Colorado public option enrolls 139,000 people with lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Colorado's state public option health insurance plan now covers about 139,000 people. Since launch, it delivers lower premiums of $14 to $33 less per month and about 15% lower annual out-of-pocket costs compared to comparable plans, according to state estimates. These savings are averages and may vary for individuals.
Why it matters
High health insurance costs in the individual market make care difficult to afford, and this state program provides evidence that a public option can lower those costs.
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