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CDDC - Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Advocacy, Inclusion, Systems Change
 
 
                                                

   

 
  Legislative and Public Policy Committee    Meeting Notes  March 23

Legislative and Public Policy Committee           


Legislative and Public Policy 
Meeting Activities

March 13th 2012

Meeting Called to Order:  11:15am

Present: Carol Meredith, Ed George, Michael Hoover, Josh Winkler (by phone), Lisa Kramer

Staff:  Julie Farrar

Guests:  Donna Downing, (guest of Lisa Kramer?)

I.          Introductions:  Everyone introduced themselves,

II.       Policy Updates:

Julie gave testimony at the Human Services Board regarding the Ban on Prone Restraints at the first reading of rules in support of implementing the ban on prone restraints and concern for the allowance of a “prone hold” for up to five minutes. 

HB 12-1085 Hearsay Exemption for People with Developmental Disabilities give the same protection to victims of a sexual assault who have developmental disabilities as afforded to children in the state of Colorado.  Passed unanimously out of Senate Judiciary Committee, and was referred to the Senate as a whole. The room was packed with supporters and 23 people testifying in favor of the legislation.  Trial Lawyers Association was opposed.

HB 12-1253 Tex Credit for People with Disabilities and Seniors.  Michael Hoover testified, Josh Winkler gave written testimony and Julie wrote a letter in support of the legislation on the behalf of the Council.  The legislation died in committee in Health and Environment.

III.      Other Updates:  Carol Meredith gave an update on the Long Term Care Advisory Council Retreat. She also gave an update on the ULTC 100.2 Screening Tool for Infants and Toddlers.  Carol said CMS clarified the intent of HCBS Waivers is to keep people in the community, the emphasis on Medically Fragile and SNF Level of Care was secondary, from their perspective.    Josh Winkler gave an update on the Medicaid Buy-In Program and the development of rid with different dieas on how to fund Personal Assistance Services through Mediciad Buy-In.  It looks as iff the Department has made a pledge to find a way to include PAS and is leaning towards allowing HCBS Waiver participants to participate in the MIG. Julie Farrar Josh Winkler and Carol Meredith all agreed on the need to attend other meetings to get their perspectives and strategize accordingly.  Ed George provided a Policy Update from MHAC.

IV.    Other Updates:  Julie Farrar, gave everyone a detailed Agenda for the Civic Engagement Workshop on March 23rd and 24th.  Everyone agreed to assist with volunteering: giving tours, sitting on panels, help with the Mock Legislative Hearing, etc.  The Committee agreed to cancel the next meeting and participate in the Civic Engagement Workshop.  The next Legislative and Public Policy Committee meeting will be on April 10th, as Julie Farrar will be out of town on March 27th.  Julie Farrar also announced the death of former Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council Member, George deCurnou.  The family has encouraged donations to the Brain Injury Association or the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.  Donna Downing and Mike Hoover donated $10.00

V.       Meeting Adjourned:  1:05pm 

Legislative and Public Policy 
Meeting Activities

February 28, 2012

Meeting Called to Order:  11:15am

Present:  Ed George, Michael Hoover, Josh Winkler, Lisa Kramer

Staff:  Julie Farrar

Guests:  Donna Downing, Nolana Lemley, Fofi Mendez, Representative Kefalas

VI.     Introductions:  Everyone introduced themselves,

VII.   Policy Updates:

Fofi Mendez, a lobbyist from Mendez Consulting came to discuss SB 12-074  as revised which allows people who are guardians to become authorized representatives OR paid caregivers under CDASS.  As originally written it was very confusing.  It has been amended in the House to allow paid family caregivers under CDASS when it becomes available as a service delivery method through the HCBS DD waivers.  Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will the bill allow an authorized representative to be a paid caregiver under CDASS.

HB 12-1085 Hearsay Exemption for People with Developmental Disabilities give the same protection to victims of a sexual assault who have developmental disabilities as afforded to children in the state of Colorado.  After lengthy discussion we voted to support the legislation. Julie will write a letter in support of the legislation.

HB 12-1253, Representative Kefalas presented his legislation, which would allow for the expansion and retention of a Tax Credit for People with Disabilities and Elders, and expand the income requirements.  He asked for our support and testimony on the legislation. After Rep Kefalas left we voted to support the legislation and Josh Winkler and Michael Hoover agreed to provide testimony during committee.  Julie will write a letter on behalf of the Council in support of HB 12-1253.

VIII. Other Legislative Updates:  Ed George provided an update of the MHAC Legislation, the most important piece of Legislation is HB 12-1140 which would allow for access to suicide prevention referrals and resources for Minors in Hospitals.

IX.     Other Updates:  Julie Farrar, discussed the upcoming Civic Engagement Workshops for our grantees in our Local Leadership Development grants.  She urged participation by Legislative and Public Policy Members.

Meeting Adjourned:  12:50pm 

 

 

Legislative and Public Policy 
Meeting Activities
January 24, 2012

 Meeting Called to Order:  11:15am

Present:  Lisa Kramer, Carol Meredith, Bob Lawhead, Michael Hoover, Josh Winkler

Staff:  Julie Farrar

Guests:  Donna Downing, Nolana Lemley

 X.        Introductions:  Everyone introduced themselves, Lisa Kramer introduced Nolana Lemley an intern from the Human Services Program at Metro State College.

XI.     Policy Updates:  Carol Meredith discussed the proposed move of the DD waivers over to HCPF and suggested that the Council take a position on the move.  She also gave an update on EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Testing) and a meeting to discuss how to assess children ages 0-4 years utilizing the ULTC-100.  Julie Farrar discussed the revamped CDASS Advisory Committee which has been renamed the Participant Directed Policy Collaborative, the goal is to have more stakeholder input with an opportunity to expand CDASS into other waivers.  Josh Winkler gave an update on the Medicaid Buy-In Grant  (MIG).  The grant is designed to assist people with disabilities with keeping their Medicaid while working, and allow them to build assets, paying on a tiered level similar to premiums.  The program won’t actually help many people since it is only available through straight Medicaid which does not offer Long Term Care services.  Bob Lawhead mentioned it will help very few people with ID/DD waiver services either since the enhanced employment services are not available either.  Bob Lawhead discussed the lack of funding for long term supported employment  services.  Most people Bob works with utilize HCBS services and VR in order to obtain and maintain employment.  Currently most braided funding opportunities have been defunded and if a person is just receiving straight Medicaid they wouldn’t qualify for the enhanced employment services through the waivers.  Lisa Kramer asked if the pram is similar to COBRA where people pay their premiums to keep coverage.  The idea is similar to that concept but not practical in its current structure.  The disability community is urging a delay in the proposed March 1st roll out until a real solution can be found that allows people utilizing waiver services to participate.  Nolana Lemley asked us to explain the acronyms we are using since she is new to the field and things can get confusing quickly.  

XII.    Senate Bill 12-074: Senator Aguilar came to discuss SB 12-074.  The bill would allow parents who are legal guardians, and have power of attorney to be paid family caregivers under CDASS.  The language of the bill is confusing  because it mentioned authorized representatives and CDASS prohibits family members from being both authorized representatives AND paid caregivers.  Senator Aguilar clarified that that was not the intent of the legislation.  Carol Meredith made a motion to support the legislation if the language is amended to clarify intent.  There was group consensus that the defined role of authorized representative and paid family caregiver need to remain separate due to conflict of interest issues and the possibility of financial exploitation and abuse and neglect issues to arise.  After further discussion with Bob Lawhead pointing out how confusing the language in the bill actually reads, we decided to wait on taking apposition until we see the amended version of the bill.

XIII.  Other Legislative Updates:  Legislation will be introduced soon to repair the harm done by the ending of the Home Care allowance last year that hurt a number of families that desperately needed the HCA to cover services not provide under the DD waivers.  Very moving testimony was provided to the JBC regarding the deep negative impact on families caring for adult children with developmental disabilities.

XIV. Other Update:  Michael Hoover was in a play in Boulder written by a person with autism.  Michael brought a picture of him as a troll.  Lisa Kramer came to the play.  Carol Meredith is also going to be in a play soon, she will keep us posted on details.

Meeting Adjourned:  12:50pm 

 

Senate Room 352
Meeting Notes and Activities
Date: January 10, 2012

Members Present:  Lisa Kramer, Michael Hoover, Ed George

Staff Present:  Marcia Tewell, Julie Farrar

Guests: Donna Downing                     

Members Absent: C. Bomgaars, C. Dellemonache, D. Gillespie, K. Grange, S. Hutter, B. Lawhead, S. LeRoy, M. McCarty, Carol Meredith, J. Winkler

AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION:

CALL TO ORDER:  Julie Farrar called the meeting to order at 11:15

1.      Introductions and Announcements were made:  Lisa Kramer HSP metro will be coming, Hope Farms is starting a new internship/job skills  program, she is working with DVR.  Lisa will be bringing her intern to the next meeting.  Ed is doing well, invited people to look at his CarePages website, Mental Health America is having their Legislative Education workshop on Friday, January 20th at the Sheraton.  Criminal Justice and Mental Illness will be a focus area. Immediately following the Leg &PP meeting the Joint Budget Committee HCPF briefings will be held.  Michael Hoover is going to be in a play, Donna will send a link to the information.

2.      Discussion of Ground Rules:  It was agreed that everyone will raise their hands so we can better track who wants to speak and give everyone equal opportunity to participate. Donna Downing asked that we have a chance to ask questions, expressed the need for people to slow down and stay on topic and focused.

3.      Legislative & Public Policy Roles:  Marcia Tewell went over the Five Year Plan and discussed ways the Legislative & Public Policy can work on goals specific to the Five Year Plan.  No legislation has been introduced yet, but we will be looking for legislation that affects people with disabilities and their families and falls under the Five Year Plan.

4.      Process: We discussed the manner in which the committee takes a position on legislation, when we testify or respond as Council members and when we are acting on our own behalf as private citizens/constituents.  Julie mentioned the ability to register as a volunteer/citizen lobbyist. Michael clarified the process and offered to assist people with registering if they would like to do so in the future.

5.      Communications:  The group discussed the importance of understanding what is going on in other arenas: HCPF/DHS changes, proposed departmental shifts, Medicaid Modernization, CDASS, MIG, MFP Grants.  Other groups that are meeting and working on issues that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families.  There are a lot of potential changes that could help or hurt people in the arena of service delivery and departmental changes.  Julie mentioned developing a way to share information so we are aware of what is going on and can quickly respond if an issue arises that affects us. Several advocacy groups are discussing setting up a “cloud” so people can share meeting information with the community.

6.      Meeting Adjourned: 12:45pm Next meeting: January 24th, 11am-1pm

 

Meeting Notes and Activities
Date: April 18th, 2011

Meeting Notes – All                   

Processes – Carol Meredith

Legislation review – Committee
Employment          

Health Care                                                                    

New business – All

Old business – All

AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION:

1. Notes/Introductions:

2. Carol called the meeting to order at 10:15.  Minutes to the April 4th meeting were accepted with a motion by Mike Hoover and a second by Carol Meredith. Motion passed.

3. Legislation:  The committee reviewed bills for the week as well as the session with the intent of paring down the number we are following.   Capitol Watch was sent out and bills were listed in attachment relative to support, amend, monitor, or oppose.  Please note Fran’s email for the list and content of the bills.  Notes will reflect actions by the committee members rather than substance of the bills. Other bills discussed in detail are as follows:

HB 1285 – Managed Care for LTC.  Marcia will write a letter on behalf of the Council using Arc’s template.  The supporters of the bill are insurance companies with national contacts.

HB 1273 – Mike Hoover will write a letter for testimony based on CCHI’s template.  We did sign on with many other groups to the letter from CCHI, however, Mike and Marcia will both send letters today to the House HHS committee as it is being heard tomorrow.

SB 187 – Will continue to monitor, as we are unsure of the intent.  Bill related to MH professionals and licensure.

HB 183 – Was discussed regarding persons with disabilities serving on three state boards as Housing was added via amendment.  The Council will support the bill and has sent out letters of support.

HB 1230 – Move of Housing and Homeless program DHS to DOLA at county level. It is passing through committees without concern.

SB 170 – Nursing Home parity was killed by one vote.  The Council will again follow and support the legislation next year as a priority, as we have for the past three years.

SB 213 – CHP+ is moving through both bodies of the legislature.  The committee recommended a letter to the Governor to request a veto due to the impact on the most vulnerable in the state, families with income at 250% of federal poverty level.  The committee also discussed an OpEd in the Post to bring the issue to the public.

SB 49 – Was killed in committee.  The Legal Center and CCDC also did not support the amendments or just including a single disability.  It is critical that all departments within DHS as well as other areas, are included in the bill i.e. RCCFs.  Restraint will be looked at within the DHS and information will be communicated regarding definitions of various terms that seem to confuse providers at this point. 

Additional discussion was held around HB #199 (workman’s comp.),200 (health exchanges we support), 202 municipal county money use related to Memorial Hospital in Springs), and 205 (advanced practice nurses and reimbursement for services).

The Long Bill was also discussed.  More action will be taking place here with focused attention as well.

Julie mentioned a town hall meeting with Senator Aguilar this Sat. from 1:00 to 3:00 if people are able to attend.  It is at the D.U. School of Law.

Carol mentioned taking action on a school discipline bill that will help improve the current drastic suspension and expulsion practices that take place for both students with disabilities and those without.

Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.

Next meeting – May 2nd

Members Present:  Carol Meredith – Chairperson, Julie Farrar, Lisa Kramer, Mike Hoover, and Donna Downing

Staff:  Marcia Tewell, Fran Coleman

Members absent: Corry Robinson, Senator Irene Aguilar, Ed George, Bob Lawhead,

Guests:  None

Developmental Disabilities Council
Bill Tracker as of 4-4-11

Prepared by Coleman Consulting LLC

 

Bill: HB11-1079

Title:

Reduce Youth Homelessness

 

Custom Summary

The bill makes state statute compliant with the federal "Runaway & Homeless Youth Act" by:

 

Comment

ANASTASIA 2-21-11 WILL FOLLOW-UP ON LATEST STATUS: will talk to check with Casso & check on info, 2/20/11 Continue to Monitor.

 

Senate Sponsors

C. Jahn (D)

 

House Sponsors

E. Casso (D)

 

Status

Signed by Governor (03/30/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Local Government & Energy

 

House Committee

Local Government

 

 

Bill: HB11-1138

Title:

Sex Offender Management Board

 

Custom Summary

The bill extends the sex offender management board (board) for 10 years to 9-1-20 & revises the board's duties. Sec. 1: The bill amends the language of the legislative declaration for the board, as well as language in other sections in the statutory article that governs the board to refer to juvenile offenders as "juveniles who have committed sexual offenses" rather than labeling juveniles as sex offenders. Sec. 2: The bill adds the definitions "adult sex offender" & "juvenile who has committed a sexual offense" for purposes of the article.

 

Comment

2-27-11 Move to monitor because DD concerns were amended out. PASSED TO HOUSE APPROPS W/11-0 VOTE ON 2-22-11. Carol to check information. There is a lot of concern with adjudication & due process. What is the impact of the rule change? More or less transparency. This bill was added on by DDC on 1/31/11. Memo from Liz Fuselier re. non-adjudicated offenders dated 1-31-11

 

Senate Sponsors

J. Morse (D)

 

House Sponsors

B. Gardner (R)

 

Status

Senate Comm. on State, Veterans & Mil Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations (03/23/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

State, Veterans, Military Affairs

 

House Committee

Judiciary

 

 

Bill: HB11-1216

Title:

Disability Benefit License Plate Numbers

 

Custom Summary

A disabled-benefit support contract committee is created to contract with a private entity to help persons with disabilities obtain benefits.

 

Comment

2-27-11 DDC will send out cards to legislators: 2-21-11 Support with No Action REFERRED TO HOUSE APPROPS ON 2-16-11

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)

 

House Sponsors

C. Gerou (R)
J. Riesberg (D)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole (04/01/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Pro

 

Senate Committee

Transportation

 

House Committee

Transportation

 

 

Bill: HB11-1217

Title:

Expand Access Health Care

 

Custom Summary

The bill enacts measures to expand access to health care in Colo. & expands the school-based health center grant program. Expand eligibility for participation in the state loan repayment program to health care providers. Charges the center for improving value in health care, & established in 2008 by Governor exec. Order. Requires the dept. of HCPF to reimburse providers for medical care, services, or goods provided to Medicaid recipients, Authorizes state & local governments to enter into agreements with health care providers to allow the providers to use space in a bldg owned by state or local government. Extends governmental immunity to health care practitioners who provide care to patients, including Medicaid patients, in available space in a public bldg located in a federally designated health professional shortage area pursuant to an authorized agreement.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

C. Acree (R)

 

Status

House Committee on Health & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations (02/24/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-06

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

 

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

Bill: HB11-1230

Title:

Consolidate Housing Assist Into DOLA

 

Custom Summary

Currently both the dept. of local affairs & the dept. of human services administer programs that provide financial assistance, mostly vouchers, to persons in low & moderate-income households for the purpose of assisting such persons in obtaining housing. Not later than 7-1-11, specifies that any such program administered by the state shall be consolidated within the division of housing within DOLA. The bill exempts from this consolidation requirement a pending grant that may prohibit the transfer of any moneys provided under the grant to a party other than DHS.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

C. Duran (D)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Comm. of the Whole (04/01/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Local Government & Energy

 

House Committee

State, Veterans, Military Affairs

 

 

Bill: HB11-1242

Title:

Medicaid Provider Integration Of Service

 

Custom Summary

Requires the dept. of health care policy & financing to review certain issues that relate to the provision of both physical & mental health care services to a patient during the same appointment as part of an integrated system of patient care & any barriers to the integrated care.

 

Comment

REFERRED TO HOUSE APPROPS ON 2-22-11. Will review & AS OF 2-21-11 WILL Testify

 

Senate Sponsors

 

 

House Sponsors

M. Ferrandino (D)

 

Status

House Committee on Health & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations (02/22/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-08

 

Position

Pro

 

Senate Committee

 

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

 

 

Bill: HB11-1273

Title:

Health Care Opportunity Patient Empower

 

Custom Summary

Enacts the "Health Care Opportunity & Patient Empowerment Act", which requires the executive directors of the depts. of health care policy & financing, public health & environment, & labor & employment & the commissioner of insurance, in consultation with other state agencies & stakeholders they deem appropriate, to develop a health care interstate compact that would allow signatory states to opt out of federal health care reform legislation as well as any other federal law regulating health care & instead regulate health care in each signatory state in the manner determined appropriate for that state by its legislature. The executive directors & commissioner are to keep the general assembly informed of its progress through periodic reports.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

M. Kopp (R)

 

House Sponsors

B. Nikkel (R)
A. Stephens (R)

 

Status

Introduced to House-Assigned to Health & Environment (03/02/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-19

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

 

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

Bill: HB11-1278

Title:

Sex Offender Registration Changes

 

Custom Summary

Under current law, a person may be designated as a sexually violent predator in Colo. based on such a finding or its equivalent in another jurisdiction. The bill defines equivalent & provides notice & the right to appeal when a person is designated as a sexually violent predator in Colo. based on such a finding or its equivalent in another jurisdiction.

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

J. Morse (D)

 

House Sponsors

B. Gardner (R)

 

Status

House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations (03/22/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-06

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

 

 

House Committee

Judiciary

 

 

Bill: HB11-1285

Title:

Managed Care For Long-term Care Services

 

Custom Summary

Removes the restriction on the medical services board from adopting rules to implement a managed care system for "Colo. Medical Assistance Act" clients who receive long-term care services. The dept. of HCPF is permitted to institute a process for stakeholder input with respect to long-term care services when implementing a managed care system.

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

M. Ferrandino (D)
A. Stephens (R)

 

Status

House Committee on Health & Environment Lay Over Amended (03/24/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

 

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

Bill: SB11-008

Title:

Aligning Children's Medicaid Eligibility

 

Custom Summary

Increases the current Medicaid income eligibility threshold of 100% of the federal poverty line for children who are between 6 to 19 years old to equal the income eligibility threshold for pregnant women & children from birth to 5 years old, which is currently set at 133% of the federal poverty line.

 

Comment

DDC believe it’s a cleanup bill & Lisa will monitor.

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

C. Gerou (R)

 

Status

Sent to Governor (03/31/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-084

Title:

Employment At Long-term Care Facilities

 

Custom Summary

The bill expands the definition of "health care facility" to include "long-term care facility" & allows long-term care facilities to employ physicians directly or indirectly through a separate entity authorized to conduct business in this state

 

Comment

NEED INPUT FROM DDC ON WHETHER TO ADD TO LIST, BILL AWAITING SENATE SECOND READING ON 2-24-11

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

K. Summers (R)

 

Status

House Third Reading-Passed (03/29/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

Bill: SB11-087

Title:

Medical Exemption Tiered Rate Plan

 

Custom Summary

The bill authorizes the public utilities commission to adopt rules creating an exemption from tiered electricity rate plans based on a customer's medical condition.

 

Comment

2-27-11 Rep. Fields & Rep. Beezley will be house sponsors. DDC voted to support this bill & DDC will follow closely. Bill is now in the senate. NEED INPUT FROM DDC ON WHETHER TO ADD TO LIST, BILL PASSED SENATE & NOW INTRODUCED TO HOUSE ON 2-21-11

 

Senate Sponsors

B. Boyd (D)

 

House Sponsors

D. Beezley (R)
R. Fischer (D)

 

Status

Signed by Governor (03/29/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Pro

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-102

Title:

Mental Health Tax Check off

 

Custom Summary

For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2014, the bill requires a voluntary contribution designation line for the Families in Action for Mental Health fund (fund) to appear on state individual income tax return forms.

 

Comment

NEED INPUT FROM DDC ON WHETHER TO ADD TO LIST, BILL PASSED APPROPS ON 2-25-11 & AWAITING SENATE SECOND READING.

 

Senate Sponsors

S. Williams (D)

 

House Sponsors

N. Todd (D)

 

Status

Introduced to House-Assigned to Finance (03/10/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Finance

 

House Committee

Finance

 

 

Bill: SB11-125

Title:

Nursing Home Fees & Order Of Payments

 

Custom Summary

Effective with fiscal year 2011-12, the bill increases the cap on the provider fee on health care items or services provided by nursing home facility providers for purposes of obtaining federal financial participation under Medicaid from a maximum of $7.50 to a maximum of $12 per non-Medicare-resident day.

 

Comment

2-27-11 Carol Meredith stated this pulls federal funds. Continue to monitor this bill. NEED INPUT FROM DDC ON WHETHER TO ADD TO LIST, BILL PASSED SENATE APPROPS ON 2-22-11 & IN SENATE FOR SECOND READING.

 

Senate Sponsors

J. White (R)

 

House Sponsors

J. Sonnenberg (R)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations (02/22/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-168

Title:

Colo. Health Care Cooperative

 

Custom Summary

The bill creates the Colo. health care authority (authority). The mission of the authority is to design the Colo. health care cooperative (cooperative) to be the benefits administrator & payer for health care services. The authority shall recommend a cooperative to the general assembly &, if approved, it shall be referred to the voters by referred measure.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)

 

House Sponsors

J. Kefalas (D)

 

Status

Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily (04/01/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-04

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Business, Labor, Technology

 

House Committee

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-170

Title:

General Fund Cap Medicaid Nursing Homes

 

Custom Summary

For the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2012, & for each fiscal year thereafter, the general fund share of the aggregate statewide average of the per diem rate net of patient payment (the general fund growth cap) will no longer be set in statute; instead, subject to available appropriations, the amount of growth that the general assembly will fund out of the general fund will be determined annually by the medical services board.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)

 

House Sponsors

M. Ferrandino (D)

 

Status

House Committee on Health & Environment Committee Vote - Tie Vote (03/24/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-183

Title:

State Boards & Persons With Disabilities

 

Custom Summary

The bill mandates that the governor include representation by a person with a disability, a family member of a person with a disability, or a member of an advocacy group for persons with disabilities on the state boards of housing, medical services, & human services.

 

Comment

Added by DDC at 2-27-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)

 

House Sponsors

B. Gardner (R)
M. Looper (R)

 

Status

Introduced to House-Assigned to Health & Environment (03/22/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

Health & Environment

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-187

Title:

Sunset Review Mental Health Professionals

 

Custom Summary

Senate Health & Human Svcs Cmte. Implements recommendations of sunset review & report on state-regulated mental health professionals: Continues bds of psychologist examiners, social work examiners, marriage & family therapist examiners & licensed professional counselor examiners & state grievance bd & the regulation of psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists, licensed professional counselors, psychotherapists, & addiction counselors (oversight bds) through September 1, 2020.

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input?

 

Senate Sponsors

L. Newell (D)

 

House Sponsors

R. Fields (D)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Finance (03/23/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-12

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-192

Title:

Continue Prescription Drug Monitor Program

 

Custom Summary

Sections 1 & 2 of the bill continue the electronic prescription drug monitoring program until July 1, 2021. Sections 3, 4, & 5 of the bill repeal the prescription controlled substance abuse monitoring advisory committee. Sections 6, 7, & 8 make conforming amendments.

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)
N. Spence (R)

 

House Sponsors

T. Massey (R)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Finance (03/31/2011)

 

Hearing Date

 

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-193

Title:

Disclosure Caregiver Employment Info

 

Custom Summary

Allows current & former employers to disclose certain infor-mation about an individual employed to work with a person with a developmental disability in response to a request from a current or prospective employer of the individual. Disclosing employer is granted immunity from civil liability for the good faith disclosure of information. Creates an exception to the current prohibitions against blacklisting for the disclosure of info.

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

I. Aguilar (D)

 

House Sponsors

B. Gardner (R)
J. Kerr (R)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole (03/30/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-04

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Judiciary

 

House Committee

 

 

 

Bill: SB11-195

Title:

Parking For Persons With Disabilities

 

Custom Summary

The bill specifies that a physician, podiatrist, or advanced practice nurse verifying a person's disability for purposes of obtaining an identifying license plate or parking placard may be licensed in another state that shares a common border with Colo..

 

Comment

Added by FNC for 3-21-11 meeting. Need member input.

 

Senate Sponsors

G. Brophy (R)

 

House Sponsors

J. Sonnenberg (R)

 

Status

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended-Consent Calendar to Sen Comm. of the Whole (03/31/2011)

 

Hearing Date

2011-04-05

 

Position

Monitor

 

Senate Committee

Health & Human Services

 

House Committee

 

 

 


 

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