Linda Newell

DENVER— Today, Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) unveiled her bill to require insurance companies to write their policies in language consumers can understand. This bill is a part of the Democrat’s ambitious health care agenda which contains costs, improves quality, and makes care and coverage more available to people in every corner of Colorado. House Bill 1166, Insurance Policies Written in Plain Language, is sponsored by Representative John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins) in the House and protects Coloradans by getting rid of confusing language and jargon and replacing it with plain language that is simple to understand.

“You shouldn’t need a law degree to understand your insurance policy”, said Sen. Newell. “This bill is simple. It requires insurance policies and statements of benefits to be written in plain language, language everyone can understand. Over half the states in the country already require insurance policies to be in plain language. It's only reasonable that Colorado consumers get the same opportunity to better understand their policies and the coverage they have so they can be their own best advocates.”

Many people struggle to understand their insurance policies, and many are unsure of what coverage they have. The Colorado Division of Insurance frequently receives calls from consumers who have questions about their policies. Health insurance is a product Colorado families purchase so they can have peace of mind. This bill will provide that peace of mind and ensure Coloradans know how they are covered.