Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Lower Your Health Insurance Premiums by Aug. 15, 2021

 Because of the American Rescue Act you can lower your Health Insurance premium!

Call 719-434-2015  PeakInsuranceBroker.com 

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Colorado Open Enrollment Feb. 8 to May 15 2021 Continues

 We’ve opened up an Uninsured Enrollment Period from February 8, 2021-May 15, 2021 to help as many people as possible protect their health and safety during the pandemic. Coloradans who are currently uninsured or have recently lost coverage are able to get health insurance that starts on the first day of the month following plan selection.

Coloradans in some income ranges may qualify for financial help to lower their monthly premiums (advanced premium tax credits), or healthcare discounts that lower their out-of-pocket costs (cost-sharing reductions).   Email joannebly@peakinsurancebroker.com 

Friday, October 16, 2020

About Connect for Health Colorado Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 Health Insurance

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 or Call Agent Jo Anne 719-434-2015


Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Medicare Supplement Colorado

 If you have browsed our site you may be familiar with the A, B, C and D’s of Medicare and your coverage options. Medicare Supplement plans, also called Medi-Gap plans help to fill in the cost “gaps” left by Original Medicare. These gaps include deductible and co-insurance amounts. Medicare Supplement plans are offered by private insurance companies. Costs will vary by coverage and company. Call Jo Anne at 719-661-3091 or PeakInsurancBroker.com

Friday, July 10, 2020

Colorado Connect for Health Colorado 7/10/20


To Our Valued Stakeholders,

As summer sets in and the heat is rising, I’ve taken a step back to reflect on the how we’ve been forwarding our mission in a new remote world.

 We’ve supported the community by sponsoring remote events, such as Denver Pride’s Virtual 5k. Our Assistance Network Team recently completed 17 virtual site visits, with an eye toward how we plan for a more virtual Open Enrollment come November. Our Policy Team remained actively involved during the condensed end to our legislative session, which included online submission of our testimony in support of two bills that ultimately passed. 



 

Our staff is spending time considering what the rest of the year’s event itinerary might look like, including how we will run the CoverCo conference and my annual visits across the state. We will update you as these events get closer, and as we develop creative ways to accomplish our work with you remotely.

 

New Laws Will Forward Our Mission

As I’ve mentioned in my last few posts, we are thrilled that Colorado continues to innovate on solutions to provide Coloradans access to affordable health coverage. I shared my thoughts on two bills that Governor Polis signed into law this week.

 

We’ve already begun internal conversations on implementation for these two new laws, and we look forward to collaborating with several partners in the weeks and months to come. On that note, our Board of Directors has opened the application process for the Easy Enrollment committee. Please share this application with those who are interested and qualified. 

Stay healthy and well, 

 

Kevin Patterson, MURP, MPA

Chief Executive Officer

Connect for Health Colorado


Monday, March 23, 2020

Colorado Health Insurance is open until April 3rd

Life change events include but are not limited to: 

Family additions or changes

  • Birth of a baby, adoption of a child or placement of a child for foster care
  • Getting married
  • Death of a household member enrolled in a plan through Connect for Health Colorado

Loss of health insurance coverage

  • You lost of job-based coverage 
  • You no longer qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) 
  • You no longer qualify for Medicare Part A
  • You are turning 26 and aging off your parent’s plan
  • Your student health plan ended

Move or change in permanent residence

  • Move to Colorado
  • Move to a new permanent address- certain conditions apply  
  • Leaving incarceration
  • Gain of lawful presence (i.e. legally living in the United States according to federal immigration laws)

Changes to income (for current enrollees only)

  • Changes in your income that affect the amount of Cost-Sharing Reductions (lower out-of-pocket costs) you qualify for
  • Changes in your income that make you newly qualify for Premium Tax Credit (lower monthly costs)
  • Changes in your income that make you no longer qualify for the Premium Tax Credit (lower monthly costs)