Although the increase isn't as significant as the one facing Coloradans who buy their own health insurance, individuals who work for companies with 50 or fewer employees will still see a double-digit rise in 2026.

The Colorado Division of Insurance on Thursday announced preliminary health insurance increases for the small group market changes expected in 2026.

Up until 2025, a small group employer was defined as 100 or fewer workers. In 2026, the result of 2024 legislation, that definition will change to 50 or fewer workers.

Health insurance rate increases will average 13.6% statewide, with Western Slope Coloradans expected to see the highest increases at 17.2%.

The small group market in Colorado covers about 172,000 Coloradans, according to the division.

The division did not give a r

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