Starting in October, Connect for Health Colorado will serve individuals, families and small employers who are looking for health insurance and will provide access to up-front financial assistance to eligible consumers to reduce costs. Customers will shop through a website and get expert help in person and over the phone from a network of customer service professionals, including Customer Service Center Representatives, Health Coverage Guides and certified health insurance agents and brokers. The marketplace is a public, non-profit entity that was established by Senate Bill 11-200, passed by the General Assembly in 2011. More information is available at www.connectforhealthco.com.

How would you like to hear from Patty Fontneau, Connect for Health Colorado’s, Executive Director and CEO?

Ms. Fontneau will speak to the general session on Friday, October 18th from 8:45-9:45 am. Patty Fontneau joined Connect for Health Colorado as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer in December 2011. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, an international law firm. Prior to that, she served as Chief Administrative Officer for the IMA Financial Group Inc. and as Vice President and General Manager of the Western Service Center of TIAA-CREF, managing the operation of a 1,300-employee office in Denver. She serves on the boards of CollegeInvest, the University of Denver Business School and the Downtown Denver Partnership.