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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2025-00054
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2025-00054 |
| Type of Filing |
Emergency |
| Department |
700 Department of Regulatory Agencies |
| Agency |
702 Division of Insurance |
| CCR Number |
3 CCR 702-4 Series 4-2 |
| CCR Title |
LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH, Series 4-2 Accident and Health (General) |
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Proposed rule
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| Additional Information |
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| Statutory Authority |
§§ 10-1-108(7), 10-1-109(1), 10-16-109, and 10-16-1312, C.R.S. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The purpose of this regulation is to establish rules for the required bronze, silver, and gold Standardized plans to be offered by all carriers offering individual and small group health benefits plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
The Division of Insurance finds, pursuant to § 24-4-103(6)(a), C.R.S., that immediate adoption of this emergency regulation is imperatively necessary to comply with state and federal law, including federal regulation, and for the preservation of public health, safety, or welfare and compliance with the requirements of § 24-4-103, C.R.S., would be contrary to the public interests. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released the 2026 Actuarial Value Calculator Methodology, pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 156.135(g), on October 16, 2024. Carriers are required to use the 2026 Actuarial Value Calculator Methodology for benefit year 2026, pursuant to 45 C.F.R.§ 156.135(a). Carriers must also notify the Division of Insurance by March 1, 2025, whether they have achieved the premium rate reduction requirements for their 2026 standardized plans, pursuant to § 10-16-1306(2), C.R.S. This emergency regulation ensures that carriers have the guidance and instructions to develop and adjust their standardized plans to ensure compliance with state law, including the March 1, 2025, notification deadline under § 10-16-1306(2), C.R.S., and federal law. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Contact Name |
Daisy Zoll |
| Contact Title |
Program Assistant |
| Contact Telephone |
7205564952 |
| Contact email |
daisy.zoll@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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