How much has it cost you so far? By the end of 2008, each Colorado family will spend more than $934 to care for the uninsured. Read on to find why.
About the Partnership
The Partnership for a Healthy Colorado is a coalition of labor, business, health care and advocacy organizations who have declared the health care status quo "unacceptable" and are building an alliance to promote comprehensive health care reform in Colorado. The Partnership is educating communities statewide about the opportunity to achieve meaningful health care reform, engage in ongoing discussions about solutions to the health care crisis, and encourage lawmakers to take action.
The members of the Partnership for a Healthy Colorado are:
The members of the Partnership for a Healthy Colorado are:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)1.9 million members nationwide making it the nation's largest and fastest-growing union. Also see the SEIU project Americans for Health Care: www.americansforhealthcare.org.
AARPThe nation's largest member-based advocacy group representing Americans over the age of 50.
National Federation of Independent BusinessThe largest small business advocacy group in America.
Business Health ForumA nonprofit dedicated to engaging Colorado's business community in health care issues and the reform debate.
Colorado State Association of Health UnderwritersThe largest organization of health insurance brokers in Colorado.
Colorado Association of Health PlansAssociation of health plans providing benefits to more than 3 million Coloradans.
Colorado Cross Disability CoalitionCoalition which promotes independence, self-reliance, and full participation for people with all types of disabilities.
Autism Society of ColoradoMission is to promote quality of life for people with autism, spectrum disorders and their families.
The Bell Policy CenterA non-profit, non-partisan policy center that conducts research and advocates public policies that reflect progressive values.
The American Cancer SocietyA nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.