Colorado Leads the Way: New Guides Detail Insurance Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care and HIV Prevention
Open enrollment for health insurance is in full swing in Colorado, and the state’s Division of Insurance is making sure residents have all the information they need to choose the best plan. This year, the division released two new guides focused on important health topics: gender-affirming care and HIV prevention and treatment.
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“Access to comprehensive, inclusive and affirming healthcare is a cornerstone of well-being for the LGBTQ+ community,” stated Nadine Bridges, executive director of LGBTQ+ advocacy organization One Colorado. The guides are a vital resource for individuals, helping them understand what services are covered and how to access them.
Individuals and small employers — those with 99 or fewer employees — can purchase insurance plans through the state’s marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado. This year, six providers are offering plans: Anthem, Cigna, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Select Health.
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## Colorado Leads the Way: A Conversation on Transgender Healthcare Access
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Open enrollment for health insurance can be a confusing time, but Colorado is taking steps to make things clearer for residents, especially when it comes to coverage for essential services like gender-affirming care and HIV prevention. Joining us today is [Guest Name], [Guest Title] with the Colorado Division of Insurance.
Welcome to the program!
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s jump right in. Can you tell us about these new guides the Division of Insurance has released?
**Guest:** Absolutely. We understand that navigating health insurance can feel overwhelming. This year, we wanted to empower Coloradans with easily accessible information about their coverage options. We released two new guides: one focusing on gender-affirming care and the other on HIV prevention. These guides detail exactly what types of services are typically covered by different plans and help individuals understand their rights.
**Host:** That’s fantastic. This is especially timely given recent national discussions on transgender healthcare access. Can you elaborate on the guide’s focus on gender-affirming care?
**Guest:** Certainly. Colorado has a strong commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all residents, including transgender individuals. The guide clarifies the essential health benefits required to be covered under Colorado health insurance plans, which include crucial gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and, in some cases, gender-affirming surgery.
**Host:** This is crucial information. How can individuals access these guides?
**Guest:** The guides are available for free on our website at [link to Colorado Division of Insurance website]. We encourage everyone to take a look and learn more about their coverage options during this open enrollment period.
**Host:** Thank you so much for shedding light on these important resources, [Guest Name]. This information will be invaluable for Coloradans making healthcare decisions.
**Guest:** It was my pleasure.
**Host:** And to our viewers, remember to explore your options and choose the plan that best meets your needs during open enrollment.
