SB 17-133

Senate Bill 17-133 in Colorado requires the Insurance Commissioner to investigate complaints from healthcare providers about issues like improper handling or denial of benefits by health insurance companies. The commissioner must inform the provider about the outcome of these investigations and include details on any patterns of misconduct by insurers in an annual report to lawmakers. If a pattern is found, the commissioner can take action against the insurer for unfair practices. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it will now be enforced as part of Colorado's regulations governing insurance companies.

Official Summary

Currently, the commissioner of insurance may investigate complaints by health care providers regarding the improper handling or denial of benefits by a health insurance company. The bill requires the commissioner to investigate provider complaints and notify the provider of the results of the investigation. The commissioner is directed to include information on provider complaints in an existing annual report to the general assembly. The commissioner must determine if there is a pattern of misconduct by a health insurance company and, if there is a pattern, must impose an appropriate remedy or penalty as an unfair or deceptive practice. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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