The Colorado Division of Insurance, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, issued cease and desist orders for Trinity Healthshare and Aliera Healthcare. Trinity represents itself as a health care sharing ministry. Aliera is the administrator, marketer and program manager for Trinity.
The DOI has received a number of complaints from consumers regarding these companies and is concerned that the companies may be using misleading marketing practices. The DOI orders require the companies to immediately cease and desist conducting insurance business in Colorado. The DOI has approved a special enrollment period for individuals who were customers of Trinity Healthshare. This allows those individuals to enroll in a private health insurance plan through Connect for Health Colorado and receive financial assistance to help pay for their insurance, if eligible.
The special enrollment period is from Jan. 16 to March 16. After March 16 consumers may not have coverage available until January of 2021. Individuals who qualify may enroll online, by phone or through a certified enrollment expert. Free in-person assistance is available through San Juan Basin Public Health.
For more information, call 335-2021. To find a local broker, visit www.ConnectforHealthCO.com.
Consumers who have had problems with either of these companies may contact the DOI at (303) 894-7490, (800) 930-3745 or DORA_insurance@state.co.us.
