Garfield County hosting community forum on health insurance affordability
Garfield County is hosting a virtual community forum on the affordability of healthcare insurance in the region on Monday, April 5, at 6 p.m. The Board of County Commissioners, State Senator Bob Rankin and Peak Health Alliance CEO Claire Brockbank are taking part in the event, which includes a community question and answer session. The public is encouraged to take part in this important community discussion, which covers healthcare insurance options in Colorado and state legislation that may affect rates. The forum will be streamed via Zoom and the password and link to the meeting are available at garfield-county.com/board-commissioners/meetings. “Since
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Commissioners direct county to advance litigation on health insurance rates
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – This morning local citizens filled the Garfield County Commission chambers to share their experiences with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding health insurance rates that have increased 150 percent or more. Citizens conveyed deeply felt concerns, expressing that the rates in Garfield County are equal to their mortgage payments or entire Social Security checks, and that they are faced with paying penalties for not carrying insurance because the coverage costs are too extreme. Some said that businesses are at risk of failing because of mandated costs, and that the coverage for these premiums not only
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Garfield County to file suit against state to address excessive health insurance premiums
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Citing concerns from citizens affected by high insurance rates stemming from Garfield County being included in a resort classification, Monday the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) directed the county attorney to prepare a lawsuit against the State of Colorado. “We will prepare a complaint to file in federal district court that this is in violation of the law,” said Board Chair John Martin in reference to the Affordable Care Act. The board’s plan to move forward with litigation is aimed at compelling the state Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Insurance (DOI) to comply
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