Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

09/18/2026

09/16/2026

Are Colorado's "nonprofit" hospitals actually nonprofit?

Our ED, Mannat Singh, digs into the power, profits, and politics behind our healthcare system and why accountability can't wait.

Full op-ed: https://loom.ly/9qcdwCQ

In the United States, seeking and affording care is a risky venture. The central purpose of the healthcare industry should be to equitably provide care people need at an affordable cost. It should provide services that heal individuals and families and keep people safe and healthy. Instead, much of....

09/14/2026

In the midst of chaos, sometimes we need a meme! Happy Monday😜

09/10/2026

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative endorses FNP 🎉 Colorado Consumer Health Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan health care advocacy organization working so all Coloradans have equitable access to affordable, high-quality health care. Join FNP & CCHI in voting NO this November. familiesnotpolitics.com/endorsements

09/01/2026

It’s official… Income Tax Fairness is on the ballot! 🎉

Colorado’s tax system is broken.

Initiative 195 fixes that:
✅ 97% of Coloradans get a tax cut
✅ Only the wealthiest 3% of individuals & top 5% of corporations pay more
✅ Your TABOR refund stays the same

$2B+ raised for K-12, healthcare & childcare, by making the wealthiest Coloradans pay their fair share.

👉 Check your income on the table right on your ballot.

🔗 ProtectColoradosFuture.com

09/01/2026

In case you needed a reminder: this is what we're fighting for!

08/27/2026

At some point, we all find ourselves navigating the healthcare system: a diagnosis, a surgery, an ER visit we didn't plan for. For 8 years, our Consumer Assistance Program has heard stories like Marchel's and her husband's.

Our team helps you navigate the system; understanding your options, your rights, and how to push back. We've helped thousands of Coloradans save over $13 million in medical bills.

We can help you too: bit.ly/4zGI02K

*CAP provides bill and claim navigation support; we do not offer financial assistance for medical bills

08/25/2026

It's been a minute (okay, a few months) but our August newsletter is here! 🌞

This issue: Community Voices Conference, events happening THIS weekend, and a preview of our Next 25 campaign.

Let's catch up ⬇️

Co-pays, surprise bills, confusing coverage; healthcare can feel overwhelming. Join us this weekend for drinks and a conversation about your rights as a healthcare consumer. We'll cover how insurance works, what protections exist, and how to stay ready for unexpected costs.

08/18/2026

Summer’s winding down, and we’re closing out our event series in South Colorado. Catch us in the Springs for a KYR happy hour and then in Pueblo for our last Price Is Wrong‑themed Town Hall. End your summer with us! 😎

🔗cohealth.co/events

08/17/2026

Grateful for the incredible interns we welcomed this summer, Jemely and Angelee!

Jemely supported our Executive Director, and Angelee worked alongside our Policy Manager. We’re thankful for our partnership with Health Career Connection and for the talent they brought to our team.

Cheers to our interns and all that’s ahead for them!