The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says Trustmark Life Insurance raised premiums on their health insurance policies by 12% for 1,400 Wyoming residents last fall, and it says the increase is excessive and unreasonable. Under the Affordable Care Act, states can have the option of reviewing and overturning premium increases. The Wyoming Legislature decided that a competitive market, and not the government, should affect health insurance rates, so the state does not have the power to overturn the increase.
Should Wyoming change its policy and regulate health insurance rate increases?
Yes, the state should step in
37.5%
No, let the private market handle it
62.5%
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The state of Delaware is considering levying an extra fine against criminals who are convicted of crimes against senior citizens, and using that money to pay for programs that help seniors.
Should Wyoming adopt a similar idea?
Yes, extra fines for crimes against seniors
68.8%
No extra fines
31.3%
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