Health insurance

Falling off the cliff: Loss of insurance subsidies hits Durango’s middle class

of enhanced tax credits is pushing some residents to change plans, exposing financial strain for others

February 23, 2026

Survey: Have you been impacted by the loss of health insurance subsidies in 2026?

The state proposed a public insurance option this week that could lower costs for consumers without employer-sponsored health care.Associated Press…

February 9, 2026

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Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

‘It’s a nice benefit to give (employees), but we have to make sure it’s feasible,’ 4Corners Riversports says

November 8, 2025

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Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

July 25, 2025

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Durango residents meet in Buckley Park to defend Medicaid on Saturday

Speakers call out damage to health care threatened by Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill’

May 31, 2025

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Cuts to Medicaid will impact services for all, Southwest Colorado medical providers say

Health System, Mercy see financial strain if health care for low-income families is cut

March 23, 2025

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Private health insurers in Colorado will need to cover abortion care beginning in January

Advocates want similar protections for public employees, Medicaid recipients after Amendment 79’s passage

December 1, 2024

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La Plata County Medicaid rolls shrank 40% in the last 18 months

enrollment on Colorado’s health care marketplace began Nov. 1

November 4, 2024

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Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why

May 21, 2024

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‘Very angry’ patients await resolution of Mercy, Anthem dispute

Contract between hospital system and major insurer lapsed May 1

May 15, 2024

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Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

Hospital, along with dozens of other facilities statewide, is out of network for Anthem members

May 1, 2024

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‘Hopeless and helpless,’ patients caught between Anthem and CommonSpirit

major insurer and hospital system negotiate, patients feel ‘used’

May 1, 2024

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Hospitals suing patients would have to put their names on lawsuits under new Colorado bill

‘Deceiving people who owe money should never be a strategy to hide affiliation,’ patient advocacy member says

April 13, 2024

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Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

1 letter informed some customers of May 1 split from CommonSpirit Health

April 9, 2024

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Anthem insurance and Mercy Hospital’s parent company in contract dispute

differences can’t be resolved by May 1, patients may be forced to find new doctors

March 23, 2024

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AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

February 27, 2024

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‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion

The State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Now, state lawmakers are considering changes…

February 5, 2024

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Fort Lewis Student Health Center accredited by Colorado Medicaid

College estimates about a third of the students would qualify for Medicaid

January 25, 2024

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Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

December 13, 2023

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Two Durango pediatric practices awarded integrated behavioral health care grants

Service ‘changes your life as a provider,’ recipient says

October 19, 2023

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About 5,000 people will have an insurance gap after Friday Health’s collapse in Colorado

Real estate agent Lauren Gibbs penciled out math equations to manage the complex transition from her now-defunct Friday Health Plans…

September 14, 2023

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About a third of residents in Southwest Colorado must prove Medicaid eligibility

19% of those enrolled could be deemed ineligible statewide in next year

April 18, 2023

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Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

April 17, 2023

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New health insurance carrier to be offered in Southwest Colorado

Reduced prescription prices and whole-person care among benefits offered

April 11, 2023