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Colorado Democrats Act to Safeguard Health Insurance for 100,000

9/11/2025

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Colorado Democrats passed HB25B-1006 to protect nearly 100,000 residents from losing health insurance due to Congress's inaction on tax credits.
Representatives called on Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits to prevent average premium increases of 170%.
Governor Jared Polis noted that only Congress can avert these hikes, especially in rural areas facing increases over 300%.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd backs a bipartisan bill to extend the tax credit for one year, while other Republicans have not responded.
Without congressional action, over 75,000 Coloradans could lose affordable health care by 2026.

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Colorado Democrats passed HB25B-1006 to protect nearly 100,000 residents from losing health insurance due to Congress's inaction on tax credits.
Representatives called on Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits to prevent average premium increases of 170%.
Governor Jared Polis noted that only Congress can avert these hikes, especially in rural areas facing increases over 300%.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd backs a bipartisan bill to extend the tax credit for one year, while other Republicans have not responded.
Without congressional action, over 75,000 Coloradans could lose affordable health care by 2026.