Colorado § 10-16-104.7 Substance use disorders - court-ordered treatment coverage

Colorado Statutes

§ 10-16-104.7 — Substance use disorders - court-ordered treatment coverage

Colorado § 10-16-104.7

Title 10Insurance

Art.Health-care Coverage

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Bluebook

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 10-16-104.7 (2026).

Text

(1)An individual or group health benefit plan delivered or issued for delivery within this state by an entity subject to the provisions of part 2, 3, or 4 of this article 16 that provides coverage for treatment of a substance use disorder must provide coverage for such treatment regardless of whether the treatment is voluntary or court-ordered as a result of contact with the criminal justice or legal system. The health benefit plan is only required to provide coverage for benefits that are medically necessary and otherwise covered under the plan. Such coverage is subject to copayment, deductible, and policy maximums and limitations. Health benefit plans issued by an entity subject to the provisions of part 4 of this article 16 may provide that the benefits required pursuant to th

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(1) An individual or group health benefit plan delivered or issued for delivery within
this state by an entity subject to the provisions of part 2, 3, or 4 of this article 16
that provides coverage for treatment of a substance use disorder must provide
coverage for such treatment regardless of whether the treatment is voluntary or
court-ordered as a result of contact with the criminal justice or legal system. The
health benefit plan is only required to provide coverage for benefits that are
medically necessary and otherwise covered under the plan. Such coverage is
subject to copayment, deductible, and policy maximums and limitations. Health
benefit plans issued by an entity subject to the provisions of part 4 of this article 16
may provide that the benefits required pursuant to this section are covered benefits
only if the services are deemed medically necessary and are rendered by a provider
who is designated by and affiliated with the health maintenance organization.

(2) Nothing in this section mandates or is meant to construe that any health
benefit plan must provide coverage for treatment of a substance use disorder.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2002: Entire section added, p. 750, � 1, effective January 1, 2003. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1264, � 36, effective May 25.