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1 (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the func-
2 tions of the Commissioner, including with respect to
3 the enforcement of the provisions of this division,
4 the Commissioner shall work in coordination with
5 existing Federal and State entities to the maximum
6 extent feasible consistent with this division and in a
7 manner that prevents conflicts of interest in duties
8 and ensures effective enforcement.
9 (2) UNIFORM STANDARDS.—The Commissioner,
10 in coordination with such entities, shall seek to
11 achieve uniform standards that adequately protect
12 consumers in a manner that does not unreasonably
13 affect employers and insurers.
14 SEC. 144. HEALTH INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN.

15 (a) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner shall appoint

16 within the Health Choices Administration a Qualified
17 Health Benefits Plan Ombudsman who shall have exper-
18 tise and experience in the fields of health care and edu-
19 cation of (and assistance to) individuals.
20 (b) DUTIES.—The Qualified Health Benefits Plan
21 Ombudsman shall, in a linguistically appropriate man-
22 ner—
23 (1) receive complaints, grievances, and requests
24 for information submitted by individuals;

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