SEC. 143. CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION.

[a] Consultation- In carrying out the Commissioner's duties under this division, the Commissioner, as appropriate, shall consult with at least with the following:

[1] The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, State attorneys general, and State insurance regulators, including concerning the standards for insured qualified health benefits plans under this title and enforcement of such standards.

[2] Appropriate State agencies, specifically concerning the administration of individual affordability credits under subtitle C of title II and the offering of Exchange-participating health benefits plans, to Medicaid eligible individuals under subtitle A of such title.

[3] Other appropriate Federal agencies.

[4] Indian tribes and tribal organizations.

[5] The National Association of Insurance Commissioners for purposes of using model guidelines established by such association for purposes of subtitles B and D.

[b] Coordination-

[1] IN GENERAL- In carrying out the functions of the Commissioner, including with respect to the enforcement of the provisions of this division, the Commissioner shall work in coordination with existing Federal and State entities to the maximum extent feasible consistent with this division and in a manner that prevents conflicts of interest in duties and ensures effective enforcement.

[2] UNIFORM STANDARDS- The Commissioner, in coordination with such entities, shall seek to achieve uniform standards that adequately protect consumers in a manner that does not unreasonably affect employers and insurers.