Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
@cohealthaccess.bsky.social
Working for barrier-free access to quality, affordable and equitable health care for all Coloradans.
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Together with the Protect Our Care Colorado Coalition, our organization is calling on Rep. Jeff Hurd to stand with Colorado families. Without enhanced premium tax credits, rural communities and small businesses will be hit hardest. See the coalition’s full letter: https://loom.ly/RyNCcFQ
Protect Our Care Colorado Coalition: Letter to Jeff Hurd – Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
November 12, 2025 To the Honorable Jeff Hurd, As millions of families across the country struggle to pay for the high and rising cost of health care, we are urging you to oppose any deal to reopen the government that does not extend the enhancements to the premium tax credit. These crucial enhanced premium tax …
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November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Together with the Protect Our Care Colorado Coalition, our organization is calling on Rep. Jeff Hurd to stand with Colorado families. Without enhanced premium tax credits, rural communities and small businesses will be hit hardest. See the coalition’s full letter: https://loom.ly/RyNCcFQ
Last night, the Senate voted to break the filibuster and start the process to reopen the government. This move was made without a finite deal on health care, just a promise to vote on the health insurance tax credits in December.
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Consumer Advocates Blast Congress’s Failure to Extend Healthcare Tax Credits as Senate Moves to Reopen Government – Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
Tonight, the Republican-led U.S. Senate voted to break the filibuster in order to reopen the government, without a deal to secure affordable healthcare by extending ACA tax credits. The deal included a promise by the Senate to vote on an extension of enhanced premium tax credits in December, even though open enrollment for the ACA market began on November 1.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Last night, the Senate voted to break the filibuster and start the process to reopen the government. This move was made without a finite deal on health care, just a promise to vote on the health insurance tax credits in December.
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There are tens of thousands of Coloradans with a story like Chelsey Baker-Hauck. Chelsey owns a small business and gets a subsidy to help pay for her health insurance. Without the extension of enhanced premium tax credits, her premium will double.
#HealthcareHeist
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#HealthcareHeist
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Health insurance premiums for 225,000 Coloradans are about to double
The state says because Congress has not re-authorized tax credits to subsidize the cost of health insurance on state marketplaces, many consumers are facing a huge increase.
www.cpr.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
There are tens of thousands of Coloradans with a story like Chelsey Baker-Hauck. Chelsey owns a small business and gets a subsidy to help pay for her health insurance. Without the extension of enhanced premium tax credits, her premium will double.
#HealthcareHeist
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#HealthcareHeist
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⚠️225,000 Coloradans are about to see their health insurance costs double.
Without Congressional action, families will lose coverage, and access to the care they need. We can’t afford inaction.
📄Read more: https://loom.ly/E-agJkY
#COHealthCare #ProtectOurCare
Without Congressional action, families will lose coverage, and access to the care they need. We can’t afford inaction.
📄Read more: https://loom.ly/E-agJkY
#COHealthCare #ProtectOurCare
Health insurance premiums for 225,000 Coloradans are about to double
The state says because Congress has not re-authorized tax credits to subsidize the cost of health insurance on state marketplaces, many consumers are facing a huge increase.
www.cpr.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
⚠️225,000 Coloradans are about to see their health insurance costs double.
Without Congressional action, families will lose coverage, and access to the care they need. We can’t afford inaction.
📄Read more: https://loom.ly/E-agJkY
#COHealthCare #ProtectOurCare
Without Congressional action, families will lose coverage, and access to the care they need. We can’t afford inaction.
📄Read more: https://loom.ly/E-agJkY
#COHealthCare #ProtectOurCare
📢 CO Dept. of Insurance announced 2026 health insurance rates: premiums set to skyrocket by 101%.
“Trump & Congressional Republicans have gutted healthcare coverage to fund tax breaks for the ultra‑wealthy.” – Mannat Singh, CCHI Executive Director
📄 Full release: https://loom.ly/7YVOR8k
“Trump & Congressional Republicans have gutted healthcare coverage to fund tax breaks for the ultra‑wealthy.” – Mannat Singh, CCHI Executive Director
📄 Full release: https://loom.ly/7YVOR8k
Consumer Advocates Blast New Skyrocketing Health Insurance Rates Caused by GOP's Big Ugly Bill & Failure To Extend Tax Credits – Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
MEDIA RELEASE Oct 27, 2025 Consumer Advocates Blast New Skyrocketing Health Insurance Rates Caused by GOP’s Big Ugly Bill & Failure to Extend Tax Credits Statewide net average premium to increase by 101%; direct result of Trump-led policies DENVER – Today, the Colorado Department of Insurance announced new health insurance rates for 2026, and the …
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October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
📢 CO Dept. of Insurance announced 2026 health insurance rates: premiums set to skyrocket by 101%.
“Trump & Congressional Republicans have gutted healthcare coverage to fund tax breaks for the ultra‑wealthy.” – Mannat Singh, CCHI Executive Director
📄 Full release: https://loom.ly/7YVOR8k
“Trump & Congressional Republicans have gutted healthcare coverage to fund tax breaks for the ultra‑wealthy.” – Mannat Singh, CCHI Executive Director
📄 Full release: https://loom.ly/7YVOR8k
💥Health care is under attack, but our community is stronger. 💪We’re gathering for food, stories, and action. Together, we’ll share experiences and write postcards to Congress to protect care for all.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
💥Health care is under attack, but our community is stronger. 💪We’re gathering for food, stories, and action. Together, we’ll share experiences and write postcards to Congress to protect care for all.
➡️Register (preferred, not required) https://loom.ly/cNHlVzQ
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🚨Congress’ delay on premium tax credits risks families losing coverage during the shutdown. With open enrollment weeks away, action can’t wait.
➡️Urge reps: https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
➡️Share your ACA story: https://loom.ly/c5QL0Hg
➡️Urge reps: https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
➡️Share your ACA story: https://loom.ly/c5QL0Hg
October 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨Congress’ delay on premium tax credits risks families losing coverage during the shutdown. With open enrollment weeks away, action can’t wait.
➡️Urge reps: https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
➡️Share your ACA story: https://loom.ly/c5QL0Hg
➡️Urge reps: https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
➡️Share your ACA story: https://loom.ly/c5QL0Hg
🎃Our October Newsletter is here!!
Read about PDAB setting a UPL on Enbrel🎉, the actions you can take during the shutdown, Colorado Gives Day, share your oral health story with us & meet our newest team member!
⭐ Read it here: https://loom.ly/DRLL40w
Read about PDAB setting a UPL on Enbrel🎉, the actions you can take during the shutdown, Colorado Gives Day, share your oral health story with us & meet our newest team member!
⭐ Read it here: https://loom.ly/DRLL40w
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🎃Our October Newsletter is here!!
Read about PDAB setting a UPL on Enbrel🎉, the actions you can take during the shutdown, Colorado Gives Day, share your oral health story with us & meet our newest team member!
⭐ Read it here: https://loom.ly/DRLL40w
Read about PDAB setting a UPL on Enbrel🎉, the actions you can take during the shutdown, Colorado Gives Day, share your oral health story with us & meet our newest team member!
⭐ Read it here: https://loom.ly/DRLL40w
“Colorado is the first state in the country to set an Upper Payment Limit for a specific medication.” — CCHI
💊 A historic win for consumers: Enbrel’s cost is now lowered to one‑third of its previous price.
🌐Read the article: http://bit.ly/47bBiFI
💊 A historic win for consumers: Enbrel’s cost is now lowered to one‑third of its previous price.
🌐Read the article: http://bit.ly/47bBiFI
October 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“Colorado is the first state in the country to set an Upper Payment Limit for a specific medication.” — CCHI
💊 A historic win for consumers: Enbrel’s cost is now lowered to one‑third of its previous price.
🌐Read the article: http://bit.ly/47bBiFI
💊 A historic win for consumers: Enbrel’s cost is now lowered to one‑third of its previous price.
🌐Read the article: http://bit.ly/47bBiFI
Colorado votes TOMORROW on setting an Upper Payment Limit for Enbrel—the first of its kind. A precedent other states must follow to rein in Big Pharma. Proud of Sophia Hennessy for leading this fight. 💪 #PeopleOverProfit
Colorado needs to take action on skyrocketing drug prices | OPINION
By Sophia Hennessy The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most opaque industries in the country. Drugs are arbitrarily priced, profits are maximized, industry players point fingers at each other to deflect blame and patients suffer at the expense of corporate greed. In 2024, more than half of Coloradans reported being worried about being able to …
www.coloradopolitics.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Colorado votes TOMORROW on setting an Upper Payment Limit for Enbrel—the first of its kind. A precedent other states must follow to rein in Big Pharma. Proud of Sophia Hennessy for leading this fight. 💪 #PeopleOverProfit
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits protect 20M+ people from medical bills that drain savings & wreck credit. Congress had the chance to act—instead, they chose cuts.
Join us in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts
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#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts
https://commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
September 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits protect 20M+ people from medical bills that drain savings & wreck credit. Congress had the chance to act—instead, they chose cuts.
Join us in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts
https://commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts
https://commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Colorado expanded hospital discounted care requirements to protect more patients, and other states should follow suit. The article features voices like our very own Melissa Duncan, highlighting why stronger protections are needed nationwide.
📰Read the article: https://loom.ly/jjD0QpE
📰Read the article: https://loom.ly/jjD0QpE
Big loopholes in hospital charity care programs mean patients still get stuck with the tab
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
www.cbsnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Colorado expanded hospital discounted care requirements to protect more patients, and other states should follow suit. The article features voices like our very own Melissa Duncan, highlighting why stronger protections are needed nationwide.
📰Read the article: https://loom.ly/jjD0QpE
📰Read the article: https://loom.ly/jjD0QpE
🗞️Our September newsletter is here!
Get updates on CCHI’s role in the graduated income tax ballot measure, the upcoming Colorado Health Conference, the CAB letter/petition on data privacy, PDAB news & more.
Read it here ⬇️
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Get updates on CCHI’s role in the graduated income tax ballot measure, the upcoming Colorado Health Conference, the CAB letter/petition on data privacy, PDAB news & more.
Read it here ⬇️
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September 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🗞️Our September newsletter is here!
Get updates on CCHI’s role in the graduated income tax ballot measure, the upcoming Colorado Health Conference, the CAB letter/petition on data privacy, PDAB news & more.
Read it here ⬇️
https://loom.ly/qvGCkVs
Get updates on CCHI’s role in the graduated income tax ballot measure, the upcoming Colorado Health Conference, the CAB letter/petition on data privacy, PDAB news & more.
Read it here ⬇️
https://loom.ly/qvGCkVs
⏰ “Congress has two weeks to get it done.” If enhanced premium tax credits expire on Sept. 30, Coloradans could face skyrocketing premiums and lose coverage.
Read full article: https://loom.ly/ORc-twc
📢Tell Congress to act now : https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
#HealthCareForAll #Colorado #ActNow
Read full article: https://loom.ly/ORc-twc
📢Tell Congress to act now : https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
#HealthCareForAll #Colorado #ActNow
Colorado governor warns Congress is running out of time to extend health care subsidies
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is calling on the state’s federal delegation in Congress to act fast and pass an extension of Biden-era health care subsidies before the end of the month. Polis, in a Sept....
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September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
⏰ “Congress has two weeks to get it done.” If enhanced premium tax credits expire on Sept. 30, Coloradans could face skyrocketing premiums and lose coverage.
Read full article: https://loom.ly/ORc-twc
📢Tell Congress to act now : https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
#HealthCareForAll #Colorado #ActNow
Read full article: https://loom.ly/ORc-twc
📢Tell Congress to act now : https://loom.ly/TPX60ak
#HealthCareForAll #Colorado #ActNow
“This fear is dangerous & harmful. Coverage stabilizes health care and lowers costs for everyone.”
🚨 Federal investigations into Colorado’s health care are ramping up, but health advocates are pushing back.
Read more: https://loom.ly/v35JTFA
🚨 Federal investigations into Colorado’s health care are ramping up, but health advocates are pushing back.
Read more: https://loom.ly/v35JTFA
Feds investigate Colorado's spending on health care for undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration and now Congress have launched investigations into Colorado’s spending on health care for undocumented immigrants.
www.denver7.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“This fear is dangerous & harmful. Coverage stabilizes health care and lowers costs for everyone.”
🚨 Federal investigations into Colorado’s health care are ramping up, but health advocates are pushing back.
Read more: https://loom.ly/v35JTFA
🚨 Federal investigations into Colorado’s health care are ramping up, but health advocates are pushing back.
Read more: https://loom.ly/v35JTFA
Ticket deadline is today! Join us September 24 to celebrate 25 years of advancing health equity in Colorado.
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/46PUFds
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September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ticket deadline is today! Join us September 24 to celebrate 25 years of advancing health equity in Colorado.
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The countdown is on! ⏰
Our 25th Anniversary celebration is almost here, and ticket sales close in just 2 days!
Secure your spot and join us for an evening to remember 💫
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Our 25th Anniversary celebration is almost here, and ticket sales close in just 2 days!
Secure your spot and join us for an evening to remember 💫
🎟️ https://loom.ly/46PUFds
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The countdown is on! ⏰
Our 25th Anniversary celebration is almost here, and ticket sales close in just 2 days!
Secure your spot and join us for an evening to remember 💫
🎟️ https://loom.ly/46PUFds
Our 25th Anniversary celebration is almost here, and ticket sales close in just 2 days!
Secure your spot and join us for an evening to remember 💫
🎟️ https://loom.ly/46PUFds
Big hikes. Bigger harm.‼️
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is set to terminate enhanced ACA tax credits, leaving Coloradans climbing a 170% premium spike in 2026.
We need care, not cuts.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll #ACA
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is set to terminate enhanced ACA tax credits, leaving Coloradans climbing a 170% premium spike in 2026.
We need care, not cuts.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll #ACA
September 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Big hikes. Bigger harm.‼️
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is set to terminate enhanced ACA tax credits, leaving Coloradans climbing a 170% premium spike in 2026.
We need care, not cuts.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll #ACA
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is set to terminate enhanced ACA tax credits, leaving Coloradans climbing a 170% premium spike in 2026.
We need care, not cuts.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll #ACA
Western Slope families are staring down premium hikes of up to 216% next year. Why? Because Congress let key healthcare subsidies expire. Nearly 100,000 Coloradans could lose coverage.
Our lives > corporate profits.
🔴Read more & demand action: https://loom.ly/fzOPNMM
Our lives > corporate profits.
🔴Read more & demand action: https://loom.ly/fzOPNMM
September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Western Slope families are staring down premium hikes of up to 216% next year. Why? Because Congress let key healthcare subsidies expire. Nearly 100,000 Coloradans could lose coverage.
Our lives > corporate profits.
🔴Read more & demand action: https://loom.ly/fzOPNMM
Our lives > corporate profits.
🔴Read more & demand action: https://loom.ly/fzOPNMM
Big bill. Big disaster. 💥 The “Big Beautiful Bill” plan terminates enhanced tax credits, and Coloradans would see premiums skyrocket by 170% on average in 2026.
We can’t afford this. We deserve better.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll
We can’t afford this. We deserve better.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll
September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Big bill. Big disaster. 💥 The “Big Beautiful Bill” plan terminates enhanced tax credits, and Coloradans would see premiums skyrocket by 170% on average in 2026.
We can’t afford this. We deserve better.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll
We can’t afford this. We deserve better.
#ProtectOurCare #HealthCareForAll
Reposted by Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
Get the lowdown on Colorado’s special session from this video featuring the Bell’s @jmantell.bsky.social and friends from @cohealthaccess.bsky.social , @coloradofiscal.bsky.social and @coloradofiscal.bsky.social #copolitics #coleg
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Colorado What Happened? - State Budget, Healthcare, AI, Special Session 2025
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Get the lowdown on Colorado’s special session from this video featuring the Bell’s @jmantell.bsky.social and friends from @cohealthaccess.bsky.social , @coloradofiscal.bsky.social and @coloradofiscal.bsky.social #copolitics #coleg
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🌟 Celebrate 25 years with us! An evening of connection with dinner, drinks & live music. Don't miss the September 10 ticket deadline! ➡️ https://loom.ly/46PUFds
September 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🌟 Celebrate 25 years with us! An evening of connection with dinner, drinks & live music. Don't miss the September 10 ticket deadline! ➡️ https://loom.ly/46PUFds
CCHI joined the Protect Colorado’s Future coalition in support of proposing a graduated income tax ballot measure for the 2026 election. This proposal would reinvest money collected to fund state priorities, including health care and other public programs
#ProtectCoFutures
#ProtectCoFutures
Coloradans launch 2026 ballot push for graduated state income tax – Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
New ballot measure proposals would cut taxes for 98 percent of Coloradans, raise revenue to address budget crisis DENVER, CO — September 3, 2025 — The Protect Colorado’s Future coalition today announced plans to put a graduated income tax on the 2026 ballot. This proposal would lower taxes for 98 percent of Coloradans, while raising …
cohealthinitiative.org
September 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
CCHI joined the Protect Colorado’s Future coalition in support of proposing a graduated income tax ballot measure for the 2026 election. This proposal would reinvest money collected to fund state priorities, including health care and other public programs
#ProtectCoFutures
#ProtectCoFutures
In this op-ed, our Deputy Director Adam Fox warns how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will devastate Colorado families with soaring premiums and lost coverage, and the urgent step Congress must take to protect health care.
Read the full piece ⬇️ https://loom.ly/vpNDRQc
Read the full piece ⬇️ https://loom.ly/vpNDRQc
There’s a simple solution to the health care calamity | Colorado Newsline
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed by Republicans in Congress is already having ugly consequences for Coloradans.
coloradonewsline.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In this op-ed, our Deputy Director Adam Fox warns how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will devastate Colorado families with soaring premiums and lost coverage, and the urgent step Congress must take to protect health care.
Read the full piece ⬇️ https://loom.ly/vpNDRQc
Read the full piece ⬇️ https://loom.ly/vpNDRQc
“They are leaving Coloradans in the lurch to protect their profits.” Nearly 100,000 Coloradans could lose coverage as Rocky Mountain HMO and Anthem pull plans.
Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/aWeiHes
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Two Colorado insurers pull some plans from individual health care market
Congress hasn’t renewed health tax credits, leaving tens of thousands of Coloradans to shop for new, more expensive coverage.
www.cpr.org
August 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“They are leaving Coloradans in the lurch to protect their profits.” Nearly 100,000 Coloradans could lose coverage as Rocky Mountain HMO and Anthem pull plans.
Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/aWeiHes
Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/aWeiHes