{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/colorado-exchange-up-and-running-for-those-wanting-health-insurance", "Colorado Exchange Up and Running for Those Wanting Health Insurance", "2017-11-08", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "CO", "Diana DeGette", "D000197", "degette.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Now\u2019s the time to go shopping \u2014 no, not for the holidays just yet, but for health insurance coverage.\nIt\u2019s open enrollment season, a time to compare policies and find the coverage that works best for you and your family as the new year approaches.\nEven if you\u2019re already signed up for health insurance this year, it\u2019s a good time to visit connectforhealthco.com and compare plans. You might wind up saving some money. And for most people, financial assistance is available.\nThanks to the Affordable Care Act, when you purchase insurance through the exchanges, you no longer can be charged higher premiums just for being a woman. And people with pre-existing health conditions won\u2019t be charged more than anybody else \u2014 again, thanks to the ACA.\nDon\u2019t be fooled by those who say the ACA is imploding \u2014 they\u2019re doing that to undermine the system and drive people away. What\u2019s more, the several attempts to dismantle the ACA in Congress this year have all failed.\nThe ACA was devised put affordable coverage within everyone\u2019s reach, and it\u2019s been doing so for millions of people. So many constituents have told me how it has helped them avoid having to make the horrible choice between treating an illness and going broke. We can\u2019t go back to those terrible days before the ACA.\nEnrollment in the exchange is simple \u2014 connectoforhealthco.com walks you through every step of the process. And it only takes a few minutes.\nIn Colorado, open enrollment lasts until January 12 \u2014 but why wait? Have a look at your options now, pick a plan that\u2019s right for you, and spread the word!", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://degette.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/colorado-exchange-up-and-running-for-those-wanting-health-insurance"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.298064064234495, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}