An overview of the marketplace, tax credits

Colorado’s health insurance marketplace, “Connect for Health Colorado,” was established after the Affordable Care Act went into effect more than 10 years ago. According to Connect for Health Colorado, more than 5,600 Mesa County residents are currently enrolled in a state marketplace insurance plan. At its core, the marketplace makes it easier for individuals and small businesses to compare and purchase private health insurance plans. The premium tax credit launched alongside the state marketplaces to subsidize costs for eligible individuals and families. Initially, the credit was accessible to anyone who lawfully resided in the country, made an adjusted gross income between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level, was not eligible for public

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