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Senate adopts bill to preserve private insurance coverage for preventive services
Summary
The Colorado Senate passed SB196 to preserve coverage of preventive health services in private insurance if federal guidance changes; debate focused on the insurance commissioner's rulemaking authority and costs for consumers.
The Colorado Senate on April 7 adopted Senate Bill 196, legislation designed to preserve private insurance coverage for preventive medical services if federal recommendations or authorities change.
Sponsor Senator Kevin Judah moved the bill, saying it protects Coloradans’ access to services that keep people healthy even if federal expert bodies change their guidance. Judah told colleagues the bill is “about ensuring Coloradans continue to access preventative services to keep them healthy regardless of what may happen at the federal level.”
Supporters said the bill freezes the set of covered services as of January 2025 and creates a pathway for the Colorado Division of Insurance to maintain coverage if federal programs are modified or repealed. Senator Mullica urged…
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