Section 1346.2 Of Article 2. Administration From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 2.
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. The director shall, in coordination with the Insurance
Commissioner, review the Internet portal developed by the United
States Secretary of Health and Human Services under subdivision (a)
of Section 1103 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act (Public Law 111-148) and paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of
Section 1311 of that act, and any enhancements to that portal
expected to be implemented by the secretary on or before January 1,
2015. The review shall examine whether the Internet portal provides
sufficient information regarding all health benefit products offered
by health care service plans and health insurers in the individual
and small employer markets in California to facilitate fair and
affirmative marketing of all individual and small employer products,
particularly outside the California Health Benefit Exchange created
under Title 22 (commencing with Section 100500) of the Government
Code. If the director and the Insurance Commissioner jointly
determine that the Internet portal does not adequately achieve those
purposes, they shall jointly develop and maintain an electronic
clearinghouse to achieve those purposes. In performing this function,
the director and the Insurance Commissioner shall routinely monitor
individual and small employer benefit filings with, and complaints
submitted by individuals and small employers to, their respective
departments, and shall use any other available means to maintain the
clearinghouse.