Coloradans using the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace could see health insurance premiums increase by an average of 11% in 2027, according to the preliminary rates requested by insurance companies . Affordable Care Act marketplaces, including Connect for Health Colorado, provide health insurance to individuals who do not receive coverage through an employer and for small employers. In 2026, insurance premiums purchased through Connect for Health Colorado increased 22%, with the division estimating it would double monthly costs for individuals . The division’s news release reported that by late July, one-third of states had published their preliminary individual market health insurance premium increases for 2027. In the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers approved a plan to infuse an additional $140 million into these state health insurance assistance programs through 2027.