Finding affordable health insurance through Connect for Health Colorado
Are you looking for affordable health insurance? Open enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is available from November 5 to …
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Colorado Care Planning
It’s not something we like to think about, but it’s important: if you are seriously ill or injured and unable to express your decisions regarding …
Spring is Severe Weather Season in Colorado
If you’re new to Colorado, you may not realize that springtime is when we see some of the wildest weather in Colorado. Approximately April through …
At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of a state public option health benefit plan. So what exactly …
Getting Ready for the Big Storm
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may even surpass the memorable Blizzard of ’03. Here’s where you …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …
Health Insurance Enrollment Information
Open enrollment for 2020 private health insurance coverage is going on right now. If you have questions about buying or renewing private health insurance, the …
Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Seniors
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is warning of a new type of scam that attempts to gain access to seniors’ personal and medical …
Life Insurance Policy Locator
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)’s Division of Insurance provides helpful tools on its website to assist Colorado …
Senior Health Insurance and Medicare
Navigating the many options for health insurance can be challenging, and if you’re getting close to the age where you can qualify for Medicare, you …
How To Choose an Insurance Agent
The Colorado Division of Insurance recently released a new consumer advisory, How to Choose an Insurance Agent. Here you can find helpful tips including the differences …
Tips for Flying Drones in Colorado
Whether for fun or for business, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are a hot new tool that’s growing in popularity. But before …
Understanding Health Insurance
Open enrollment for individual insurance plans is coming up in November, and many employers also conduct open enrollment during the fall. Whichever type of plan …
Is Your House on Shaky Ground?
Ground subsidence problems are very real in Colorado. Whether from naturally occurring elements in the soil or from the effects of Colorado’s mining history, the …
Health First Colorado Member Information
If you are one of the 1,276,946 members of Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid program, there are many resources available online to help you …
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Depending on federal budget actions, the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), a low-cost health plan for qualifying children and pregnant women, could be eliminated. This …
New Laws in Effect January 1
On New Year’s Day several new laws, passed during the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions, went into effect. The new laws are: HB16-1387, Health Insurance for …
Colorado Medicaid is now Health First Colorado
Medicaid in Colorado has a new name — Health First Colorado. The name change was implemented in part to help eliminate confusion between Medicaid and …
Winter Weather and Insurance
Three days after the coming of spring, Colorado returned to winter today with a major blizzard. If you find yourself needing to make an insurance …
Helpful Videos on Health Insurance
Under the Affordable Care Act many consumers are purchasing health insurance on their own. If you’re new to the process, it can seem daunting. The …