Colorado Health Insurance Insider

Big Network Changes for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Colorado

Jay Norris — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:44:43 +0000

Anthem has announced two major network updates that Colorado members should pay attention to: UCHealth, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and CU Medicine are joining Pathway Essentials on December 1, 2026, while HCA HealthONE could leave the affected Anthem networks that same day. Depending on where you get your care, these changes could make an Anthem plan... Read more

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ICHRA Is Now Called CHOICE: What Colorado Employers Should Know

Jay Norris — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:28:09 +0000

If you’ve been looking into health insurance for your Colorado business, you may have come across ICHRA. Now there’s another name to know: CHOICE Arrangement. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is using CHOICE as the new name for the benefit previously called an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement, or ICHRA. You may... Read more

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2027 HSA Contribution Limits Announced

Jay Norris — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:29:23 +0000

The IRS has released the official 2027 limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). The increases are relatively modest this year, but they continue to give individuals and families a way to save more money tax-free for future medical expenses. 2027 HSA Contribution Limits: 2027 HDHP Deductible Minimum: 2027 HDHP... Read more

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Connect for Health Colorado Is Changing How Renewals Work for 2027

Jay Norris — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:23 +0000

The biggest change is that eligible customers will be automatically renewed into their health plan before Open Enrollment begins, rather than during Open Enrollment as part of the process used in prior years

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Cigna Is Exiting the Individual Market in 2027

Jay Norris — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:16:39 +0000

Cigna just announced they’re exiting the individual and family health insurance market starting in 2027. Nothing is changing right now. If you have a Cigna plan today, your coverage stays exactly the same through the end of 2026. Starting in 2027, Cigna won’t offer medical plans for individuals and families anymore. When open enrollment rolls... Read more

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When Your Health Insurance “Isn’t Working”

Jay Norris — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:55:58 +0000

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office frustrated, or stood at a pharmacy being told your prescription isn’t covered, you’re not alone. This happens all the time. It feels like the plan is broken, but in most cases, it’s something fixable once we pinpoint what’s going on. Let’s break down the usual culprits. The 4... Read more

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What Is an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

Jay Norris — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:10:45 +0000

An Explanation of Benefits, or EOB, is a summary from your insurance company that shows how a medical claim was handled. It is not a bill. It is simply a breakdown of what happened after a doctor, hospital, or pharmacy submitted a claim. Think of it as a receipt from your insurance company. Each EOB... Read more

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