C.R.S. Section 10-22-102
Legislative declaration

intent

The general assembly determines and declares that with the March 23, 2010, enactment of the federal “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”, Pub.L. 111-148, and the March 30, 2010, enactment of the “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010”, Pub.L. 111-152, which allow each state to establish a health benefit exchange through state law or opt to participate in a national health benefit exchange operated by the federal department of health and human services, and although there are numerous federal lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the federal act in multiple federal courts, the best option for the state of Colorado is to establish a health benefit exchange at the state level. The general assembly further finds that the federal act requires each state to establish a health benefit exchange to perform certain duties and to assume certain responsibilities set forth in the federal act or make sufficient progress in the creation of a health benefit exchange by January 1, 2013, or default to a federally run national health benefit exchange. Therefore, the general assembly intends to create a health benefit exchange to fit the unique needs of Colorado, seek Colorado-specific solutions, and explore the maximum number of options available to the state of Colorado. The Colorado health benefit exchange, including an American health benefit exchange, is intended to facilitate the access to and enrollment in health plans in the individual market in this state and include a small business health options program to assist small employers in this state in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in health plans offered in the small employer market. The intent of the Colorado health benefit exchange is to increase access, affordability, and choice for individuals and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado.

Source: Section 10-22-102 — Legislative declaration - intent, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-10.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

10‑22‑101
Short title 10‑22‑102
Legislative declaration - intent 10‑22‑103
Definitions 10‑22‑104
Health benefit exchange - creation 10‑22‑105
Exchange board of directors 10‑22‑106
Powers and duties of the board 10‑22‑107
Colorado health insurance exchange oversight committee - creation - duties 10‑22‑108
Moneys for implementation, operation, and sustainability of the exchange 10‑22‑109
Funding for the operation of the exchange and reserves - special fees - rules 10‑22‑110
Tax credit for contributions to the exchange - allocation notice - rules - repeal 10‑22‑111
Tax exemption 10‑22‑112
Health benefit exchange - referral to private insurance brokers - fees - rules 10‑22‑113
Colorado affordable health care coverage easy enrollment program - advisory committee - creation - appointments - duties - definitions - repeal 10‑22‑114
Standardized plan survey - repeal 10‑22‑115
Public awareness and education campaign - board - report - repeal

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C.R.S. Section 10-22-102 Legislative declaration

C.R.S. Section 10-22-102
Legislative declaration