On April 23rd the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange (COHBE) Board voted to move forward with creating advisory groups. Applications for the advisory groups must be received by close of business today. Nominations can be offered by Board members, organizations and interested individuals. Advisory groups will be composed of approximately 15 – 20 members and will meet on a regular basis. The advisory groups will begin meeting in late May/early June, and call in options will be available for those that are unable to attend in person.
A list of the advisory groups and their description are listed below.
1. Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Advisory Group
This Advisory Group will inform the business processes, tools, and support functions available in the Small Business Health Options Program.
2. Individual Experience Advisory Group
This Advisory Group will work to maximize the quality of the consumer shopping experience on the individual exchange. This group will inform the way COHBE handles appeals from consumers and appropriate ways of notifying consumers about changes to their insurance status. The role of individuals who will assist with providing Exchange services will also be addressed by this group.
3. Health Plan Advisory Group
This Advisory Group will inform the business processes, approach and technology needed to support balanced and successful working relationships between COHBE and carriers offering health plans on the Exchange.
4. Communications and Outreach Advisory Group
This Advisory Group will help to define the approaches and initiatives that will be used to educate consumers about the value of having insurance; educate customers about the services provided by COHBE; and, help to determine the most effective tools needed to assist COHBE customers in the choice of a health plan that best meets their needs.
Visit the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange website for more information and to sign up for a group today.
