Colorado: C4HCO Celebrates Record Enrollments for Jan. 1 Coverage, up 21% y/y; you still have until Jan. 15th to #GetCovered!

via Connect for Health Colorado:

Denver, Colo.– Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, is celebrating a record-breaking open enrollment period, with 256,051 Coloradans enrolled in health coverage that begins Jan. 1.

To date, the number of Coloradans who enrolled in health insurance plans for plan year 2025 is more than the total number of people (237,107) who enrolled through Connect for Health Colorado last year.

The official total I was sent is 256,051 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) selections to date, which is 21% more than C4HCO had at the same point last year and 8% higher than last year's final Open Enrollment Period tally.

“I couldn’t be happier to say that a record number of Coloradans will have access to affordable health coverage on Jan. 1,” said Kevin Patterson, chief executive officer of Connect for Health Colorado. “Year over year, we continue to break enrollment records and provide high-quality support to our customers. We’ve seen incredible demand during the first part of open enrollment – and we’re not done yet. While the deadline for Jan. 1 coverage has passed, Coloradans have until Jan. 15 to enroll in health insurance for plan year 2025.”

Customers are encouraged to begin the application process as soon as possible to explore available health insurance plan options and financial assistance.

“It’s not too late,” Patterson said. “If you don’t have access to affordable health insurance through your job, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), or Medicare, enroll now for coverage to begin Feb. 1. Financial assistance is still available, and we have several free resources to help people navigate enrollment. We’re here to help every step of the way.”

Connect for Health Colorado’s network of certified assisters and insurance brokers are still available to help Coloradans enroll by Jan. 15. They are located throughout Colorado, provide free support in multiple languages, and can help Coloradans apply free of charge. There’s no obligation to buy a plan when contacting an expert.

Six health insurance companies, including Anthem, Cigna, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, and Select Health, will offer medical plans for 2025. Additionally, dental and vision plans are available from several providers.

The Quick Cost and Plan Finder tool allows customers to browse plans and see what financial help they may be eligible for without having to create an account.

Those who need health care insurance are encouraged to learn more about open enrollment, plan options, and financial help at ConnectforHealthCO.com or by calling 855-752-6749.

About Connect for Health Colorado

Connect for Health Colorado is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Its mission is to increase access, affordability and choice for individuals, families and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado. It is the only place where residents can qualify for and receive financial help for their health insurance.