Colo. Plan To Ease Enrollment in Exchange Faces Challenges

Colorado lawmakers are divided over a proposal for a one-stop Internet portal that would determine coverage eligibility within the state's developing health insurance exchange. Democrats say the approach would ensure that all residents can be informed of their eligibility for such programs. However, Republicans argue the approach would cost the state millions of dollars by promoting Medicaid and other safety-net programs for which citizens can qualify.

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