NEWS BRIEF
The Denver Post reports that premiums on Colorado’s individual health insurance marketplace will rise by an average of 10% in 2027, according to the Colorado Division of Insurance. The increase follows an average statewide rise of 22% this year after enhanced federal pandemic-era subsidies expired.
The division said residents receiving state assistance would see an average increase of about $20 per month. Premium changes will vary by region, from roughly 6% on the Eastern Plains to nearly 16% around Grand Junction. State regulators said their approved rates will save consumers a combined $42.1 million, while reinsurance is expected to reduce premiums further.
What to know
Colorado’s individual-market premiums are projected to rise 10% on average in 2027, but state assistance is expected to hold the average increase for qualifying residents to about $20 per month. Rates will differ by region and individual circumstances.
Reporting: The Denver Post · 09-23-2026
