C.R.S. § 25.5-5-500.3
25.5-5-500.3. Authorization to bill third party
25.5-5-500.3. Authorization to bill third party. As a condition of doing business in the state, each provider is deemed to authorize the state department, or an independent contractor retained by the state department, to bill a third party, as defined in section 25.5-4-209 (2)(g)(II), on behalf of the provider if the third party is determined to be liable to pay for care pursuant to sections 25.5-4-209 and 25.5-4-300.4.