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County encourages citizens to share concerns over high health insurance premiums
Wednesday, December 4, the Colorado Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar invites the community to attend a meeting to discuss geographic rating factors and other health insurance coverage topics for 2014. Salazar is with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance (DOI). The meeting is from 6 -7 pm in the Devereux Ballroom, Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine Street, Glenwood Springs. Salazar and other DOI officials will discuss the geographic ratings for health insurance premiums. According to Salazar, in setting the rules and parameters under which insurance carriers file their premium rates, the DOI is guided by these principles:
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Colorado Division of Insurance considers geographic ratings for health insurance
Wednesday, December 4, Colorado Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar and her staff held a one hour community webinar by computer. Some questions submitted in writing via chat by those watching were addressed. Salazar is with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance (DOI). The agency states that in setting the rules and parameters under which insurance carriers file their premium rates, the DOI is guided by these principles: Insurance rates should not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory; Consumers should have the greatest choice of policies at the most reasonable cost possible; and There should be open
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Proposed state legislation – health insurance rating zones
The Board of County Commissioners proposed state legislation to address the disparity in health care rates across the state. The legislation would define a statewide rate and would reduce costs for rural counties. 10-16-104.9. Geographic Rating Areas. (1) The commissioner shall promulgate a rule establishing a geographic rating area or areas, giving due consideration and weight to the age of covered individuals, the insureds’ geographic location, and tobacco use. Geographical rating areas may be established as one rating area for the entire state, or rating areas based on a combination of counties, or areas in which all zip codes share
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