As Medicaid costs rise, should Colorado charge fees on large employers that don’t insure all workers?

As Medicaid costs rise, should Colorado charge fees on large employers that don’t insure all workers?

"We can't afford to subsidize Walmart and Target and Amazon off the backs of our taxpayers," said Rep. Lisa Feret, an Arvada Democrat.

As Colorado policymakers grapple with the state’s increasing Medicaid costs, an Arvada legislator has an idea for how to fill some of the gap. Her bill would levy fees on large employers that have h… [+4921 chars]