I'm tired of corporate ads saying that if Referendum 67 is passed, all our health care premiums will skyrocket. At present there are no consequences for insurance companies who break the rules by denying or delaying legitimate claims. Referendum 67 will put consequences in place to protect the consumer. It will discourage the companies from deliberately delaying and denying for no reason other than to increase profits.

As insurance consumers we follow the rules or face the consequences. We must pay our health care premiums on time. We must be honest about preexisting conditions, and truthful in submitting claims for reimbursement. We must see preferred and in-network providers, and pay our co-pays on time. If we break the rules, we face consequences. Insurance companies should too.

Approve Referendum 67.

Erica Meade

Erskine Way