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Finalized Health Insurance Rates Increase Slightly, Consumer Advocates Say That State Policies are Keeping Them Stable

Oct 21, 2021

The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, along with a coalition of other leading health care advocates, today sent a letter to Governor Jared Polis urging him to sign SB21-169 into law, despite opposition from the insurance industry and other special interests. The bill prohibits the discriminatory use of big data and algorithms in insurance practice, which can harm consumers.

Billing error for COVID-19 test corrected after woman received second bill in the mail months later

Oct 4, 2021

In the News Liz Gelardi, The Denver Channel ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A rapid COVID-19 test was Barbara Deckert's key to getting back to work. She was relieved when she tested negative, but an unexpected bill caught her by surprise. Deckert believed she paid for the test in...

Most Colorado hospitals post some required price information — but it still may not be what you pay

Sep 27, 2021

In the News Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post Most Colorado hospitals are at least partially complying with rules meant to make it easier for patients to shop for care, but even if people find and use all the price tools available, there’s still a chance they won’t know...