This week, Connect for Health Colorado published its annual By the Numbers report, and it is packed with new data and information about the record-breaking open enrollment period for plan year 2025. 

When we take a closer look at this year’s report, there’s so much to celebrate. Here are some of the accomplishments we’re most proud to share. In 2025:

• 296,499 Coloradans enrolled in affordable health coverage.
• 80% of customers received financial assistance to lower monthly premiums and health care costs.
• 3 out of 5 customers could find a plan for $10 per month or less after Advance Premium Tax Credits were applied.
• Nearly 26% of enrolled customers live in rural areas; and, in fact, 12 of the 15 counties experiencing the most significant enrollment growth are located in rural areas. 
• About 66% of all enrollments for plan year 2025 were completed with the help of a health insurance Broker or Assister, and 53% of appointments with Assisters were conducted in a language other than English.
• Our customer service center answered 76,582 calls with an impressive customer satisfaction rate of 87%.

I encourage you to read the full report and explore some of the stories of people whose lives have been improved by our work. These stories are a testament to the critical need we’re meeting for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans.

Our success can be attributed, in part, to our ongoing efforts to educate people about their health insurance options and available financial assistance, as well as to state and federal policies that have expanded access to affordable health coverage.

And equally important to our success is you – our valued and trusted partners.

The work we do together to increase access to affordable, comprehensive, and quality health coverage is truly meaningful. 

I’m incredibly fortunate to collaborate with you and deeply grateful for the care, time, and expertise you invest in improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Colorado – our families, friends, and neighbors.

African Chamber of Commerce Nomination

Two weeks ago, members of our team attended the African Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Awards Celebration and Fundraiser. Connect for Health Colorado was nominated for an award recognizing our support for Colorado’s Black and African American communities. 

It was such an honor to be nominated for our outreach work and our sponsorship of the chamber’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, a 12-week program that helps women develop a well-defined business plan, nurture a strong network of fellow entrepreneurs, and navigate various challenges that come with entrepreneurship. 

We are so proud of the work we’re doing with our partners throughout Colorado and the award nomination was a lovely recognition of how important our work is to the communities we serve. 

Take care,

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