As we draw near to the end of Open Enrollment on January 15 this new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what this time means to me. As much as we rely on the calendar, Open Enrollment isn’t just about deadlines; it’s about the people we serve. Those individuals and families consistently return to Connect for Health Colorado to protect their health and finances while our tools, staff, and certified Brokers and Assisters carry them to the right plan.

After more than a decade of this work, we continue seeing new records broken. In the first two months of Open Enrollment, the number of Coloradans who enrolled in health insurance plans is already more than the total number of people who enrolled through the Marketplace for last year. That’s thanks in part to the work you do to direct Coloradans needing health insurance to our Marketplace. Thank you!

Contributing to a Community Resource
Connect for Health Colorado partners with hundreds of local organizations and sponsors community events that contribute to our mission of increasing access, affordability, and choice for those purchasing health insurance in the state. One of our partners, the Colorado Black Health Collaborative, recently released the 2024 edition of the Colorado Black Health Resources Directory, and we are proud to partner on this valuable resource.

The Directory is a free compilation of wellness resources carefully assembled by Black Coloradans for Black Coloradans seeking to connect with doctors they feel at ease with. Published since 2010, the directory has become a trusted source of reliable information for seniors, families, and individuals seeking treatment by Black health professionals. It’s so impactful that I recently joined the Colorado Black Health Collaborative to speak with Colorado Public Radio about it and the importance of health equity.

Looking into 2025
Our work doesn’t stop on January 15th. We’ll follow along with the upcoming state legislative session to monitor any changes to the health policy landscape, and we remain committed to serving our customers year-round. Coloradans will come to the marketplace throughout 2025 as they experience life change events that make them eligible to enroll in the middle of the year.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to a successful Open Enrollment and a year filled with health, happiness, and hope.

Take care, 

Kevin Patterson, MURP, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
Connect for Health Colorado