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Colorado Employers Warn SB 178 Will Increase the Cost of Health Care
Colorado Employers Warn SB 178 Will Increase the Cost of Health Care
May 5, 2026
Ahead of the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, NFIB Colorado warns SB 178 will push health insurance costs higher
DENVER (May 5, 2026) – Ahead of the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing considering SB 178, NFIB State Director Michael Smith urged lawmakers to oppose the bill.
“The so-called ‘Health Insurance Affordability Measures’ does exactly the opposite, imposing a new $40 million assessment on health insurance carriers to fund a state program. That means higher premiums for Main Street businesses and their employees. Finding affordable health insurance is already a major challenge for small business owners. On behalf of our members across the state, we urge lawmakers to oppose SB 178.”
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