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Senate backs bill to stabilize individual-market insurance program
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 1006 to modify the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise, using non‑appropriated funding mechanisms to try to limit market disruption after federal changes; proponents said the bill would prevent thousands from losing coverage and temper premium increases.
The Colorado Senate on Aug. 25, 2025, passed House Bill 1006, which makes modifications to the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise intended to address affordability in the individual insurance market using non‑appropriated funding sources. The measure passed on third reading and final passage after floor debate; floor managers and a commissioner’s briefings cited potential market effects and enrollment impacts if no action were taken.
Sponsors and supporters said the bill would stabilize the individual market and limit coverage losses tied to recent federal changes. Senator Mullica, speaking as a floor…
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