Slight bump in 2015 regional health insurance costs

DENVER – The Colorado Division of Insurance approved more than 1,000 health insurance plans from 20 carriers to offer coverage to consumers and small businesses next year.

“We are pleased to see that our health insurance market is so competitive, especially compared to the other states that have released their 2015 rate information,” said Colorado Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar.

Statewide, plan premiums will increase 1.18 percent, although premiums vary by carrier, age and geographic area. Premiums also vary by plan type, classified as bronze, silver, gold or platinum. The following cities saw these…