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Press Release Archives - Colorado Association of Health Plans CAHP Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:12:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-CAHP_Logo-Favicon_v1-32x32.png Press Release Archives - Colorado Association of Health Plans 32 32 Colorado Association of Health Plans Welcomes Salazar & Associates as Contract Lobbyist https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-welcomes-salazar-associates-as-contract-lobbyist/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-welcomes-salazar-associates-as-contract-lobbyist/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:12:03 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=2798 The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP), the state’s leading voice for health insurers, is pleased to announce that Salazar & Associates has been selected as its new contract lobbyist, led by veteran attorney and lobbyist Leigh Antoinette (Tonette) Salazar. With more than twenty-five years of legislative and political experience in Colorado, Salazar brings a... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-welcomes-salazar-associates-as-contract-lobbyist/feed/ 0 Delta Dental of Colorado Joins the Colorado Association of Health Plans as a Full Member https://staging.colohealthplans.org/delta-dental-of-colorado-joins-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-as-a-full-member/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/delta-dental-of-colorado-joins-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-as-a-full-member/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:00:10 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=2456 Delta Dental of Colorado (DDCO) is proud to announce its official induction as a full member of the Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the continuing effort to navigate complex health policy challenges and amplify the collective voice advocating for sustainable, equitable access to dental and medical care.... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/delta-dental-of-colorado-joins-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-as-a-full-member/feed/ 0 Why is Polis raising health care costs after promising decreases? | OPINION https://staging.colohealthplans.org/why-is-polis-raising-health-care-costs-after-promising-decreases-opinion/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/why-is-polis-raising-health-care-costs-after-promising-decreases-opinion/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 16:21:22 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=2335 Gov. Jared Polis says all the right things when it comes to health care. His administration’s own Roadmap to Saving Coloradans Money on Health Care proclaims loudly “high premiums, deductibles and other out-of-pocket charges make it difficult for people to afford care” and “it’s time to get health care costs under control.” And yet, the actions of... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/why-is-polis-raising-health-care-costs-after-promising-decreases-opinion/feed/ 0 Some lawmakers want Coloradans to pay hundreds more in fees to fund health insurance for non-citizens https://staging.colohealthplans.org/some-lawmakers-want-coloradans-to-pay-hundreds-more-in-fees-to-fund-health-insurance-for-non-citizens/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/some-lawmakers-want-coloradans-to-pay-hundreds-more-in-fees-to-fund-health-insurance-for-non-citizens/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:08:01 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=2338 A bill at the Colorado State Capitol would double a fee assessed on state-regulated health insurance plans, with most of the money going to a program that helps non-citizens afford health insurance. The program, OmniSalud, receives about $18 million a year in fees now to help about 12,000 non-citizens. Under House Bill 1297, the funding... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/some-lawmakers-want-coloradans-to-pay-hundreds-more-in-fees-to-fund-health-insurance-for-non-citizens/feed/ 0 Health Insurance Industry in Colorado Operates on Slim Margins While Providers Reap Larger Profits https://staging.colohealthplans.org/health-insurance-industry-in-colorado-operates-on-slim-margins-while-providers-reap-larger-profits/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/health-insurance-industry-in-colorado-operates-on-slim-margins-while-providers-reap-larger-profits/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:09:56 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1893 Denver, CO — The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) today addressed findings in the State of Colorado’s 2023 Health Insurance Cost Report, highlighting the consistently low profitability of health insurance carriers in the state, especially compared to other healthcare stakeholders, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and providers. According to the report, health insurers’ profit margins... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/health-insurance-industry-in-colorado-operates-on-slim-margins-while-providers-reap-larger-profits/feed/ 0 Statement from the Colorado Association of Health Plans Regarding the Tragic Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-regarding-the-tragic-murder-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-regarding-the-tragic-murder-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:20 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1819 The following is a public statement from Kevin McFatridge, Executive Director of the Colorado Association of Health Plans, in response to the tragic murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) is deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We unequivocally condemn this... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-regarding-the-tragic-murder-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/feed/ 0 Colorado Association of Health Plans Highlights New Interactive Map Showing the Impact of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-new-interactive-map-showing-the-impact-of-enhanced-premium-tax-credits/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-new-interactive-map-showing-the-impact-of-enhanced-premium-tax-credits/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:01:41 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1787   Denver, CO – The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) is proud to join the Keep Americans Covered coalition in unveiling a new interactive map that highlights the critical role enhanced premium tax credits play in making high-quality health care coverage affordable for millions of Americans. The map provides detailed state- and congressional district-level... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-new-interactive-map-showing-the-impact-of-enhanced-premium-tax-credits/feed/ 0 Colorado Association of Health Plans Highlights AHIP Findings on Healthcare Cost Drivers https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-ahip-findings-on-healthcare-cost-drivers/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-ahip-findings-on-healthcare-cost-drivers/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:40:13 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1755 Denver, CO – New research released by AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) sheds light on the factors behind rising health care premiums, revealing that nearly 25% of every dollar Americans pay for health care premiums goes toward prescription drug costs, while over 40 cents of that dollar is allocated to hospital costs. The findings underscore... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/colorado-association-of-health-plans-highlights-ahip-findings-on-healthcare-cost-drivers/feed/ 0 Statement from the Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) Regarding 2025 Premium Rates https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-cahp-regarding-2025-premium-rates/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-cahp-regarding-2025-premium-rates/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:44:48 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1742 Today, the Colorado Division of Insurance announced the approved premium rates for the 2025 plan year. The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) and its member companies are proud to have worked diligently to develop innovative health insurance plans that offer significant savings and expanded options for Coloradans. “Our health plans continue to deliver affordable,... Read more »

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]]> https://staging.colohealthplans.org/statement-from-the-colorado-association-of-health-plans-cahp-regarding-2025-premium-rates/feed/ 0 Kevin McFatridge Named Executive Director of Colorado Association of Health Plans https://staging.colohealthplans.org/kevin-mcfatridge-named-executive-director-of-colorado-association-of-health-plans/ https://staging.colohealthplans.org/kevin-mcfatridge-named-executive-director-of-colorado-association-of-health-plans/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:59:12 +0000 https://staging.colohealthplans.org/?p=1737   Denver, CO – The Colorado Association of Health Plans (CAHP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McFatridge as its new Executive Director. With a career that spans nearly 30 years in communications, healthcare leadership, strategy, and advocacy, McFatridge brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role. In his most recent position... Read more »

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