CO HB1053

Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 10-16-103.4 to expand the Commissioner of Insurance's rulemaking authority regarding essential health benefits.

Authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules ensuring consistent requirements for pediatric dental benefits in health benefit plans regardless of how the plan is purchased.

Applies uniformly to all methods of plan purchase in Colorado, eliminating potential inconsistencies across different purchasing mechanisms.

Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety under the safety clause provision.

Bill was approved by Governor John W. Hickenlooper.