Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right. While 93.5% of Coloradans have health insurance, the problem is that coverage is simply too expensive for most families. We must address the existing coverage gaps across the state and examine methods to reduce costs.

As your Senator I have:

Sponsored & passed legislation to help create the Office of Saving People Money on Healthcare.
Supported & passed legislation to create a reinsurance program which will assist health insurers in paying high-cost insurance claims. By reducing system-wide costs and paying for a portion of high-cost claims, we can reduce premiums for all Coloradans.
Supported & passed measures to increase the transparency of medical billing to protect consumers from things like surprise bills from out of network providers.
Supported & passed legislation to increase access to programs and services for those in need of treatment for opioid and substance use disorders.

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