; (ii) a nonprofit community-based organization; or (iii) a nonprofit first responder organization. (B) Enrollment agents Such term includes a licensed independent insurance agent or broker that has an arrangement with a State, nonprofit community-based organization, or nonprofit first responder organization to enroll eligible individuals under this section. (C) Exclusions Such term does not include an entity that— (i) is a health insurance issuer; or (ii) receives any consideration, either directly or indirectly, from any health insurance issuer in connection with the enrollment of any individuals under this section. (3) Priority In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to awarding grants to States or eligible entities in States that have geographic rating areas at risk of having no qualified health plans in the individual market. (4) Funding For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is appropriated to the Secretary, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary for calendar year 2022 and for each subsequent calendar year. (j) No effect on benefits for individuals otherwise eligible or on trust funds The Secretary shall implement the provisions of this section in such a manner to ensure that such provisions— (1) have no effect on the benefits under this title for individuals who are entitled to, or enrolled for, such benefits other than through this section; and (2) have no negative impact on the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund (including the Medicare Prescription Drug Account within such Trust Fund). (k) Consultation In promulgating regulations to implement this section, the Secretary shall consult with interested parties, including groups representing beneficiaries, health care providers, employers, insurance companies, and organizations representing first responders. .