Hospital Facility Fees
In 2023, a law passed in Colorado limiting when hospitals and health systems can charge “facility fees” and creating transparency requirements to protect consumers from surprise charges. Learn more about these protections that are in effect July 1, 2024.
The Colorado Option
We worked hard to pass the Colorado Option, and now we’re working to ensure communities are aware of plans and financial assistance available to them. The Colorado Option plans are the first health care plans available to every Coloradan who buys insurance on the individual marketplace (not an employer), regardless of documentation status. Read on and find toolkits, immigrant resources, webinars and more.
Campaign for Affordable Prescription Drugs
Too many Coloradans struggle to afford the prescription drugs they need for their health. Nearly 1 in 3 Coloradans have skipped filling a prescription, skipped doses, or cut pills because of costs.
Advancing Oral Health Equity
CCHI is working to ensure oral health gets the attention it needs and that community members can drive change for oral health equity.
Want to learn more to become an effective advocate to change health care? See our guide on how to effectively influence and lobby policymakers!
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
303 E 17th Ave, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
303.839.1261
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