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The Colorado Option Health Benefit Plan, also known as the public option bill, is likely just days away from introduction. In preparation for its rollout, backers announced a coalition Tuesday that will be on the front lines of advocating for the bill.
The Colorado Coalition for Healthcare Options includes advocates such as the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Healthier Colorado, the Colorado Chapter of the Committee to Protect Medicare, the Colorado Childrenâs Campaign, One Colorado, Good Business Colorado, Small Business Majority, the Colorado Fiscal Institute, Centennial State Prosperity, Young Invincibles and the American Diabetes Association.
In a statement Tuesday, the coalition said more affordable health care options will provide patients and their families the security and freedom to take control of their health without breaking the bank. Lowering health costs will help Colorado families who worry about how theyâll pay for a needed procedure or visit. Itâ
Q&A: Rep. Roberts and the fight for a Colorado public option Eli Kirshbaum | Feb 4, 2021
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This year, Roberts and Donovan are renewing their efforts, and this time around, Roberts believes that the struggles of the ongoing pandemic make the case for a public option clearer than ever. He represents House District 26 in Eagle and Routt Counties and has served in the Legislature since 2017.
Eli Kirshbaum: What influenced you to get involved in health policy and to push for accessible public health insurance?
Rep. Dylan Roberts: “This is my second year in the Legislature, and I never really planned on being in politics or elected office this early on in my career, but an opportunity became available to run for this seat when my predecessor decided to run for Congress three years ago. Having interned at the state Legislature when I was in law school and sort of following local Colo