Roberts’ Rural CO Bills Advance
Two bills by Rep.
This evening, the
"They earn too much to qualify for federal stipends and too little to afford their premiums,"
The bill would provide temporary financial assistance to individuals and their families between 400 percent and 500 percent of federal poverty level who spend more than 20 percent of their household income on health insurance premiums and live in one of 48 counties in the western half, southern tier or eastern third of the state.
Recipients would not be eligible for any other health insurance including
The HIE Committee's 7-6 vote sent HB18-1205 to the Appropriations Committee.
This morning, the full House gave preliminary approval to SB18-005, sponsored by
"Rural communities may lack the administrative bandwidth to write grants and apply for support in times of economic hardship,"
After a recorded vote, SB18-005 will be headed to Gov.
"High health care costs affect most rural Coloradans and economic setbacks have a disproportionate impact on smaller communities," said
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