Senators Jodeh and Frizell, primary bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 26-1070, which requires a dental provider to give affirmative consent before an insurance carrier can allow a third party to access the provider’s services and contractually agreed upon discounts and specifies the required contract terms. An insurance carrier cannot terminate a contract with a dental provider who refuses access to their services and discounts to a third party. The bill does not apply to provider network contracts for dental services provided under the Children’s Basic Health Plan Act and the Colorado Medical Assistance Act.

Dr. Sarah Parsons, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lindsay Compton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Gaurij Kapote, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jillian Horkan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jeff Lodl, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions. Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment B).

The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.