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:
HB10-1263 Limit Income Tax Benefit For Comp Paid
Manufacturing Deduction bill (not introduced yet)
Governor's Budget:
•HB 1189 (passed)
•HB 1190 (passed)
•HB 1191 (passed)
•HB 1192 (passed)
•HB 1193 (passed)
•HB 1194 (passed)
•HB 1195 (passed)
•HB 1196 (passed)
•HB 1197
•HB 1198 (postponed indefinitely)
•HB 1199 (passed)
•HB 1200
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)
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
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