Database Repeal repealer of SB06-213 (Consumer Protections Balance Billing) Revenue Enhancement Strategies: Strong Oppose HB10-1154 Mandates Analysis Leg Council Moratorium (Postponed Indefinitely) HB10-1160 Wellness Incentives Rewards Outcomes HB10-1163 Interstate Purchase Health Insurance (Postponed Indefinitely) HB10-1258 Premium Discount Comply Treatment Plan (Postponed Indefinitely) HJR-1009 10th Amend Opt Out of Federal Health Leg Support HB10-1004 Standardized Health Ins Information HB10-1021 Required Coverage Reproductive Services HB10-1029 Required Coverage Reproductive Services HB10-1032 State Negotiated Prices Medical Goods HB10-1041 Universal Application Children's Medicaid HB10-1103 Catastrophic Illness Fund for Children HB10-1122 Medical Orders Scope of Treatment HB10-1138 Colorado Health Services Corp HB10-1142 Direct Care Provider Career Path Program (Postponed Indefinitely) HB10-1166 Plain Language in Insurance Policies HB10-1202 Insurance Coverage Chemo Treatment HB10-1234 Fair Settlement Insurance Claim Medical HB10-1242 Uniform Individual Health Insurance App HB10-1332 Medical Clean Claims SB10-002 Medical Insurance Coverage Denials Appeal SB10-058 Eligibility Nursing Teacher Loan Forgive SB10-076 Unreasonable Insurance Claims Practices SB10-124 Michael Skolnik Med Transparency 2010 SB10-126 Pharmaceutical Transparency Act SB10-153 Behavioral Health Screening & Efficiency SB10-167 Medical Efficiency & False Claims Active Amend
SB10-020 CoverColorado Financial Viability No Position (but Monitor)
HB10-1283 Patient Safety Issues
2009 Legislative Session A comprehensive 2009 Legislative Summary is available to CCHI members on the Members Only page. For more information on beocming a member of CCHI, click here. Below is a summary of the major legislation that CCHI took positions on during the 2009 session and theoutcome of that legislation: Strong Support: HB09-1103 Presumptive eligibility for long term care: Signed by the Governor HB09-1204 Prevention coverage: Passed both houses HB09-1224 Gender rating in the individual market: Sent to Governor HB09-1293 Colorado Healthcare Affordability Act: Signed by the Governor SB09-228 Arveschoug-Bird 6% repeal: Passed both houses SB09 166 Prescription drug ethics: Failed in Business Affairs and Labor HB09-1342 Eliminate cigarette sales tax exemption: In conference committee Strong Oppose: HB09-1097 Alternative Medicaid for elderly: Postponed Indefinitely HB09-1143 HMOs offer limited benefit plans: Passed with significant limiting amendments HB09-1256 Interstate purchase health insurance: Postponed Indefinitely SB09-102 Medical benefits if employer insured: Postponed Indefinitely SB09-271 Emergency use tobacco tax revenues: Passed both houses SJR09-35 Declare fiscal emergency tobacco tax: Passed both houses Support: HB09-1020 Expedited medical program reenrollment Passed both houses HB09-1025 Report hospital infection rates criteria Signed by Governor HB09-1059 Healthcare coverage during clinical trials Sent to Governor HB09-1064 Legislative committee to study poverty issues: Passed both houses HB09-1102 Health insurance portability study: Signed by Governor HB09-1111 Health resources underserved areas: Conference committee HB09-1116 Children's dental program moneys: Postponed Indefinitely HB09-1260 Designated beneficiary agreement: Signed by Governor HB09-1349 Continue Health Care After Employment: Passed both houses HB09-1353 Medical Benefits For Legal Immigrants: Passed both houses SB09-09 Dental service for Medicaid/CHP+: Postponed Indefinitely SB09-61 Licensed doctor review for ins claim denials: Failed in the House SB09-88 State group benefits domestic partners: Passed both houses SB09-103 Unfair claims practices: Postponed Indefinitely SB09-159 Dependent health care coverage: Postponed Indefinitely SB09-244 Insurance coverage autism spectrum disorders: Passed both houses Neutral: HB09-1012 Insurance incentives wellness & prevention: Signed by Governor HB09-1273 Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act: Failed in the House For more information about CCHI’s policy priorities, please contact Dede de Percin, Executive Director
dede@cohealthinitiative.org |
