November 27, 2019 Article Consumer Assistance Program Drives Policy Advocacy Isabelle Nathanson Colorado has made tremendous gains in insurance coverage in recent years, but consumers often run into barriers and challenges using their insurance once they have it. This...
Isabelle Nathanson, Outreach and Organizing Coordinator Rising premiums, deductibles, and other out of pocket costs pose significant access issues for Coloradans seeking to use health insurance to protect their physical, mental, and financial well-being. This is...
Lam Quynh Vo, Outreach and Communications Fellow Hi there, my name is Lam and I’m the new Outreach and Communications Fellow here at CCHI. For the past three months I have dived deep into the trenches of the American health care system and the health coverage...
Emma Sargent, Policy Fellow One of the most popular features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is that health insurance carriers can’t deny coverage to people with preexisting conditions. However, this was not enough to ensure that people had access to coverage:...
Lam Quynh Vo, Outreach and Communications Fellow We all recognize that a good education is important for a good career and stable life. However, less recognized is the impact of education on health outcomes. Americans with more education live longer, healthier lives...
Deb Wells, Director of Operations, Alzheimer's Association The journey of living with a spouse with a dementia diagnosis began for me when I was 44. My husband (58 at the time) had been having difficulties with problem solving for a few years. I attributed this...