NOTE: The governor signed this measure on 6/10/2016.
      
      
      SENATE BILL 16-006
      
      
      BY SENATOR(S) Martinez Humenik, Lundberg, Roberts, Tate, Cooke,
      Grantham, Lambert, Marble, Scheffel, Woods, Cadman;
      also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Sias, Landgraf, Conti, Pettersen, Ryden,
      Van Winkle.
      
      
      Concerning the use of qualified insurance brokers to enroll
           eligible participants in health benefit plans through the
           Colorado health benefit exchange.
      
      
      Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
      
           SECTION 1.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 10-22-112 as
      follows:
      
           10-22-112.  Health benefit exchange - referral to private
      insurance brokers.  On or before November 1, 2016, the exchange
      shall include the following in its protocol for interacting with
      consumers in order to assist consumers in enrolling in health
      benefit plans: upon a consumer's contact with the exchange when
      seeking assistance in selecting a qualified health plan, whether
      online, by telephone, or on the internet, the exchange shall
      inform the consumer that he or she has the option of selecting
      coverage online or with the assistance of a navigator or with the
      assistance of a qualified insurance broker; the exchange shall
      inform the consumer that a navigator may assist with a health
      benefit plan selection, but may not offer advice on a health
      benefit plan based on the consumer's individual situation,
      whereas a qualified broker may offer advice based on the
      consumer's personal and family situation at no additional cost to
      the consumer; and the exchange shall maintain web-based tools
      that allow insurance brokers to develop and maintain client
      relationships for customers who are eligible to enroll in private
      health benefit plans, when appropriate, if the client requests this
      option.
      
           SECTION 2.  Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
      determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
      preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
      
      
      
      
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      Bill L. Cadman                Dickey Lee Hullinghorst
      PRESIDENT OF                     SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
      THE SENATE                         OF REPRESENTATIVES
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      Effie Ameen                            Marilyn Eddins
      SECRETARY OF                 CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
      THE SENATE                         OF REPRESENTATIVES
      
      
      
      
                  APPROVED________________________________________
      
      
      
      
      
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                                    John W. Hickenlooper
                                    GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO