Colorado Statutes
§ 25.5-1-131 — Insurance ombudsman - consumer advocate - duties
(1)There
is hereby created in the state department the office of the insurance ombudsman to
act as the advocate for consumer interests in matters related to access to and the
affordability of the standardized health benefit plan created pursuant to section 10-16-1304. The ombudsman shall:
(a)Interact with consumers regarding their access to, the affordability of,
and coverage issues with the standardized plan;
(b)Evaluate data to assess the standardized plan's network and
affordability; and
(c)Represent the interests of consumers in public hearings held pursuant to
section 10-16-1306.
(2)In the performance of the ombudsman's duties, the ombudsman shall act
independently of the state department. Any recommendations made or positions
taken by the ombudsman do not reflect tho
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Legislative History
Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1232), ch. 241, p. 1294, � 7,
effective June 16.
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