DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis
has named a longtime leader in consumer health advocacy to the board of
directors of Connect for Health Colorado®.
Elisabeth
Arenales, who helped found the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative and was the
Health Program Director at the Colorado Center on Law and Policy for almost
twenty years, joins the 12-member board as an ex-officio member representing
the governor’s office. She serves on the governor’s staff as Senior Policy Advisor
for Health.
“We
are extremely fortunate to have someone with Elisabeth’s deep experience with
the healthcare challenges facing our state join our leadership team,” said
Board Chair Adela Flores-Brennan. “Her fierce dedication to improving health
outcomes and lowering costs is a perfect fit with our mission to increase
access, affordability and choice for all Coloradans.”
Ms.
Arenales has been recognized by numerous organizations for her work addressing social
determinants of health, including as a community health leader by the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation and health policy leader by the Colorado Health
Foundation.
The
Connect for Health Colorado Board has nine voting members and three ex-officio
members.
About Connect for Health Colorado
Connect for Health Colorado
is a public, non-profit entity established by the Colorado General Assembly in
2011 to create a health insurance Marketplace. Since 2013, we’ve been
helping individuals, families and small employers compare plans, apply for
financial help and buy health insurance. As Colorado’s official health
insurance marketplace, we are the only place to apply for financial help to
lower the monthly cost of premiums. Customers can shop online; get help by
phone or online chat from Customer Service Center representatives; and access expert,
in-person help from a statewide network of certified Brokers and
community-based Assisters. For more information: ConnectforHealthCO.com