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The Evolution of the Colorado Public Option: CSI Impacting the Debate

As the 2021 Colorado Legislative Session comes to a close, many are wondering what exactly changed with the Colorado public option health care proposal from when it was first introduced in 2020. After publishing 8 reports, 3 rounds of testimony, and over a dozen meetings with legislators, Common Sense Institute’s work has led the way in helping impact the debate and deliver the facts on the Colorado public option health care proposal…leading to lots of changes

Healthcare
Challenges Facing Medicaid and Department of Health Care Policy and Financing in Colorado: A Guide for Policymakers

Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, faces a suite of long-term financial problems likely to grow even more severe over the next few years. Some officials will hold the One Big Beautiful Bill

Healthcare
The Impacts of Expiring Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Colorado

During its upcoming special session, the Colorado legislature is expected to debate two proposals for recouping the lost credits: one funded through new fees on insurers and another that would tap into the

August 21, 2025 Erik GammDJ Summers
Healthcare
Colorado Health Policy at a Crossroads: Growth, Costs, and Consequences

This year, much has been made about Colorado’s emerging budgetary problems; rising spending obligations, expiring federal grants, and TABOR’s revenue limits left the state government with substantially less

Healthcare
Colorado’s Ranking on Maternal Healthcare: Costs and Options

CSI examined 13 maternity outcomes and indicators. Colorado outperforms other U.S. states in six, is in line with the average in four, and underperforms in three.