(Denver, CO – Insurance News 360) – On June 11, Colorado announced that the actions of the federal  government would not affect Colorado residents who have pre-existing health conditions.

 “Guaranteed health insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions is enshrined in Colorado law,” said Interim Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway. “Regardless of how the Justice Department or the Trump administration attempt to change the Affordable Care Act, the Division of Insurance will continue to enforce Colorado law and maintain this important protection for our citizens.”

This announcement comes in response to the U.S. Justice Department and Trump Administration’s notice that it would not defend parts of the ACA from a lawsuit from 20 Republican State Attorneys General.

 “A single risk pool is also part of Colorado law. Gone are the days of being charged more because you have high blood pressure or because your child has asthma. While the ACA led the way on prohibiting insurers from such practices, Coloradans can rest assured that they will remain protected from any political gamesmanship at the federal level because of the foresight of our State legislators and Governor Hickenlooper,” said Commissioner Conway.

“Providing access to health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions and not charging them more simply because they’ve been sick are two of the fundamental improvements of the ACA,” continued Commissioner Conway. “That’s why the Division will continue to make sure that plans offered in Colorado conform to Colorado law. We won’t be turning back the clock.”

Source: Colorado Department of Insurance.

(Denver, CO – Insurance News 360) – On June 11, Colorado announced that the actions of the federal  government would not affect Colorado residents who have pre-existing health conditions.

 “Guaranteed health insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions is enshrined in Colorado law,” said Interim Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway. “Regardless of how the Justice Department or the Trump administration attempt to change the Affordable Care Act, the Division of Insurance will continue to enforce Colorado law and maintain this important protection for our citizens.”

This announcement comes in response to the U.S. Justice Department and Trump Administration’s notice that it would not defend parts of the ACA from a lawsuit from 20 Republican State Attorneys General. 

 “A single risk pool is also part of Colorado law. Gone are the days of being charged more because you have high blood pressure or because your child has asthma. While the ACA led the way on prohibiting insurers from such practices, Coloradans can rest assured that they will remain protected from any political gamesmanship at the federal level because of the foresight of our State legislators and Governor Hickenlooper,” said Commissioner Conway. 

“Providing access to health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions and not charging them more simply because they’ve been sick are two of the fundamental improvements of the ACA,” continued Commissioner Conway. “That’s why the Division will continue to make sure that plans offered in Colorado conform to Colorado law. We won’t be turning back the clock.”

Source: Colorado Department of Insurance.