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Healthcare is a multigenerational experience. When we stand up for our own health, we are also standing up for the well-being of our families. Our vote shows the power of our voice.
Hear more from women’s health advocate Adrienne Mansanares.
Our HEALTH,
OUR FUTURE
Insurance Coverage
Health insurance coverage varies for Latinos in Colorado, impacting their access to quality healthcare and seeking the treatment they need.
41%
of Latinos in Colorado are insured through Medicaid or CHP+, compared to 19% of their white counterparts
3%
of Colorado Latinos are insured through Medicare, compared to 15% of the white population
37%
of Colorado Latinos have employer-sponsored insurance, compared to 55% of their white counterparts
14%
of the Colorado Latino population do not have health insurance, compared to 4% of white counterparts
Healthcare Access
Latinos are more likely to endure health conditions like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. However, Latinos are less likely to visit a healthcare provider and receive quality care, experiencing significant healthcare disparities compared to their white counterparts.
9%
of all healthcare professionals in the U.S. are Latino
68%
of Latinos have a primary care provider compared to 76% of all adults
81%
of Spanish-dominate Latinos prefer to seek treatment from a Spanish-speaking healthcare provider
Reproductive Health
Approximately a third of pregnant people in Colorado are Latina. Latinas experience disparities in receiving reproductive healthcare services compared to their white counterparts.
13%
of Colorado Latina voters delay or avoid reproductive care due to lack of access, insurance coverage, or other healthcare challenges
48%
of menstruating Latinas in Colorado experience period poverty, struggling to afford or access hygiene products
64%
of Colorado Latinas knowledgeable of the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) say it has positively impacted them or someone they know
Sources: Justice Necessary (Women's Period Poverty, Diaper Need, and Hygiene Poverty), COLOR Latina (2023 Colorado Latino Policy Agenda), Protégete (Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook)