Senator Jahn and Senator Priola, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1136 to the committee. The bill adds inpatient and residential substance use treatment as a Medicaid benefit. Committee members received a fact sheet on the bill [Attachment L].

Senators Priola and Jahn responded to committee member questions.

Andrew Schaeffer, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Higgins, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Gina Olberding, representing the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, testified in support of the bill.

Cheryl Wilson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Stephanie Stewart, representing the Colorado Psychiatric Society, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Priola presented amendment L.009 [Attachment M].

Senators Jahn and Priola wrapped up their presentation of the bill.