Old article. Yes, Colorado chose a bad system, but no this guy did not get turned away for no reason. He messed up and missed a mandatory meeting previous to the one where he was turned away. He’s like the guy who gets fired for not coming to work and then complains that he doesn’t get a bonus at the end of the year.
If someone breaks the rules, and you miss out as a result, that's their fault.
If you don't read the rules, and miss out as a result, that's your fault.