Contact: Monica Caballeros
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 720-496-2574
Denver– Connect for Health
Colorado® Chief Executive Officer Kevin Patterson released the following
statement on the Health Care Coverage Easy Enrollment Program (HB 20-1236)
after the bill passed through the General Assembly:
“I am excited that we can extend access
to affordable health coverage for Coloradans with the simple act of checking a
box. Easy Enrollment can provide financial stability and improve health
outcomes for thousands of residents, many of whom are unfamiliar with the sign
up process, or do not know they qualify for help. Through legislation such as
Easy Enrollment, we work toward our goals of reducing the uninsured rate and
educating Coloradans on the financial help we provide.”
The Easy Enrollment Program would allow
Coloradans to mark on their state tax return that they are uninsured and opt-in
for their information to be shared with Connect for Health Colorado, so we can
see if they qualify for financial help or Health First Colorado (Medicaid).
Connect for Health Colorado co-chairs the advisory committee to guide implementation
and administration of the Easy Enrollment program, along with the Department of
Revenue. The program will take effect in 2022.
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About
Connect for Health Colorado
Connect for Health
Colorado is a public, nonprofit 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