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November 03, 2014 05:13 PM UTC

Fake Health Care Cancellation Letters Hit HD-17

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  • by: Colorado Pols

There have been so many factually challenged campaign mailers this election season that most voters are inured to their claims–for good or ill, and maybe by design–of some organizations who have purposefully "flooded the zone" with so many shrill claims that voters tune out by sheer volume.

One we were just forwarded today, though, provokes recipients to open it due to a highly deceptive message on the envelope of the mailer, much like those misleading extended warranty offers you get about your car. Check this out:

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We apologize for the low-quality scan, it's as received. But you can see this mailing from Republican-aligned Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government is intended to mimic a health insurance cancellation notice–the kind that Republicans have grandstanded about for over a year now. The whole narrative of the "335,000 cancellations" in Colorado is deceptive, since over 90% of those "cancellations" were in fact renewal notices, and in truth, the rate of uninsured in Colorado has plummeted since the Affordable Care Act's implementation.

It's not surprising to see the cancellations canard in use, but creating a fake cancellation letter is an awfully deceptive way to get people's attention. We can imagine residents of Colorado HD-17, where this mailer was distributed, genuinely being frightened by this–especially since the real letters sent out about insurance policy changes last year were not worded in nearly as alarming a manner.

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We assume this friendly message was not inside the envelope you see above.

Who knows why Rep. Tony Exum is being targeted with a crazy mailer like this at all–elected in 2012, Exum wasn't even in office when either Obamacare passed federally or when Colorado set up our bipartisan health insurance marketplace. But in an election season perhaps more chock-full of false statements than any we can remember, we're probably overanalyzing.

This is just how the game is played now.

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    1. Actually, I got my cancelation notice already:

      It has been our goal to automatically renew as many of our customers as possible into their current plan to avoid hassle and the need to re-shop. Unfortunately, we are unable to automatically renew your current plan or we are unable to re-determine what your federal tax credit will be for 2015.

      Why Can’t We Automatically Renew Your Plan and Eligibility?

      There could be multiple reasons why we are unable to automatically renew your coverage and/or eligibility for the tax credit including:

      • We need more information about you and your family to renew your plan.
      • We do not have enough information to re-determine your eligibility for the tax credit.
      • You or a member of your household will be 65 years old as of January 1 and potentially eligible for coverage through Medicare.
      • You or a member of your household is no longer eligible for your plan. For example, if you are enrolled in a Colorado Young Adult (CYA) plan, also known as a catastrophic plan, and will be 30 years old as of January 1, you no longer qualify for this plan and will need to shop for a new 2015 plan.
      • Your insurance company is no longer offering your plan in 2015.

      What Should You Do to Renew Your Coverage for 2015?

      It is important for you to get help with your renewal from a partner in our Assistance Network. Please contact your Broker, Health Coverage Guide, or a Connect for Health Colorado Customer Service Representative to get enrollment assistance.

      Below is important information to help you get started with your renewal:

      In 2014, our records show you saved $0.00 each month because of a federal tax credit. This amount may not reflect any recent changes you have made. We will send you a more updated statement regarding your 2014 tax credit in January 2015. The 2015 tax credit amount below is an estimate to help you shop for the right plan for you and your family. You may be able to continue to get a tax credit or a better plan for your budget by visiting ConnectforHealthCO.com during this year’s Open Enrollment. The Open Enrollment period for 2015 is from November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015.

       

      Last Year Your Monthly Tax Credit Was*:

      Your Monthly Premium Last Year Was:

      Your Monthly Premium After the Tax Credit Was:

      $0.00

      $450.57

      $450.57

      * The monthly tax credit you receive is based upon the price of the second lowest silver plan in your geographic area for the coverage year and your current household income.

      Remember to call a Connect for Health Colorado Customer Service Representative at 1-855-752-6749 (TTY: 1-855-346-3432) as soon as possible so we can update your account information and help you renew your health insurance coverage. If you need assistance shopping for a plan, you can contact your Broker, Health Coverage Guide, or a Connect for Health Colorado Customer Service Representative.

       

      Thank You,

      Connect for Health Colorado

       

      You can get this letter in Spanish or in a large print copy or another way that's best for you. Call 1-855-PLANS 4 YOU (752-6749) (TTY: 1-855-346-3432). Puede recibir esta carta en español o en copia impresa con letra grande o de cualquier otra manera que le resulte conveniente. Llame al 1-855-PLANS 4 YOU (752-6749) (TTY: 1-855-346-3432).

       

       

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  3. This is how the game is played: Billions in dark money + candidates with big smiley faces and folksy charm and a pocket full of lies + Voter ID to suppress Dem voting + the conservative media complex = the GOP fighting the Dems to a "toss up" in an electoral map that they should be absolutely dominating but are not. 

    Why is that? Because the GOP is rotting from the inside out and the only thing propping it up are Jim Crow Jr. Esquire and Koch billions. 

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