Legislative declaration - intent
(1) The general assembly, through the exercise of its powers to protect the health, peace, safety, and general welfare of the people of Colorado, hereby finds that:
(a)Health insurance coverage has been demonstrated to have…#
(a) Health insurance coverage has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on people's health outcomes as well as their financial security and well-being;
(b)Ensuring that all people have access to affordable,…#
(b) Ensuring that all people have access to affordable, quality, continuous, and equitable health care is a challenge that public officials and policy experts have faced for decades despite seemingly constant efforts to address the issue;
(c)Although great strides have been made in increasing…#
(c) Although great strides have been made in increasing access to health-care coverage through federal and state legislation, not enough has been accomplished to address the affordability of health insurance in Colorado, particularly in the state's rural areas and for Coloradans who have historically and systemically faced barriers to health, including people of color, immigrants, and Coloradans with low incomes;