Checks and Balances on Health Insurance Premiums

by Matthew Valeta, Health Policy Analyst  Colorado health insurance companies have proposed their rate for the next year. We have been examining the rates to ensure that no unjustified costs are being put into consumers’ premiums. As part of the rate review...

Extended Dental Benefits For Adults on Medicaid

By Lynn Doan, Strategic Engagement Fellow Starting July 1, 2014, adults enrolled in Colorado Medicaid have access to new dental services, building upon a Medicaid benefit that became available in April of this year. The new dental benefit provides adults on Medicaid,...

Young Adults and Health Insurance: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

by the Colorado Division of Insurance The Colorado Division of Insurance wants everyone to know about the importance of having health coverage, including young people. As younger folks tend to be healthier, they may ask, “Why do I need health insurance? Isn’t it just...

How to Comment on Rate Increases

by Matthew Valeta, Health Policy Analyst Also be sure to check our first blog on Colorado’s 2015 proposed rates: Most Coloradans Won’t See Big Premium Increases Your health insurance company may have proposed an increase to your rates but that doesn’t mean...

For-profit companies can refuse to cover contraception

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of Hobby Lobby, a craft store, and Conestoga Wood Specialties, a furniture store, saying that the for-profit corporations are not required to provide certain health...
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