Coloradans on the Western Slope could see Affordable Care Act premiums rise by nearly 15% in 2027

Coloradans on the Western Slope could see Affordable Care Act premiums rise by nearly 15% in 2027

Coloradans using the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace could see health insurance premiums increase by an average of 11% in 2027, according to the preliminary rates requested by insurance companies. The average increases are likely to be even higher — approaching 15% — on the majority of the Western Slope. The rate requests are now available for public comment and will face in-depth analysis by the Colorado Division of Insurance before bei…

2027 Rate Changes - Colorado: +13.4% (both indy & sm. group); Cigna

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:14amBefore I begin, it's important to note that ACA exchange enrollment has dropped in Colorado since Congressional Republicans allowed the enhanced federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year...although thanks to the state implementing fairly robust supplemental subsidies of their own along with (modest) Premium Alignment pricing, it's not nearly as dramatic a drop-off as in most other states. Initial signups during…