Colorado Health Policy

Colorado lawmakers annually consider hundreds of new laws and regulations that could affect health coverage and care for Coloradans. The Colorado Trust monitors the work of the Colorado General Assembly, the Office of the Governor and state administrative agencies. While The Trust does not take a position on any proposed legislation, it provides information about legislation and proposed regulations. The Trust also publishes briefs and reports that help inform decisions about leading policy issues in Colorado.

HCPF: Joint Budget Committee FY 2012-2013 Hearing

On Jan. 4, 2012, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) testified before the Joint Budget Committee about its budget request for FY 2012-2013. View HCPF's presentation and written responses to questions submitted by the committee.

Colorado Health Benefits Exchange to Launch in 2013

Beginning in 2013, Colorado's new health benefits exchange will be an easy to use health insurance marketplace for consumers. Learn more about how the exchange works, who can use it and what the benefits of having an exchange are on the exchange's website.

Colorado Health Access Survey: Informing a Healthy Colorado

A program of The Colorado Trust, the Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) is the most extensive survey of health care coverage, access and utilization in Colorado. A follow-up to the 2008-2009 Colorado Household Survey, this survey is administered every other year via a random sample telephone survey of more than 10,000 households across the state - providing detailed information that is representative of the 5 million-plus Coloradans. CHAS provides information to help policymakers, as well as health care, business and community leaders, more fully understand health challenges and advance shared solutions to improve health coverage and care for Coloradans.