HB 1355

HB 1355: Concerning the limitation of specific case characteristics that may be used by an insurance carrier to determine the premium rate for small employers

Type: Opportunity Note
Published Date: April 16, 2007
Author: Baker, Robin

HB 07-1355 adds a critical building block to the state's effort to reform health care. By building insurance premium rates on less restrictive case characteristics, the state can facilitate development of more diverse health risk pools.

Introduction: This bill represents a net opportunity gain for Colorado. HB 07-1355 adds a critical building block to the state's effort to reform health care. By building insurance premium rates on less restrictive case characteristics, the state can facilitate development of more diverse health risk pools.

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New health insurance law causing confusion, Carriers claim HB1355 will raise some rates 40 percent or more

Type: Press Coverage
Published Date: December 4, 2008
Author: Northern Colorado Business ReportPorter, Steve

Robin Baker quoted in a story about HB 1355 and small businesses and health care coverage. Lead of story: Small business owners and their employees who have been staggering under constantly increasing health care costs are again facing an uncertain new year as a bill passed in 2007 takes full effect.

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