Health Shop Insurance

25/04/2024

“We need your help in requesting that the Colorado Senate OPPOSE HB 1075, which would take the first real step toward establishing universal healthcare in Colorado.

HB 1075 would establish an “analysis collaborative” for the purpose of eventually drafting legislation to adopt a statewide universal healthcare payment system.

A universal healthcare system in Colorado is not necessary. With the Public Option and the Reinsurance Program, Coloradans have seen a steady and dramatic increase in health insurance enrollment.
Connect for Health has seen an 18% increase in enrollment over the last open enrollment period in 2023.
77% of Connect for Health members receive financial help that lowers their costs.
Coloradans recognized $667,007,962 in total federal tax credits through Connect for Health.
Three out of five customers could find a plan for $10 per month or less after Advance Premium Tax Credits were applied.
Colorado received $245 million in federal funding that directly reduces insurance costs for Coloradans.
Connect for Health has a $46 million annual budget.
According to Commissioner Mike Conway: "The Reinsurance Program continues to deliver on the more than $1 billion dollars the program has reduced premiums since it began. ... The federal government objectively analyzed the impact of the Colorado Option and the Reinsurance Program, and found that overall, they reduced premiums and made coverage more affordable.”

Given these facts, a cumbersome and costly universal system is not necessary in Colorado. Please join Warner Pacific and the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) in urging the Legislature to continue to fund the program we currently have in place that has been proven to be successful.

How You Can Help
The Legislative Session ends on May 8, so we need your help!

Contact your legislator. Send an Operation Shout today urging your legislators to oppose this bill.

25/03/2023

Important info:

“Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)

Under Section 204 (of Title II, Division BB) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), insurance companies and employer-based health plans must submit information about prescription drugs and health care spending. This data submission is called the RxDC report. The Rx stands for prescription drug and the DC stands for data collection. The RxDC report isn't only about prescription drugs. It also collections information about spending on health care services and premium paid by members and employers.”

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Under Section 204 (of Title II, Division BB) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), insurance companies and employer-based health plans must submit information about prescription drugs and health care spending. This data submission is called the RxDC report. The Rx stands for prescripti...

25/08/2020

Secure Act requires employers to expand 401(k) to certain part-time employees

With the turmoil caused by COVID-19, one change that takes effect January 1, 2021, may have been overlooked.

18/06/2020

How COVID-19 may affect Social Security

The Penn Wharton Budget Model looks at U- and V-shaped recession scenarios.

09/06/2020

Important: New Legislation


We’re writing to let you know about state legislation that can negatively affect your small business— SB 20-215.

If this bill becomes law, it would create a “state insurance health fee” that is ultimately passed on to groups and their employees. This would lead to an increase in insurance cost — by as much as 2.5%. The typical family health plan in Colorado could see an increase of an additional $450.

We strongly urge you & your employees to oppose this legislation, given the significant impact it can have on businesses, their costs, and their employees and families.

In addition, this legislation comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is still having real effects on businesses and the affordability of health insurance for employees.

Contact your state legislator to let your voice be heard.

http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb20-215?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRNME1qUmxNV0k1T1RabCIsInQiOiJaN2NjeTI1Wll0QlRBMWxScUpDTVk1U3k1Z1dWQ3F2UU1GWklSZEVONWFYZU5BbFZwQ1l6SGRzQVVqaHRpWCt1czNlT09JSTRFNDVGNVlcL1VQR0QwRjB5VWFXQUowZVZ2dHpoZzRhZENnTFpcL0Y2cHE3UEdyZCs2eWZlakNsVHU1In0%3D

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01/05/2020

Feds expected to delay many affected benefit deadlines for COVID-19 Emergency Period

The COBRA election period will end 120 days after the COVID-19 national emergency ends, EBSA says.

21/04/2020

Colorado eases group health eligibility requirements

At least five states have taken action to allow employers to keep furloughed workers on their health plans.

16/04/2020

"Get My Payment Tool" to Track Coronavirus Relief Funds

Treasury Department denies that adding Trump’s name to the memo line on checks is causing any delays of paper checks.

06/04/2020

Can employers ask if an employee has COVID-19?

The federal agency has posted a 45-minute webinar responding to a range of inquiries about privacy and disclosure.

03/04/2020

What employers should know concerning COVID-19 and their employees

Here's a look at answers to the top 10 questions employers are asking during this chaotic time.

01/04/2020

How employers are dealing with COVID-19.

Not all employers have the option to have employees work remotely, but they're still doing what they can to accommodate workers.

25/03/2020

LIMITED TIME! If you missed the opportunity to enroll for health coverage in 2020, Colorado has opened a Special Enrollment Period until April 3rd for an April 1st effective date. Contact Health Shop to enroll through Colorado's exchange, Connect for Health, or direct with the carriers. 303.425.4466

DENVER — To help as many people as possible protect their health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, Connect for Health Colorado® announces a new Special Enrollment period that starts Friday, March 20, 2020 and ends Friday, April 3, 2020. Coloradans who are uninsured qualify to enroll in...

24/03/2020

Is it time to stock up on your prescriptions?

Key drug manufacturing facilities in China were sidelined by the COVID-19 outbreak. How will it affect Americans?

20/03/2020

Learn how long Coronavirus lives on different surfaces and in the air.

Coronavirus can live on some surfaces longer than others. Which should you be most concerned about?

18/03/2020

Employers' legal rights amid coronavirus

“Companies are facing really hard questions about what they can and cannot ask employees,” says one legal expert.

17/03/2020

Employees Opt for Better Benefits Over Better Pay

Employees would rather have better health care coverage, more time off or more comprehensive retirement benefits.

17/04/2019

See How the ACA affects consumers disproportionately.

Consumers basically find themselves in one of four categories, and the financial outcome is widely diverse. Medicaid Eligible – If your income were low

28/02/2019

Want to see something different, meet the traveling Gargoyle at DIA

DENVER -- Denver International Airport turned 24 years old on Thursday and the airport says not only has it got wiser with age - they've also got a little weirder. A talking gargoyle dropped by DIA to give travelers his two cents and surprise them with smiles and plenty of laughs. DIA likes to embra...