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110,000 Coloradans Risk Losing Health Insurance, Warns Polis

6/13/2025

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Governor Jared Polis issued a stark warning: more than 110,000 Coloradans could face losing their health insurance if the House Budget Reconciliation Bill moves forward without extending crucial subsidies. This could lead to skyrocketing premiums, especially for rural families, jeopardizing Colorado's successful reinsurance program and risking a surge in the uninsured population.

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Governor Jared Polis issued a stark warning: more than 110,000 Coloradans could face losing their health insurance if the House Budget Reconciliation Bill moves forward without extending crucial subsidies. This could lead to skyrocketing premiums, especially for rural families, jeopardizing Colorado's successful reinsurance program and risking a surge in the uninsured population.