by Melissa Newbanks On March 6, 2015, our sweet baby boy Kalvin was born! He was healthy; 8 pounds, 8 ounces at three weeks early! However, he soon became very sick and we did not know what was going on: over half of his blood volume was in his head and he was...
by Zach Stone, Strategic Engagement Fellow The Colorado Health Institute’s report begins with the following line: “These are historic days for health in Colorado.” They are indeed. Colorado’s uninsured rate has plummeted to a record low of 6.7 percent. That means that...
by Anneli Berube Just over a year ago, I might not have given much thought to the importance of having health coverage for emergency situations. I had never had any serious injuries or medical conditions that required intensive care. But on the last day of April 2014,...
by Sonia Koetting As the wife of a self-employed family supporter, one of my roles has been to examine health insurance options and find the best value for my family. Well, the best value for the lowest cost. The task was much simpler 10 years ago, but then rates...
by Kylie Holub With the pressure of signing up for healthcare around the corner, and my employer not providing it, I had to seek help to get covered. Recently, I started my journey in embracing my true identity — as Kylie – so I wanted to find a place where I could...
