Roughly 300,000 Coloradans who buy health insurance on the individual marketplace could face steep premium hikes next year, according to preliminary rate filings released by the Colorado Division of Insurance. The average requested increase is 28% — a sharp rise compared to previous years — and state officials and advocates alike say federal policy changes are largely to blame. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.