Colorado: C4HCO sets new record: 282.5K QHP enrollments during 2025 Open Enrollment Period!

via Connect for Health Colorado:

Connect for Health Colorado Sets a New Record: 282,483 People Enrolled in Health Insurance for Plan Year 2025

Denver, Colo. – Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, announced today a record 282,483 Coloradans have enrolled in health insurance for plan year 2025, with 80% receiving financial assistance to reduce the cost of their premiums.

The total number of people who enrolled in health insurance plans for 2025 is 19% higher than the number who enrolled in 2024. 

“For the fifth consecutive year, Connect for Health Colorado set a new record, expanding access to affordable health insurance to a significant number of Coloradans,” said Kevin Patterson, chief executive officer of Connect for Health Colorado. “I couldn’t be prouder of the work that our team and our partners have done to inform people about their health insurance options and available financial assistance. We continue to succeed at providing Coloradans with affordable health insurance plans that improve their quality of life.” 

State and federal policies increased access to health insurance and financial help for the 2025 plan year. The federal enhanced premium tax credits increased affordability with particular benefit for lower- and middle-income Coloradans, rural Coloradans, and Coloradans over the age of 55.

Additionally, a record 13,968 people enrolled in a health insurance plan through Colorado Connect, Connect for Health Colorado’s public benefit corporation and online platform. The majority of those Colorado Connect enrollments were part of the OmniSalud program, which provides Coloradans who are undocumented with a safe way to compare affordable health insurance plans, get financial help if eligible, and enroll securely.

Connect for Health Colorado also saw an increase in customers choosing a Colorado Option plan this open enrollment period compared to last year. In 2025, 132,791 people selected a Colorado Option plan, accounting for roughly 47% of total enrollments. Last year, Colorado Option plans made up approximately 34% of total enrollments. 

“This record enrollment is fantastic news for Coloradans,” said Michael Conway, commissioner of the Colorado Division of Insurance. “And once again, the success of the Reinsurance Program and the Colorado Option helped fuel this record enrollment. This record is also the product of the additional financial assistance at the federal level from the Inflation Reduction Act. Moving forward, it is vitally important for Congress to extend those subsidies. If Congress fails to act, insurance premiums will spike next year, and people will lose their health insurance coverage as a result. Let’s all work together to ensure that does not happen.”

Connect for Health Colorado will provide an extensive report of open enrollment data this spring.

Connect for Health Colorado’s Year-Round Support

While open enrollment for plan year 2025 has ended, people can still buy health insurance or make changes to a current plan year-round if they experience certain life changes. Find a list of qualifying life changes on Connect for Health Colorado’s website. 

Connect for Health Colorado’s network of certified insurance brokers and enrollment assisters are available to help year-round, are located throughout Colorado, and can provide free support in multiple languages. 

Those who experience a qualifying life change are encouraged to learn more about their options at ConnectforHealthCO.com or by calling 855-752-6749.